Qualifications
Academic Excellence
- U.C. Berkeley for both undergraduate and legal education
- Bachelor's with Distinction, 2008, and Juris Doctor, 2011
- Selected for the Berkeley Law Mock Trial Team chaired the advocacy competition group Board of Advocates
- Managing Editor of the California Annual Criminal Review
- Published a law journal article on the Sixth Amendment right to confrontation and cross examination
Premier Work Experience
- Contra Costa Public Defender's OfficeFirst destination after law school: hundreds of courtroom hours, appearing daily across the county.
- Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & SchoenbergerThe historic San Francisco personal injury firm.
- Commins, Knudsen & ChouCivil litigation skills applied to injury suits and business disputes.
Honors and Skills
- Named a Super Lawyers Rising Star, an honor granted to the top 2.5% of ranked lawyers
- Coached the Berkeley team to victory at the NITA Tournament of Champions, 2014
- Teaches oral advocacy and evidence at Stanford Law
- Speaks intermediate Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
More 5-Star Reviews for Justin Chou
"I had the pleasure of working with Justin Chou on my case, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. His expertise, professionalism, and dedication were evident. Throughout the entire process, he kept me informed, answered all my questions, and provided valuable guidance every step of the way."
Zhu Jianmin
"Justin has a calm, caring demeanor which makes him wonderfully pleasant to work with."
Jayne M.
"Justin was extremely knowledgeable about the many different considerations that were relevant for my case, and he clearly and compassionately explained these in detail to give me a good understanding of what to expect."
Lisa.
"I had the great fortune of having Justin Chou represent me in recent case [sic]. What a great attorney! ... I had numerous questions during the process and Justin was very helpful and knowledgeable."
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