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Kathleen Bernadette Alvarado

5.0
34 reviews

234 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102

Employment Litigation (Violations of FEHA, California Fair Employment and Housing Act), Negotiations of Separation Agreements and 2 more

About Kathleen Bernadette Alvarado

Kathleen Bernadette Alvarado is a lawyer practicing employment litigation (violations of feha, california fair employment and housing act), negotiations of separation agreements and 2 other areas of law. Kathleen received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years. Kathleen practices at Law Offices of Kathleen B. Alvarado in San Francisco, CA.

 

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Kathleen Bernadette Alvarado got this award in 2021

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 16, 2025
Hired Attorney

She was amazing when it came to helping my family with a family law related matter. She was always on time, helped resolve the matter mostly in our favor. Beyond pleased with how she represented us. Thank you again

Family Law
Posted by Jarrel
March 13, 2025
Hired Attorney

She wont my case and was super responsive! Highly recommend her. Only have positive thing to comment on when it came to my specific case. I felt she was really on top of things from when the entire process started.

Family Law
Posted by Abby
November 30, 2024
Hired Attorney

I feel she was very professional and well organized during the entire process. She gave updates often and helped get a matter resolved in a reasonable time frame. The sevice with her exceeded what I was expecitng. I'm happy

Family Law
Posted by Scott
November 23, 2024
Hired Attorney

Very organized, professional and she was always on time. The service provided by Mrs. Alvarado exceeded my expectations. I should have hired her before I tried to do this on my own! I'm very happy with how things worked out.

Criminal Law
Posted by Jennifer
September 25, 2024
Hired Attorney

She won my case and was super resposnive. I felt well taken care of when it came to the criminal case I was going through. She eliminated all my anxiety over the matter and took care of everything. I'm happy with how things turned out.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 04, 2024
Hired Attorney

She helped me out of a very complicated legal situation. I feel she did great when it came to representing my family. In the end, I'm very happy with how things turned out. I would recommend her to family and friends.

Family Law
Posted by Kathleen
August 25, 2024
Hired Attorney

She was determined to win my case. I felt she was always on top of things. She gave me updated often and was compassionate of the situation. Highly recommend everyone at her practice. I hope I don't need to use her again, but if I did I will.

Legal Separation
Posted by anonymous
May 01, 2024
Hired Attorney

She was professional, understanding. I got served documents and didn't know how to go about handling it. I feel she took care of everything from the moment we got started. I'm very happy with the end result.

Family Law
Posted by Bryan
April 26, 2024
Hired Attorney

She won my case! Was super responsive. Professional, compassionate, understanding. I feel she worked very hard to get the matter resolved on my behalf and that she did! I really can't thank her enough for all she's done.

Family Law
Posted by Lachlan
April 24, 2024
Hired Attorney

I’ve always felt her office was very efficient and well organized. Anytime I would call in with some questions, they were always addressed. I feel she was always on time when ti came to representing me. She was very cost efficient and made things a lot easier on me. I would highly recommend her law firm.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Business Law 1
    • Business Litigation
  • Other 4
    • Employment Litigation (Violations of FEHA
    • California Fair Employment and Housing Act)
    • Negotiations of Separation Agreements
    • Labor & Employment

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
    Italian
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Law Offices of Kathleen B. Alvarado

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1993, California
    1994, Federated States of Micronesia
    1995, Kosrae State, Chuuk State, Pohnpei State
    1997, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    Memberships
    State Bar of California (Member, Employment Law Section)
    Federated States of Micronesia Bar.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Pepperdine University
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
    Class of 1988
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1966
    Daly City, California, November 20, 1966

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