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Divorce Lawyer San Ramon CA Arlene D. Kock

Arlene D. Kock, Family Law and Divorce Attorney, San Ramon, CA

An accomplished family law attorney, Arlene Kock has been serving clients in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 40 years. She received her JD from the University of San Francisco Law School and subsequently spent six years gaining professional experience through such positions as associate attorney with the Law Offices of Alfred A. Affinito and managing attorney of Yanello & Flippen.

In 1984, Arlene Kock started her own solo practice, which she continues to operate today as chief executive officer. At the Bay Area lawyer’s firm, 90 percent of her practice focuses on full-service family law matters including divorce and custody cases; she also represents clients in issues related to domestic partnerships and same sex marriages, the latter being a relatively new area of law. The remainder of her law practice entails providing representation in general legal areas like personal injury ,criminal and civil matters.

Engaged for decades in the local legal community, Arlene Kock is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Alameda County Bar Association, whose Referrals Services Committee she also lead as chair. As chair of the Ethics and Civility Committee, Arlene Kock was instrumental in drafting the Association’s Statement of Professionalism and Civility. She currently maintains membership with the Contra Costa Bar Association.

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Arlene D. Kock, APLC

A Professional Law Corporation located in San Ramon, California, Arlene D. Kock, APLC, is a full service law firm that handles all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody and support, domestic partnerships, paternity, prenuptial agreements, spousal support, and visitation rights. Such cases require an acute level of sensitivity, as client emotions understandably tend to run high. Ms. Kock is ever mindful of approaching each client’s case with tact, compassion, and assertiveness in pursuing their interests.

Her practice also handles cases involving civil litigation, criminal law, personal injury lawsuits, and juvenile law. Arlene Kock has received distinguished listings under Who’s Who of American Women and Who’s Who in American Law. She is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Alameda County Bar Association and past Chair of the Lawyer Referral Services Committee.

Her offices are located in San Ramon, California.

Office hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday.

Legal Network 2016
Legal Network 2016 Arlene D. Kock

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Arlene’s Latest Blog Posts

Divorce
October 8, 2024

Civility: The Key to Successfully Navigating a Divorce

Civility is the act of showing regard for others by being polite, even to the extent of speaking kindly to someone who has hurt your feelings. The word civility comes…
CustodyDivorce
September 4, 2024

How to Avoid Conflict — Back to School 2024… The Right Way

Divorced parents can avoid conflict by planning ahead for back-to-school and special events, vacations, birthdays and other activities. Such planning is important for parents and children alike because it creates…
Divorce
August 6, 2024

Starting a Divorce in 2024

Litigants who wish to terminate a marriage in California must serve paperwork, called a petition and summons, on their spouse. The paperwork must be filed with the court before it…
Child Custody
July 9, 2024

Gender Affirmation and Child Custody

The topic of gender affirmation of minor children has been one that family law courts will be contending with for years to come. This is a very complicated and sensitive…

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