Ms Jane Isabel Aceituno
Experience:
20 years
Language(s):
English
Jane Isabel Aceituno | San Francisco Family Lawyer
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About Jane
Jane Aceituno was born in San Francisco and grew up in the Central Valley. She went to the East Coast for her education, graduating cum laude from Harvard College. Her undergraduate thesis was nominated for the Thomas T. Hoopes Prize for outstanding scholarly work. Pursuing a desire to do public interest work, Jane attended the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, receiving a Masters in Public Policy. Her Master’s thesis received the Manny C. Carballo Memorial Prize for best thesis dealing with social policy issues. Jane completed her education on the East Coast at Boston University, where she received a Juris Doctor degree.
After graduating from law school, Jane practiced in general civil litigation for five years in the Bay Area before starting her career in family law.
Jane is passionate about advocacy in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community, serving four years as a committee member of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Advisory Committee, San Francisco Human Rights Commission, serving on the board of the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club and Freedom From Tobacco, an LGBT anti-smoking group.
Additionally, Jane values helping people have access to the legal system. She is a mentor at the Bayview/Hunters Point Community Legal Clinic, providing guidance in family law cases. She has done pro bono family law work through the Justice & Diversity Center of The Bar Association of San Francisco. Finally, she has volunteered for the Employment Law Center’s Workers’ Rights Clinic.
Jane counsels clients in all types of family law matters.
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Experience
Partner
The Law Offices of Jane Aceituno
2012-now
San Francisco, CA
Associate
Moreno Family Law Firm
2011-2012
San Jose, CA
Contract Lawyer
Jane Aceituno
2009-2011
San Francisco, CA
Associate
Health Newton LLP
2009-2011
San Francisco, CA
Associate
Burnham Brown
2008-2009
Oakland, CA
Associate
Selman Breitman LLP
2007-2008
San Francisco, CA
Contract Lawyer
Jane Aceituno
2006-2007
San Francisco, CA
Admission
California
2005
Education
Harvard Kennedy School of Government
M.P.P (Public Policy)
2001
Boston University School of Law
J.D.
2005
Harvard-Radcliffe Fresh; Cambridge MA
Bachelor (Biology/Psychology)
1999
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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California Bar Association
Honors / Awards
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Notable Work
Publications
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Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
I'm proud to help parents protect their children. One case I am proud of is helping a mother protect her daughter from a severely alcoholic father. He couldn't remain sober for more than 6 months and would be drunk taking care of her or wouldn't show up for visits. In an effort to protect the girl, I went to court for several hearings and a trial and got a reduction in custody and visitation.
How did you build a successful practice?
I built a successful practice by being attentive to my client's needs. I'm a good listener, which is hard in a profession full of people who are in love with the sound of their own voice. I'm a strong advocate and achieve settlements that work. When settlement isn't possible, I advocate vigorously for my client's case in court.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Clients should look for someone with integrity. If you can't trust that person, you can't trust they will serve you adequately. You should also look for transparency - does that person explains the case well, keep you up to date on what is happening and keep you educated before important decisions need to be made?
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Over the years, I have become finely tuned to the local rules and procedures in the counties which I work. You need to know the rules in order to win.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
I don't provide free phone consultations. I can do a paid phone consultation if someone is not available to do an in person meeting.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
I don't provide free phone consultations. If someone wants me to review any paperwork, I ask them to email me the forms. I will review motions, financial statements, etc. as part of a consultation.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
I have exceptional credentials. I have two degrees from Harvard and attended a top 20 law school. I received training in public speaking, won awards for my writing and have litigated for 11 years. My colleagues and clients stand by my abilities.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
I used to do corporate law. I never met my clients and worked for the ""evil empire."" Now I get to work with everyday people fighting for the things that matter most - their children and assets, for example.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
I've taken an interest in art. I'm currently painting in acrylics and drawing with a variety of media. It teases my brain in different ways than the law.
Are you involved in your community?
I mentor attorneys and volunteers for the Bay View Hunter's Point Legal Clinic, helping people get quality access to legal services in the community.
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The Law Offices Of Jane Aceituno Highlights
Divorce & Family Law, Intellectual Property, Family Law
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