About Ivy
Ivy Chien is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 2004. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Chien is the principal attorney at the Law Offices of Ivy Chien, a law firm located in Sunnyvale, California. She has been practicing law for over 21 years, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Ms. Chien earned her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where she graduated in 2003. During her time at Loyola, she competed in the Scott Moot Court. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate education at the University of Southern California, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Political Science in 1999. During her undergraduate studies, she was a member of Psi Chi, the Psychology Honor Society.
Ms. Chien concentrates her practice in the areas of family law, including divorce and separation, estate planning, and general family law matters. She represents individuals and families in various legal proceedings, including litigation, negotiations, and mediations. Her practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, from initial consultations to final resolutions.
Throughout her career, Ms. Chien has handled cases in various courts within California, including the Superior Court of California for the County of Santa Clara. She has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding her own firm, she worked as an associate at a mid-size family law firm in San Jose for several years.
Ms. Chien is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the Santa Clara County Bar Association. She holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. She is also a certified mediator through the Santa Clara County Superior Court mediation program. Ms. Chien is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, allowing her to serve the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area effectively.
