Kat was born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She attended the University of Texas, where she majored in Political Science and minored in Pre-Law. She also worked as a child advocate for East Texas Child Advocates, where the court charged her with representing the bests interests of children in dependency court.
She then moved to Houston, Texas, one of the largest legal markets in the nation, to attend law school. While at the University of Houston Law Center, Ms. McClain was afforded many different opportunities, including clerking for a family law judge. She also clerked for Rusty Hardin, a nationally-known attorney.
Shortly after she graduated from law school, she took a job as an associate attorney with a family law firm, just north of Houston. While in Texas, Ms. McClain was a certified mediator and conducted mediations for small claims courts and the Better Business Bureau.
In the Spring of 2011, Ms. McClain moved back to Wisconsin, in order to be closer to her family. She opened her law firm in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, where she practiced family law and criminal defense. In 2014, Kat moved to sunny Southern California to obtain her Federal Criminal Defense Trial Advocacy Master of Laws from California Western School of Law.
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Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AZ | Inactive | 2020 | 05/22/2022 |
CA | Inactive | 2015 | 06/20/2022 |
WI | Good Standing | 2011 | 05/28/2022 |
TX | Inactive | 2010 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 75 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Brown McClain, LLP | 2015 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of California | N/A | |
State Bar of Wisconsin | N/A | |
State Bar of Texas | N/A | |
Long Beach Bar Association | N/A | |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | N/A |
Orange County Bar Association | N/A | |
Riverside County Bar Association | N/A | |
San Diego County Bar Association | N/A | |
California Public Defenders Association | N/A | |
California Young Lawyers Association | N/A | |
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice | N/A | |
National Association of Public Defense | N/A | |
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | N/A | |
DUI Defense Lawyers Association | N/A | |
California DUI Defense Lawyers Association | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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California Western School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2015 |
University of Houston Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
Daniel Norland, Family Attorney on Sep 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kat has been GAL on cases of mine in the past. She is thorough and efficient and I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone.
Jason Martell, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kat McClain was a colleague in Wisconsin for several years. We both practiced criminal law and occasionally worked as opposing counsel on family matters. Kat was always well prepared and ready to fight for her clients.
Gail Prock, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I found Ms McClain to be an outstanding defense attorney, willing to go the extra mile for her clients. She takes a realistic look at her clients and their case and gives common sense legal advice.
Stephen Cline, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Kat is a strong advocate for her clients. She is a true believer who will tirelessly research, investigate, and litigate toward the best possible resolution for her clients.
Carrie Petersen, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ms. McClain is an excellent attorney. She can accurately evaluate a situation and then provide her clients with aggressive representation. I have worked with Ms. McClain on several matters and would not hesitate to call her for assistance in any criminal defense case..
Matthew Yezierski, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
Relationship: Friend
I have known Kat for several years. We attended law school together and worked side-by-side on numerous occasions. I have always been impressed with her tireless work ethic and her ability to get the job done. She is smart and dedicated and honest. If you need a defense attorney that will seek, and find, justice for you, to hold the state accountable for the charges they have brought, than you could not ask for a more tenacious defender than Kat. If you are looking for a family lawyer to handle the difficulties that are associated with separation or divorce, Kat is the one you need. She is the type of person that puts the needs of others ahead of her own. I consider myself lucky to call her a colleague. And I feel even more blessed that I can call her my friend. If you need a criminal defense or family law attorney, you would be fortunate to have Kat McClain.
Jill Cremeans, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. McClain is hardworking, knowledgeable, and passionate about her profession. She gives her clients her undivided attention, and is able to achieve successful results.
Matthew Clendenin, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Having worked in the same office with Ms. McClain, I am very familiar with her excellent work ethic. For anybody with questions about their criminal law case - I highly recommend Kat McClain.
Heather Pauls, Family Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney McClain and I worked together on a very difficult custody and placement matter when she was practicing in Wisconsin. Attorney McClain acted as the guardian ad litem and did a fantastic job. She is missed here in Wisconsin!
Wendy Johnson, Family Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Attorney McClain was a pleasure to work with. She is a compassionate and respectful advocate for her clients. I was really sad when she chose to leave Wisconsin.
Erika Amundson, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Kat truly cares about her clients, and she is always willing to take on challenges.
Nathaniel Brown, Unknown Attorney on Aug 16, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Kat is a fantastic attorney and a wonderful person. She is one of the most thoughtful and intelligent people I have ever met. She is passionate about what she does and exceedingly skilled at finding the best solution for her clients rather than the most costly. Kat is from the mid-west and she brought that polite demeanor with her. She is able to establish a connection with her client almost immediately with her sense of humor and ability to explain things in a "non-lawyer" way. Clients tend to feel safe sharing really personal stuff with her very early on and this increases her effectiveness and the accuracy of her advice. If I need a lawyer, Kat would be my first call. In fact, I already have her on speed dial.
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