Allen Korenstein

Allen Korenstein is a Senior Litigation Attorney at Cordell & Cordell, who exclusively practices family law in California. He handles divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, mediation, appeals, and related family disputes. He has completed more than 50 trials and has participated in numerous appellate decisions. He also brings experience with estate planning law and blended-family concerns. His practice emphasizes careful preparation, strategic advocacy, and practical guidance for clients facing family transitions and legal conflict.

Allen earned his J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He has been admitted to the State Bar of California since 2003. He is also a certified mediator, which supports his ability to address family disputes through negotiated solutions when appropriate while remaining prepared to litigate difficult matters when resolution requires courtroom advocacy in California.

Allen previously practiced family law, child law, and divorce law and also managed his own legal practice before joining his current organization. He represents clients in matters involving parenting arrangements, support obligations, dissolution, post-judgment issues, and other family-law concerns. His extensive trial background helps him evaluate contested evidence, develop litigation strategies, and guide clients through court proceedings while keeping their family circumstances and long-term objectives in focus throughout each case.

Allen Korenstein is a member of the Silicon Valley Bar Association and the California Appellate Project, a nonprofit law organization. He received the 2019 Best of Silicon Valley, Metro, Social Justice Warrior recognition. His career combines courtroom advocacy, appellate experience, mediation, and family-law counseling. He brings knowledge of complex disputes and blended-family concerns to his work, helping clients understand available options and pursue practical outcomes in California family law matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Litigation Attorney, Cordell & Cordell
• Member, California State Bar
• Member, Silicon Valley Bar Association
• Member, California Appellate Project

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of the Pacific – McGeorge School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• UC Santa Barbara
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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