$ 375-375 per hour
I have exclusively practiced family law for over 8 years in Southern California superior courts and appellate courts. I have practiced in nearly all areas of Family Law, including, dissolution, paternity, domestic violence and restraining orders, child custody/visitation, child support, spousal support, jurisdictional issues, tracing and reimbursement issues, business valuation and income available for support issues (assisted by forensic accountants), move-away requests, post-Judgment Modifications and writ and appeals.
Mrs. Yarnal's interest in becoming a family law attorney was sparked at the age of seven, when her parents adopted her younger brother. She remembers her parents' confusion in the process. She recalls meeting a family law attorney who invited her to appear at court. A seven-year old girl wearing a shoulder-padded jacket appeared before the judge and promised to take care of her now-brother. Signing the adoption papers changed her life and established her desire to become an attorney.
Also growing up with a shared parenting plan with her then-teenage (half) brother visiting on weekends and holidays gave Mrs. Yarnal the desire to practice child-centered family law.
Mrs. Yarnal attended University of California, Santa Cruz and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. During her junior year she attended Universidad de Carlos III in Madrid, Spain, where she studied international politics and discovered a love of traveling. Mrs. Yarnal obtained a Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. During law school, Mrs. Yarnal worked as a law clerk and was a volunteer certified law student at Veteran’s Village Family Law Clinic, helping San Diego homeless veteran’s with family law legal matters.
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$ 375-375 per hour
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555 Anton Blvd., Suite 150, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
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Posted by Nichole | January 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Ms. Yarnal during the most distressing and tumultuous time of my life. A divorce or custody conflict is never easy - especially with a newborn baby and many other domestic charges involved, yet Ms. Yarnal took over my case and amazingly handled every step of a long and unknown proce...
Posted by Parisa | July 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Kathryn is organized, prompt and extremely caring. She helped me with my restraining order which was a huge milestone (coming out of an extremely abusive situation which I had pretty much given up hope) she held my hand and gave me strength and the support I needed to fight. My ex is so abusive and...
Posted by Denise | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I hired Kathryn to represent me in my highly contentious divorce she has seen me through for almost three years. My case has some highly unusual circumstances and Kathryn has been able to navigate her way through it and has been successful. I have been able to reach Kathryn, even after hours, and her...
Posted by Rubina | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Kathryn represented me in my 14 month custody battle & she not only made the process less grueling, she was well-versed in the legal route that needed to be taken as well as courageous us in the court and knew her way around citing what laws were supportive of my case. It was very comforting having ...
Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Kathryn was my attorney on a long, contentious case that was very difficult for our family. She was consistently professional while still providing meaningful support and advice when asked. I felt like I had an advocate in my corner that I could turn to whenever I needed. She did a great job represen...
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2009
Cum laude and Dean's List, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2009
Mediation Training and Practicum, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2006
Pro Bono Service Certificate, Alternate Public Defender
2019 - Present
Family Law Attorney, Law Office of Kathryn Yarnal, APC
2011 - 2019
Senior Attorney, Hughes & Hughes LLP
2010 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Holstrom, Sissung, Marks & Anderson
2009 - 2010
Law Clerk, Law Office of Rhonda A. Dowdy
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, Law Office of Edward J. Schroeder
2008 - 2008
Certified Law Student, Veteran's Legal Assistance Clinic
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Jose C. Rojo
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, Alternate Public Defender Offices
2017 - Present
PNi Professional Networking with IntegrityVice President
2016 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Appellate Law Section
2011 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section
2010 - Present
State Bar of California
Partial reversal and remand as to characterization of property. Other respects, judgment is affirmed.
2009
Juris doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
2013
English
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