Watters & Jacobs, LLP
Private Investigator
555 Twin Dolphin Dr, Ste 135, Redwood City, CA
Owner
Andrew W.
Welcome to my law practice, based in Redwood City, California. I have twenty years of experience in the profession, including more than forty trials, multiple JAMS arbitrations, 100+ depositions personally taken (plus twenty defended), extensive law and motion and discovery, and multiple appeals. I have experience in a variety of practice areas including general civil/business litigation, complex family law, and trusts and estates litigation. I also handle real estate transactions and prenups, and private investigation of missing person and cyber cases. My law partner Ms. Jacobs is an expert in family law and has been in practice since 2015.
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Expert civil litigation and family law trial attorneys with extensive experience in complex, aggressively litigated matters. Honest, responsive, affordable, and available to clients. Real estate transactions also available. Private investigation available (investigative services must be provided in the context of a contemplated or ongoing lawsuit), specializing in missing person and cyber cases.
Established in 2012. Andrew started his own practice in 2012 after several years at other law firms (licensed since 2005). Lindsey joined the firm in 2020, and was promoted to partner in 2025.
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San Mateo County, California
Serves San Mateo, Daly City, Redwood City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Foster City, and Menlo Park and 25 more nearby cities.
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31 reviews
Andrew is very professional and responsive. He provided clear guidance throughou
Andrew is very professional and responsive. He provided clear guidance throughout the process and made everything straightforward and efficient.
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via YelpAndrew was super responsive and helped us with a frivolous lawsuit threat online
Andrew was super responsive and helped us with a frivolous lawsuit threat online. He didn't even charge us because he felt so strongly against these scammers preying on whoever will believe them. He wrote them a threatening letter and I haven't heard from them since. If I ever need a litigation lawyer again, I will be sure to contact Andrew.
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via YelpAndrew Watters is hands down the best attorney you could ever hope to have on yo
Andrew Watters is hands down the best attorney you could ever hope to have on your side. From the very first consultation, it was clear that he is not just a lawyer--he is a legal mastermind. He is professional, polite, incredibly intelligent, and always well-dressed, presenting himself with the confidence and authority that instantly commands respect. Judges hold him in high regard, and it's easy to see why. His legal knowledge is vast, and he applies it with precision, ensuring that every move he makes is strategic and calculated for success. One of Andrew's greatest strengths is his ability to document everything meticulously. He leaves no detail overlooked, making sure every fact, every piece of evidence, and every argument is laid out in a way that leaves no room for dispute. His attention to detail is unmatched, and his ability to anticipate the other party's next move gives him an undeniable edge in the courtroom. He doesn't just represent his clients--he protects them. When it comes to family matters, trusts, and divorces, he knows exactly how to safeguard what matters most, ensuring that his clients and their families are always put in the strongest legal position possible. Andrew is a true artist when it comes to his legal strategies and the letters he drafts. Every word he writes is powerful, carefully crafted, and designed to make an impact. He knows how to put the opposing party in their place, exposing their weaknesses and holding them accountable. When you have Andrew on your side, you don't just feel represented--you feel completely protected. He never misses a phone call, is always available to provide guidance, and ensures that his clients stay informed throughout the entire process. His ability to win court dates is unmatched, and the way he presents his cases makes it nearly impossible for the other side to gain any ground. He fights relentlessly for his clients, never backing down, never losing sight of the goal, and most importantly, never losing a battle. If you need an attorney who is not only brilliant but also fearless in fighting for you and your family, Andrew Watters is the one to call. He is a legal powerhouse, a genius in his craft, and the best possible advocate you could have on your side. Hiring him is the smartest decision you will ever make. Thank you Andrew for helping and saving my family and staying with us as our on call attorney moving forward.
