About James Julio
James Julio Rodriguez is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California in 1978. He holds and maintains an active license status. Mr. Rodriguez is the principal attorney at Valley Law Center, Inc., a law firm located in Cupertino, California. With over 35 years of experience, he has been serving clients in the Cupertino area since 1996, focusing on tax, estate planning, probate, and real estate matters.
Mr. Rodriguez earned his Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1978. He furthered his legal education by obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Golden Gate University in 1984. Prior to his legal studies, he completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1971, and his Bachelor of Arts degree at UCLA in 1969.
Mr. Rodriguez specializes in tax law, estate planning, probate, and real estate. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving estate planning, probate administration, real estate transactions, and taxation issues. His practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including litigation, appeals, negotiations, and trials, providing comprehensive legal services to his clients.
Throughout his career, Mr. Rodriguez has been admitted to practice before various courts, including the Superior Court of California for Santa Clara County and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. He has also appeared before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In addition to his private practice, he has served as an instructor at DeAnza College since 1994 and has been a real estate broker with Mission Properties since 1975.
Mr. Rodriguez is an active member of the State Bar of California and the Santa Clara County Bar Association. He has held leadership roles, including serving as a board member for the Santa Clara County Bar Association from 1986 to 1990 and as president of the Sunnyvale Cupertino Bar Association in 1999. He has also been recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer from 2004 to 2006. Mr. Rodriguez is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling him to effectively serve a diverse clientele.
