About Joanne Y Zhou, Esq.

Attorney Zhou is a compassionate and effective law practitioner whose priority is to dedicate and deliver satisfactory results to the clients. Her pristine reputation speaks volumes about her ability to resolve legal matters efficiently yet affordable. She cares about her clients from deep heart and is determined to deliver the desired solution and result for everyone that she is representing.

Attorney Zhou has extensive experience in Family Law, Immigration Law and Civil Litigations. During the past few years, Attorney Zhou successfully and efficiently represented countless individuals and business investors to obtain immigration visas, green cards, and non immigration visas in various situations as well as helping families with their legal needs in their family matters such as divorce and adoption. Her bilingual (Mandarin and English) skills and multi culture background enhanced her capability of representing clients in multi races.

Before founding The Zhou Law Group, Attorney Zhou worked with a highly regarded reputable San Jose Immigration Lawyer Stanley K. Yim shoulder by shoulder for years. Together they’ve trained and led numbers of top notched paralegals as well as helped numerous clients in different ethnicities with their immigration and family legal needs. Joanne Zhou also worked intensively with Honorable Judge David Shaheed in a civil court and Senior Administrative Law Judge Carol S. Comer in Indiana Board of Tax Review in Indianapolis, Indiana. She facilitated the process of court decisions for the Judges and also managed court procedures during that period.

Attorney Zhou is a licensed law practitioner in the State of California and is an outstanding member of the American Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She also practices Immigration Law and Federal Law nationwide.

In addition, Attorney Zhou is a proud member of Kiwanis International, supporting children worldwide and in the local community. She is also serving as Board of Director for Pinnacle Learning, an after-school program that is supported by the City of San Ramon.

ASSOCIATIONS

• State Bar of California

• American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

 

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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
May 06, 2026
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We worked with Celeste on a case, and we truly want to thank her. Throughout the process, she demonstrated professionalism, empathy, patience, and excellent emotional management. She made us feel confident about winning the case, and in the end, our collaboration was very successful.

Divorce
Posted by Crystal
January 13, 2026
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I am grateful to the Zhou Law Group for guiding me through my divorce. From the first consultation, I felt confident I was in good hands. The team is professional, attentive, detail-oriented, and responsive, and they helped make a difficult process more manageable. Jackie and Lia handled my case, and I couldn’t have asked for better attorneys. Jackie is knowledgeable, strategic, and well prepared. When my case went to trial, she remembered key details, quickly identified the right exhibits to counter opposing counsel, and stayed calm and focused throughout the process. She was mindful of billing and always acted in my best interests. I felt protected and confident with her representing me. Lia was attentive, responsive, empathetic, and supportive at every stage of the case. She was always available to help and made sure communication was clear and timely. I highly recommend the Zhou Law Group to anyone seeking strong, trustworthy legal representation.

 
Family Law
Posted by John
December 13, 2025
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They are a group of lawyers with integrity. Integrity is the most important thing when you are seeking for a lawyer to represent you. They are also very strategic in making the case progressing toward a right direction. In particular, I need to mention Joanne, she not only provided legal advice but also emotional support whenever you feel helpless.

 
Family Law
Posted by Juliana
October 20, 2025
Hired Attorney

I’m very grateful to Jackie, Celeste, and Marc at The Zhou Firm for their support during my custody battle while I was dealing with a medical issue. They are knowledgeable, experienced, and truly cared about my child’s best interests. Despite challenges in court, they stood by me and fought for the truth. Marc kept everything organized behind the scenes, which made a big difference. If you want a law firm that genuinely supports you and your child, I highly recommend The Zhou Firm.

