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.
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.
****************************************************************************************************** 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.
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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 forStyle 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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