I highly recommend Vanessa Candelaria to help you when it comes to the law. My first impression of her was that she was very professional and created a safe environment for me to discuss my case. She has met all my expectations and has given me very helpful advice which proves she is well qualified for the job. Her efforts has confirmed that I can truly depend on and trust her with such delicate information which is very important to me. I felt comfortable with her during our entire meeting and towards the end, I felt like I had also gained a new friend. No words can express how grateful I am to have her as an ally. If you ever need help with the law, give Vanessa Candelaria an hour of your time and I guarantee you will leave her office satisfied. read more

I've been meaning to write this review for some time now. There are not enough words to express my gratitude to Vanessa and her team. Even if you're the one that filed, no one wants to get divorced. You may know in your heart that ending the relationship is what's best, but it doesn't take away the pain of having to do so. Vanessa understands this! Vanessa and her team worked tirelessly to make this difficult time as easy as possible for me and my family. Vanessa and her team truly care about you and your family as their own. I couldn't imagine having to go through this experience with any other attorney. I look forward to working with her in the future (if needed). I will highly recommend The Law Offices of Vanessa Candelaria to anyone needing a family law attorney! read more

As everyone who has gone through it can attest, divorce is typically a very long, complicated and overwhelming process. After more than 2 years of attempting to complete my divorce on my own and not getting anywhere, I was fortunate enough to find Vanessa Candelaria. Her professionalism and expertise has made a huge difference in moving towards finalizing my divorce quickly. And best of all, she has been instrumental in helping me achieve all of my requested custody adjustments. Thanks to her, I will finally have a workable and ideal custody agreement and much more quality time with my two children. I couldn't have asked for a better advocate than Vanessa. If you are feeling overwhelmed and alone in your divorce proceedings, do yourself a favor and hire Vanessa to get you through it all with the best results possible. Thanks again Vanessa! read more

I just called this office to seek help for my husband. First impression once receptionist answered the phone was uncomfortable, thought it was an automated machine. I quickly introduced myself because of the awkward silence that met me on the other line. As I ask to see if there's a way I can speak to a Lawyer to explain the situation to better gage if we will need representation she abruptly responds with you will need to have your husband call and make an appointment. Im calling because he asked for help and this phone call was very disappointing 1 minute of my life. read more

I worked with Vanessa for my child custody case for the past few years. She is a phenomenal person/ lawyer. I was falsely accused of all kinds of wrongdoings and it seemed that Family Court is a place where dreams go to die. The system is incredibly overbooked overworked with people who seem incredibly an incompetent but with Vanessa's help I was able to get custody of my daughter her mother who has mental health issues along with the dismissal of all of these false accusations. she was incredibly genuine and caring about my case responded to me in a very timely manner very professional I wish I could give her 10 stars. Family Court is not your friend especially if you're a male and her persistence and out of the box thinking really helped straighten out my situation and for that I will always be thankful. read more

Vanessa is amazing! My cousin had an issue with an ex-spouse that needed to be dealt with promptly and Vanessa was extremely knowledgeable/responsive, laid out all of the options with pros and cons for each, and tenaciously fought on my cousin's behalf! As a lawyer myself, I am thankful we were able to find such a skilled attorney to handle! Thanks Vanessa and team!!! read more

I would highly recommend Vanessa and her team to anyone who asks. She is very knowledgeable and professional and I always felt informed about what to expect with updates and communication from Vanessa and her team. Going through a divorce or post divorce negotiations can be very stressful but with Vanessa and her team working for me and with me I finally felt that I had the right legal team at bat for me and all my concerns were addressed . All of this professionalism combined with a lot of kindness is the balance I finally found with Vanessa and her team. Peace of mind is the best feeling of all! If that's what you seek please contact Vanessa. You won't regret it! read more

I rolled the yelp dice for a divorce lawyer and ended up with Vanessa... thank goodness. Her hour consultation was jam packed with helpful advice to proceed. I left with confidence and direction. Definitely someone you want in your corner. No doubt she's a lion in court. A nice one though. read more

Vanessa helped me to navigate through a very difficult, painful, ugly,emotionally divorce. Being prepared for what to expect is paramount.From the beginning you need to develop a strategy in an effective way otherwise might take forever to reach" the finish line". Discovery process is EXTREMELY important to be done properly. Vanessa offered the skills, the knowledge and the compassion to handle the most complex situation. She is very responsive to phone calls and emails.All this time she kept me informed, offered words of wisdom and comfort. It is so important for everybody involved in the process to have a lawyer who listen CAREFULLY to you, pay attention to ALL details necessary to ensure that your unique circumstances are given proper consideration and Vanessa is there for you. There were moments when we had Court deadlines and Vanessa worked with me even Saturdays or Sundays just to meet the requests in time. Vanessa also represented me in Court. Her whole conduct was so professional and high standard that the other side's lawyer looked as an " amateur". You want to have and you must have Vanessa on your side. Vanessa has my highest recommendation and heartfelt gratitude as a family law attorney. Lidia A. read more

Words are not enough to express the gratitude I have for Vanessa Candelaria for helping me with my case. The professionalism that she was able to express at and during the time of my case made me feel at ease to know that it was all being handled by an expert. At times when I would worry and panic, she was always able to reassure me that it would all be okay. Vanessa was always able to preform her duties and provide an outcome that would not only be honest and fair but would be acceptable to both parties. An extremely difficult time in my life finally came to an end. And my deepest thanks and admirations go out to Vanessa Candelaria and her law firm. read more

I came to Vanessa looking for legal advice regarding a post judgement divorce issue regarding support and other financial matters. My ex had an attorney and I was attempting to represent myself and file motions. When the other side responded, I realized I did not have enough knowledge of family law to get a fair chance in court. I contacted several offices and luckily was able to meet with Vanessa the soonest, THANK GOD! After only spending minutes with Vanessa I could tell that she was incredibly knowledgeable and developed a detailed strategy for my case. I was worried about time restraints due to my complex case and she reassured me that if we went over the hour it would be fine. She took her time to break down each issue and explain the family and case law regarding them to me so I could understand how it applied to me specifically. At the end of the consultation, my stress level was greatly reduced and I felt prepared to present my case. Vanessa agreed to help me through the process and attempted to settle with the other party. My previous attorney was a shark and asked for retainer after retainer and bled me dry. Vanessa was very articulate, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared for me and my situation. She is also very respected in Contra Costa county with other attorneys and the court itself. I will recommend anyone that needs help with their divorce to contact Vanessa. You will get an honest assessment and have a competent and caring attorney who will fight for you!!! Thank you again Vanessa for what you did for me I cant thank you enough! Michelle, Vanessas assistant is also very sweet and was always available to answer questions and schedule appointments. read more