Kelly L. Hinds

Kelly L. Hinds is a highly experienced attorney whose work centers on estate planning, trust administration, probate cases, decedent’s affairs, financial elder abuse, business formation, and contested trust issues. She is known for providing practical solutions and steady guidance to individuals and families as they plan and protect their assets.

Kelly earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California. Then she earned her Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law. Her education prepared her to handle the complexities of estate and trust law with precision and care. She is admitted to practice in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, reflecting her broad professional reach and dedication to excellence.

Kelly maintains active participation in several professional associations, including the Trusts & Estates Section of the California Bar, the San Diego Bar Association, and the North County Bar Association. She is also a licensed Notary Public. Her service on the Estates and Trusts Council of Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation highlights her commitment to community service and charitable engagement. She is further involved with the La Jolla Presbyterian Church and the Fiorenzo V. Lopardo Chapter of the American Inns of Court, where she supports mentoring and ethics in the legal profession.

Kelly often speaks to charitable groups and community organizations about estate planning, charitable giving, and financial responsibility. Her approachable communication style helps clients and audiences understand important legal steps and make confident decisions about their future.

Kelly L. Hinds is widely respected for her professionalism, clear guidance, and dedication to each client’s needs. Her work continues to help California families secure their financial legacies and navigate complex legal matters with confidence and trust.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Greenman, Lacy, Klein, Hinds, Weiser
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• California Western School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Southern California
  Bachelor of Arts

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