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via YelpWARNING: Andrew is under an active malpractice lawsuit case# 25CV458058 in the s
WARNING: Andrew is under an active malpractice lawsuit case# 25CV458058 in the santa clara county court. Here is why I filed a malpractice against andrew (2/6/25): while andrew in my opinion is a great salesman to intake the case, he screwed up my family and then civil case. In family, although I had photos and videos of other party's violence against myself and my kid, and proved her domestic violence in the trial, I lost my house, car, and everything. i honesly see andrew really incompetent. The judged ruled without jurisdiction on my property and andrew did not speak up one word to at least oppose the judge from ruling out of jurisdiction. i paid ~$70k to andrew in ~7months only for family case. He charged me thousands and thousands of dollar only for a "contempt case" which was immediately dismissed by the judge. I believe Andrew either has no experience what is taken by judges, or he is aware but just charged me to do whatever as long as it yields him money. Andrew - at the same time - had my civil case, hoping to recover my assets in civil court since we were not married. His sales pitch to take my case was "this is an offense case, than a defense case". My other party had committed several counts of fraud and breached a contract that was signed by a judge. After over 2yrs, I kept receiving interim orders from the judge and kept losing my case with notes from the judge such as "the attorney failed to..." , "the defense is empty of merit.." , "the attorney repeatedly failed to..." , "the defense is not specific...", "the responses are conclusive..." [refer to case #25CV458058 for exact phrases from the judge]. He even made up false stories and added them to my case without even telling me. He did not keep me informed of developments in my case. At some point, I saw there are several changes and active actions on my case, I wrote to andrew and asked if there are any recent changes, and his answer was negative! I believe He had no idea where my case was. Most of my valid claims are dismissed with the judge's comment "the attorney failed to...". If i was warned by similar malpractice case [case #25CV458058] i would have saved myself immediately. In my opinion Andrew is such illiterate on law, that he even does not trust himself to represent himself in his own malpractice case. He wrote to my lawyer that he will have an attorney!! doesn't he trust himself on law practices even for himself? My statements in this review are all my honest opinion.
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via YelpI highly recommend Andrew Watters for your family law case, he is intelligent, p
I highly recommend Andrew Watters for your family law case, he is intelligent, professional and prompt to your requests. He doesn't waste time and gets things done quickly. He tries to save your money in many ways.
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via YelpI highly recommend Mr. Waters. He is an excellent lawyer in multiple areas of th
I highly recommend Mr. Waters. He is an excellent lawyer in multiple areas of the law. He provided great service and resolved my case
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via YelpAndrew Watters is an exceptional attorney. We were able to get the objective we
Andrew Watters is an exceptional attorney. We were able to get the objective we desired through his and his firm's work. I had the fortune of working with Lindsey and Susanna also from his firm and they were all as outstanding as he was. I can't thank them enough! They helped our family immeasurably during a stressful period. They have clarity, great judgment, fair-mindedness and empathy. It is a great value for what you get. We will be returning to them in the future if we are need legal counsel or representation due to the professionalism and high quality.
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via YelpIt was difficult to find a lawyer for our very complicated case (property divisi
It was difficult to find a lawyer for our very complicated case (property division after a divorce, including undue influence). Andrew gave us a call back and made time to meet on the same day. We presented all the information (a lot) and evidence (not much) during a free 30 min intro meeting. He accepted our case, which typically means 1) he has a potentially winning strategy in mind, and 2) he believes he can work with us (organized paperwork, reasonable discussions, funds). On the other hand, he never overpromised. Andrew was well-prepared for the trial and cornered the opposing party with embarrassing questions. If not for the Judge being slightly too gracious, naïve or inexperienced with regards to basic psychological traits of deceptive personalities, we could have won more. Still, we are happy. It was a very difficult time and Andrew was never panicky before, during, or after the trial. Also, it is noteworthy that some unused funds were returned from the retainers that were paid to Andrew's office, something that is not as common as you would think. His hourly rate is rather on the higher end of the spectrum (after reviewing about 10 lawyers in the area) but his office offers promos if you can commit quickly, which saved us a lot of money. I can now say it was a worthy investment. We won the case with a 10x return roughly. It could have been higher, but we hired him so late in the game that discovery could not be reopened to get critical pieces of evidence for our case. The judge kept denying all of our motions. We went to trial blindsided. And I think this is where Andrew excelled. For all these reasons, we'd recommend giving his office a call if you have a complicated case that pertains to family law, real estate, and unusual psychological profiles.
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via YelpI hired Andrew to help with my family law issues. I am so glad that I did, as I
I hired Andrew to help with my family law issues. I am so glad that I did, as I found him to be incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable. When someone is going through a challenging time on this front, it's hard to process all of the angles and eventualities - as the distress clouds your thinking, of course - but I'm pleased that Andrew was always there, including noting the various scenarios and options by drawing on his extensive experience. It is invaluable to have a lawyer helping you with the analytical acumen of Andrew. Highly recommend him!
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via YelpAndrew is a great attorney and proved tremendously helpful in the legal matter w
Andrew is a great attorney and proved tremendously helpful in the legal matter we brought to him. Our issue wasn't easily categorized into an area of law but, when we reached to out to Andrew he didn't hesitate to help us. He is easy to get in contact with, quick to respond and provides terrific insight to the problem at hand. He helps keep you on track with resolving the issue efficiently and to your satisfaction as best as possible. We will not hesitate to work with Andrew again and would recommend him unreservedly.
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