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Marla Keenan-Rivero

Marla Keenan-Rivero


Family Law and Child Custody / Visitation Lawyer
Perry Johnson et al LLP
Santa Rosa, CA
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About Marla Keenan-Rivero

Attorney Biography

The California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization has certified Ms. Keenan-Rivero as a Specialist in Family Law. She handles all family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, division of property, valuation and characterization of property, child custody, paternity, child support, spousal support, prenuptial agreements, modification proceedings, mediation, domestic violence issues, guardianships, and step-parent adoptions.

Ms. Keenan-Rivero joined the law firm of Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz in July 2002, and was announced partner in November of 2011. Prior to joining our law firm, Ms. Keenan-Rivero worked as an associate attorney practicing family law from 1999 to 2002 in Petaluma, California.

Ms. Keenan-Rivero attended the University of California, Berkeley as an undergraduate obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in 1994. She subsequently attended Empire Law School and received her Juris Doctorate in 1999, graduating cum laude. During her time at Empire Law School she worked as a certified law clerk from 1996 to 1999 for the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office, Family Support Division (now known as the Department of Child Support Services). Ms. Keenan-Rivero is admitted to practice law in California.

Since Ms. Keenan-Rivero was admitted to the California State Bar in 1999, her legal career has been focused entirely on family law. Ms. Keenan-Rivero has extensive experience in family law, guardianships, step parent adoptions and mediation. Her strong negotiating skills are of particular importance when dealing with challenging issues during marital dissolution, custody, property, guardianship, paternity or support proceedings. She believes in advocating for her clients in a stern but compassionate manner. She understands the importance of being an excellent listener and giving clients the undivided patience and support they need during this extremely challenging time in their lives. In 2012 Martindale Hubbell selected Ms. Keenan-Rivero for the Client Distinction Award.


Practice Areas

 
Family Law (44%)
 
Child Custody / Visitation (16%)
 
Divorce Mediation (8%)
 
Property Division (8%)
 
Divorce (8%)
 
Prenuptial and Marital Agreements (8%)
 
Child Support (8%)
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Bar Licenses

California State Bar
Member in Good Standing
1999

Education

Empire Law School
JD
1999

University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
BS
1994

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Specialty Certifications

State Bar of California
Board Certified Specialist
Family Law

Associations

California Lawyers Association
Member
California Lawyers Association

California Lawyers Association, Family Law Section
Member
California Lawyers Association, Family Law Section

Commercial Recognitions

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Recognized for Professional Involvement
Lawyer Legion
2024

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Contact Marla Keenan-Rivero

Marla Keenan-Rivero
Perry Johnson et al LLP
438 1st St 4FL
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Office: 707-525-8800
Fax: 707-545-8242

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Bar License Information

California Bar Membership -

Marla Keenan-Rivero - Profile information with the State Bar of California - Find more information about Marla Keenan-Rivero on the State Bar of California website, including: current status, actions affecting eligibility to practice law and disciplinary history.


Specialty Certification Information

Family Law Specialty Certification -

CBLS Board Certification in Family Law - Lawyers certified as family law specialists by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization (CBLS) have demonstrated substantial involvement in the practice of family law.

The CBLS defines the term "family law" as the practice of law "dealing with all aspects of the California Family Code and including, but not limited to, the following: taxation issues incident to family law practice; contempt; enforcement proceedings; mediation and/or negotiation of family law disputes; psychological and counseling aspects of family law; family law writ and appellate practice; postmarital agreements; nonmarital domestic relationships; child custody in any forum; and public enforcement of child support."


Statewide Practice Areas

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