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Hello everyone! I am an attorney who has been practicing almost exclusively family law for over eight years with a lot of success and happy clients. I love what I do, I am informal and a lot of people find court process a lot less painful with me right by there side every step of the way. I am always accessible and I love helping people. As a mother myself, I am very sensitive to issues of children of both fathers and mothers and can articulate your position in a manner that is strong, coherent, persuasive and pleasing to the court.

I invite you to send me an email so we can chat about your issues and how I may be able to help!

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PRACTICE AREA

Providing legal services for Family and criminal defense

Family Law

Including Dissolution Of Same-Sex Marriage And Domestic Partnerships.

 

Criminal Defense

If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a violation of law, you may require the services of a criminal defense attorney to present your defense or negotiate a penalty.

 

counselor

Custody and criminal defense
April Walsh-Padilla

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Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense

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News Releases State Bar
2June 2015
STATE BAR TO AUDIT 5,220 ATTORNEYS FOR MCLE COMPLIANCE

SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2015 – The State Bar of California announced today that audit letters will go out next week to approximately 5,200 attorneys to ensure...

 
3May 2015
STATE BAR ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR FEBRUARY 2015 CALIFORNIA BAR EXAMINATION

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15, 2015 – The State Bar of California's Committee of Bar Examiners reported today that 39.5 percent of the applicants passed the February 2015...

 
2April 2015
STATE BAR RELEASES ANNUAL DISCIPLINE REPORT

AN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2015 – The State Bar of California today released its Annual Discipline Report for 2014, showing that the Office of Chief Trial Counsel received...

 
3March 2015
STATE BAR LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25, 2015 — The State Bar of California, which oversees admissions, discipline and regulation of California’s 253,000 lawyers, has kicked...

 
2February 2015
STATE BAR COURT DISCIPLINES LAWYER FOR FALSE ACCUSATION IN YOLO COUNTY JUDICIAL RACE

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 10, 2015 — In a case of first impression, the State Bar Court has issued a public reproval of a lawyer who falsely accused his opponent...

 
3January 2015
STATE BAR ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF RULES REVISION COMMISSION

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30, 2015 — State Bar President Craig Holden has appointed 2nd District Court of Appeal Presiding Justice Lee Edmon to chair a 19-member commission...

 

Testimonials

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I would highly recommend Ms. Walsh. In my own words; a "fighter" she was very knowledgeable about the law and acted stead fast. She brought questions up that I meant to think of she knew what I wanted and for that, Thank you. Two thumps up for this Attorney. Good job. -By Moses.

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Right when I lost hope, April was there to pick me up and dust me off. She knows the law and how to protect deserving parents. I seriously thought that I was in a "no win situation" and April was there to save the day. She continously kept me informed on all aspects of my case. I have been at ease since April took over. There really aren't any words I can say of the relief I feel because of her professionalism. If there were a grade better than A+ or 100% April definitely deserves it. If don't choose her...hope your ready for a bad day. -John

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April has been our child custody lawyer for about a year now, and she has been such a wonderful help to my husband and I and I would recommend her to anybody. She has kept up with all dates and times for court apperances and also been very sensitive to our specific needs regarding our case. She is thoughtful and very knowledgable in law and the family court system. -Rochelle

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Family law — the first thing most people think about when they hear those two words together is divorce, followed closely by child custody and child support. The area of family law is vast and the issues deep. Trying to navigate yourself through a divorce, child support, custody, an adoption or any other category that falls under the category of “family law” can prove to be a daunting task—until now.

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