Kelli D. Avallone

Kelli D. Avallone

also known as Kelli D. Blackburn

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 7 years

Family Lawyer at Coronado, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense

1001 B Avenue, STE 219, Coronado, CA

About Kelli

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

8 years | 550 cases

50%
Domestic Violence 30%

8 years | 350 cases

30%
Criminal Defense 20%

8 years | 50 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 550-550 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 7 years

State: California

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Avallone Kelli, APC

1001 B Avenue, STE 219, Coronado, CA, 92118

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5.0 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2026

Kelli gets the job done. Highly recommend her.

Kelli was outstanding throughout my divorce process. From the very beginning, she took the time to clearly explain every step so I always knew what to expect. She is incredibly knowledgeable and truly fierce when advocating for her clients. At the same time, she remained professional, strategic, and ...focused on getting the best possible outcome. Kelli and her staff were always prompt and responsive, which made a huge difference during such an emotional time. I never felt left in the dark and always felt supported. Most importantly, she got the job done. I’m very grateful for her guidance and highly recommend Kelli to anyone looking for a strong, reliable, and dedicated divorce attorney.

Posted by Jonathan | May 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney

SIMPLY THE BEST

Kelli, is one of the most professional people I have ever encountered in my life. The way she listened to me, cared for me and handled my case made me feel extremely comfortable that I was in good hands. She walked me through every step of the process and made everything crystal clear. I would recomm...end Kelli to anyone in a heartbeat. Thank you Kelli, for being such a great person Kelli.

Posted by April | September 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Creme de la creme of lawyers :-)

There are not enough kind words or gratitude I can give to Kelli for representing my son and I during this difficult time. Hiring Kelli was the best investment and decision I have ever made. She took over and handled all of the major/minor details of divorce and child custody that I dreaded. Kelli co...mmunicated with the other party, while still keeping me in the loop and involving me when necessary. She was always responsive and made herself available whenever I had any questions, concerns, or just needed to talk. I never felt rushed or pressured into any decisions, and she kindly provided her support, knowledge and patience at times when I would get overwhelmed. Kelli is hands down the creme de la creme of lawyers-especially in high conflict divorce/custody cases. She made this process so effortless, and we were able to win our case with everything we requested plus more in just 3 months! As a single mom raising an autistic toddler during a pandemic, Kelli was the guidance I needed. The peace of mind that came with hiring her was priceless. Believe all of her 5 star reviews- she is confident, intelligent and will have your back in order to help you and your children live the peaceful life you deserve. I not only had the opportunity to work with a such a genuine, honest, and respectful lawyer, but also gained a lifelong friend in the process. She is truly a gem. Appreciate you Kelli!

Posted by Anna | March 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

She changed my daughters life!

Attorney Kelli Blackburn is beyond amazing! She represented my 12 year old daughter on a restraining order case against her stepmom. A very stressful and hurtful situation for my daughter. After firing my daughters previous lawyer the night before my daughters hearing we contacted Kelli we had a cons...ult over the phone and right away I knew I could trust my daughters case to her. She took the time to read my daughters case and took her case. She Represented my daughter the next morning requested a continuance. She wanted to hear everything from my daughter she was so sweet she really made it stress free for her. She invited her for dinner and put up Christmas lights & had a “casual” talk about the case always made sure it was stress free since it was a very sensitive situation for her. She got to listen to my daughter and Kelli made sure my daughter understood the process. My daughter felt so comfortable and she would not stop talking about how cool her lawyer is. As a mom I never had to worry because I knew she would look out for my daughters best interest. I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. She went above and beyond for my daughter. She always kept in contact with my daughter even to just say hi she was always available for her. She was very personal and forever I am thankful for that. Like my daughter said she changed our lives. I have nothing but good things to say. I don’t know how this would have turned out with out Kelli. She is very knowledgeable and aggressive she definitely knows what she is doing. If you have Kelli as your lawyer for sure the process will be less stressful. She is always one step forward she acts with out even asking.She knows exactly what to do to get the best results. She’s truly amazing at what she does. I thousand percent recommend her. She was recommended by my lawyer and my husbands friend. I was amazed with his case that’s why I decided to call her. He had nothing but wonderful things to say about Kelli. He yes (he) got full custody of his 3 kids he was In a very messy situation but Kelli came through she won his case. He was so right Kelli is a really really good lawyer. Thank you Kelli Blackburn!!!!

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing

Simply put Kelli is fantastic and wonderful. She became my attorney when I chose to give a call on a whim to the Curran Law Firm. She never told me what I wanted to hear, she told me the truth. I was not an easy client to deal with but that did not stop her work ethic and she always looked out for m...y best interest. Hands down she has always delivered what I thought was close to impossible and I got quite frankly a deal of the century in a mess of a felony criminal case that got compounded with additional charges over time but she managed to negotiate things down from a 2 year split sentence to either drug court or a year in a residential treatment program. She gave her honest opinion and suggestion and i knew what to choose. Kelli from the bottom of my heart thank you for saving my life.

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Kelli D. Avallone's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marco Torres

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelli is a vigorous advocate for her clients and a consummate professional."

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Koryn Sheppard

Family lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Kelli directly as opposing counsel and have also had the opportunity to see her work. Kelli is smart and wise well beyond her years. If anyone underestimates her, they do so at their own peril. Kelli has a great balance between courtroom skills and written advocacy. She is realistic and will work to settle cases out of court where possible. Clients would do well to listen to her counsel and follow her advice, opposing counsel will find her tough but open minded."

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Amy West

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kelli is a skilled, passionate trial lawyer. She is fierce in her representation of her clients while remaining collegial with Opposing Counsel."

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Alexandra Warfield

Litigation lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kelli is an extremely knowledgable and experienced family and criminal attorney. She is well-respected within our legal community. Kelli will always go to bat for her clients, and make sure they feel comfortable throughout the entire process. I have personally observed Kelli handling several cases and can attest that she is a true professional."

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Jennifer Moore

Family lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I whole heartedly endorse Ms. Blackburn as a family law attorney. I found Ms. Blackburn to be professional, well prepared, realistic and reasonable. She is personable and easy to work with."

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Victor Mordey

Family lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Blackburn is a high-organized and highly-knowledgeable attorney. She is better than most."

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Suzanne Yale

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked both with and against Kelli on several matters. She is hard working, driven, organized, and an excellent advocate."

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Ashley Dudley

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kelli is the definition of a bulldog in the courtroom. Any client is lucky to have her on their side. She is extremely thorough, diligent, and fights to get great results for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys

2020

Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers

Associations

2018 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Education

N/A

California Western SOL

Languages

English

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