Candelaria LLP

01/01/2026

Our firm is so grateful for such a wonderful holiday season⛄🎁

As the year comes to an end, we want to thank you for your continued support. This past year of growth wouldn't have been possible without you. At Candelaria LLP, we are honored to be a part of your family's story. We wish everyone a safe night and a Happy New Year!🎆

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10/26/2025

As National Estate Planning Awareness Week comes to a close, we want to remind you of the importance of creating and updating your estate plan. If thinking about an estate plan makes you feel uneasy, you're not alone.

But with life so unpredictable, being prepared for the unexpected becomes an act of love. Candelaria Law can help provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.💌

07/02/2025

As Pride Month comes to a close, we will continue to stand with the LGBTQ+ community in advocating for equality, love, and peace for all families.

At Candelaria LLP, we know that family comes in all forms and love has no boundaries. Every family deserves to be respected, protected, and supported - whether you’re navigating adoption, divorce, custody, or any other family matter. Our commitment to you is rooted in understanding, compassion, and a dedication to ensuring your rights are honored.

Let’s continue to fight for a future where everyone’s love and family are celebrated without judgment. ☀️🌈

05/12/2025

We hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!

We honor all the forms that motherhood takes—with love, gratitude, and deep respect.

To the birth moms, adoptive moms, stepmoms, foster moms, chosen moms, grandmothers, and mother figures—thank you for your nurturing presence, your strength, your sacrifices, and your boundless love.

We also hold space for those who are longing to be mothers, those who have lost mothers or children, and those with complicated relationships with motherhood. You are seen, and you are loved.

Mother's Day is about celebrating the power of care, resilience, and the everyday magic of those who mother, in every form that love shows up.

With all our hearts at Candelaria LLP — thank you 🥰

04/23/2025

🌟 Calling all friends, family, and supporters! 🌟 Let's rise together!

We are honored to be a finalist for 2025's "Best of Oakland" awards, and we need your help to win this year!

Our firm has always strived to make a positive impact in our community.

Here's the link to vote: https://www.oaklandmagazine.com/best-of-oakland-ballot/ #/gallery?group=513117

If you believe that our efforts and contributions have made a difference, we would be deeply honored if you could take a moment to vote for us for the Best of Oakland. Your support means the world to us, and together, we can continue to make our community a wonderful place to live, work, and thrive.

04/23/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Christine Calacsan brings her diverse legal background to our Trusts and Estates team as a valuable addition to our firm! We are confident that her expertise and passion will greatly contribute to our company's growth and success.

Check out her full bio: https://www.candelarialawoffices.com/meet-our-attorneys/christine-calacsan

03/08/2025

Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality.

Step forward in solidarity for International Women's Day (IWD) 2025 on March 8 to help .

At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum.

Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality. It calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres.

So, together, let's Accelerate Action to speed up the rate of progress worldwide

https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme

What's the International Women's Day 2025 theme? is IWD 2025 campaign theme

03/07/2025

Last month Founding Partner Vanessa Candelaria attended the inaugural NFALA - National Filipino American Lawyers Association trip to the Philippines. There, she attended a legal symposium hosted by Sysip Law Firm, and viewed the many historical sites in the Philippines.

She also attended a meeting with 10 of the 15 Supreme Court Justices, including Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. This trip was a once in a lifetime trip, and we are grateful for Vanessa's attendance.

https://www.philippinenews.com/filipino-american-lawyers-visit-supreme-court/

02/18/2025

We're excited to share that Jeffrey Turrini has joined our firm as an Attorney!

Born and raised in Marin County, Jeff has lived in the East Bay since 2015. He earned his Juris Doctorate from John F. Kennedy School of Law in Pleasant Hill, and is a member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association and the Robert G. McGrath American Inn of Court. Jeff also sits on the Board of Trustees of the Good Shepherd Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides trust administration services for minors, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

Check out his full bio on our website: https://www.candelarialawoffices.com/meet-our-attorneys/jeff-turrini

12/26/2024

🎄 Merry Christmas from Candelaria LLP! 🎄

This holiday season, we celebrate the joy of family, togetherness, and the love that fills our homes. As a family law and estate planning firm, we understand that family is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s creating lasting legacies or helping families navigate life’s transitions, our mission is to support and protect what matters most to you.

From all of us at Candelaria LLP, thank you for allowing us to be part of your family’s journey. May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with your loved ones.

Here’s to a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with peace, joy, and togetherness!

Pics:

1. Secret Santa presents under the office tree.
2. Holiday party at Headlands Brewing's outdoor patio, where we did our team gift exchange.
3. Chloe and Sylvie being silly with our instant camera.

Warm wishes,
The Candelaria LLP Team

11/05/2024

It’s Election Day!

We know today is filled with excitement, anticipation, and all the emotions that come with it! So, while we’re all waiting for the latest updates, we wanted to bring a little joy to your feed. 😊

Here are some fun moments from our Summer Soiree—a night of celebration, community, and all-around good vibes. From team smiles to laughter with friends and colleagues, these snapshots are a reminder of the strong community we’re so proud to be part of here at Candelaria LLP.

Take a quick break, scroll through our highlights, and enjoy a dose of positivity! 🌟 However you’re feeling today, remember that every vote counts, and we’re all in this together.

10/15/2024

🎉 Big News at Candelaria LLP! 🎉

We’ve hit a milestone in September – 10 amazing years serving the Bay Area!

To celebrate the milestone and partnership as an LLP, we hosted an End of Summer Soiree at our Walnut Creek office to unveil our new office expansion 🏢 and welcome two fantastic additions to the team!

We introduced our new legal stars: ✨ Katie Capielo – Our trusts and estates litigator extraordinaire ✨ Shane Nielson – Your go-to family law attorney.

It was an unforgettable evening filled with good food, great company, and even better conversations. We’re beyond excited for this next chapter, and we can’t wait for you to see what’s in store for Candelaria LLP!

If you missed the event, don’t worry – check out these behind-the-scenes pics 📸 of our team and newly expanded space taken by our very own Danya. Stay tuned for pictures that captured fun moments from the event once we collect them.