Kennedy Koblin

Kennedy Koblin

4.4
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Pleasanton, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation

5700 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Suite. 230, Pleasanton, CA

About Kennedy

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Koblin Family Law Center

5700 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Suite. 230, Pleasanton, CA, 94588

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Kennedy Koblin's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Unresponsive and Rude Staff

Unresponsive and incredibly slow. He took weeks and even months to get back to me on basic questions. Lots of nickel and diming on the billing, including charging administrative fees and expensive hours to print electronic documents. Staff is extremely rude, especially his office manager and paralega...l, Angelina Thomas. Not at all what I was expecting for the high rates he charges.

Posted by William | April 24, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

smart, smart, smart

Even though Kennedy looks like a 17 year old, he is impressive in his knowledge of law, his intuition of the case and his strategies for settlement. He seems equally capable and comfortable in the courtroom or at the settlement table. He helped me weigh the facts, consider the emotions and evaluate... the cost of my case. He leans towards the collaborative style of divorce and I believe wants the best for his clients. In partnership, with Cristin Lowe they make an impressive team.

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Kennedy Koblin's Lawyer Endorsements

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George Derieg

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kennedy Koblin for quite a while now, and I 100% endorse him as a superb family attorney. There are very strict rules for lawyers referring cases to other lawyers. Despite that, I never hesitate to give out Mr. Koblin's phone number to prospective clients, and 100% of the time, those clients are very satisfied with the hard work and devotion Mr. Koblin has for them. If you are looking for a family attorney, stop looking and hire Kennedy Koblin."

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Marsanne Weese

Child custody lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Kennedy on cases. I recommend him to other attorneys regarding family law matters. He is very knowledgeable and communicates well with clients."

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Jennifer Smythe

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kennedy is one of the most compassionate and dedicated attorneys I've ever met. He genuinely cares about all of his clients and works tirelessly to ensure their rights are protected. I wholeheartedly endorse him!"

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Vita Palazuelos

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George Derieg

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Nikki Clark

Family lawyer

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Marsanne Weese

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Cristin Lowe

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services Family Law, State Bar of California

2010

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services Family Law, State Bar of California

2010

Special Congressional Recognition for Pro Bono Legal Services, United States Congress

2007

Dean's Honor List, Loyola Law School

2006

Dean's Honor List, Loyola Law School

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Founder, Koblin Family Law Center

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Law Office of Cristin M. Lowe

2009 - 2010

Attorney, Alameda County Court Appointed Attorney's Program

2007 - 2008

Student Intern - Hardcore Gang, Major Crimes, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2011 - Present

San Francisco Bar Association

Family Law Section

2008 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2011

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2011

California Public Defenders Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Carter v. Carter

Agreed upon judgment which addressed the outstanding debt, as well as a plan which smoothed the previous complications the parties were having surrounding child visitation.

White v. White

Able to reach a judgment which addressed all the outstanding issues and settled the case.

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Education

2007

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Loyola Marymount University

MBA

N/A

Univ of California Santa Cruz

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2011

Lawyer in the library

Divorce

Publications

2011

Family Lawyer Blog Threats – Most are empty

2011

Family Lawyer Blog Information Gathering

2011

Family Lawyer Blog See You In Court

2011

Family Lawyer Blog Financial Considerations

Languages

English

Activity

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