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
, 2009 and 2010

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. Chang 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. Chang 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.  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 2005 - 2010.  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
Style Network, 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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