JKZ LLP - Santa Cruz, CA
Trust Litigation and Estate Planning Lawyers in Santa Cruz, CA
1001 Center Street Suite 11 Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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- 6 Super Lawyers®
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17
Years
Experience
Santa Cruz Trust Litigation and Estate Planning Law Firm
Updated: 04/17/2026
Areas of Practice
- Trust Litigation and Estate Planning
- Probate administration
- Family law
Firm Information
Overview
From our office in Santa Cruz, California, the attorneys at the JKZ LLP provide exceptional counsel and support to clients throughout the greater San Francisco Bay region and beyond who have legal needs involving any of the following:
- Estate planning, wills and trusts
- Probate and trust administration
- Probate and trust litigation
- Family law
We have become one of Northern California's leading legal practices for those wishing to establish and enforce their final wishes for the future, as well as those who have some other serious legal matter affecting their families. Staffed with 12 of the most dedicated and talented legal minds in the profession, we offer unmatched representation for your complex legal challenges, and we have achieved notable success assisting our clients with obtaining their goals as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
Whether you need a simple will, a complex trust, or you are an administrator of an estate seeking guidance and support throughout the process, you can turn to us to help see you through. We have also assisted numerous clients with their divorces, including same-sex divorces, and we have helped many domestic violence victims obtain the protections they need against their abusers.
No matter the issues you face regarding your estate or your family dynamics, the attorneys at JKZ LLP offer a comprehensive range of services and personalized counsel to increase your chances for success. To find out more, you can call our law office or visit our website to schedule a consultation.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
JKZ LLP selected for a Super Lawyers® list
Staff
- Rebecca Williams, Legal Secretary/Paralegal
- Patricia Zulaica, Executive Director
- Marcia Lynch, Paralegal
- David Rios, Paralegal
- Jocelyn Samson, Legal Secretary
- Dietrich Rapalski, Client Intake Specialist
- Sabrina Ikemire, Senior Paralegal
- Allen Mata, Practice Assistant
- Maria Garcia-Barth, Senior Operations Specialist
- Kelly Green, HR Generalist
- Momodou Ndow, Records Coordinator
- Angela Schuman, Practice Assistant
- Arlyne Mata, Legal Secretary
- Cynthia Pietro
- Cinthia Zacarias, Business Intelligence Analyst
- Carolina Ramos, Paralegal
- Olivia Giannini, Paralegal
- Carlos Rodriguez, Training & Development Manager
- Ailani Martinez, Paralegal
- Patty DeOcampo, Legal Secretary
- Ranaeya Yrastorza, Payroll/Operations Specialist
- Traci Yanez, Paralegal
- Aisha Ndow, Practice Assistant
- Kelsey Glenn, Legal Assistant
- Jamila Powell, Front Desk Coordinator
- Heather Ahern, Paralegal
- Jennifer Montane-Falgout, Legal Secretary
- Darinka Seamanduras, Billing Coordinator
- Carole Scagnetti, Probate & Trust Administration Manager
- Jack Lauer
- Connie Withers, Director of Operations
- Hannah Lee, Practice Assistant
- Sue Stratton, Director of Human Resources
Staff
- Rebecca Williams, Legal Secretary/Paralegal
- Patricia Zulaica, Executive Director
- Marcia Lynch, Paralegal
- David Rios, Paralegal
- Jocelyn Samson, Legal Secretary
- Dietrich Rapalski, Client Intake Specialist
- Sabrina Ikemire, Senior Paralegal
- Allen Mata, Practice Assistant
- Maria Garcia-Barth, Senior Operations Specialist
- Kelly Green, HR Generalist
- Momodou Ndow, Records Coordinator
- Angela Schuman, Practice Assistant
- Arlyne Mata, Legal Secretary
- Cynthia Pietro
- Cinthia Zacarias, Business Intelligence Analyst
- Carolina Ramos, Paralegal
- Olivia Giannini, Paralegal
- Carlos Rodriguez, Training & Development Manager
- Ailani Martinez, Paralegal
- Patty DeOcampo, Legal Secretary
- Ranaeya Yrastorza, Payroll/Operations Specialist
- Traci Yanez, Paralegal
- Aisha Ndow, Practice Assistant
- Kelsey Glenn, Legal Assistant
- Jamila Powell, Front Desk Coordinator
- Heather Ahern, Paralegal
- Jennifer Montane-Falgout, Legal Secretary
- Darinka Seamanduras, Billing Coordinator
- Carole Scagnetti, Probate & Trust Administration Manager
- Jack Lauer
- Connie Withers, Director of Operations
- Hannah Lee, Practice Assistant
- Sue Stratton, Director of Human Resources
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Contact
1001 Center Street
Suite 11
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: 415-527-0788
Fax: 415-693-0500
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.jkzllp.com
Additional California Locations
San Francisco, CA (Main Office, 59.9 miles)
101 Montgomery Street
Suite 1600
(between Bush and Sutter)
San Francisco, CA 94104 - 4133
Phone: 415-527-0788
Fax: 415-693-0500
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.jkzllp.com
Chico, CA (190.4 miles)
555 Main Street
Suite 220
Chico, CA 95928
Phone: 415-527-0788
Fax: 415-693-0500
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.jkzllp.com
Hours: By Appointment Only; Appointments: Weekday
San Diego, CA (403.4 miles)
225 Broadway
Suite 430
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 415-527-0788
Fax: 415-693-0500
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.jkzllp.com
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