Hoover Krepelka, LLP - San Jose, CA

Hoover Krepelka, LLP is a well organized law firm that is staffed by professionals that demonstrate teamwork throughout the organization. They are courteous and efficient and can be trusted to handle your matter with sensitivity and care.

Travis created great documentation for me, despite me changing my mind a few times. He remained professional and took the time to explain specific law-language/passages to me so I could fully understand my own documentation. His attention to detail reduced my anxiety and made me more confident in every step.

Hoover Krepelka is a very professional firm. I worked with Jim on my high conflict divorce case. Jim is a very sharp, professional, ethical, honest and caring attorney. He doesn't get intimidated by the opposing counsel/counsels and always has his evidence organized and well presented to the judge. He won many issues on my case and brought back the peace I lost for a few years. I highly recommend this firm.

I was recommended to Jim Hoover by a friend when my divorce somewhat unexpectedly turned bitter, including attempts by the other side to request full custody of our young daughter. It was a very difficult time, and required fast response from the team at Hoover/Krepelka. They prepared our initial responses, including interviewing me and getting all of our forms in place within a couple weeks. This including some work on the weekend, in order to meet the initial hearing date. Jim and his team worked with me through the custody portion to resolve it in joint custody and split timeshare, despite delays caused by Covid and court shut-downs, as well as very good timeshare throughout to spend lots of time with my daughter. Jim was very proactive in including deadlines in the initial agreements, including the settlement of our home, which ultimately allowed my daughter and I to move back into the family home, which was very important to us. Also, I must say that the team was very efficient and practical in time spent and billing. Although they have a high hourly billing rate (rightfully so), I found them to be quite efficient in time spent. I know from experience that other law firms tend to send much higher billing hours which more than offset the rate, and that is important to consider. The divorce was very difficult and stressful, but Jim and the team got us ultimately what was important to us, kept mine and my daughter's relationship strong and the end result was the best we could hope for. I highly appreciate their support.

I used the Krepelka law firm in connection with my divorce and custody issues. Hoover Krepelka's staff?s knowledge of family law is unequalled, and the quality of their paperwork, client management, and oral advocacy are stellar. Their approach is practical, knowledgeable, creative, and aggressive. My case included the gamut of family law issues and they were all expertly handled.

Really professional & helpful during a stressful situation

Hoover Krepelka is an honest, effective and easy to work with legal firm. With their representation, I was able to accomplish my divorce and settle child custody issues quicker and more easily than I expected. I highly recommend using them.

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. She is concise and explain well everything you need to know. She is a great negotiator and because of that the resolution of my divorce was good even though my situation (a prenuptial agreement) did not favor a good outcome for me.

I couldn't be happier with the service I received from James Hoover on the domestic violence restraining order defense. It's a very challenge case, since the other party was well-prepared and got two aggressive attorneys behind her. James is extremely professional, very knowledgeable in the family laws and also very caring. He used his incredible expertise and best-organized evidences to win the case and get the DVTRO request denied by the court. He saved my life and got my children back. I highly recommend James Hoover to you.

I have received consultation services from Hoover Krepelka a few times over the last several years. Their knowledge of the law and what I can and cannot expect with regards to outcomes moving forward, has been an indispensable resource.

Hoover Krepelka helped me with a family law documentation draft/finalization and did an excellent job. There was a transition in resources from the firm's side during the process, which was well handled and didn't impact their ability to deliver on the fairly tight timeline I had requested. As part of the consultation I was advised about the ramifications for the wording that had been written into the draft document and I felt my interests were always well represented by the team. I would use their services again and would feel comfortable recommending them to others.

I would highly recommend using Hoover-Krepelka for family law needs. They are attentive, straight forward, and work to provide needed consult without wasting time or money. Great firm !

What impressed me the most was Julia's commitment to ensuring the agreement reflected our specific needs and wishes within the time frame we were working with. Julia, Travis, and their team took the time to understand our situation thoroughly, providing insightful guidance, keeping us updated on court cases, and making valuable suggestions that ultimately strengthened our document. We are pleased with the outcome, which exceeded my expectations. The prenuptial agreement Julia helped draft is comprehensive, fair, and legally sound. We feel more secure entering this next chapter of our lives, thanks to the meticulous attention to detail and expertise demonstrated. Compared to other lawyers I have worked with, Julia and her team have genuine concerns for us as clients, respect our wishes, and made the process completing the prenup seamless. I wholeheartedly recommend Julia and her team to anyone seeking a prenuptial lawyer. Their exceptional legal skills, clear communication, and genuine concern for their clients make them a standout professional in their field.

