Kelly Bennett
Temecula, CA

Kelly Bennett

Sapere Law APC

Divorce and SeparationMediation

Kelly A. Bennett is a Founding Partner, Managing Attorney, and Mediator at Sapere Law APC in Temecula, California, where her practice centers on complex family law and mediation. She earned her J.D. and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution f…

35 years' experience
Accepting New Clients

About

Kelly A. Bennett is a Founding Partner, Managing Attorney, and Mediator at Sapere Law APC in Temecula, California, where her practice centers on complex family law and mediation. She earned her J.D. and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1990, and a B.A. in Political Science from Pepperdine University in 1987. She previously served as Mayor of the City of Murrieta from 2009 to 2010 and has served as a Judge Pro Tem for Riverside family law matters. She has hosted the Splitting Smart Podcast and authored the book Victim Is Not Your Name.

Practice Areas

Divorce and SeparationMediation

Awards & Recognition

  • Mayor, City of Murrieta (2009-2010)
  • President, Southwest Riverside County Bar Association (2007, 2009-2010)
  • President, Southwest American Inn of Court (2015-2016; 2024-2026)
  • Judge Pro Tem, Riverside Family Law
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Bar Number

  • 155586

Education

  • J.D., Pepperdine University School of Law, 1990
  • Certificate in Dispute Resolution, Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law, 1990
  • B.A., Political Science, Pepperdine University, 1987

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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