Debra Jean Kay

Debra Jean Kay

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Westlake Village, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody, Family

2801 Townsgate Road, Suite 360, Westlake Village, CA

About Debra

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

We understand that divorce can be emotional, and the financial burden that you may be facing can be severe. Many people do not know where to turn or who to trust to ensure that their case reaches a positive resolution.

40%
Child Custody 20%

Child custody disputes are one of the most contested areas in family law. At this stage of a divorce process, even the most civil of cases can turn ugly.

20%
Child Support 20%

Once child custody has been determined, you may be required to establish terms for a child support agreement. In determining the cost of child support that a non-custodial parent may need to pay, the court follows guidelines set forth by the state.

20%
Family 20%

Family law concerns need to be addressed immediately by a trusted family lawyer. We are committed to protecting the rights of our clients and helping them reach favorable resolutions in a short amount of time.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 5 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2020

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Debra J. Kay Attorney at Law

2801 Townsgate Road, Suite 360, Westlake Village, CA, 91361

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Debra Jean Kay's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (3)

Posted by Lucie | September 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very greedy

This lawyer is the most greedy person I ever met. I was asked to pay $35000 in 3 months to achieve virtually nothing. And this is a well-known fact around here (other lawyers I consulted know that when I mentioned the subject). I wonder how anyone can like her, maybe the very rich people?

Posted by Jodi | January 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ms. Kay is awesome!

Ms. Kay represented me in a two year long divorce case. My case was complicated and time consuming. It was also a very emotional experience. The emotional support I received from Ms. Kay and her staff throughout my ordeal was above and beyond. The preparation and attention to detail provided by M...s. Kay and paralegal Ms. Larissey was above excellent and clearly influenced the positive outcomes in my case. I would highly recommend Ms. Kay without reservation. She will give your case the attention and legal expertise you deserve.

Posted by Mike | January 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Tough Time In My Life

Debra and her team helped me through a very tough and painful time in my life. Its hard to put into words what Debra and her team help me accomplished. If you are going to go down the road of a divorce, it would be in your best interest to hire Debra Kay and her team!

Posted by Jay | December 5, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Debra Kay, Best Attorney in Ventura County!!!

I like most pragmatic people thought that I could work through my divorce all on my own without involving attorneys', however I quickly learned, that was a mistake. Right away on my first consultation with Debra, I felt that she completely understood the dynamic nature of my unusual divorce case, I ...instantly felt relieved that she seemed so supportive of me after hearing me out. In addition I also appreciated that she wasn't critical of past legal blunders on my part, or for wasting almost two years trying to mediate my own divorce. Ultimately I hired her because she helped me see how to reach my legal goals with her help. Dealing with her support staff has been very pleasant and I feel fortunate to have their talents on my team. My work schedule makes it very hard for me to be available during office hours and take calls but her staff have been flexible, understanding and willing to work with me to meet my needs. Moreover they keep my totally up to speed with all the changes in my case. Its been occasionally challenging to navigate through legal forms and other needed/required paperwork asked of me from the opposing counsel or the court, but thankfully Pamela (Debra's Paralegal) has been there for me every time I've needed her, she is my resource and guide to meet those dead lines and to connect ideas for my next court appointment. I've had several legal victories in court since I've worked with Debra on my side, thanks to her ability at keeping my focus and my head all together before court, when my emotions and fears are at their worst. I greatly appreciate her emotional intelligence and legal knowledge, which is why I wanted to share my working experience about Debra Kay and her incredible legal team.

Posted by John | November 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Debra J. Kay

Debra's experience and professional were evident from our first meeting. She was patient in explaining both the process and what to expect as the case moved forward. In the end I was very happy with the representation by not only Debra but her extremely competent staff as well. I would refer Debra... to anyone seeking representation in Family Law.

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Debra Jean Kay's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Johnsen

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.She works very hard to get what her clients want. She is tenacious yet fair in measured way."

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Richard Ross

Family lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Graig Larsen

Family lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Debra is a knowledgeable, well-prepared, aggressive, and efficient attorney with a solid record of performance and results in the representation of her clients. She has practiced in Ventura and Los Angeles counties and has a thorough knowledge of the courts and processes in both. She is held in high regard in the local family law legal community,"

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Richard Ross

Family lawyer

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Jeffrey Graff

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2013

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2008

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2003

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

1998

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

1993

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Certified Family Law Specialist, Debra J. Kay, Attorney At Law

Associations

2013 - Present

Ventura County Family Law Bar Association

Board Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Ventura County Bar Association

Member

East County Bar Association

Member

Education

1986

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Pennsylvania

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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