Kristina Kell

Kristina Kell

also known as Modern Divorce Mediation, LLC, www.TheModernDivorce.com

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 12 years

Mediation Lawyer at Malibu, CA
Practice Areas: Mediation, Divorce & Separation

29160 Heathercliff Rd. #4321, Malibu, CA

About Kristina

Biography

Practice Areas

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Divorce and Separation 50%

Kristina Kell is a CA attorney with over 15 years of experience in Family Law and Divorce. After years as a litigator, she transitioned into mediation, now leading Modern Divorce Mediation, LLC as a certified mediator.

17 years | 500 cases

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Mediation 50%

Comprehensive Remote Family Law Services: Modern Divorce Mediation streamlines the California divorce process, so you save time, money, and reduce stress. Visit: TheModernDivorce.com to start.

17 years | 500 cases

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Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

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Modern Divorce Mediation, LLC

29160 Heathercliff Rd. #4321, Malibu, CA, 90264

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Kristina Kell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Katie | December 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Felt Heard, Respected, and Guided At Every Step

Kristina brought a lot of calm and clarity to a situation that could have easily gone off the rails. We were struggling with custody logistics and kept talking past each other. Kristina suggested a few practical options we hadn’t considered and helped us focus on what would actually work day to day, ...not just what felt “fair” in the moment. That shift made a real difference. I always felt heard and respected, and her guidance helped us avoid a much more expensive court process. I would recommend her to anyone considering mediation.

Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing!!

After more than 20 years of marriage I knew I was in for a hard year, or longer ahead. From the moment I met Kristina I knew I was in good hands. Kristina made sure our communication was on point at all times. I always felt she had my back through it all. Kristina is sharp, smart, compassionate and ...I really felt she cared about the outcome. If you unfortunately have to go through a divorce, you want Kristina Kell by your side. Thank you Kristina!

Posted by Sharon | December 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exactly what we needed!

Kristina is fantastic and did a great job on my Husband's custody case with regard to my step son. She's extremely honest, transparent and strategically builds a narrative around the areas of strength. We also felt that her pricing was fair which is hard to find in family law. Opposing counsel inunda...ted her with emails and rather than charging us for each response, she answered only the messages that really required a response. In court, we won in some areas, lost in others, none of which happened without a fight that left us feeling accomplished knowing we did all we could. I highly recommend Kristina as a Family Law Attorney and am grateful we found her.

Posted by Mouna | May 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Lawyer

Kristina Kell is a sharp, compassionate, and outstanding attorney, of whom I can't speak highly enough. After I asked for a divorce, my very rich and very controlling ex-husband basically tossed me in the streets without warning (he changed all house locks while I was away for my father's funeral!...) and cut my access to all financial and telecom accounts. Most unconscionably though, he completely alienated me from my children -- going so far as to change their mobile numbers and make sure I was unable to see or contact them. Left with no means of my own, I did not have the same limitless budget of my husband to also hire a powerful, top-ranked attorney to go up against his. My first attorney was no match for my ex's, and I was desperate to see my children. Thankfully, an attorney friend referred me to Kell with glowing recommendations, and that's when everything changed. From the start, Ms. Kell listened carefully and was genuinely compassionate and reassuring, but also remained level-headed, realistic, and strategic regarding what could be done and what to expect. That said, she has relentlessly fought for me to receive my fair share, after 20 years of marriage, and, most importantly, to reunite me with my sons. Ms. Kell also saw to it that the court held my ex accountable for months of temporary alimony and support that he'd deliberately withheld in order to cripple me financially. Having been a homemaker throughout our marriage, I had no steady income, and it became difficult for me to keep up with mounting legal and living expenses as my ex orchestrated endless delays and diversions in attempts to bankrupt me. Recognizing his tactics, however, Ms. Kell continued to represent me and saw to it that my ex settled what he owed in back alimony and held to a strict payment schedule moving forward. Ms. Kell is a clever, focused, and exceptional attorney who knows California family law inside and out. She comes to the table prepared and armed with well-researched facts and supporting evidence, and has proven a formidable match to my wiley ex's high-powered counsel. Ms. Kell always conducts herself with the utmost dignity and professionalism, which garners her respect from all she engages with, including the judge and opposing counsel. We are now finalizing the divorce, and I'm incredibly grateful to Ms. Kell for the steadfast support, strength, confidence and shrewd counsel she has provided me. Thanks, too, to Kell that this divorce is finally wrapping and will not drag on for years. Initially, I never thought I stood a chance against my ex, who was determined to ruin me, and his big-shot lawyer; but in fact, Ms. Kell has given my ex a run for his money and has been able to peacefully and reasonably negotiate with his attorney. And I won the lotto with Kristina Kell, who is a stellar attorney and steady force to be reckoned with. Sincerely, Mouna Belkaid Iken

Posted by Jay | February 01, 2019 | Divorce & Separation

My Experience working with Kristina

I was fortunate to have been given Kristina's contact, as I was needing an objective point of view on questions regarding my divorce. I found Kristina to be extremely knowledgeable, forthcoming with answers, compassionate but also tough and most importantly, fair! I would highly recommend her to re...present anyone, in any facet of their family law issues. She was incredibly responsive, and direct, but not in a rush, or dismissive. Exactly what I needed!!

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Kristina Kell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bobette Fleishman

Family lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Pedrick

Unknown lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Kell is an excellent lawyer, with equal parts knowledge, skill, tact, class, and empathy. I endorse this lawyer."

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Maryam Atighechi

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kristina is tough, fair and knowledgeable. She has a profound understanding of the intricacies of family law. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kendra Thomas

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I found Kristina to be a worthy adversary. She is knowledgeable, tough and knows how to fight for her client in an effective manner that brings about resolution. Based on my experience with her, I endorse Kristina for her vast family law skill set."

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Kathleen Gahmnakos

Family lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maryam Atighechi

Family lawyer

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Denise Houghton

Family lawyer

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Joseph Nakos

Family lawyer

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Bobette Fleishman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Richard Ross

Alimony lawyer

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Kendra Thomas

Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

CALI Award, CALI Award for Academic Excellence

2000

Emmy, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Associate Attorney, Stankowski Law Group

Associations

2013 - Present

Los Angeles Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Ventura Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

N/A

Univ of Southern Calif

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UCLA

Languages

English

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