Business Details
Trusted Legal Advocacy in Civil Rights & Family Law
Powell & Associates is a dedicated legal practice committed to safeguarding the fundamental rights of individuals and families. Our team of experienced civil rights attorneys specializes in civil rights litigation, family law, and juvenile dependency cases, providing tailored representation to clients across the San Jose area. With decades of combined legal expertise, we prioritize client needs through personalized consultations and aggressive advocacy. Our practice focuses on protecting clients from government abuse, resolving complex family law matters, and challenging unjust juvenile dependency system interventions.We emphasize early legal intervention to protect parental rights and prevent unnecessary family separations. Our trial-ready approach ensures clients receive robust representation in court, while our compassionate guidance supports clients through emotionally challenging legal processes. We maintain a client-centric philosophy, offering accessible consultations and transparent communication throughout the legal process. Our proven track record in high-stakes cases demonstrates our commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for clients facing critical legal challenges.
Services
Civil Rights Litigation
Family Law Representation
Juvenile Dependency Defense
Legal Consultations
Trial Advocacy Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of family law experience with proven trial success
- Our civil rights attorneys handle complex 1983 claims against government entities
- Specialized juvenile dependency practice protecting parental rights
- Trial-ready legal team with multi-million dollar settlement track record
- Client-focused approach with personalized case strategy development
What people say
Million-dollar settlements
Strong trial record
Early legal intervention
Rights protection focus
Experienced attorneys
Services
Civil Rights Litigation
We represent clients in civil rights cases against government entities under 42 U.S.C. 1983. Our attorneys handle excessive force claims, unlawful child removals, and constitutional rights violations. With strict filing deadlines, we provide timely legal evaluation and aggressive courtroom advocacy to protect clients' fundamental rights.
Family Law Representation
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, support matters, and domestic violence protection. With 20+ years of experience, we guide clients through emotional family disputes while protecting their parental rights and financial interests through negotiated settlements or trial litigation.
Juvenile Dependency Defense
We defend parents facing child removal by CPS through the juvenile dependency system. Our attorneys advocate for family preservation, kinship placements, and constitutional parental rights protection. We provide immediate legal guidance when social services investigate family situations.
Legal Consultations
We offer initial legal consultations to assess case merits and develop strategic approaches. Our attorneys evaluate statute of limitations issues, evidence strength, and potential legal pathways to help clients make informed decisions about pursuing legal action.
Trial Advocacy Services
Our trial-ready attorneys provide courtroom representation in civil rights and family law cases. With a proven track record of multi-million dollar settlements, we prepare each case for trial while pursuing optimal outcomes through litigation or negotiated settlements.
People
Robert R. Powell
Attorney
San Jose native with 20+ years of family law experience. Graduated from Santa Clara University School of Law. Specializes in civil rights litigation and juvenile dependency cases.
Sean Reichhold
Legal Analyst
Expert legal analyst providing critical case evaluation and research support. Works closely with attorneys to develop effective litigation strategies for complex civil rights and family law cases.
Kaycie Cody
Legal Analyst
Dedicated legal analyst supporting case preparation and client consultations. Focuses on civil rights violations and juvenile dependency legal procedures with analytical precision.
Michelle Chavez
Paralegal
Experienced paralegal managing case documentation and client communications. Provides essential support in family law proceedings and civil rights litigation preparation.
Julia Zasztowt
Paralegal
Certified paralegal with two years of experience in legal support roles. Originally from Germany, she contributes multilingual capabilities and detailed case management to the legal team.
Questions
What civil rights cases do you handle?
We handle civil rights violations under 42 U.S.C. 1983 including police misconduct, unlawful child removals, and constitutional rights violations against government entities.
How does your family law practice work?
We address divorce, custody, support matters, and domestic violence protection through negotiated settlements or litigation while prioritizing clients' parental rights.
What's your trial success rate?
We've secured over $10 million in settlements across civil rights and juvenile dependency cases, including multiple $1M+ verdicts in wrongful child removal claims.
How do you charge for legal services?
We offer initial consultations to discuss fee structures tailored to each case, including potential contingency arrangements for civil rights claims.
