Karlina Paredes

Karlina Paredes serves as a senior counsel at the law firm Hoover Krepelka, LLP, which has its offices in San Jose, California. Focusing her practice exclusively on family law matters, she represents clients with matters involving dissolutions, parentage actions, valuation and division, child and spousal support, pre- and post-judgment, domestic violence, pre- and post-marital agreements, stock options, intellectual property and enforcement issues, to name a few.

Ms. Paredes is board-certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in family law. She has immense experience taking on cases that involve high-conflict custody as well as the valuation and dividing of significant assets. She is licensed to practice in the state of California and provides sound counsel to her clients.

With a genuine concern for the members of her community, Ms. Paredes understands the overwhelming and intimidating nature of family law matters. She is committed to the best interests of her clients and is a tireless advocate for their rights, listening intently to their needs and providing personalized strategies for each of them.

With a Bachelor of Arts degree in history, Ms. Paredes graduated from San Jose State University. She pursued her legal studies at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, obtaining her Juris Doctor degree in 2011. While in law school, she interned at the Santa Clara County Superior Court. In 2016, she joined Hoover Krepelka, LLP, as an associate attorney and in 2021, she was promoted to the post of senior counsel.

Affiliated with the legal community, Ms. Paredes is an active member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, the Executive Board and Judiciary Committee of the Santa Clara County La Raza Lawyers Association and the Finance Committee of the Santa Clara County Bar Association. She is also the co-chair of the Law Related Education Committee of the Santa Clara County Bar Association.

In addition to her law practice, Ms. Paredes is a firm believer in giving back to society and serves as a member of the Santa Clara County Minor’s Counsel.