Karen Fenchel
Utilizing her training in mediation and collaborative processes, Karen Fenchel draws on more than 25 years experience as a family law attorney. Karen Fenchel guides clients toward fair solutions that serve their distinct needs at her practice in Walnut Creek, California. Karen Fenchel possesses expert knowledge of California family law and has an excellent command of case law. Ms. Fenchel also knows how to handle multifaceted financial matters and their tax implications. Applying her knowledge as a special education and elementary instructor, as well as her years of experience in custody affairs, Karen Fenchel understands child development and emotional issues. Ms. Fenchel has dealt with a number of sensitive custody issues and has worked with therapists to determine how children and families can benefit. Karen Fenchel generally settles cases to allow for a peaceful resolution so that families can move on with their lives. Ms. Fenchel occasionally litigates, ensuring that her clients and their families remain a priority throughout the process. Karen Fenchel graduated with a teaching credential and a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of California at Berkeley. Ms. Fenchel then earned a Master’s degree in Special Education from San Francisco State University and a law degree from the University of California Hastings College of the Law. A certified family law specialist, Karen Fenchel has practiced family law since 1983 and has worked as a solo practitioner since 1998. In addition to helping judges settle cases in which parties act as their own attorneys, Karen Fenchel offers free consultations for people contemplating divorce through the Contra Costa County Lawyer Referral Panel. Additionally, Karen Fenchel offers a mediation consultation at a reduced cost through the FLARE program, the Contra Costa Bar Association Family Law Alternative Resolution program. As a volunteer with the Contra Costa County Pro Per clinic, Karen Fenchel advises parties representing themselves in court about how to handle legal documents.
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- Karen Fenchel on About.me
- Karen Fenchel on Twitter
- Karen Fenchel on Cal Bar.gov
- Karen Fenchel on Collaborative Practice Eastbay
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