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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Gay Divorce
Posted by Frankie
July 22, 2024
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Working with Jackie was an exceptional experience. Prior to Jackie, I had switched lawyers because I didn’t feel valued by my previous attorney, who failed to respond to my inquiry emails. However, Jackie made the process incredibly smooth. Despite my super tight daytime schedule, I often contacted her at night, and she was consistently responsive and cooperative. Her unwavering dedication, expertise, and invaluable support were crucial during this challenging period. Her professionalism, diligence, and strategic approach played a pivotal role in achieving a favorable outcome, especially with the final counter-offer she presented. Additionally, Jackie extended dinner and lunch invitations, transforming our relationship from client to lifelong friend. Although the entire process is not inexpensive, this journey is essential for me. I believe it’s worthwhile, especially since Jackie and her team make the process less painful and stressful. Overall, I’m delighted with the hirin

 
Family Law
Posted by Frank
May 06, 2024
Hired Attorney

My experience with Zhou Law Group, and especially Jackie Abellada, was truly exceptional. From the moment I asked for her help, I knew I was in great hands. I would especially like to express my deep gratitude to Jackie. She worked tirelessly on my case, using her expertise and working hard to obtain the best outcome for me. Her unwavering dedication and her expertise played an important role in securing and conducting a fair trial and terminating my alimony case. Jackie's attention to detail, strategic approach, and her caring attitude were evident every step of the way. She did everything in her power to ensure that my case was handled with the utmost care and professionalism, and left no stone unturned in pursuing justice and a fair trial. Thank you to the entire team at Zhou Law Group. Their expertise, professionalism, and genuine compassion made a world of difference to me and my case. I wholeheartedly recommend The Zhou Law Group "Jackie Abellada" to anyone!

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
May 03, 2024
Hired Attorney

I highly recommend Zhou Law Group. Before using this law group, I suffered from another law firm that was very expensive and less efficient for my divorce case. I talked to a friend to see if he knew of any lawyers recommended for my divorce case. He recommended Zhou Law Group, and Mrs. Jackielyn took care of my case. Mrs. Jackielyn is very professional and responsible for the entire case. The cost was not very high to finish my case, and most importantly, Mrs. Jackielyn helped me increase my child support and spousal support. Finally, my divorce case is completely finished. Thank you very much again to Mrs. Jackielyn and Zhou Law Group. If someone is still looking for a trustworthy lawyer, I highly recommend Zhou Law Group. I wish I could have used this law group earlier

 
Divorce
Posted by Gary
March 25, 2024
Hired Attorney

I am writing to extend my highest recommendation for Jackielyn Abellada and her team members as a family lawyer, particularly regarding my divorce case. Her professionalism, efficiency, and responsiveness were unparalleled, especially given the difficult and complex nature of my situation. My experience with her throughout the legal process significantly alleviated the challenges I faced, making a daunting situation much more manageable. I am profoundly grateful for the exceptional service provided by her and her team.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
October 07, 2020
Hired Attorney

I talked to three different attorneys for my case, and Joanne is the most capable and efficient. She is very patient and caring when listening to my case. She is also very sharp and experienced in the field and she could quickly identify the core of my case. Most importantly, she pays attention to what I want, what I need, and what the unique situations are in my case, so that she can quickly propose a few suitable, practical, and customized plans for my case. While I find some attorneys sometimes simply choose the easy routes without even disclosing all the possibilities to the client, either out of the motivation to close the case as soon as possible or the unwillingness to put up a good fight for the best of the client, Joanne is definitely determined to fight hard and for the best of the client to the end. I have recommended a couple of other friends to Joanne and they were happy working with her. I highly recommend Joanne and her team.

 
Civil Litigation
Posted by Maggie
April 01, 2026
Hired Attorney

I had an excellent experience consulting with Lucia Liu at this firm. Lucia is incredibly professional and knowledgeable, and her welcoming attitude made me feel completely at ease throughout the process. I am truly grateful for her proactive and responsible approach. She went above and beyond to help me, and I couldn't be more satisfied with her service. Highly recommended!

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
March 27, 2025
Hired Attorney

Jackie is a sharp, strategic, and incredibly effective divorce attorney. She confidently and professionally guided me through the process, always staying ahead of the game. Her attention to detail and deep knowledge of family law made all the difference in reaching a fair settlement

Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
January 20, 2025
Hired Attorney

My experience with The Zhou Law Group was one of great satisfaction. I was fortunate enough to have Brian Mayer as my personal lawyer. The service I received from him far exceeded my expectations. He was exceptional at dissecting the complexities of my case. He knows what takes for justice to be served on your behalf. He was upfront and honest regarding every detail pertaining to the case. As uncomfortable I felt going through this situation, I was certainly reassured to have him representing me.

 
Family Law
Posted by Lv tea
August 07, 2023
Hired Attorney

I want to share my negative experience with Ms. Zhou Yuan as a family attorney and warn others about her unethical practices. she used manipulative tactics to gain clients' trust, only to intimidate them with exaggerated legal issues and inflated fees. Also, she violated confidentiality by sharing sensitive information with opposing counsel after her client decided to terminate her services. Furthermore, her marketing campaign falsely claims expertise in international divorce law, which is not accurate as she has no such experience. I strongly advise anyone considering this law firm to conduct thorough research before hiring them. It's worth noting that in my experience, they have a pattern of deleting negative reviews from all platforms, which raises concerns about their transparency and accountability.

 
Response from Joanne
August 07, 2023
Thank you for your review. On Google Reviews, our client, Mocha M, has stated that there is a 99% chance you are her ex-husband and that she believes your claims are baseless and defamatory. You can read the full comments from Mocha M on Google Reviews.

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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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  • 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.
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    Joanne Y Zhou, Esq. is the Managing Partner of the firm.