Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in California since: 1991
Education: University of San Francisco School of Law
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Kelly J. Robbins is a principal attorney at Robbins Family Law, based in San Francisco, California, where she offers compassionate legal guidance to individuals and families in challenging and emotionally charged family law matters. Her practice is focused exclusively on family law, including divorce, spousal support, child support and child custody disputes.
A State Bar of California–certified Family Law Specialist, Ms. Robbins brings over two decades of experience and a deep understanding of family law to every case she handles. She is known for her strategic, client-centered advocacy and her ability to handle sensitive legal issues with professionalism, discretion and clarity. Her work emphasizes practical solutions while protecting her clients’ legal rights and long-term interests.
Academically, Ms. Robbins received her undergraduate degree from San Francisco State University in 1988. She later went on to attend the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she developed her legal skills and obtained her Juris Doctor in 1991. In that same year, she became licensed to practice in California.
An active member within the legal community, Ms. Robbins has held numerous leadership roles in several prominent professional organizations. She has served as an officer and president of the Queen’s Bench Bar Association. She is also a longtime member and a former president of the California Women Lawyers.
A distinguished professional, Ms. Robbins joined the board of directors of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, further reflecting her leadership within the family law community. Her involvement in bar associations and professional organizations underscores her ongoing commitment to advancing the practice of family law and supporting the legal profession.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 1991, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.robbinsfamilylaw.com/
Bar / Professional Activity
- California Lawyer Association, Family Law Executive Committee, Member, 2022
- Bar Association of San Francisco, Panelist, 2013, 2014, 2015
- Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, Member, 2022
- California Women Lawyers, President, 2016-2017
- Queen's Bench Bar Association, Past President, 2008
- Lawyer's Club of San Francisco Inn of Court, Member, 1999-2014, 2017- 2019, 2021-2022
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Specialist, Family Law. State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, 2005
Educational Background
- San Francisco State University, B.A., Major: Political Science Department, Honor: Alumna of the Year, 2011
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Summarizes California and Federal law on secret recordings including civil and criminal penalties, as well as new law permitting recording if it evidences domestic violence, author, What is the Deal with Secret Recordings?, Family Law News, Issue 3, 2018 Vol 40, No. 3, 2017
- Analysis of court's handling of depreciation and principal payments in the Hein case, Deluca (principal payments) and the Afsaw case, Presentation on Marriage of Hein, Deluca and Afsaw: Handling of depreciation in support cases, Speaker, CalCPA conference, 2021
Honors
- “Super Lawyer”, 2010
Office location for Kelly J. Robbins
388 Market St
Suite 920
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: 415-890-9577
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- Super Lawyers: 2010 - 2026