About Jane Kempf
Jane Kempf Penhaligen is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1987. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Penhaligen is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Jane K. Penhaligen, a firm located in Pleasant Hill, California. She has been practicing law for over 38 years, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Ms. Penhaligen earned her Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1987, specializing in Business Law. She furthered her legal education by obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Golden Gate University in 2004, focusing on Estate, Real Property, and Business Taxation. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, earning a Bachelor of Science in Conservation and Natural Resources in 1982.
Ms. Penhaligen concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning, elder law, real estate law, and tax law. She provides comprehensive legal services, including the drafting of wills and trusts, probate administration, tax planning, and real estate transactions. Her practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including initial consultations, document preparation, negotiations, and representation in trials and appeals in both state and federal courts.
Throughout her career, Ms. Penhaligen has handled cases in various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of Contra Costa and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. She has extensive experience representing clients in estate planning and real estate matters, guiding them through complex legal processes to achieve favorable outcomes.
Ms. Penhaligen is an active member of the California State Bar Association and has been practicing law for over 38 years. She is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
