About Kristina

Kristina Kell moved from studying literature to working as an attorney. She holds a J.D. from the University of La Verne College of Law (2010) and earned undergraduate degrees from California State University, Los Angeles, where she studied English literature, and from the University of Southern California. That aggregate of liberal arts and professional education shapes the way she approaches legal issues: cautious studying, clear writing and thoroughness.

Kell finished law school in 2010. After earning her diploma she pursued a legal path in California, the place she is certified to practice. Her coursework and early education gave her the tools to work in dispute resolution. That period also strengthened a curiosity in processes that resolve clash outdoor the courtroom.

Her day-to-day practice facilities on facilitated negotiation. At Modern Divorce Mediation, LLC she supports parties work through separation and divorce problems. She spends time preparing clients for sessions, operating facilitated negotiation conferences and reducing agreements to clear, enforceable terms. Her method is practical. She breaks complicated financial and parenting questions into manageable portions so the humans concerned can make knowledgeable selections.

Kell also commits time to pro bono work. She serves as a volunteer for Ventura County Legal Aid, Inc., assisting clients who would possibly in any other case have restricted get entry to to legal assist. That service takes a selection of types, from intake interviews to helping draft files. It keeps her related to network wants and to the day-to-day realities many households face.

Colleagues describe her as a person who values careful preparation. She favors direct conversations and clean written explanations. Outside mediation sessions she continues to refine her strategy thru practice and cooperation with other professionals in family law and related fields. She currently practices facilitated negotiation and family law at Modern Divorce Mediation, LLC.

Education

University of La Verne College of Law

J.D. (2010)

2007

University of Southern California

B.A. (1989)

1985

California State University - Los Angeles

B.A. | English Literature

1984

Languages

English (Spoken, Written) Italian (Spoken)

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Professional Associations

Ventura County Legal Aid, Inc.

Pro Bono Volunteer Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 29160 Heathercliff Rd. #4231 Malibu CA 90264