Arlene Dorothy Kock

Arlene Dorothy Kock

4.1
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 47 years

Family Lawyer at San Ramon, CA
Practice Areas: Family

2500 Old Crow Canyon Rd #214, San Ramon, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

Location

Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock A Professional Law Corporation

2500 Old Crow Canyon Rd #214, San Ramon, CA, 94583

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Arlene Dorothy Kock's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Olivia | March 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Paralegal Cost

I actually like Arlene and she is good at what she does. The issue I have is the paralegal atty communication that turned out to be problematic. The paralegal charges much more than the attorney. Not a cost effective model.

Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Horrible Representation

I was referred to Ms Kock from divorce.net and had an initial consultation that made me feel comfortable hiring her to represent me in a divorce. Not only did she and her team fail to acknowledge my request to have an RFO immediately due to the STBX's actions, but due to extensive vacation time my RF...O was pushed months out, then due to COVID indefinitely. I had to fight my battle with the STBX to get money, no dissomaster provided, no guidance except constant billing during SIP after repeatedly requesting to HOLD on the case. Finally the RFO hearing occurred and had terrible representation and should have provided dissomaster to get higher CS/SS, instead opposing counsel used a new dissomaster to get lower CS/SS - win for the other team. Kock didn't even bother to get a transcript for the RFO to prepare the orders as required by the judge, and never filed the orders with the court as she was supposed to. I fired her and filed a complaint with the BAR! DON'T use this person - waste of $13k and still not divorced! She should retire as she is rarely in the office or contacts you directly, and has her paralegals running the show. Terrible experience and if I wasn't still in divorce mode I would take her to court to get my money back for the worst representation!

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Arlene Dorothy Kock's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eliz Johnson

Family lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Arlene Kock is extremely knowledgeable in her field. She is an expert and I rely on her in my cases with a family law cross over. I have referred several of my clients to her and the reports back are all positive. She is a no nonsense, efficient, terrific advocate. You can't do better than Arlene. Elizabeth Johnson"

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Kathleen Reeves

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked professionally with Ms. Kock for many years. I find her to be honest, professional, and diligent in settling her cases."

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Eliz Johnson

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Linda Spence

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kelly Gamble

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Merritt Weisinger

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Kathleen Reeves

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.

Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2011

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2010

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top Lawyers, Legal Network

2005

Lawyer Referral Chair 2005 Certificate of Appreciation, Alameda County Bar Association

1997

Certificate of Appreciation Temporary Judge, Municipal Court , County of Alameda

1996

Certificate of Appreciation Temporary Judge, Municipal Court of Alameda

1994

Certificate of Recognition Judicial Referee, Municipal Court San Leandro ,Hayward Judicial District

Work Experience

1987 - 2013

CEO, Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock, A Professional Law Corporation

1984 - 1987

Attorney, Arlene Kock law offices

1980 - 1984

Managing attorney, Yanello and Flippin

Associations

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2003

Alameda County Bar Association

Board of Directors

Education

1977

University of San Francisco Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

San Francisco State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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