Lydia Hsu
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Samuel Lee
I have personal knowledge of more than 40+ clients & professionals that swear by Lydia Hsu and Foster Hsu LLP. They report to me what I already know, that Lydia is not only an expert family law attorney... but also a strong strategist, zealous advocate, and cool under fire. Time and time again I've seen her help navigate people in crisis to good outcomes. She has helped several family members and everyone is very very grateful and satisfied. If you are working with Lydia you've made the right choice and are in good hands.
Patricia De Fonte, JD, LL.M.
Lydia is a fountain of information. The first time we spoke I learned so much about how, as a family law attorney, she works with other professionals to provide robust counsel to her clients and set them up for success. When unmarried couples or about to married contact me for estate planning, I always send them to Lydia and her partner Kara to understand the rights and obligation of marriage and their options for a nonmarital agreement or pre-nup. Foster Hsu is a true friend of my firm and I value our professional relatonship.
Andrew Benjamin
It was truly a pleasure having Lydia as a legal assistant/paralegal at our firm. She was everything you could ask for - intelligent, self motivated, reliable, professional, and very productive. I have no doubt Lydia's traits as a legal assistant/paralegal will translate into becoming a very good attorney and I am definitely willing to provide a more in depth reference for other attorney's considering hiring Lydia.
Samuel Lee
I have personal knowledge of more than 40+ clients & professionals that swear by Lydia Hsu and Foster Hsu LLP. They report to me what I already know, that Lydia is not only an expert family law attorney... but also a strong strategist, zealous advocate, and cool under fire. Time and time again I've seen her help navigate people in crisis to good outcomes. She has helped several family members and everyone is very very grateful and satisfied. If you are working with Lydia you've made the right choice and are in good hands.
Patricia De Fonte, JD, LL.M.
Lydia is a fountain of information. The first time we spoke I learned so much about how, as a family law attorney, she works with other professionals to provide robust counsel to her clients and set them up for success. When unmarried couples or about to married contact me for estate planning, I always send them to Lydia and her partner Kara to understand the rights and obligation of marriage and their options for a nonmarital agreement or pre-nup. Foster Hsu is a true friend of my firm and I value our professional relatonship.
Andrew Benjamin
It was truly a pleasure having Lydia as a legal assistant/paralegal at our firm. She was everything you could ask for - intelligent, self motivated, reliable, professional, and very productive. I have no doubt Lydia's traits as a legal assistant/paralegal will translate into becoming a very good attorney and I am definitely willing to provide a more in depth reference for other attorney's considering hiring Lydia.
Samuel Lee
I have personal knowledge of more than 40+ clients & professionals that swear by Lydia Hsu and Foster Hsu LLP. They report to me what I already know, that Lydia is not only an expert family law attorney... but also a strong strategist, zealous advocate, and cool under fire. Time and time again I've seen her help navigate people in crisis to good outcomes. She has helped several family members and everyone is very very grateful and satisfied. If you are working with Lydia you've made the right choice and are in good hands.
Patricia De Fonte, JD, LL.M.
Lydia is a fountain of information. The first time we spoke I learned so much about how, as a family law attorney, she works with other professionals to provide robust counsel to her clients and set them up for success. When unmarried couples or about to married contact me for estate planning, I always send them to Lydia and her partner Kara to understand the rights and obligation of marriage and their options for a nonmarital agreement or pre-nup. Foster Hsu is a true friend of my firm and I value our professional relatonship.
Andrew Benjamin
It was truly a pleasure having Lydia as a legal assistant/paralegal at our firm. She was everything you could ask for - intelligent, self motivated, reliable, professional, and very productive. I have no doubt Lydia's traits as a legal assistant/paralegal will translate into becoming a very good attorney and I am definitely willing to provide a more in depth reference for other attorney's considering hiring Lydia.
Samuel Lee
I have personal knowledge of more than 40+ clients & professionals that swear by Lydia Hsu and Foster Hsu LLP. They report to me what I already know, that Lydia is not only an expert family law attorney... but also a strong strategist, zealous advocate, and cool under fire. Time and time again I've seen her help navigate people in crisis to good outcomes. She has helped several family members and everyone is very very grateful and satisfied. If you are working with Lydia you've made the right choice and are in good hands.
Patricia De Fonte, JD, LL.M.
