Lisa J. Mendes

Lisa J. Mendes serves individuals, families and businesses in the San Francisco Bay area. Ms. Mendes and her team aggressively defend their clients in the areas of , divorce and other family law issues, restraining orders, elder law, and business and civil litigation. 

Prior to earning her Juris Doctorate at the John F. Kennedy University School of Law in Pleasant Hill, California, Ms. Mendes obtained a bachelor’s degree in Spanish language and literature and a master’s degree in business administration. She speaks fluent Spanish as well as English.

Ms. Mendes puts her education, knowledge and experience to work for her clients not only in the courtroom but also at the negotiation table. In addition, she has authored numerous legal articles for Contra Costa Lawyer Magazine. She has excellent communication skills, in both her one-on-one verbal interactions with her clients and her writing.

A respected member of the legal community, Ms. Mendes holds a license to practice in all California state and federal courts. She is an active member of the Trusts and Estates, Family Law, Litigation and Taxation Sections of the California Lawyers Association.