Legal Document Assistant San Jose | Divorce & Immigration | EMS
USCIS legal forms and a pen on a desk representing California divorce and immigration document preparation in San Jose
Registered & Bonded Legal Document Assistant·Santa Clara County

San Jose Legal Document Preparation for Divorce & Immigration

Prepared accurately and at flat fees — without attorney prices. Led by Rosa Gafare, LDA #269, in English and Spanish.

Preparados con precisión y a precio fijo — sin precios de abogado. Atención en español.

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Your document assistant · Su asistente
Rosa Gafare
Registered & Bonded LDA #269 · Santa Clara County

Rosa leads Expert Multi-Services and works directly with San Jose families on divorce, custody, and immigration paperwork. She prepares every form at your direction — accurately, on time, and explained in plain language so you always know your next step.

Rosa dirige Expert Multi-Services y atiende personalmente a las familias de San Jose con documentos de divorcio, custodia e inmigración. Prepara cada formulario según sus indicaciones y le explica cada paso con claridad, en español.

Uncontested Divorce Custody & Support Family Petitions Work Permits Citizenship Passports & Notary
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At your direction · A su dirección

No more confusing forms —
we handle the paperwork No más formularios confusos — los preparamos por usted

  • We prepare, you direct

    We complete your forms exactly as you instruct — accurately and completely, ready for the court or USCIS.

    Preparamos sus formularios según sus indicaciones.

  • Explained in your language

    English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, walked through by a real person — never machine translation.

    Le explicamos cada paso en inglés, español o vietnamita.

  • Know the cost upfront

    Flat fees with no hourly billing and no surprises — a fraction of attorney rates.

    Precios fijos, sin cobros por hora ni sorpresas.

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Rosa explaining the document preparation process to a client in Spanish at the San Jose office
The affordable alternative

Why families choose us
over a $300-an-hour attorney Por qué nos eligen en vez de un abogado de $300 por hora

Without attorney pricesSin precios de abogado

Flat, predictable fees for the same court-ready paperwork — not $300+ an hour.

Native bilingual serviceAtención bilingüe de verdad

English, Spanish, and Vietnamese — explained by a real person, not machine translation.

Registered & bondedRegistrada y afianzada

A registered Legal Document Assistant, LDA #269, in Santa Clara County.

Family law + immigrationFamilia e inmigración

Divorce, custody, USCIS forms and documents handled under one roof.

Walk-ins welcomeSin cita previa

Stop by our Blossom Hill office, or book a phone appointment that fits your schedule.

Accurate, court-readyListos para presentar

Every form prepared completely and correctly so you can file with confidence.

Flat-fee pricing · Precios fijos

One flat price, in writing —
no hourly billing, ever Un precio fijo por escrito — sin cobros por hora

FL-100
Uncontested Divorce Divorcio de mutuo acuerdo (sin hijos)
from$1,200
I-765
Work Permit / EAD Permiso de trabajo
from$500
I-130
Family Petition Petición familiar
from$2,200
DS-11
U.S. Passport Pasaporte (solicitud / renovación)
from$50

USCIS and court filing fees are paid separately. Prices shown are starting rates and can vary by case complexity.
Las tarifas de USCIS y de la corte se pagan por separado. Los precios son tarifas iniciales y pueden variar según el caso.

What clients say · Lo que dicen

See why San Jose families
recommend us to their friends Vea por qué las familias de San Jose nos recomiendan

★★★★★
“I can’t say enough good things about Rosa and the work she did on my divorce. She was professional, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable — she explained every step clearly and made sure I felt supported. Highly recommend.”
Amy SmithDivorce · San Jose
★★★★★
“An outstanding experience from start to finish. Rosa made a stressful process simple and made sure my documents were accurate and on time. Highly recommend.”
Maria PerezDocument services · San Jose
★★★★★
“Thank you, Rosa at Expert Multi-Services, for all your help with our immigration paperwork. I will most definitely be recommending your services to friends and family!”
Clean Green LandscapeImmigration · San Jose
★★★★★
“I met with Rosa seeking help to fill out an immigration petition and she was very helpful and professional. I will definitely recommend Expert Multi-Services to friends and family.”
Jorge FariasImmigration petition · San Jose
Common questions · Preguntas frecuentes

Your questions, answered —
before you book Sus preguntas respondidas — antes de reservar su cita

What is a Legal Document Assistant (LDA)?¿Qué es un Asistente de Documentos Legales?

A Legal Document Assistant is a registered, bonded professional who prepares legal documents at your direction. We complete and organize your forms accurately so you can file them yourself — but we are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice or represent you in court.

Un Asistente de Documentos Legales es un profesional registrado y afianzado que prepara documentos según sus indicaciones. No somos abogados y no brindamos asesoría legal.

What is the difference between a Legal Document Assistant and an attorney?¿Cuál es la diferencia entre un Asistente de Documentos Legales y un abogado?

An attorney can give legal advice, choose your legal strategy, and represent you in court. A Legal Document Assistant prepares the paperwork you direct us to prepare, accurately and at a flat fee — without the advice or representation, which is why our pricing is a fraction of attorney rates.

