About Jivaka
Jivaka Candappa earned his J.D. from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco in 2002. He completed his legal studies in a period marked by shifts in practice and technology, and he entered practice equipped for work in California's courts and legal community.
Licensed to practice in California, Candappa built a career in private practice and now serves as principal of the Candappa Law Office. In that role he manages the firm’s daily operations and handles matters for individual and institutional clients. Colleagues describe him as methodical in the office and deliberate in court.
Recognition has come from peers and industry observers. He has been named a Rising Star for Northern California by Super Lawyers, an accolade for attorneys who have attained a measure of professional achievement. He holds memberships in the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, connections that keep him plugged into regional and national legal developments.
Candappa’s work at the firm involves case assessment, client counseling, and courtroom representation when needed. He emphasizes clear communication and careful case preparation. He also spends time on professional networking and continuing legal education, maintaining ties to bar activities and advocacy groups that reflect the demographics of his clientele.
Those who consult him find a practitioner who balances office management with direct client work. He supervises legal strategy at the Candappa Law Office while remaining accessible to clients. The office itself serves as his base for filings, hearings, and consultations across California.
Outside the office, his bar and association memberships place him in forums where legal issues are discussed and evolving standards are tracked. He draws on those conversations when shaping litigation plans or advising on procedural choices.
Candappa’s trajectory from law school to principal at a private firm is steady and straightforward. He continues to represent clients across California and to contribute to the professional communities that intersect with his practice. His current practice focuses on client representation through the Candappa Law Office in California.
