Best Silicon Valley Divorce Lawyers | Child Custody, Property Division, Family Law

Let Our Experience
Be Your Advantage

Our law firm is founded on integrity, honesty, exceptional legal guidance and unsurpassed personal service. Each of our attorneys and the members of our legal team share the same vision: to serve the family law courts, the community and — most importantly — our clients with professionalism and compassion.

We thoroughly develop the evidence needed to prepare and present a strong case to support your goals. That may include working with professionals who can provide expert testimony such as business valuation professionals, forensic CPAs and child custody evaluators. We are highly proficient in resolving complex, high-conflict disputes efficiently and effectively. Moreover, if your case needs to go to trial, we are fully prepared to litigate to obtain optimal results.

James J. Hoover, Christine A. Pham, Patricia M. Zerbini, Julia P. McDowell, Travis I. Krepelka

Family Law

We are dedicated to solving family law problems for members of the community. Family law is all we do — we are the largest firm in Northern California that practices family law exclusively.

Issues Involving  Children

Anytime a family law issue involves children, the personal nature of the problem and family dynamics can create a great deal of stress for parents and other family members.

Property Division & Finances

Many divorcing couples have difficulty dividing community property and debt in divorce. When any marriage breaks down, individuals have concerns

Counties we serve

Serving Families Across California

It’s About Taking
Your Life Back

“I was terrified by the thought of financial, emotional, and other insecurities for myself and for my children. I didn’t know where to start, but I knew I needed a champion — someone to take me under their wing, educate me, and always protect my best interests.”

SUDIE HSU

Actual Client of Hoover Krepelka, LLP

About Our Founder

As a pioneer in the field of Family Law and the founding force behind one of Northern California’s most respected firms, Mr. Hoover’s impact on the legal community and the countless lives he touched will never be forgotten.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I hire Hoover Krepelka for my family law case?

Hoover Krepelka, LLP is the largest family law firm in Silicon Valley, with over 250 years of combined legal experience and a track record spanning more than 60 years. The firm’s attorneys include Certified Family Law Specialists who handle divorce, child custody, child support, property division, and complex asset cases throughout Santa Clara County and the greater Bay Area. Clients choose Hoover Krepelka for its team-based approach, which pairs aggressive courtroom advocacy with efficient settlement strategies, so cases are resolved as quickly and cost-effectively as possible without sacrificing results. The firm has been recognized among the Top 10 Divorce Law Firms in the 10 Biggest U.S. Cities and holds multiple Super Lawyers and Avvo honors. To schedule a consultation, call 408-947-7600 or contact the firm online.

Is Hoover Krepelka a reputable family law firm in San Jose?

Yes. Hoover Krepelka, LLP has served the San Jose and Silicon Valley community since 1960, making it one of the most established family law firms in the region. The firm is headquartered at 1520 The Alameda, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95126, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Westlake Village. Its reputation is backed by decades of client testimonials, industry awards (including recognition as one of the Top 10 Divorce Law Firms in the 10 Biggest U.S. Cities), and a roster of Certified Family Law Specialists — a credential held by fewer than 2% of California attorneys. Hoover Krepelka’s attorneys are also active in the local community and are known for straightforward, honest guidance rather than overpromising outcomes.

What makes Hoover Krepelka different from other family law firms?

Hoover Krepelka stands out for its size, specialization, and longevity. It is the largest dedicated family law firm in Silicon Valley, with a depth of resources most boutique or general-practice firms cannot match. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, the firm offers tailored representation for niche client needs, including divorce for tech professionals, medical professionals, and pro athletes, as well as divorce for beneficiaries of inherited trusts. The firm also has in-house capability for complex asset division and forensic financial investigation, which is critical in Silicon Valley divorces involving stock options, RSUs, startups, and other sophisticated compensation structures. This combination of scale, niche expertise, and forensic financial capability sets Hoover Krepelka apart from smaller family law practices.

Does Hoover Krepelka offer experienced representation for divorce and custody matters?

Yes. Divorce and child custody are core practice areas at Hoover Krepelka. The firm’s attorneys handle the full range of divorce matters, including contested and uncontested divorce, legal separation, spousal support, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as domestic violence matters. On the custody side, the firm represents parents in child custody and visitation disputes, custody modifications, child support determinations, and sensitive cases involving a mentally ill parent. With Certified Family Law Specialists on staff and decades of courtroom and settlement experience, Hoover Krepelka is equipped to handle both straightforward and highly contested divorce and custody cases.

What should I expect when I contact Hoover Krepelka for a consultation?

When you contact Hoover Krepelka, LLP by phone at 408-947-7600 or through the firm’s online contact form, you can expect to schedule a legal strategy consultation with one of the firm’s Silicon Valley divorce attorneys. During this initial meeting, an attorney will review the specifics of your situation — whether divorce, custody, support, or property division — and outline realistic goals, potential strategies, and next steps. The firm’s team is known for direct, honest communication and will explain your rights and options clearly before any case work begins. Hoover Krepelka’s staff also speaks Cantonese, Czech, English, French, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese, and German, so language support is available for many clients.

