Kari Desiree Rawlings-Hoyer

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Kari Desiree Rawlings-Hoyer

4.5
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Salinas, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Litigation ... +4 more

19000 Portola Drive Suite 103 Suite 103, Salinas, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Kari

Biography

Are you looking for a high quality, cost effective and aggressive family law attorney? Call Kari.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

Divorce, separation, custody, child and spousal support, DCSS, move away, complex business valuations, tracing of separate property interests, contested trials, temporary restraining orders, prenuptial agreements

20 years

25%
Family 25%

Divorce, separation, custody, child and spousal support, DCSS, move away, complex business valuations, tracing of separate property interests, contested trials, temporary restraining orders, prenuptial agreements

20 years

25%
Litigation 15%

Business litigation, shareholder disputes, business valuations, general business advice, corporate creation and dissolution, buy-sell agreements, employment disputes, construction defect defense.

20 years

15%
Personal Injury 15%

Car accidents, slip and fall, dog bites.

20 years

15%
Child Custody 10%

20 years

10%
Domestic Violence 5%

20 years

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

20 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017

Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Rawlings Law

19000 Portola Drive Suite 103 Suite 103, Salinas, CA, 93908

Rawlings Law

19000 Portola Drive Suite 103 Suite 103, Salinas, CA, 93908

Kari Desiree Rawlings-Hoyer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sandy | May 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

former client

Kari handled my divorce and did a remarkable job. She was easy to work with and almost always available for me with regards to questions, etc. She is highly qualified and also sympathetic with regards to all the emotions one goes though with going through a divorce.

Posted by Scott | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

High quality, reasonable prices

Kari handled a complex bankruptcy and family law matter for me. She got right to the point and handled the matter quickly and with great results. She represented me in court aggressively and explained the process to me every step of the way.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Mixed review

Pros: Intelligent, highly knowledgeable about Monterey family court system, years of experience, efficient with her time and yours Cons: Often difficult to reach; calls and emails sometimes not returned for months, or at all. Reluctant to pursue cases that weren’t an easy win. Refused to help wit...h a medical neglect/medical custody case, which several therapists and teachers told me I needed to pursue or myself be guilty of neglect. Preoccupied with wins vs doing what is right.

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

Honors in Trial Advocacy, University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

2004

Honors in Judical Externship, University of the Pacific, McGeorge Scool of Law

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Rawlings Law

2006 - 2009

Attorney, Duffy & Guenther, LLP

2003 - 2005

Law Clerk, Keegan & Myers, LLP

2003 - 2004

Extern, Sacramento Superior Court

Associations

2024 - Present

Monterey County Bar Association

Director

2021 - Present

Family Law Section Executive Committee, Monterey County Bar Association

Chairwoman

2017 - Present

Monterey County Bar Association Family Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2016 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Member

2006 - Present

Monterey County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Monterey County Parentage Case - Confidential

Court granted Mother permission to move

Steven Managar M.D. & Brad Carpentier M.D., a Medical Corporation v. Mangar

Decision for Respondent

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Education

2005

McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

California St Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

Monterey College of Law Symposium

Family Law Practice in Monterey County

Languages

English

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