Atty. Katherine Kao

Atty. Katherine Kao

Ms. Katherine Kao is a lawyer practicing litigation, contracts & agreements, appeals.

Oakland Oakland 17 yrs experience 17 year
Call (341) 229-0171 Book Appointment

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About Katherine Kao at a glance

Katherine Kao is a contracts, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in California (2009) and Oregon (2023). Educated at UC Hastings COL, San Francisco, CA Univ of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (—). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ms. Katherine Kao is a lawyer practicing litigation, contracts & agreements, appeals
  • Katherine received a degree from UC Hastings COL, San Francisco, CA, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Katherine practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Kao's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 Oakland 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

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Where is Katherine Kao's law office located?
Katherine Kao's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine Kao handle?
Katherine Kao focuses on contracts, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Katherine Kao practiced law?
Katherine Kao has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Katherine Kao go to law school?
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Education

UC Hastings COL, San Francisco, CA Univ of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2009
Oregon
Admitted: 2023

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