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 6 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

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4.3 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | November 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

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.

Posted by Tami | November 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Terrific attorney & staff, great results

Debra J. Kay represented me in my legal separation from my husband of many, many years. Throughout this difficult and emotional process I received emotional support from Ms. Kay and her staff and great communication, too. I was totally satisfied with the end result at court through Ms. Kays experie...nce, caliber of excellence, diligence (I could go on with the adjectives) - greater outcome than what I expected.

Posted by Sam | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Super attorney - just needs a cape!

Debra and her staff does not only win, they do it respectfully without games. They make you feel comfortable and calm before the overwhelming stress of having to deal with all the mess of a divorce, custody and going to court. The staff walks you through each step, the loads of paper work all in ...everyday English. Then take your information and work magic. Debra and her staff are real people and treat you like a person not a just a money pot. They have families and know how you feel and that helps a lot. Bottom line... She wins and you're sane and if you have kids, they are safe and happy!

Posted by Donna | July 02, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Very Satisfied

I hired Debra Kay to handle my divorce. The minute she took my case I felt relief. She completely had my back. I felt very comfortable with her. She was completely professional and her office was very efficient. She explained every step as we went along and my divorce went smoothly with a posi...tive outcome.

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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

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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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