Kelly L. Klokow

Kelly L. Klokow is a partner attorney whose practice focuses on family law and bankruptcy matters. She brings strong analytical skills to complex legal disputes, assisting clients with divorce, child custody, domestic violence, and consumer bankruptcy cases. Her work emphasizes careful preparation, strategic thinking, and practical solutions during difficult transitions.

Kelly earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California Hastings College of the Law, graduating in the top percentile of her class. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a concentration in psychology, which strengthened her ability to address both the legal and human dimensions of client matters.

Kelly’s legal career includes extensive experience in Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy cases, bankruptcy litigation, and related financial disputes. She also handles divorce litigation, child custody matters, and domestic violence cases, providing structured advocacy in emotionally charged and procedurally complex legal environments.

Before becoming an attorney, Kelly worked in the legal field as a paralegal, gaining hands-on experience that informs her practical approach to case development. She also served as an intern to a respected bankruptcy judge, which contributed to her understanding of judicial expectations, procedures, and effective advocacy in bankruptcy court.

Kelly is known for her skill in legal research, drafting memoranda, managing discovery, and preparing trial-related documents and presentations. Her background allows her to support cases from early analysis through resolution, ensuring that legal arguments are well-researched, organized, and clearly presented.

Kelly practice is further informed by experience as a domestic violence counselor, which enhances her ability to approach sensitive family law matters with patience and professionalism. She understands the importance of balancing legal strategy with empathy, particularly when clients are navigating stressful personal and financial circumstances.

With experience in family law and bankruptcy dating back to 2006, Kelly L. Klokow brings long-standing insight to every matter she handles. Her professional focus remains on achieving outcomes aligned with client goals, delivering reliable counsel grounded in preparation, persistence, and disciplined legal reasoning.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Evans Law Offices
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of California Hastings College of the Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California Santa Cruz
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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