Riena Yu

Riena Yu is a California family law attorney who supports clients through divorce, custody matters, mediation, and relationship agreements. She focuses on respectful, solution-oriented representation that keeps each client’s goals, fears, communication style, and family needs in view. Her work includes prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, collaborative divorce, and legal consultation. She helps clients understand options, manage costs, and move through family transitions with confidence and compassionate legal guidance.

Riena earned her J.D. from UCLA School of Law. She earned her undergraduate degree in Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies with Honors from the University of Chicago. Her education supports a thoughtful approach to family systems, client counseling, negotiation, and conflict resolution. She also has training in mediation, collaborative divorce, and domestic violence counseling, which helps her serve clients facing difficult, sensitive, or trauma-related family law concerns with care.

Riena has experience representing parents in the child welfare system and performing policy work for Planned Parenthood. Those roles shaped her understanding of resources, safety, support systems, and advocacy during major life changes. She also volunteers as a mediator for the Palo Alto Mediation Program. Her practice emphasizes client education, practical case planning, and peaceful conflict resolution when appropriate, while still protecting each client’s rights and long-term family goals.

Riena Yu is active in professional and community organizations connected to family law, mediation, and equity. She serves with the Women Lawyers of the San Mateo County Bar Association and the Collaborative Practice Group, Golden Gate. She also participates in divorce options and DEI-focused committee work. Recognized as a Northern California Rising Star from 2024 through 2026, she helps clients move forward with stronger plans, informed choices, and steady legal support.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bloom Family Law, PC
• Member, Alameda County Bar Association
• Member, San Francisco Bar Association
• Member, San Mateo County Bar Association
• Secretary, Women Lawyers of San Mateo County Bar Association
• Board Member, Golden Gate, Collaborative Practice Group

Licensed State

• California

Education

• UCLA School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD))
• University of Chicago
  BA in Comparative Race & Ethnic Studies

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