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Kevin R Snyder

Snyder Law

Kevin R Snyder

Snyder Law

Kevin R Snyder

Snyder Law

Kevin is a husband, father, and an attorney passionate about helping his clients and community.

A tenured attorney, Kevin  earned his LL.M (Masters of Law) from the California Western School of Law; his JD (Juris Doctorate) from the University of Richmond School of Law, graduating with honors; and his B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) from Boston College, also graduating with honors (go Eagles!). Mr. Snyder is an active member of Wealth Counsel and Elder Counsel as well as the Trust & Estates and Elder Law sections of the Orange County Bar Association.  He has also been published in the OC Lawyer magazine multiple times.

Prior to attending law school, Kevin spent a year in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps where he met his wife, Carolyn, and was left with a lasting impression of how important it is to be a “man for others.” Kevin currently serves on the Board of Trustees for St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, the Holy Family Cathedral Finance Committee, and provides pro bono legal services through the Veterans Legal Institute.

In his spare time, Kevin enjoys sharing a life with Carolyn, being “Dado” to his kids, exploring cuisine, and pursuing writing and cartooning.

EDUCATION

  • LL.M, California Western School of Law
  • J.D., University of Richmond School of Law
  • B.A. History & Economics, Boston College

MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS

  • Orange County Bar Association
  • WealthCounsel
  • ElderCounsel
  • Veterans Committee of the Orange County Bar Association

PHILANTHROPY

  • Board of Trustees, St. Joseph Hospital
  • Veterans Legal Institute
  • Holy Family Cathedral Finance Committee

Firm Description

We are dedicated to protecting your family’s future just as we do for ours. As spouses, parents, and adult children, we know that even the most joyful lives have challenges – protecting your children if disaster strikes, organizing your affairs and ensuring the well-being of your beneficiaries, caring for disabled or aging family members, administering an estate after a loved one dies, or advocating for a veteran. We’ve experienced it all personally and want to share our knowledge and expertise with you.

So we built an Orange County law practice that helps support parents, seniors, and veterans of all shapes and sizes, protect what matters most at the exact time of need. Whether you or someone you love is looking to secure the future of your family and estate, care for an aging spouse or parent, protect savings and assets from increasing long term care costs, or advocate for a veteran with an immediate need for legal counsel or needs assistance obtaining veteran benefits, you’ve come to the right place.

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1 Park Plaza,
Suite 370
Irvine, CA 92614

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