What Our Clients Have To Say

Actual Client of Hoover Krepelka, LLP

Advocacy without boundaries

Languages We Speak:

Cantonese, Czech, English,
French, German, Mandarin,
Russian, Spanish, & Vietnamese

Testimonials

I have worked with Jim Hoover during an intense custody battle and his guidance was second to none. Jim has a great way about him and the way he serves his clients. He understands the law but he also understands how to get deals done… Read More

Jaymi represented me in my divorce battle and exceeded my expectation in every single aspect of the whole process. Jaymi properly educated me and decoded the family law for me so I can understand my rights and obligations... Read More

I consulted with Jim on a personal matter and he gave freely of his time and advice, based on years of experience. He was both compassionate and no-nonsense. He told the unvarnished truth and helped me develop realistic expectations… Read More

I would like to extend my appreciation for you. You have been very professional, thorough and driven in finding the correct solution to my case and you have been on top of everything. Also thanks for being so patient in answering many questions I had about this issue. Read More

I have been a practicing litigator for over 20 years. I used Jim Hoover and the Krepelka law firm in connection with my divorce. Jim and his staff’s knowledge of family law is unequalled, and the quality of their paperwork, client management, and oral advocacy are stellar… Read More

Thank you, Jim, Julia, and Andrea, for all your support and guidance over the past two years. It was a very rough time for me personally, but you went out of your way to help out. Read More

Kelsey has been so great to work with. Her attention to detail was amazing! I feel like my case was always very prepared with her on my team. She was constantly following up on all the issues to make sure everything was properly addressed… Read More

Without a doubt, I would recommend Travis Krepelka (and Hoover Krepelka) to any friends or family who found themselves in an extremely challenging divorce like mine. Travis is honest, straight forward and always conservative in setting expectations… Read More

Really professional & Helpful during a stressful situation. Read More

Jim and his team are the best family attorneys. I have a “one of a kind “ and highly complicated divorce case and I did interview several reputable attorneys. I really did my research. I absolutely have no regret hiring Jim and his team. My advice would be “hire Jim before your spouse does”.… Read More

I hired Jim after having begun the divorce process with a lawyer in solo practice. My divorce was very high conflict and involved child abuse and it was obvious that the time and energy required to deal with the demands of the case required a larger law firm.… Read More

I have been working with Jim and his team on a matter of child support and custody. He and his team have been responsive, clear on action items, next steps and possible strategies and outcomes. He and his team build trust and I have been very pleased with them. Read More

I spoke to a few attorneys regarding my visitation and child support case with my ex-wife and it immediately became clear that Jim is the most knowledgeable and experienced. He’s very friendly and kept it transparent the entire consultation.… Read More

Jim was especially great in court. He made strong arguments to the judge and did so in a calm and composed manner. Mr. Hoover saw the big picture in my case and was an excellent strategist. He always took the high road with opposing counsel and had my kid’s interests as a top priority.… Read More

I have engaged Mr. Hoover and his firm representing me in my divorce case. Even though it has been a challenging and emotionally taxing process, Mr. Hoover and his team have been supporting me and keeping my head straight every step of the way.… Read More

Karlina represented me in a complex, drawn-out, expensive divorce with custody and parental alienation issues. The opposing party was a seasoned attorney not hesitating to use any dirty tactic to win at all cost. Karlina presented the truth in a manner that was clear and loud, enough to turn the tide in the case after several previous attorneys.… Read More

I want to say that Sally is a great employee for you. She is a great person to work with. I’m really impressed by her. She has a good personality, she is quick, she followed up. You don’t always find that with people. Read More

Elaine did my prenuptial agreement. She listened to my concerns and answered all my questions. Elaine is a highly competent, intelligent and trustworthy attorney. She kept me well informed and quickly returned phone calls and emails. I would highly recommend using her to anyone! Read More

Well beyond competent. Amazing team never dropped the ball and makes the best out of every situation. Highly recommend. Travis and team were absolutely incredible. Read More

I am so grateful to everyone on your team. I spend a lot of time with Jaymi so I have more feedback on her. She is wonderful to work with. She truly cares about my two cases and my situation. She is very smart, thorough, patient and responsive. I can’t say enough good things about her. Read More

Outstanding attorney and human being. I had the opportunity to work with Julia durnig my long and contentious divorce settlement… Read More

Julia was an expert guide through my mediated divorce. I always felt heard and empowered to self-advocate after our conversations… Read More

Andrea represented me in a rather adversarial child custody situation and with my divorce. I couldn’t have asked for better representation!… Read More

