Phone: (323) 393-5669
Fax:      (323) 315-5234
We know family matters.
About Kelly Chang Rickert
Practice Areas: Family Law including Divorce, Annulment, Spousal Support,
Child Support; Modification, Child Custody and Visitation, Prenuptial and
Postnuptial Agreements, Adoptions, Property Division; Restraining Orders;
Family Law Mediation; Evictions.

Admitted to Practice: June 5, 2000, California; U.S. District Courts, Northern
and Central Districts of California; Ninth Circuit United States Court of Appeals.

Awards:  SuperLawyers, Rising Star Family Attorney, 2008

Other Professional Designations:  California Real Estate Broker; Ordained
Minister

Law School: University of San Diego Law School, J.D., Honors, December 1999.

College: UCLA, B.A. English, Honors, June 1997.

Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association; San Francisco County Bar
Association

Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, French (conversational).

As an attorney: Prior to starting her firm, Mrs. Rickert gained years of
experience from associating with prominent law firms in both San Francisco and
Los Angeles, practicing a wide variety of different areas of law, including real
estate, labor/employment and personal injury law.

As a mediator: Mrs. Rickert trained intensively with the San Diego Mediation
Center and the Los Angeles County Bar Association under the direction of
leading authority and pioneer attorney/mediator/professor
Forrest Mosten.  In
addition, as one of the first mediators for
SquareTrade, she participated in the
launch of on-line dispute resolution services, and have mediated hundreds of
cases arising out of eBay transactions.  Ms. Chang Rickert currently sits on the
Los Angeles County Superior Court Alternative Dispute Resolution
panel of mediators.

Pro Bono Philosophy: Kelly Chang Rickert strongly believes in giving back to
the community, and her firm makes every effort to volunteer time.  Mrs. Rickert
was named an
"Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service" by the San
Francisco Volunteer Legal Services Program in 2003.  Kelly currently volunteer
at the
Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law.  On Mondays and Tuesdays, you
can find her at the
Legal Grind, providing "coffee and counsel" sessions.  

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Personal Statements:  I consider myself among the blessed, for I truly love
my work.  This is because I know my purpose, and I was gifted with abilities
to achieve that purpose.  Nothing matters more than family.  When issues
arise in this area, they inflict the greatest pain.  I try hard to understand
your needs; I know the law; and I do my best to achieve the best results for
you and your family.  This is my  purpose as your lawyer.  I am proud of my
work, and I strive to never take my clients' trust for granted.


About Me:  I was born in Taiwan, and am fluent in Mandarin Chinese,
Taiwanese, and French.  I am happily married and my husband Scott and I
come from a long line of successful marriages.  A wonderful marriage, if
you are lucky enough, is the key to life.  That is why I became an
ordained
minister, so I can officiate wedding ceremonies!  I am passionate about
international issues, and have traveled to over 30 countries.  I am a
classical pianist/singer and yoga enthusiast.  I completed the
Los Angeles
Marathon in 2006.

Copyright 2006 - 2008.  Law Offices of Kelly Chang.  All Rights Reserved.
KELLY CHANG RICKERT, ESQ.
Founder/Attorney/Mediator
Email: kelly@purposedrivenlawyers.com
Kelly Chang Rickert (formerly Kelly Yi-Yi Chang) is the founder of the Law
Offices of Kelly Chang, A Professional Law Corporation, a firm dedicated
exclusively to Family Law.  She has been certified by the California State Bar
Board of Legal Specialization as a
Family Law Specialist.  She is frequently
quoted in the media, and is a legal expert for
TV Guide and MTV on the Britney
Spears, Christie Brinkley and Madonna divorce and custody cases.
"As your attorney, my mission is to  provide uncompromised representation and
counsel where it matters most - at home and in court."
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