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Education
Kristine Young graduated from the University of California, Irvine, with a degree in Criminology, Law, and Society and a minor in Political Science. While an undergraduate, Ms. Young was a teaching assistant for criminal law courses, volunteered her time as an investigative interviewer with the Orange County Public Defender, and worked for the United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.
Ms. Young attended law school at Santa Clara University, where she received numerous awards and commendations for brief writing and oral advocacy.
Awards and Honors
While in law school, Kristine Young was an editor on the Law Review, worked for the Santa Clara Superior Court as a judicial intern, and was finalist in the school’s moot court competition. She also competed on a national level representing the university in the prestigious National Moot Court Competition. During her time at Santa Clara, Ms. Young received the Pro Bono Service Award, and graduated with a Certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice.
Practical Experience
Kristine Young worked as a bar-certified law clerk for a bay area family law firm during her law school tenure, and continued with the firm as an associate upon passing the bar. Ms. Young worked on hundreds of cases across numerous counties, and the breadth of her practice encompassed all areas of family law, including divorces, guardianships, adoptions, paternity cases, child support, spousal support, custody and visitation, move-away requests, and property division.
Together with her partner, Heather Mayer, Kristine Young is committed to cost-effective, efficient, and well-informed legal representation.
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Acquired: 2010
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400 Plaza Drive, Suite 145, Folsom, CA, 95630
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Posted by Steve | June 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Working with Kristine and her staff was a breath of fresh air after I fired first attorney. First attorney was milking me and providing little direction or useful alternatives. Kristine was just the opposite. She stayed on top of me case. Many times answered my questions and concerns within a few h...
Posted by Susan | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Went through a complicated and stressful divorce/Settlement. Three years including Bifurcation Divorce, Spouse dies after bifurcation and the a drawn out settlement with his siblings--all very adversarial. Kristine was outstanding, professional and calm. She and I faced many difficult problems but sh...
Posted by Alexandra | August 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I met Kristine at one of the hardest times in my life and she helped me through a divorce as well as child custody issues. I’ve gotten all my questions answered and I really felt she helped keep everything on track and put together so I got the best possible outcome in court. I would recommend her an...
Posted by Cory | April 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Kristine Young and her staff are the best you can ask for in family law! I had a long drawn out nasty divorce. They helped me every step of the way doing everything they needed to help me get it done at a fair price and move on with my life. Kristine was always very responsive to my questions and I n...
Posted by Jeff | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I had a long legal separation and divorce. I had been through two other attorneys and still the case dragged on for years longer than it should have. After I turned everything over to Kristine Young, it was wrapped up in three months. I was very impressed and very happy! She is able to combine o...
"I have worked with Kristine on multiple cases. Her clients are well served by her zealous advocacy and attention to detail. I look forward to working with Kristine again in the near future."
"I have worked with Kristine as opposing counsel in a matter, and I can't say enough about how great she is to work with. She is very responsive, works hard for her clients, and is focused on finding win/win solutions whenever possible."
"Kristine was an excellent asset to our firm. She was professional, caring and completely grasped the needs of our family law clients. She was responsible for a significant caseload and always made sure that all matters were appropriately and sympathetically handled. We highly recommend Kristine for any client seeking assistance in the family law arena."
"Kristine is an award winning attorney, dedicated to the practice of family law, and committed to providing cost-effective and well-informed legal representation."
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2018
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2017
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2017
Top Attorneys in Sacramento, Sacramento Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2014 - Present
Partner, Mayer & Young, PC
2018 - Present
Sacramento New Lawyers GroupCo-chair
2016 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2015 - Present
Sacramento Collaborative Practice GroupBoard Member
2014 - Present
Sacramento County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2013
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
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