I have over 25 years of experience practicing Family Law. I have had the unique experience of working for the courts as a law clerk to the President Judge of Family Court, as a staff attorney prosecuting child support cases and as Assistant Director of the Chester County Domestic Relations Office. I have literally experienced "both sides" of the legal system up close. I strive to share with my clients what I learned working inside the court system so that I may take the fear out of the legal process as much as possible. I am resolution-oriented. If it is possible to reasonably resolve the outstanding issues in a case, I believe that should be our first priority. Sometimes, that is simply not possible on some or all of the issues. In those cases which require court intervention, I am my client's voice in court. To be an effective advocate, I believe in being well-prepared, firm and professional at all times.
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Languages spoken
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 1992 | 01/02/2021 |
Legal answers | 22 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top Lawyer | Main Line Today Magazine | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Reynolds Family Law | 2008 - Present |
Assistant Director | Chester County Domestic Relations | 1997 - 2008 |
Staff Attorney | Chester County Domestic Relations | 1995 - 1997 |
Honorable James P. MacElree II | Chester County Courts | 1992 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Chester County Bar Association, Family Law Section | N/A | 1992 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Villanova University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
University of Delaware | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Various DRO Offices Statewide | UIFSA for DRO Staff | 2000 |
New Guidelines for DRO Staff | PA Support Guidelines | 1999 |
Chester County Bar Association | Get to Know DRO | 1998 |
Family Law Update | Family Law | 1996 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Y. v. Y. | Successfully defended against all of Mother's petitions to ensure that Father's established schedule for custodial time with his children was undisturbed and in fact increased the amount of time the children spent with Father on holidays. |
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Carrie Kennedy, Family Attorney on Mar 2, 2018
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Timothy Trott, Family Attorney on Jun 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Reynolds is one of the region's leading family law attorneys. I endorse her enthusiastically.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Child custody Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse Karen. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.
Sean Cleary, Child custody Attorney on May 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Patricia Brennan, Family Attorney on May 6, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Child custody Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Victoria Hollister, Family Attorney on Jan 26, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Karen Reynolds is an exceptional and accomplished family law attorney. I have known and worked with Karen over many years. She is fair and reasonable while advocating strongly for her clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Laurie Wyche-Abele, Family Attorney on Jan 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jennifer Brandt, Family Attorney on Jan 14, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Steve Jarmon, Family Attorney on Jan 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Susan Sacchetta, Family Attorney on Jan 14, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Angela Montgomery-Budd, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 10, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
Nicholas Reynolds, Family Attorney on Aug 11, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Significant experience and expertise in family law. Responsive.
Mary Jones, Family Attorney on Aug 5, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Karen Reynolds for years. She is an excellent lawyer with an exceptional knowledge of support law.