About Kelli Fernandez-Medina

I have over 25 years of experience practicing family law exclusively in California, with an emphasis on comprehensive, compassionate, and highly personalized litigation and mediation. I take a hands-on approach to every case, working closely with clients to understand their concerns and the realities they are facing. With a focus on strategic resolution and forward-looking advocacy, I guide individuals and families through the complex challenges of the divorce process and its emotional and financial implications. This includes child custody, annulments, marital agreements (pre- and postnuptial), parentage, LGBTQ+ issues, spousal support, relocations, and high-asset cases involving business valuations, real estate portfolios, equity compensation plans, and intricate financial tracing. I have also handled International Hague Convention custody cases involving the wrongful international removal of children. These cases are uniquely challenging and often involve urgent timelines and demand careful coordination with foreign counsel and courts.

I am an active member of several professional organizations and remain current on the evolving legal landscape and developments in family law in California. I previously served as a board member of the Alameda County Family Law Association (ACFLA) and as an associate member of the Earl Warren American Inn of Court, an organization dedicated to fostering excellence in professionalism, ethics, and civility. As a Short Cause Settlement Conference Volunteer for the Alameda County Superior Court, I assist parties in resolving disputes efficiently and thoughtfully through facilitated settlement discussions. In 2025, I completed Harvard University’s prestigious Program on Negotiation (PON).

My clients include critically acclaimed authors, entertainers, business executives, industry and medical professionals, high-net-worth individuals, and individuals and families from all walks of life. Regardless of background or circumstances, I am deeply committed to ensuring that my clients receive unwavering advocacy and personal attention.

 

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Posted by Danny
April 16, 2026
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Kelli was incredibly patient, responsive, and proactive throughout our mediation process. She handled intense and stressful conversations with thoughtfulness, grace, and genuine compassion. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled and supportive mediator.

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  • Family Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2001, California
    2023, Massachusetts
    Bar Fellowship
    U.S. Department of Education Foreign Language Area Studies, Spanish. Co-Author: "Domestic Partnership Laws and Gay Marriage." Member: Eastern Alameda County and Alameda County Bar Associations; Alameda County Family Law Association (Board Member); Women Lawyers of Alameda County; Earl Warren Inn of Court; QDRONES (Associate Member).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    The Ohio State University
    Class of 2001
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Ohio Wesleyan University
    Class of 1997
    B.A.
    summa cum laude

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Founder at Maven Family Law, APC
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1300 Clay Street, Suite 600Oakland, CA 94612U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Kelli Fernandez-Medina was admitted in 2001 to the State of California.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Kelli Fernandez-Medina is admitted to practice in California and Massachusetts.
  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Kelli Fernandez-Medina speaks Spanish.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Kelli Fernandez-Medina attended The Ohio State University.