Kara Olhiser
Kara is a Family Law attorney who has been practicing for over 10 years. She became a partner with the firm in 2009. Her areas of practice include divorce, legal separation, custody and custody modification, child visitation, child support, spousal support and modification, property division, premarital agreements, postmarital agreements, domestic violence, and restraining orders. Kara's practice consists of traditional litigation, mediation, and collaborative law.
In 1998, Kara received her Juris Doctor Degree from Santa Clara University School of Law, where she focused her studies in Family and Public Interest Law. Prior to becoming an associate with Conner, Lawrence & Rodney in 2001, Kara was a senior associate at a family law firm in San Jose, California.
Kara is active in the legal community, serving as a leader in various groups. Kara has served as the Chair of the Sonoma County Family Law Committee, as the Family Law Bar Representative on the Sonoma County Bar Association Board of Directors, and as the President of Sonoma County Women in Law.
Testimonials
"Hi. My name is Stacy and I have been in the accounting field 15+ years. Kara represented me in a custody case that included relocation. She handled my case with confidence, intelligence, and compassion. She was always reassuring when I had concerns, which allowed me to respond with reason.
I was extremely pleased with the outcome of my case and happy to say my son and I are thrilled in our new location. I wouldn't hesitate to have Kara represent me again!"
"As an individual, I have worked with the public regarding child support issues, custody, visitation, financial and emotional issues for more than twenty years. After consultations with a few reputable attorneys, I chose Kara Olhiser to represent me for a Marital Settlement Agreement. Kara is well versed with the law and is easy to communicate with. I felt an immediate rapport with Kara and am pleased with her efforts and attention to the matters at hand with my own personal case. I am confident that Kara will resolve all the legal issues in my case, while considering my financial circumstances. I highly recommend Kara for family law issues."
Education
1995 U.C., San Diego, Revelle College, B.A., Psychology
1998 Santa Clara University School of Law, Juris Doctorate
Licensing/Certification
1998 Licensed, State Bar of California, #199762
Employment and Professional Activities
2009-present Partner, Conner Lawrence & Rodney LLP
2002-present Member, Family Law Committee of Sonoma County (2004 Chair)
2000-present Member, Sonoma County Bar Association, Board of Directors
2000-2008 Associate Attorney, Conner Lawrence & Rodney LLP
2000-present Member, Collaborative Law Section
2000-present Member, Sonoma County Women in Law (2001-2003, Board of Directors, 2003 President)
1998-2000 Senior Associate Attorney, Hoover & Bechtel, LLP