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Debra DeCarli is an experienced estate planning attorney serving Pleasanton and Mendocino, California. Practicing law since 1994, she holds both a J.D. and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas. As a single mother of three during her studies, Debra developed a deep understanding of the challenges families face, which later inspired her focus on estate and business planning.
Debra’s personal journey profoundly influenced her career. After law school, she married her classmate and law partner, Bob DeCarli. They had a child while Debra simultaneously became a grandmother, giving her unique insight into the needs of blended families, young children, and grandparents. This led her to dedicate her focus on estate planning for non-traditional families and expand her services to include business planning.
Debra practiced law in Austin, Texas, for ten years before moving to California with her husband. Initially working in complex litigation across the country, she eventually settled on the Mendocino coast in 2010, drawn by its beauty and community. There, she established her estate and business planning practice, helping families and businesses navigate their legal needs with compassion and ingenuity.
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Posted by Julia | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I retained Debra to assist with incorporation of my twenty year old catering and events business, as well as to update our trust documents and wills. Her attention to detail and responsiveness is exceptional, and she is a real pleasure to work with. She outlines each step in the process clearly so ...
Posted by Carrice | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
We hired Debra to update our Trust document when we moved to California. She was very informative and provided answers and suggestions that were very helpful and easy to understand. She was efficient and timely. Debra was outstanding and we really enjoyed working with her!
Posted by Gail | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Debra was one of our three attorney's for our 'little' local complaint that turned into a constitutional question for the United States Supreme Court! What a journey for us all! Debra was 'all in' when it began and 'all in' when it concluded. Never did she think that we had a big bankroll or the o...
Posted by Steven | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Deborah assisted us in reaching an agreement in an acrimonious business relationship. The situation was such that we were sure we were going to end up in court. She managed to guide us through a process that resulted in a settlement agreeable for all parties at far less than the price of going to cou...
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2016 - Present
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1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Master of Public Affairs
2018
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