×
Go back to Martindale-Avvo ➔

April Walsh-Padilla, Attorney at LawMember
April Walsh-Padilla
Pro

April Walsh-Padilla

3.7
21 reviews

45 East Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95112

Family Law, Divorce and Separation, Child Custody and 1 more

About April Walsh-Padilla

Attorney April Walsh-Padilla has been practicing family law for over ten years, providing compassionate and dedicated legal support to clients. A mother of three, April values the simple joys of life, including yoga, running, spending time with her children, and enjoying moments with her cat, Bella. Her personal experiences have shaped her approach to law, allowing her to relate deeply with clients and offer genuine advice. April is known for her aggressive yet empathetic style, combining boldness with creativity to craft persuasive arguments and achieve favorable outcomes. Her colorful life journey, marked by personal mistakes and growth, enables her to connect with clients on a personal level, offering understanding and meaningful guidance. April is committed to giving her best in every case, showing great respect for the trust clients place in her.

 

April Walsh-Padilla (San Jose, California) View website

Awards

Client Reviewed
This badge is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by a past client.
Champion Badge Reviewed
Avvo Client's Choice
This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.
Avvo Client Choice

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Notable Rating

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Top Contributor

Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.

Avvo Client Choice

Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

April Walsh-Padilla got this award in 2021

Reviews for April

Have you consulted or hired this lawyer?

Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.

Write a Review

Overall Rating
3.7
See All Reviews
21
1.0
Lawyers.com
3
Martindale
Not yet reviewed
4.1
Avvo
18
Showing 1-3 of 3 client reviews from Lawyers.com
Lawyers.com Rating Snapshot
5 stars
0%
4 stars
0%
3 stars
0%
2 stars
0%
1 star
100%
What do people say on Lawyers.com?
Communication
1.0
Quality of Service
1.0
Responsiveness
1.0
Value for Money
1.0
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 09, 2024
Hired Attorney

People People here is The Actress of the year / money hungry . Takes your money then complains she is over worked and wants more always late looks as if she pulled an overnighter. never returns calls / is rude and dishonest and disorganized always out to build herself up using your money then returns false promises. Late on Emails or never returns them until she wants. Will Lags big time when you need to update or find out the updated status she never informs you of what is going on cuz she not around. Then Gets ugly when you call her on her Fake sh.. Do your self a favor Don't use This Attorney Save your hard earned money run to get a professional well organized loyal and honest upfront from the start Attorney.

 
Family Law
Posted by Darryl
November 20, 2023
Hired Attorney

Nightmare lawyer! She I'd actually after Cash only! After I paid her she immediately changed, like she's Bipolar! I hired her for my case and she told me that she will do her best to get it completed, however, after months she didn't call, text or emailed me back! My money was gone! I had to go and get things done myself and hire a different lawyer! Other lawyers told me she was a Stripper before ! Omg!!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 23, 2011
Hired Attorney

April said she was going to help me with my family and criminal law issues and charged a $5000.00 retaining fee. When she wasn't doing what I wanted with the criminal issues I told her I got another lawyer for the criminal case and I would only need her for the family case. She took that as a release of contract and quit as my family lawyer as well. She had no refund available for me and said I owed her an additional $600.00. She did not complete 1 of the 4-5 things we talked about when we met.

 
From the Martindale-Avvo Legal Network

Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 1
    • Child Custody
  • Other 2
    • Divorce and Separation
    • Criminal Defense

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2004, California
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Lincoln University Law School
    J.D.
    Other Education
    San Jose State University
    B.A.

Email April Walsh-Padilla

Case type is required.
I am is required.
First name is required.
Last name is required.
A valid zip code is required.
Country is required.
State is required.
A valid city is required.
A valid email address is required.
A valid phone number is required.
Message is required.
0/1000 characters

By clicking the Submit button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Lawyers.com and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You should not send any sensitive or confidential information through this site. Emails sent through this site do not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. The internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent though this site could be intercepted or read by third parties.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. See Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Thank you! Your message has been successfully sent.

For your records, a copy of this email has been sent to test@test.com.

Summary of Your Message
Case Type:
I am a/an:
First Name:
Last Name:
City:
Zip Code or Postal Code:
State:
Country:
Phone Number:
Message:
Return to Profile Reset Form

Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    April Walsh-Padilla was admitted in 2004 to the State of California.
  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    April Walsh-Padilla speaks Spanish.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    April Walsh-Padilla attended Lincoln University Law School.

Attorney information displayed in this FAQ section is based upon information the lawyer has included on their profile, in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals.

These FAQs include information about a lawyer's background, but do not evaluate their knowledge of the law, past performance on individual cases, personality, or communication skills.

It is solely the responsibility of lawyers and law firms to ensure that any information they provide complies with all applicable laws and rules of professional conduct.

You should be aware that the information we rely upon may not be comprehensive, or frequently updated.

Always research the lawyer further to get a better understanding of their license credentials, disciplinary status, background, and experience.

Lawyers.com Client Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Client Review Ratings™ display reviews submitted by individuals who have either hired or consulted the lawyers or law firms.

The Client Review Rating score is determined through the aggregation of validated responses. People who submit reviews are either individuals who consulted with the lawyer/law firm or who hired the lawyer/law firm and want to share their experience of that lawyer or law firm with other potential clients. Reviewers can be anyone who consults or hires a lawyer including in-house counsel, corporate executives, small business owners, and private individuals.

Martindale-Hubbell validates that a reviewer is a person with a valid email address. As part of the review process, respondents must affirm that they have had an initial consultation, are currently a client or have been a client of the lawyer or law firm identified, although Martindale-Hubbell cannot confirm the lawyer/client relationship as it is often confidential. The content of the responses is entirely from reviewers.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome and Martindale-Hubbell accepts no responsibility for the content or accuracy of any review. For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Ratings, please visit our Client Review Page

Martindale Peer Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are the gold standard in attorney ratings, and have been for more than a century. These ratings indicate attorneys who are widely respected by their peers for their ethical standards and legal expertise in a specific area of practice.

The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings process is the gold standard due to its objectivity and comprehensiveness. Lawyers solicited for peer reviews include both those selected by the attorney being reviewed and lawyers independently selected by Martindale-Hubbell. All reviewers are verified as attorneys through Martindale-Hubbell’s extensive attorney database. Only attorneys practicing at least three years and receiving a sufficient number of reviews from non-affiliated attorneys are eligible to receive a Rating.

What are the different Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings?*

• AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

• Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

• Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Lawyers who have received peer reviews after 2009 will display more detailed information, including practice areas, summary ratings, detailed numeric ratings and written feedback (if available). Details for individual reviews received before 2009 are not displayed.

Attorneys that receive reviews from their peers, but not a sufficient number to establish a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, will have those reviews display on our websites.

For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings™, please visit our Ratings Page on Martindale.com and our Frequently Asked Questions

Avvo Client Reviews

Ratings and reviews are feedback from people who have either consulted an attorney about an issue (but may not have hired the attorney) or people who hired an attorney as a current or former client and provided their feedback to our sister site, Avvo.com.