Un abogado da asesoría legal y lo representa en la corte. Un Asistente de Documentos Legales prepara los documentos según sus indicaciones, a precio fijo, sin asesoría ni representación.

Do I need a lawyer to file for divorce in California?¿Necesito un abogado para divorciarme en California?

No. California allows you to file for divorce without an attorney, and most uncontested divorces are completed by self-represented spouses. We prepare every required form for you at your direction so it is filled out correctly and ready to file.

No. En California puede divorciarse sin abogado. Nosotros preparamos todos los formularios necesarios para que estén listos para presentar.

How much does an uncontested divorce cost in San Jose?¿Cuánto cuesta un divorcio de mutuo acuerdo en San Jose?

Our document preparation for an uncontested divorce with no children starts at $1,200, and from $1,700 when children and assets are involved. The court’s filing fee (around $435–$450) is paid separately to the court. Attorney-handled divorces commonly run many thousands of dollars more.

La preparación para un divorcio de mutuo acuerdo sin hijos comienza en $1,200, y desde $1,700 con hijos y bienes. La tarifa de la corte se paga por separado.

How long does an uncontested divorce take in California?¿Cuánto tiempo tarda un divorcio de mutuo acuerdo en California?

California has a mandatory six-month waiting period from the date the responding spouse is served before a divorce can be finalized, so most uncontested cases take about six months or longer depending on the court’s schedule. We prepare your paperwork promptly so it is ready to file without delays on your end.

California exige un período de espera de seis meses, por lo que la mayoría de los casos tardan al menos ese tiempo. Preparamos sus documentos sin demoras de nuestra parte.

Can you help with child custody and support paperwork?¿Pueden ayudar con la custodia y manutención de los hijos?

Yes. We prepare California child custody, visitation, and child or spousal support request and response forms at your direction, including modifications to existing orders. See our family law document preparation page for details.

Sí. Preparamos los formularios de custodia, visitas y manutención según sus indicaciones, incluidas modificaciones de órdenes existentes.

Which USCIS immigration forms can a Legal Document Assistant prepare?¿Qué formularios de inmigración de USCIS puede preparar?

We prepare a wide range of USCIS forms at your direction, including family petitions (I-130), work permits (I-765), adjustment of status (I-485), citizenship/naturalization (N-400), green card renewal (I-90), travel documents (I-131), asylum (I-589), and U-Visa (I-918). USCIS filing fees are paid separately, directly to USCIS.

Preparamos peticiones familiares (I-130), permisos de trabajo (I-765), ajuste de estatus, ciudadanía (N-400), renovación de green card y más. Las tarifas de USCIS se pagan por separado.

Can you help me apply for U.S. citizenship?¿Pueden ayudarme a solicitar la ciudadanía?

Yes. We prepare the Application for Naturalization (Form N-400) at your direction and help you organize the supporting documents, so your citizenship application is complete and ready to submit to USCIS. Our flat fee for N-400 preparation starts at $800, plus the USCIS filing fee.

Sí. Preparamos la solicitud de naturalización (N-400) según sus indicaciones. Nuestro precio fijo comienza en $800, más la tarifa de USCIS.

How do I get or renew a U.S. passport in San Jose?¿Cómo obtengo o renuevo un pasaporte en San Jose?

Bring your proof of citizenship, a valid photo ID, and a passport photo, and we will prepare your U.S. passport application or renewal for a flat fee starting at $50, plus the government passport fees paid separately. Walk-ins are welcome at our Blossom Hill office.

Traiga su prueba de ciudadanía, una identificación válida y una foto; preparamos su solicitud o renovación de pasaporte desde $50, más las tarifas del gobierno.

What should I bring to my first appointment?¿Qué debo traer a mi primera cita?

Bring a valid photo ID and any documents related to your matter — for divorce, details about your marriage, children, and assets; for immigration, your passports, prior USCIS notices, and any related forms. If you are not sure, just call us and we will tell you what applies to your case.

Traiga una identificación con foto y los documentos relacionados con su caso. Si no está seguro, llámenos y le indicamos qué necesita.

Do I need an appointment, or do you accept walk-ins?¿Necesito cita o aceptan visitas sin cita?

Both. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours (Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM), and you can also book an appointment online or by phone for a time that fits your schedule. Saturday is available by appointment.

Ambos. Lo atendemos sin cita de lunes a viernes de 10 a 6, o puede reservar una cita en línea o por teléfono. Sábados con cita.

Do you serve Spanish-speaking clients? Where are you located?¿Atienden en español? ¿Dónde están ubicados?

Yes — se habla español. Rosa is a native Spanish speaker and walks you through every document in Spanish; Vietnamese is also available. We are located at 434 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123, serving San Jose and all of Santa Clara County.

Sí, se habla español. Rosa le explica cada documento en español; también ofrecemos vietnamita. Estamos en 434 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123.

Visit, call, or book · Visítenos o llame

Ready to start?
Walk in or call us today ¿Listo para empezar? Visítenos o llámenos hoy

We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. We prepare documents at your direction.
No somos abogados y no brindamos asesoría legal. Preparamos documentos según sus indicaciones.