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Atty. Karissa Piralla

Atty. Karissa Piralla

Karissa Piralla is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, legal separation and 11 other areas of law. Karissa has been licensed for 17 years.

Irvine Irvine 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Karissa Piralla at a glance

Karissa Piralla is an Associate based in Irvine, California, practicing at Moshtael Family Law Orange County. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, family law, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (2009). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego CA J.D. (—). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Karissa Piralla is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, legal separation and 11 other areas of law
  • Karissa has been licensed for 17 years
  • Karissa practices at Moshtael Family Law Orange County in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Karissa Piralla's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karissa Piralla handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Irvine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karissa Piralla

Where is Karissa Piralla's law office located?
Karissa Piralla's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Moshtael Family Law Orange County. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karissa Piralla handle?
Karissa Piralla focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, family law, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Karissa Piralla practiced law?
Karissa Piralla has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Karissa Piralla go to law school?
Karissa Piralla earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Karissa Piralla for a consultation?
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Education

University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego CA J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2009

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