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Carla B. Keehn
About Carla
Biography
Carla Keehn has spent over two decades as a trial lawyer in the public interest making a significant difference in the lives of many people. Compassionate and focused, Carla advocates on behalf of her clients, with client satisfaction her number one objective. She has over twenty years of experience as an attorney in the State of California. She represents clients throughout Southern California.
Carla was awarded the United States Department of Justice Director’s Award for Superior Performance by an Assistant U.S. Attorney and the Southern District of California Leadership Award by the United States Attorney.
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Licensed in California for 37 years
State: California
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in Hawaii for 39 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Keehn Law Professional Corporation
701 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 300, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
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Carla B. Keehn's Reviews
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Posted by Jeffrey | January 15, 2026 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Trust and Estate Litigation
Absolutely a guiding light during troubled times. Carla steered me in the right direction during Trust Management with uncomplicated action items and experienced counseling. She was there for me. She cared. She was like family.
Posted by Grace | December 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Law Firm
Carla out of the gate provided me excellent legal counsel and case results. I am grateful for her sincere, honest, respectful and reliable support throughout the case. I highly recommend Carla Keehn and her Keehn Law Firm.
Posted by Bruce | December 4, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great experience.
Took the time to review my case and provide with a thorough consultation. You should talk to Ms. Keehn before you select an attorney.
Posted by Lynne | October 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best attorney I could have asked for!
I contacted Carla to represent me in what turned out to be a very prolonged, contentious probate case involving my mother's estate. From the beginning Carla was understanding, kind, compassionate and professional. She took a personal interest in my situation, always thinking about my mother, who pa...
Posted by Ava | August 23, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Carla Keehn
Carla Keehn is an amazing attorney to work with. She is highly knowledgeable, ethical and her response was above and beyond anything we could have imagined. Carla cares deeply about your case, explains everything in detail and has such a compassionate heart for the elderly. My husband and I would ...
Carla B. Keehn's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Carla for many years and opposed her on several matters while she was an Assistant US attorney. She is an attorney of great skill and of the highest integrity. She has my unqualified endorsement."
"Carla Bressler Keehn is a phenomenal lawyer! I have witnessed first hand Ms. Keehn's legal skills for decades. She is possessed of a humanitarian's heart, a keen intellect and a natural ease with people from all backgrounds and walks of life. She is more than a lawyer - she is a true advocate!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Carla and I were opposing counsel on a dozen or more cases over the last almost 20 years. I have always found that she acted with honesty and integrity. If you are looking for counsel that you can trust, Carla is who I would recommend."
"Carla has a wide range of experience from decades of working both sides of the justice system, while keeping true to her principles."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Directors Award for Superior Performance, United States Department of Justice
2015
Leadership Award, United States Attorney's Office
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Civil Litigation, Civil Litigation
2013 - 2013
Law Professor, Thomas Jefferson School Of Law
1999 - 2001
Trial Attorney, Us Department Of Justice, Environmental Crimes
1995 - 2019
Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Department of Justice SDCA
1990 - 1992
JAG, United States Army/California Army National Guard
1990 - 1995
Deputy Public Defender, County Of San Diego
1986 - 1990
JAG, United States Army
Associations
2020 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysNational Litigation Advocacy Steering Committee
2019 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association, Estate Planning Trust and Probate SectionBoard Member
Probate Attorneys of San Diego
Member
San Diego Bar Association
Executive Committee for Estate, Trusts and Wills
Probate Attorneys of San Diego
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
2012 - 2014
Tom Homann Law AssociationMember and on Board of Directors
Education
1986
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Princeton University
BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2013
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Course Evidence
California Evidence Course
2013
Professional Development Series
Equal Opportunity Issues
Languages
English