Kelly J. Shindell DeLacey

Bar / Professional Activity

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Fellow
• International Academy of Family Law, Fellow
• California Board of Legal Specialization, Family Law Specialist
• San Francisco County Bar Association, Member
• Super Lawyers, Top Rated Family Law Attorney in San Francisco, CA
• Family Violence Appellate Project, Board Member
• American Bar Association, Member

Special Licenses / Certifications

• California Board of Legal Specialization — Family Law, California State Bar

Educational Background

• Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California - J.D.
• Miami University of Ohio, Oxford, Ohio - Bachelors of Philosophy

Honors

• Selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers List, 2014-2022, Northern California Super Lawyers
• Outstanding young lawyer on the Northern California Rising Stars list, 2009 - 2013
• Northern California Super Lawyers Top 50 Women Selection, 2017 - 2022, Northern California Super Lawyers
• Northern California Super Lawyers Top 100 Selection, 2018, 2019, 2022, Northern California Super Lawyers

“Kelly has been trying high-value family law cases for 20 years. She has an excellent reputation throughout the State of California.”

“One of the best attorneys - knowledgeable, determined, experienced, and reasonable.”

“Kelly J. Shindell DeLacey is an exceptionally strong candidate for Super Lawyers recognition. As a Certified Family Law Specialist and a founding partner, she has built a distinguished practice in the most complex areas of family law—apportionment, property characterization, business valuation, and highly contentious custody disputes—handling matters skillfully before both private judges and public courts. Her credentials place her among the top echelon of family law practitioners nationally: she is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and the American Bar Foundation, a rare combination that reflects both deep expertise and peer recognition at the highest level. Her sustained excellence speaks for itself, with over a decade on the Super Lawyers list, consecutive recognition as a Top 50 Woman Lawyer and Top 100 Lawyer in Northern California, and recognition by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent San Francisco Family and Matrimonial Lawyer. I've had the privilege of working alongside Kelly at DRS and can attest that her strategic acumen, creative approach to settlement, and litigation skill make her exactly the kind of leader Super Lawyers recognition is meant to honor.”

“Kelly's wealth of experience, extensive knowledge, and personal care to each case put her in a class of her own. She exemplifies the highest standards in California family law, combining deep expertise in complex litigation and business valuation with creative problem-solving in settlement and mediation.”

“Excellent attorney, law partner and firm leader. Goes to trial in substantial cases several times a year. Universally like and respected.”

“One of the most professional, skilled, advocates in the area with a special expertise in complex family law litigation. Great connections and relationships with related experts and colleagues. Compassionate and skilled; a staunch advocate for her clients.”

“One of the best attorneys! Smart, thorough, prepared, solution-oriented, professional, and great to work with on a team of other professionals trying to help families through challenging issues.”