About me:
I have been a licensed California attorney practicing family law since the end of 2022, and I have been with Hoover Krepelka since July 2024. I have also been poly and kinky since the end of 2022 and identify as queer. I am passionate about helping individuals and their families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, and am particularly thankful when I can do so for non-monogamous, LGBTQIA+, and/or kinky people who may encounter additional roadblocks or stigmatization in the legal system due to the lack of knowledge many members of our legal community have.
When I am not working, I have two loving partners, a beautiful polycule, and two cats I spend my time with. I play a lot of Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon Go, and Fortnite. I enjoy traveling, spin class, reading fiction, and good ol' fashioned couch rotting. I could eat Taco Bell every day. My favorite band is The Strokes. My favorite animal is frogs, and I actually have a 10-gallon freshwater tank with two African dwarf frogs. I love karaoke. When I'm not in court, you will find me wearing leggings, a giant t-shirt, and Crocs.
About Hoover Krepelka:
Founded in 1960, Hoover ♦ Krepelka, LLP, in Silicon Valley, is a service-oriented family law firm that is dedicated to results. Voted the Top 10 Divorce Law Firms in the 10 Biggest U.S. Cities, we are the largest law firm in Silicon Valley that practices family law exclusively. Our lawyers bring over 250 years of combined experience to the table and work collaboratively together to solve your difficult family law problems. Whether you are facing divorce, a post-judgment modification dispute, or a child custody issue, we have the experience and resources to safeguard your interests.
Our attorneys and entire staff share a common vision: we care about people. For that reason, our team works collaboratively to deliver excellence in client service, and to create meaningful strategies to solve complex family law issues. Our legal team is led by partners, James J. Hoover, Travis I. Krepelka, Julia P. McDowell, Christine A. Pham, and Patricia M. Zerbini, all of whom are recognized as Certified Family Law Specialists by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. This certification is an honor bestowed upon approximately only 10 percent of family law attorneys in the state of California. The wealth of experience our attorneys have earned allows us to effectively personalize our representation to meet your needs and goals.