BOBBY KHALAJESTANI
Family law attorney Bobby Khalajestani is sharp, focused and responsive to the needs of his clients. He has dedicated his practice to advocating both in and out of the court room for his family law clients. Bobby’s philosophy is to prepare for litigation while looking for each opportunity to resolve a matter so long as it reaches his client’s objectives. This approach does not mean that each case goes to trial or even a court proceeding – however, in order to resolve any issue, whether through settlement or litigation, each client must be apprised of the cost/benefit analysis that only a trial lawyer can provide. This is the value that Bobby brings to each of his cases.
The flip side of this coin is the personal and emotional costs that each client may go through in their family law action. Bobby is motivated to help shoulder that burden by not only counseling each client on their legal matters but supporting them through the maze of family law procedures, dealing with opposing counsel, and guiding clients on what they can expect from the opposing side during the pendency of their matter.
Bobby has been recognized as one of the 10 best attorneys for exceptional and outstanding client service by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2019.
Education
Leadership, Membership & Honors
Prior to starting his practice and while at the Santa Clara University School of Law, Bobby clerked for Justice Nathan D. Mihara in the Sixth District Court of Appeal and later clerked and worked as an attorney for two of the largest family law firms in the state of California. While there, he learned how to take a case from the first petition to final judgment. He has focused his practice on family law litigation. This means advocating for his client’s in the courtroom as well as the conference room in settlement discussions. He has dealt with nearly all family law issues ranging from routine marital dissolutions where the parties have reached an informal agreement to contentious parentage actions, domestic violence cases as well as complex financial family law issues.
Bobby started his own practice in January, 2020 with the intent on creating a premier boutique family law litigation firm based in San Jose, California. Bobby’s experience in his prior careers and studies compliment the breadth of his family law knowledge. Prior to law school, Bobby was a pharmaceutical chemist for a number of years and prior to this he was a classically trained clarinetist having attended the Idyllwild Summer music festival as well as the Bowdoin International Music Festival. Currently, he enjoys playing tennis, poker and shooting pool as each of these activities allows him to compete just as he does in the court room. In his spare time Bobby enjoys spending time with his family. He also speaks conversational Farsi.
DERRICK JAMES MCKAIN
Family Law Attorney Derrick James McKain is kind, driven, and always focused on his clients. His background is in psychology and advocating for people going through life altering adversities similar to what every Family Law litigant goes through.
This helps Derrick better understand the emotional journey that clients in Family Law undergo. Derrick has always dedicated his time to helping people, whether it is through his volunteering at the Bill Wilson Center or Fresh Lifelines for Youth.
His experience clerking for four different judges at Santa Clara County Superior Court has given him a unique perspective into how Judges see a family law case and how they view the litigants. The experience of having discussed various cases with responsive insight from various Family Law judges has given Derrick an edge in handling Family Law cases
SHANNON KUO
Family law attorney Shannon Kuo is compassionate, driven, and dedicated to advocating for her clients during some of the most challenging times in their lives. Before becoming an attorney, she worked at two different law firms as a legal assistant. She has had the opportunity to work closely with clients assisting them in all aspects of the case. Through this process, she gained insight into the emotional journey that each client goes through in a family law matter. This helps her understand and address a client’s varying needs.
Shannon immigrated to the U.S. from Taiwan at the age of 10. With this background and fluency in Mandarin, she brings a unique perspective to her practice in understanding the different needs of a client from a different cultural upbringing.
Shannon graduated from the University of California, Davis with a degree in International Relations and from Santa Clara University School of Law with a Juris Doctorate. She has practiced primarily in family law since 2016. She also has some experience in criminal and immigration law.
Shannon is committed to obtaining the best results for her clients. With her dedication and professional experience, she ensures that her clients receive the thoughtful and effective representation they need.
LAUREN SAGE
Lauren began working at K Family Law in October 2023 as a legal assistant. With her diligence and attentiveness, she ensures that the needs of the firm’s clients are heard and met. Prior to joining K Family Law, Lauren interned with the Community Legal Information Clinic of Butte County, where she assisted with housing disputes.
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with friends and family, and occasionally hiking along the coast. Lauren’s strengths include communication, scheduling, drafting legal documents, and catering to the needs of clients. She takes pride in helping people through difficult legal situations and offers a lower billing rate that makes her services accessible.