Jim Hoover and Caycie Favier worked on my case twice post divorce. Both involving similar financial aspects with both of my children. During the consultations they understood the issues, immediate deadlines and found ways to approach my ex husband and his lawyer that kept us out of court. Both cases ended in favor of my children and myself. I was impressed with the ongoing communication throughout the process, how quickly the firm was able the expedite the signing by both parties and the over knowledge of the firm.

James Hoover is empathetic, knowledgeable and professional all the qualities you want in an attorney. Divorce is difficult and overwhelming. I wanted someone who would listen to me and could guide me through the process. A friend of mine had James as her divorce attorney and was extremely satisfied with him and the outcome of her divorce. I came to James for consultation and second opinions. My ex and I had mediators and attorneys for our divorce, it took years to resolve. We had a marriage of duration with children, property and a business which made our divorce complicated. James was willing to listen and give me input on what I was being told by the others handling my divorce. It made me feel better to have another opinion on certain issues especially from someone so highly regarded in Family Law. James Hoover would be an excellent choice to have on your side. I highly recommend him.

I am in my fifties, and I have had my share of experiences with attorneys (family law, employment, real estate, etc). Out of the blue, I had a need for some advice on some family law matters. Through a contact, who similarly spoke highly of Jim, I ended up spending a 1hr complimentary consultation with him. Not the first time I do these complimentary consultations, and so I was bracing for disappointment. Most of the time, the signal-to-noise ratio when speaking with attorneys is low, and much more so in initial consultations; where by and large you speak in generalities, superlatives, and, in the worst cases, FUD enters the equation. I ought to have known this was going to be different. After all, Jim's office requested my documents well in advance so he could review. And it was evident that he had reviewed it. To make a long story short, in the 45 minutes we talked, I got *all* my questions answered. We reviewed the documents on Zoom, he pointed to specific parts and what the implications were and, important also, he listened. I have found that many attorneys like to talk, but they do not necessarily listen, and thus many times you have to hear them tell and re-tell things you already know well. Jim was experienced enough, and humble enough to know how to listen, and avoid the soapbox as much as possible. Towards the end of the meeting, and even though it was complimentary, I offered to pay him money. He certainly deserved it. He would not accept it, and negotiated me down to writing a review for him if I had time. I was going to do that anyways, but quite frankly, his candor was refreshing. I wish I don't need an attorney ever again but when, and if I do, I hope they are half as good as Jim. He has essentially set the bar for "initial consultations" for all of them :-) Thank you

I reached out to Hoover Krepelka after a very difficult period of separation and the start of a bitter divorce. James Hoover reached out to me and we had a very lengthy initial free consultation where James ran me through the process, took the time to get to know me, and provided a lot of advice on how to take care of not just the divorce but my own personal health. Instead of trying to focus on the money, James focused on what was best for me. As I proceeded through mediation I reached back out to James, who met with me again for several hours and then reviewed my marital separation agreement without asking for anything from me. James was a bright spot in an otherwise horrible situation and I would recommend him a thousand times over.

I thought I could handle my divorce on my own. I gave it a shot. I wasn't even close. Then I called Jim Hoover at Hoover Krepelka and all my problems went away. What an amazing law firm. I worked quite a bit with a man named Rob Turner who was incredibly knowledgeable about all the twists and turns that one needs to navigate when drafting and filing divorce paperwork. When I started my case, I was nervous and concerned that I would mess things up. Now, with HK on my team, I feel very confident about my case. Thank you Hoover/Krepelka, you guys are the best!