 
Family Law
Posted by Patricia
October 03, 2025
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I am deeply grateful to Zhou Law Firm, and especially to Joanne, Jackie, and Lia, for their outstanding legal support during my divorce process. Thank you so much! Your team is truly excellent, and the advice you provided was always insightful and invaluable. They are very professional. I sincerely appreciate your dedication. With your guidance, my case was resolved within 10 months without litigation. I truly value how your firm consistently acted in my best interests and worked to avoid unnecessary litigation, which could have delayed the process for years. Jackie always responded promptly to my requests and maintained clear communication with opposing counsel. Both Jackie and Joanne consistently found the best legal strategies to protect my interests. I feel very fortunate to have had your guidance and support. Thank you for standing by me throughout this journey. I would like to highly recommend the Zhou Law Group.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 03, 2025
Hired Attorney

Jackie Abellada is highly professional, patient, and efficient. Whenever I had questions, she carefully analyzed and answered each one from her expert perspective, providing clear and precise responses. She also demonstrates sharp judgment and quick thinking. What truly stood out to me was her consistent responsiveness and genuine care for her clients. My case is complecated and dragged on for a long time, and at one point, the court had granted the other side a full year to comply with a ruling. The moment that deadline arrived, Jackie promptly reached out to check in on the progress. I was deeply touched by her diligence and attentiveness.

 
Family Law
Posted by Meg
May 22, 2025
Hired Attorney

Celeste is the attorney in charge of my case. She is highly professional and truly understands my needs. She quickly picks up on my complex emotions and always offers me clear options. Throughout the process, she made adjustments based on my requests. At the conclusion of the case, she also provided me with some valuable follow-up advice. I highly recommend Celeste!

 
Gay Divorce
Posted by anonymous
April 12, 2025
Hired Attorney

I worked with Lia under Lawyer Zhou’s supervision, and throughout the three-year process, they consistently demonstrated professionalism, efficiency, and deep knowledge. Before signing the contract, I compared several teams, and I’m glad I chose them—they did not disappoint. I’m very satisfied with the outcome of my case and truly appreciate the teamwork and dedication they provided. I highly recommend Lawyer Zhou and their team.

 
Family Law
Posted by Xue
April 04, 2025
Hired Attorney

During the most difficult and vulnerable time in my life, the team at Zhou Law Firm was like a ray of light that illuminated a path when I could barely see a way forward. This journey may have been the most unbearable and challenging phase of my life, but it was precisely during that time that they showed up—with warmth, strength, and unwavering professionalism. They are not just lawyers—they are true companions. As a female client, I deeply felt that this team never treated me as just another case. They genuinely understood the emotional struggles women face in legal crises and supported me with professionalism, empathy, and respect. They helped me realize that legal support can be both powerful and gentle. I want to give special thanks to several members who accompanied me throughout this journey. Lia consistently gave me patience and strength and was someone who made me feel truly at ease. She was like a safe space, a tree hollow I could pour my emotions into. In my most emotional

 
Divorce
Posted by Merv
November 19, 2024
Hired Attorney

Attorney Jackie Abelleda took on a challenging and lengthy divorce case for me when no other attorney would. She listened to my story and tirelessly worked to ensure that the truth was presented. Her meticulous preparation stood out during the trial, leading to a fair and just outcome. Attorney Abelleda was incredibly patient and took the time to explain everything clearly, especially while dealing with difficult issues. Her expertise in divorce law exemplified professionalism and excellence. Above all, her ability to communicate with kindness and decency is her greatest quality. She will always be a part of my family’s history. She is truly an amazing lawyer.

 

Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 6
    • Divorce
    • Child Support
    • Child Custody
    • Spousal Support
    • Visitation Rights
    • Paternity

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    United States District Court for the Northern District of California
    2012, California
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
    J.D.

    of Political Science and Law
    LL.B.

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1625 The Alameda, Suite 626San Jose, CA 95126U.S.A.

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Attorneys FAQs

  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Joanne Y Zhou, Esq. speaks Chinese and Mandarin.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Joanne Y Zhou, Esq. attended Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and of Political Science and Law.
  • Does this attorney maintain any other responsibilities in the firm outside of legal work?
    Joanne Y Zhou, Esq. is the Managing Partner of the firm.