Hon. Kathleen M. McKenna - San Mateo, CA
Attorney at Viola Law Firm P.C.
Family Law Lawyers in San Mateo, CA
441 1st Ave San Mateo, CA 94401
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San Mateo Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Kathleen McKenna began private practice immediately after graduating from Santa Clara University Law School in 1993, specializing in Family Law.
In 2000, she has appointed by the San Mateo Superior Court as coordinator of their newly-created Family Law Alternative Dispute Resolution program. In that role, she mediated more than 300 disputes. In May 2001, she was appointed a Commissioner of the San Mateo Superior Court where she sat on the Family Law bench for more than 10 years.
Additionally, Commissioner McKenna accepted general assignments and heard cases in a variety of departments including domestic violence, the Department of Child Support Services, Criminal, Unlawful Detainers, and Small Claims. Commissioner McKenna retired from the bench in March 2014 and, in May 2014, she joined Viola Law Firm.
With more than 20 years of experience in Family Law, including mediating and managing cases to settlement prior to trial, Commissioner McKenna has acquired significant experience in matters concerning custody, support, and property division. She brings her extensive experience to Viola Law Firm as a Mediator, Arbitrator, Private Judge, and Parent Coordinator.
Education
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Legal Education
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Santa Clara University School of Law,
Santa Clara,
California, 1993
J.D.
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Santa Clara University School of Law,
Santa Clara,
California, 1993
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Non Legal Education
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University of San Francisco, 1989
B.S.
Major: Business
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University of San Francisco, 1989
Current Employment Position(s)
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Mediator and Private Judge
Past Positions
- San Mateo Superior Court, Commissioner, 2001 - 2014
Pro Bono Activities
- Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center, Board of Directors
Representative Cases
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Melville v. Melville (2004) 122CalApp4th 601
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Merlet v. Rizzo (1998) CalApp4th 53
Bar Admissions
- California
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Contact
441 1st Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: 650-532-9389
Fax: 650-342-6854
Email: Send a message
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http://www.violaw.com
(Viola Law Firm)
- https://violaw.com/blog/
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