Arlene Kock | San Ramon Divorce and Family Law Lawyer

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Main Office
2500 Old Crow Canyon Road Suite 214
San Ramon, CA 94583
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Serving San Ramon, California and the surrounding areas.
Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock, APLC
About Arlene
We offer a free initial consultation and accept all major credit cards.
Experience
CEO
Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock, A Professional Law Corporation
1987-2013
San Ramon, California
Attorney
Arlene Kock Law Offices
1984-1987
Managing Attorney
Yanello and Flippin
1980-1984
Admission
California
1978
Education
San Francisco State University
B.A (N/A)
1975
Recognitions & Achievements
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Member | Alameda County Bar Association
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Member | Contra Costa County Bar Association
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Maximum BV High Rating Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Certificate2007
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Lawyer Referral Chair Certificate of Appreciation Alameda County Bar Association2005 / 2005
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Certificate of Appreciation Temporary Judge Municipal Court , County of Alameda1996-1997
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Certificate of Recognition Judicial Referee Municipal Court San Leandro ,Hayward Judicial District1994
Notable Work
Four Principles Leading to a Successful Divorce 07-18
2015
Five Divorce Myths 07-08
2015
New Article: 5 Things You Need to Know About Child Visitation 07-08
2015
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
I was engaged in a highly complicated community property tracing trial involving the assistance of experts and investigators enlisted to locate property concealed by a spouse. The results of my strategy and persistence on tracing gave rise to a fair division of property between the parties after recapturing these hidden assets. I was involved in a child custody dispute concerning same-sex parents where one parent was claiming that the other parent was not a legitimate parent of the child because the child had not been officially adopted by the other parent. After careful review of the case law and vigorous argument, the result of my work and effort lead to a settlement allowing the child to enjoy the experience of parenting by both people that cared for this child.
How did you build a successful practice?
You have to really feel passionate about what field of law you are in. If the fit for the area of practice does not feel comfortable, you're not going to enjoy the practice and it's going to be very difficult for you to build your career.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Experience in the realities of handling both simple and complex family law cases would be the first thing to look for. I've been practicing for over 39 years in this field of law and have seen dramatic changes in family law policy since the beginning of my practice. Understanding that history and recognizing the state of the art as the law now stands would be very important on the selection of an attorney in this particular field.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Knowing this special needs of the courts, local rules and the peculiarities of each department is an absolute asset for any family law attorney.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
Our office provides free a initial consultation in an office meeting.. It's important for the attorney and potential client to meet and review any pleadings and participate in an in-depth evaluation of the case. This kind of case attention can't really happen in a phone call. At the end of the office consultation, the attorney will provide a written estimate for representation.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
I recognize the important role an attorney has assisting the parties in redefining the family and transitioning to a better arrangement through the family law and divorce process. The goal is to achieve a dignified resolution and assist the parties in a way that empowers them to reach decisions that will aid in developing this new family relationship.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
I have a client appreciate the results of their hard work and the work of their attorney in accomplishing their goals on moving forward with their lives.
Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock, APLC Highlights
Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Real Estate
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