How much does it cost to hire Katherine for a adoption case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Katherine offer a free consultation?

Katherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office. Some adoption attorneys offer free consults — check Katherine's current terms during booking.

How long do adoption cases in California typically take?

Simple adoption matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Katherine take my case if I'm outside Santa Monica?

Katherine is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katherine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Katherine?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Katherine accepting new adoption clients right now?

Katherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Katherine Su O'Connor, Adoption Attorney in Santa Monica, California

Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Adoption, ADR, and Alimony

AssociateatCooper-Gordon LLP

Santa Monica, CA

Practicing adoption in Santa Monica since 2006.

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Katherine Su O'Connor is an associate based in Santa Monica, CA. The practice focuses on Adoption, ADR, and Alimony. Katherine has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cooper-Gordon LLP.

Based in: Santa Monica, CA
Experience: over 20 years
Known for: Adoption · ADR · Alimony

Handles Adoption, ADR, and Alimony matters from Santa Monica, CA.
Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Katherine takes on

Katherine concentrates on adoption, adr, alimony, business, and child custody. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Adoption cases in Santa Monica, California

Katherine takes adoption matters in Santa Monica, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.

ADR cases in Santa Monica, California

Katherine takes adr matters in Santa Monica, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.

Alimony cases in Santa Monica, California

Katherine takes alimony matters in Santa Monica, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Santa Monica, California

Katherine takes business matters in Santa Monica, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.

Child Custody cases in Santa Monica, California

Katherine takes child custody matters in Santa Monica, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Katherine Su O'Connor — adoption lawyer in Santa Monica

Katherine Su O'Connor is a lawyer practicing family law, probate, child custody and 78 other areas of law. Katherine received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years. Katherine practices at Cooper-Gordon LLP in Santa Monica, CA.

How Katherine handles adoption matters

Who Katherine represents

Katherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adoption, adr, and alimony matters in Santa Monica and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Southwestern University School of Law
J.D. · 2006
University of California at Los Angeles
B.A. · 2003

Jurisdictions

Katherine's state bar admissions

California
2006 · ACTIVE

Katherine studied at J.D. in Southwestern University School of Law and B.A. in University of California at Los Angeles.

Law school and academic background

Katherine completed J.D. in Southwestern University School of Law and B.A. in University of California at Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katherine runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Katherine's professional memberships and bar associations

Los Angeles County
Member, Family Law Section) and American (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations State Bar of California (Member, Family Law Section · membership

Locations

Katherine Su O'Connor's office in Santa Monica

Katherine's primary office is at Walther Wilshire Building, 2530 Wilshire Boulevard, Third Floor, Santa Monica, CA, 90403-4642. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Cooper-Gordon LLP

Walther Wilshire Building, 2530 Wilshire Boulevard, Third Floor

Santa Monica, CA 90403-4642

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Hiring guide

How to hire Katherine Su O'Connor — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new adoption attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Katherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a adoption attorney in Santa Monica, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many adoption matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katherine

Katherine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adoption practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every adoption matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Katherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adoption practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Katherine Su O'Connor

How much does it cost to hire Katherine for a adoption case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katherine offer a free consultation?
Katherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office. Some adoption attorneys offer free consults — check Katherine's current terms during booking.
How long do adoption cases in California typically take?
Simple adoption matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katherine take my case if I'm outside Santa Monica?
Katherine is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katherine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Katherine?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katherine accepting new adoption clients right now?
Katherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Adoption attorneys serving Santa Monica, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

Katherine handles adoption matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified adoption attorneys in that community.

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