I couldn't be happier with my experience with Jim Hoover and his team. He's incredibly knowledgeable, citing the specific relevant statutes and giving no-nonsense and specific answers to questions, like "if you took that to court, you'd have a 75% chance of winning." My ex got a slightly more expensive lawyer in the area and they were incompetent by comparison. They'd regularly screw up the forms they were supposed to file on their end. My lawyers at Hoover handled them perfectly. The other lawyer would get tangled up for hours on irrelevant details like whether we say our son will finish "grade school" vs. "high school," (seriously?) and they'd encourage her to make unreasonable requests and to never compromise. Maybe that's for you, but if you want a result that's fair and you want to do it efficiently, then I couldn't give a higher recommendation. A couple years later (last month) there was another flare up with my ex and of course Jim was right there for me. He predicted how the judge would react and was precisely correct. He then guided me through the process, helping me deescalate, and minimized how much I'd have to spend on legal fees. A+

Elaine Le was excellent. My case was very complicated, and Elaine Le was nuanced, reliable, and is highly knowledgable. She has a superhuman ability to focus on the big picture and details, and addressed my concerns with effectiveness and clarity. I highly recommend Elaine, her team, and Hoover Krepelka.

They helped me work out a very complicated case. A very deal was made eventually. Much appreciated !

I have been sending my clients to Hoover-Krepelka LLP for almost seven years. I am a therapist and have been working with many people facing the challenge of divorce. They need a village to support them through this difficult time. At the heart of their support, they need a great lawyer. Someone who has their best interest in mind and is honest and truthful. Hoover-Krepelka LLP is the home of those lawyer and I can trust them to support my clients in the most efficient way for the best outcome possible. Over the year, I only had compliment from my clients for their professionalism and attention to details. So I will continue recommending them to anyone facing divorce.

As a video marketing professional and filmmaker, I can't tell you how many times you meet a company and they tell you how great the culture is. Then you spend time within the company and realize that the culture is anything but. Well, Hoover Krepelka is the real deal. I've talked to their clients and members on their team. In addition, I've hung out with them behind the scenes at team functions. This firm loves what they do. They go all in for their clients. More importantly, they enjoy being and working together. It's really cool to see and be a part of, even if it's in a small way. Cheers to Hoover Krepelka!

I am very impressed with the attorneys at Hoover Krepelka and have a lot of respect for the fact that they focus exclusively on family law and have six certified family law specialists.

Hoover Krepelka helped me navigate the very complex nature of my divorce, guiding me every step of the way in a very easily digestible fashion. They provided me with substantial attention to my case as well as offered a very welcoming and venerable set of representatives. I would highly recommend them.

Jim Hoover was a great attorney to work with. He helped me reach a divorce agreement that was fair and reasonable. His professionalism, experience and "cool head" during negotiations are a combination that leads to results. He is a great listener and has a way of explaining things that a lay person can understand. In addition, he is cost conscious, trying to keep fees low by working efficiently.

I had gone through a divorce without representation for myself years ago. I agreed to terms I discovered at retirement I couldn?t live with. Mr Hoover and his team helped me get a change made I could live with along with subsequent clean up. Very kind, understanding and professional staff. Stuck with the point and didn?t waste time and money. Responsive to calls and e-mail when necessary. I hope I don?t have to ever call them again but happily will if I need to.

Travis did an excellent job representing me. He is skilled, intelligent and extremely engaged in his work. I always felt he had a great understanding of our situation and all the details of our divorce. Travis is also easy to work with and a pleasure to be around. I could not recommend him more highly.

I went to them because I needed a lawyer to help with my prenup. Andrea Justo was assigned my case and was such a big help! My partner and I were looking for firms locally and I'm very glad I chose this one. She was very thorough in explanations and legal terms, her advice was always rooted in my best interest. I appreciate all the help!

Choosing a good family law attorney is one of the most important decisions you can make. That is why I chose Hoover Krepelka. I was fortunate to be assigned to Monica Nemec to assist me with a custody issue. Her performance completely met and exceeded my expectations. Monica is an extremely knowledgeable and competent attorney. She was attentive, responsive, and compassionate during the entire process, which eased the anxiety I had about my case. When it came to our conversation, Monica was forthright and honest. She guided me through the various choices I had and crafted an offer that, in the end, was satisfactory to both parties. Throughout my experience, from the initial phone call through the signing of our custody agreement, I felt well taken care of and I was confident that the best interests of my son were always at the forefront of the case. Monica Nemec and the Hoover Krepelka team are the best family law lawyers I know, and I highly recommend them.