Atty. Kellie M. Murphy
Kellie joined our firm following graduation from law school and became a Shareholder in 2003. Kellie has significant experience representing public entities, including community college and school districts.
Disabled Access & More Attorney · Serving Sacramento, CA · 29+ Years Experience
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About Kellie M. Murphy at a Glance
Kellie M. Murphy is a Shareholder based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Johnson Schachter & Lewis A Professional Law Corporation. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in California (1997), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1999), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1999). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1996) and University of Dayton (B.A., 1994). Active member of State Bar of California Sacramento County Bar Association. Serves clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kellie M. Murphy
- Kellie joined our firm following graduation from law school and became a Shareholder in 2003
- Kellie has significant experience representing public entities, including community college and school districts
- She represents both public and private sector entities in matters before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts throughout California, focusing on employment law, education law, civil rights and disability access, and general civil defense litigation including products liability, medical malpractice, and complex personal injury litigation
- She also has extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of insurance coverage and bad faith, and intellectual property
- In addition to her litigation experience, Kellie advises school and community college districts on a wide variety of issues as general counsel, including labor, employment, and personnel matters, student discipline, investigations, contracts, the Brown Act, and the Public Records Act
- Kellie has lectured extensively on employment and personnel issues, insurance coverage, and civil litigation, for clients as well as other attorneys
- She also conducts investigations for public and private entities, including those involving sexual harassment and discrimination
- Kellie is a member of the California Council of School Attorneys, and the Association of Workplace Investigators
Practice Areas Explained
Kellie M. Murphy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kellie M. Murphy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sacramento.
Medical Malpractice in Sacramento
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Kellie M. Murphy is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in California →
Personal Injury in Sacramento
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Kellie M. Murphy is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Criminal Defense in Sacramento
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Kellie M. Murphy is one of 212,605 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →
Employment Law in Sacramento
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Kellie M. Murphy is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Sacramento
Kellie M. Murphy is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Sacramento
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 Sacramento 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 venue, 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.
Sacramento Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sacramento-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Sacramento Choose Kellie M. Murphy
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Kellie M. Murphy's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Kellie M. Murphy brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Kellie M. Murphy can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and criminal defense, Kellie M. Murphy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sacramento
A Sacramento-based practice means Kellie M. Murphy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Kellie M. Murphy Handles in Sacramento
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Kellie M. Murphy has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Kellie M. Murphy directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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