Atty. Kenneth John Kao

Atty. Kenneth John Kao

Kenneth John Kao is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property law, real property law and 2 other areas of law. Kenneth received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Kenneth John Kao at a glance

Kenneth John Kao is a criminal defense, business, real estate, and ip attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1997) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kenneth John Kao is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property law, real property law and 2 other areas of law
  • Kenneth received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Kenneth practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth John Kao's Areas of Practice

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

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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Kenneth John Kao is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 San Francisco 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 Kenneth John Kao

Where is Kenneth John Kao's law office located?
Kenneth John Kao's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth John Kao handle?
Kenneth John Kao focuses on criminal defense, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Kenneth John Kao practiced law?
Kenneth John Kao has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Kenneth John Kao go to law school?
Kenneth John Kao earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Kenneth John Kao for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1997
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998

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