Lydia is a fountain of information. The first time we spoke I learned so much about how, as a family law attorney, she works with other professionals to provide robust counsel to her clients and set them up for success. When unmarried couples or about to married contact me for estate planning, I always send them to Lydia and her partner Kara to understand the rights and obligation of marriage and their options for a nonmarital agreement or pre-nup. Foster Hsu is a true friend of my firm and I value our professional relatonship.
Andrew Benjamin
It was truly a pleasure having Lydia as a legal assistant/paralegal at our firm. She was everything you could ask for - intelligent, self motivated, reliable, professional, and very productive. I have no doubt Lydia's traits as a legal assistant/paralegal will translate into becoming a very good attorney and I am definitely willing to provide a more in depth reference for other attorney's considering hiring Lydia.
Experience
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Foster Hsu, LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner
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Feb 2019 - Present
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Hoover ♦ Krepelka, LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Associate Attorney
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Dec 2014 - Feb 2019
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Hoover Krepelka, LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Clerk
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Dec 2013 - Nov 2014
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Law Offices of Kathryn Schlepphorst
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United States
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Bar Certified Law Clerk
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
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Bay Area Legal Aid
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United States
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Legal Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Bar Certified Law Clerk
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Represented clients in a variety of family law and domestic violence hearings, including a domestic violence restraining order trial, a child custody and visitation hearing, a paternity hearing, a contempt arraignment, and a judicial custody conference. Researched and drafted Memorandum of Points and Authorities and trial briefs in family law matters. Managed clients and their cases. Negotiated and drafted a Stipulation and Order. Represented clients in a variety of family law and domestic violence hearings, including a domestic violence restraining order trial, a child custody and visitation hearing, a paternity hearing, a contempt arraignment, and a judicial custody conference. Researched and drafted Memorandum of Points and Authorities and trial briefs in family law matters. Managed clients and their cases. Negotiated and drafted a Stipulation and Order.
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Judicial Extern for Hon. Susan R. Bernardini
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
Reviewed and briefed cases for domestic violence, custody, and support hearings. Researched and drafted memoranda regarding family law and domestic violence issues. Participated in legal and ethical discussions between family law judges. Attended Santa Clara Bar Association, Family Law Section trainings and meetings. Reviewed and briefed cases for domestic violence, custody, and support hearings. Researched and drafted memoranda regarding family law and domestic violence issues. Participated in legal and ethical discussions between family law judges. Attended Santa Clara Bar Association, Family Law Section trainings and meetings.
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Mediator
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Mediated small claims disputes. Drafted settlement agreements for parties who reached a resolution. Mediated small claims disputes. Drafted settlement agreements for parties who reached a resolution.
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Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Clerk
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Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
Drafted responsive pleadings and declarations in family law and domestic violence cases. Conducted client intakes to assess legal issues and client needs. Assisted self-represented litigants with understanding court proceedings and appropriate conduct in court. Prepared self-represented litigants for court hearings. Drafted responsive pleadings and declarations in family law and domestic violence cases. Conducted client intakes to assess legal issues and client needs. Assisted self-represented litigants with understanding court proceedings and appropriate conduct in court. Prepared self-represented litigants for court hearings.
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Legal Clinic Volunteer
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Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Conducted client intakes to assess legal needs. Provided legal services and advice in immigration and family law. Conducted client intakes to assess legal needs. Provided legal services and advice in immigration and family law.
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Benjamin & Sutton
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2011
Prepared Judicial Council Forms for domestic violence restraining order requests and support motions. Drafted Findings and Order After Hearings and discovery requests and answers. Reviewed Discovery. Entered attorney billing. Prepared Judicial Council Forms for domestic violence restraining order requests and support motions. Drafted Findings and Order After Hearings and discovery requests and answers. Reviewed Discovery. Entered attorney billing.
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Friestad Law Firm
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United States
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Law Practice
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Legal Assistant
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Oct 2008 - May 2009
Researched and prepared trademark and copyrights renewal applications. Developed organization filing system. Maintained office accounting. Researched and prepared trademark and copyrights renewal applications. Developed organization filing system. Maintained office accounting.
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Education
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2011 - 2014
University of San Francisco School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
2006 - 2009
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor's Degree, Music with an emphasis in Music History and Literature; Minor in Law and Society
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