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Carla Keehn

Carla Keehn

Keehn Law
  • Nursing Home Abuse, Probate, Elder Law
  • California
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Working with Carla Keehn over the past twenty-five years, she has used her impressive skill set in her commitment to justice and fairness. She possesses all the requisite skills to excel in any area of the law. Her passion for fairness will undoubtedly blossom in representing the victims of nursing homes and elder abuse.
Client Reviews
Lynne S. October 17, 2024
Carla is the best! We won! I contacted Carla to represent me in what turned out to be a very prolonged, contentious probate case involving my mother's estate. From the beginning Carla was understanding, kind, compassionate and professional. She took a personal interest in my situation, always thinking about my mother, who passed away before this case was settled. Through the course of the case Carla always gave 100% to this very complicated civil litigation. Carla always kept me informed and up to date and is very knowledgeable regarding elder law. She fought vigorously to defend my mother's dying wishes. Carla's hard work and dedication resulted in a positive outcome. I am so thankful that I chose Carla for my attorney. I highly recommend Carla to anyone who is seeking representation in a probate/civil matter.
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Biography

Carla Keehn has been protecting the rights of others her entire life. Initially as an army officer, then as a public defender and federal prosecutor. Now she is focused on protecting the rights of individuals and their families who have been victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. 

Carla has decades of experience as a trial attorney in the public interest and has tried scores of cases to verdict. She was awarded the United States Department of Justice Director’s Award for Superior Performance by an Assistant U.S. Attorney and the Southern District of California Leadership Award by the United States Attorney.

A native of Southern California, she has completed 26 marathons including the Boston Marathon. Carla has appeared in oral argument as lead counsel before both the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District and the United States Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit.

Carla's mission is to hold the wrongdoers accountable and to protect her clients' legal rights and dignity. With her grit and compassion she zealously advocates on behalf of her clients.

Practice Areas
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Elder Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Estate Litigation
  • Conservatorships
  • Guardianships
  • Will Contests
Video Conferencing
  • FaceTime
  • Google Meet
  • Skype
  • Zoom
  • WhatsApp
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Trial Attorney
Keehn Law
Current
Assistant U.S. Attorney
United States Department of Justice SDCA
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Law Professor
Thomas Jefferson School Of Law
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Trial Attorney
Us Department Of Justice, Environmental Crimes
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Deputy Public Defender
County Of San Diego
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Captain
California Army National Guard
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Captain
United States Army, JAGC
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1st Armored Division
Education
Princeton University
A.B. | History
Honors: Cum Laude
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University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
J.D. | Law
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Awards
Directors Award for Superior Performance
United States Department of Justice
Leadership Award
United States Attorney's Office
Professional Associations
Southwest Riverside Bar Association
Current
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San Diego Bar Association
Executive Committee of the Trusts and Estates Section
Current
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California Lawyer’s Association for Trust and Estate and Elder Abuse Sections
Current
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California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
Current
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Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
Current
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Current
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Speaking Engagements
Equal Opportunity Issues, Professional Development Series
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Course Evidence, California Evidence Course
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
701 Palomar Airport Road
Suite 300
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Telephone: (760) 249-7776