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Kathleen McKenna, Partner Attorney
Mediation; Arbitration; Collaborative Law; Family Law; Domestic Violence; Child Support; Child Custody
Phone:650-343-6400
Web:http://www.violaw.com
Address: 441 First Ave. P.O. Box 1290, San Mateo, CA 94401
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Law Firm:Viola Law Firm, P.C.
Lawyer:Kathleen McKenna
Phone:650-343-6400
Fax:650-342-6854
Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Mediation; Arbitration; Collaborative Law; Family Law; Domestic Violence; Child Support; Child Custody
Bio:After graduating from Santa Clara Law School in 1993, Commissioner McKenna began her private practice where she emphasized family law. In 2000, Commissioner McKenna was appointed by the San Mateo Superior Court as the coordinator of the newly created Family Law ADR program. In that role, she mediated over 300 disputes, resolving 85% of the cases assigned to her. In May 2001, she was appointed as a Commissioner of the San Mateo Superior Court where she sat on the Family Law Bench for over 10 years. Additionally, she has accepted general assignments and heard cases in a variety of departments including domestic violence, the Department of Child Support Services, criminal, unlawful detainers and small claims. In 2001, she was selected to receive the Outstanding Self-Development award from Women in County Government.With 20 years of experience in family law, including mediating and managing cases to settlement prior to trial, Commissioner McKenna has significant experience in matters concerning custody, support and property division.
Admitted:1994, California
College:
Law School:Santa Clara Law School, J.D., 1993
Membership:State Bar of California; Bar Association of San Mateo.
Web:http://www.violaw.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Kathleen McKenna, graduated from Santa Clara Law School, J.D., 1993, is now employed by Viola Law Firm, P.C. at 441 First Ave. P.O. Box 1290 San Mateo, CA 94401.

While being a member of State Bar of California; Bar Association of San Mateo., Kathleen McKenna is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Kathleen McKenna as your lawyer, you should consider whether Kathleen McKenna offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Kathleen McKenna has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Kathleen McKenna's office is located at San Mateo, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Kathleen McKenna has been admitted in 1994, California. His or her practice areas include Mediation; Arbitration; Collaborative Law; Family Law; Domestic Violence; Child Support; Child Custody.

Kathleen McKenna's college and law school education includes , Santa Clara Law School, J.D., 1993. Other biographical background includes After graduating from Santa Clara Law School in 1993, Commissioner McKenna began her private practice where she emphasized family law. In 2000, Commissioner McKenna was appointed by the San Mateo Superior Court as the coordinator of the newly created Family Law ADR program. In that role, she mediated over 300 disputes, resolving 85% of the cases assigned to her. In May 2001, she was appointed as a Commissioner of the San Mateo Superior Court where she sat on the Family Law Bench for over 10 years. Additionally, she has accepted general assignments and heard cases in a variety of departments including domestic violence, the Department of Child Support Services, criminal, unlawful detainers and small claims. In 2001, she was selected to receive the Outstanding Self-Development award from Women in County Government.With 20 years of experience in family law, including mediating and managing cases to settlement prior to trial, Commissioner McKenna has significant experience in matters concerning custody, support and property division.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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