April Walsh-Padilla

April Walsh-Padilla is a San Jose attorney whose practice includes family law matters such as divorce, separation, and child custody. She has operated the Law Offices of April Lin Walsh and represents clients addressing changes in family relationships and legal responsibilities. Her work involves helping individuals assess contested issues, understand court procedures, and consider approaches to resolving disputes. She also has professional experience connected to criminal defense and related legal proceedings.

April earned a B.A. from San Jose State University and a J.D. from Lincoln Law School of San Jose. She was admitted to the California bar in 2004. Her education supports work requiring interpretation of family law rules, preparation of court documents, and careful evaluation of factual and financial questions. Before establishing her practice, she worked as a law clerk with the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.

April has maintained a private law practice in San Jose since her admission to the California bar in 2004. Her reported practice areas include divorce and separation, child custody, and other family disputes. She has also worked as a certified tax preparer, a background that can be relevant when discussing financial documents and obligations in family matters. Her practice involves navigating the legal and practical effects of domestic disputes.

April Walsh-Padilla has participated in the Santa Clara County Bar Association’s Family Law Section and previously served on the San Jose Elections Commission. Her professional background spans private practice, public-sector legal experience, and financial document preparation. She works with clients who need to understand their options in family law proceedings and the obligations that may follow a divorce or changes in custody arrangements.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, April Walsh-Padilla, Attorney at Law
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

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