Julia was recommended by one of my friend. Choosing her was the best thing I did for my divorce. Julia has a great work ethic, and great personality. She was very proactive during my 2- year divorce. she always answered my email/concerns very quickly. She advise me on what to do when I was stuck… Read More

When it was time to renegotiate my settlement because my ex retired, Jim was great to work with. My ex spouse had made a proposal for the new settlement and was very confident that it was fair. After consulting with Jim, I realized that was not the case. I have a hard time sticking up for myself and my ex spouses arguments can be very convincing… Read More

Jim is a great attorney. He is very professional and very friendly. He saved me out of my divorce case! Before… Read More

It was a pleasure to work with Elaine. She was very professional and very responsive. She always… Read More

Jim helped me with a family-court issue that arose a couple of years ago as a result of my ex-husband committing significant breaches to our custody agreement, in several areas, within just a matter of days. Things… Read More

First and foremost, thank you so much Travis! I’ve been through 4 years and 2 separate lawyers trying to get my defaulted divorce finalized. It took Travis 6 months to fix, work out the bugs and get my divorce finalized. Anyone… Read More

I wanted to thank you for all the support you and your firm has provided me during my divorce process. I wanted to commend the work of Ms. Kelsey Hickman. Since she has been on my case she has been extremely… Read More

Jim and Travis at Hoover Krepelka, LLP are the ultimate professionals. Their years of deep experience in family law shines through in all their communications. We refer many clients… Read More

I have known and have been referring Travis Krepelka for over 10 years! He is absolutely an exemplary attorney. I love that he offers a consultation to make sure… Read More

I have referred several business clients and contacts to Hoover Krepelka for help with their family law matters. The firm has been top notch in helping them resolve these difficult life problems… Read More

I needed a tough attorney to work on my divorce case which has been prolonged more than 3 years. I jumped on and off to three different law firms and my divorce never ended until I found the Hoover Krepelk, LLP firm… Read More

I have personally know Jim Hoover for over a decade. I have reffered friends and family to his law firm with outstanding results. He and his law firm are a first class act… Read More

Absolutely amazing! Jim helped me all the way through my meditation process with my ex. I had just started my own business and the conflict was very distracting… Read More

Travis was my divorce attorney. Did Travis minimize the monetary repercussions of my divorce and maximize my results? Yes he did. Did he provide me with the best information and strategy to help me make informed decisions regarding… Read More

Dear Jim & Karlina, You guys are simply rockstars!!! You guys are the first step that opened the doors… Read More

I retained Jim Hoover to handle a variety of civil issues for me. Not only was he and his law firm extremely professional, but also very caring. Even after my issues were resolved, Jim continued… Read More

Travis Krepelka handled my divorce and was outstanding in every way. His knowledge, experience, and insights are matched only by his caring for all… Read More

“I contacted Jim for a family matter consultation. Jim and his staff make you feel welcome right from the start… Read More

“Thank you very much for doing such a fantastic job putting this together and helping me through the process… Read More

“Sharp and sweet. You help me through one of the most difficult times in my life. I will forever be grateful to your law-firm. Thank you Karlina… Read More

“I left a message after hours. I received a call back promptly by the support team and a personal call from the named partner. I had a short time frame to accomplish my objective and I was done within days… Read More

“I wanted to sincerely thank you for your time and undivided attention during our consultation. You answered questions, specially about Supervised Visitation, that I didn’t even know I had!! Ironically, during our conversation… Read More

Karlina is a first class attorney! Early on in my case she was brought in to assist with the assigned attorney, but she made her mark because of her genuine concern for clients… Read More

Atty. Karlina is a very compassionate lawyer. She can feel what her client is going through. She did everything to help my sister get the justice she deserves. Thanks again attorney. Read More

“I could not have been in better hands. James Hoover understood my challenge and the approach I wished to take… Read More

“I couldn’t have done it without such an amazing team…I cannot tell you how relieved, grateful and happy I am! … I thank you both for your counsel, guidance and patience with me… Read More

I hired Jim after letting go of my first attorney. When I came to him, my ex-wife and I were in a tumultuous battle. With Jim’s help we were able finalize the divorce amicably. Jim is an expert and truly cares about his clients. Read More

I worked with James Hoover in a divorce case and he gave me top notch advice on how to move forward with my case. He helped address the strong-arm tactics that we saw from opposing counsel and made me feel more in control of the whole process. Read More

“Julia is a competent, hardworking, and trustworthy attorney that always has her client’s best interests in mind. She is an exceptional lawyer and a wonderful person, too. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.” Read More

Jim and his staff are amazing. I was divorcing a highly narcissistic individual who would not participate in the process. I never thought it would get finished (it had been going for 8 years before I came to Jim.)… Read More

“During a sensitive transition Julia was a guiding light for a mutual client. I couldn’t recommend anyone else for your family law needs. Thank you Julia.” Read More