Ms. Debra Decarli

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Ms. Debra Decarli: Attorney with DeCarli Law

Biography

Debra DeCarli, an estate planning attorney based in Pleasanton and Mendocino, California, has been practicing law since 1994. She earned her J.D. and Master of Public Affairs degrees from the University of Texas, balancing her studies as a single mother of three. Debra’s personal experiences shaped her dedication to estate and business planning, particularly for diverse families and businesses. After law school, Debra partnered with and later married her classmate, Bob DeCarli. Together, they welcomed a child shortly after Debra became a grandmother, giving her firsthand insight into the complexities of estate planning for blended families, young children, and grandparents. This inspired her to dedicate her focus to these areas and expand her practice to include business planning.

Debra began her legal career in Austin, Texas, practicing for a decade before relocating to California with her husband. Initially, she handled complex litigation in the San Francisco Bay Area. Drawn to the natural beauty and community of the Mendocino coast, the DeCarli family moved there in 2010 to raise their child. Debra later established her estate and business planning practice, combining her legal acumen with her passion for helping families navigate life’s transitions.
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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Estate Planning
  • Revocable Living Trusts
  • Charitable Remainder Trusts
  • Power of Attorney
  • Guardianship Designations
  • Wills

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Texas at Dallas, B.A., 1990; University of Texas at Austin, M.P.A., 1994
Law School Attended:
University of Texas at Dallas, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Texas; 1998, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1999, U.S. Supreme Court; 2005, California
Memberships:
Contra Costa, Alameda County and Travis County (Member, Labor and Employment Section, Vice President, 2003-2004) Bar Associations; National Employment Lawyers Association; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; California Employment Lawyers; Consumer Attorneys of California.
ISLN:
900090569

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925-860-5710  Phone

www.decarlilaw.com/debra-decarli

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