# Kyle Uhlman Joins Hopper Hopper & Strebe LLP as an Associate Family Law Attorney [Hopper Hopper & Strebe LLP](https://westcoastdivorce.com/) is growing again. Attorney [Kyle Uhlman](https://westcoastdivorce.com/about-us/kyle-uhlman) signed on in August 2026 as an associate. His business training adds a financial lens to the firm’s Sacramento family law practice. The firm serves clients in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, and San Francisco Counties, and Kyle will focus on divorce, child custody, child support, and spousal support. ## From Corporate Deals to Family Court Kyle worked at large national firms and a full-service regional firm. He counseled listed and privately held companies on deals within the U.S. and abroad, and he worked on civil lawsuits from early research through written arguments to the court. Those skills translate well to divorce. Retirement accounts, equity awards, and family businesses all require careful valuation before a court can divide them. Business ownership is common in California. The [SBA Office of Advocacy](https://advocacy.sba.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/California_2025-State-Profile.pdf) counts about 4.3 million small businesses in the state, or 99.8 percent of its firms, so valuation questions come up often. ## What Kyle Does at the Firm Kyle’s role covers three core functions. He collaborates on each with partners Jason Hopper, Jessica Hopper, and Michael Strebe. ### Case Preparation and Discovery Kyle pulls together the financial records and disclosures that back up a client’s position. Under [Family Code section 2104](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=2104), divorcing spouses must exchange financial disclosures, so organized records matter from day one. Strong preparation also exposes gaps in a case early and shows what the other party is likely to argue. ### Financial Review and Negotiation Support Under [Family Code section 2550](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=2550), California courts generally split community property equally unless the spouses agree to another arrangement. Kyle reviews income and business ownership so each client sees the numbers behind property division, child support, and spousal support. Judges apply [Family Code section 4320](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=4320) when setting long-term spousal support. The factors include earning capacity and the lifestyle the couple kept during the marriage. When a divorce involves substantial wealth, his work feeds into the firm’s partnerships with forensic accountants and business valuation professionals. Those numbers also give the team firmer footing in settlement talks. ### Filings and Hearing Preparation Kyle writes the petitions, motions, and legal memoranda that go before the judge. He also readies files for hearings, mediation sessions, settlement talks, and trial. ## Kyle’s Credentials Kyle’s degrees combine law with business training, which suits the money questions that sit behind many family disputes. - Law degree: University of Pennsylvania Law School, including a role as Associate Editor of the Journal of Constitutional Law - Business coursework: Certificate in Management from The Wharton School - Undergraduate degree: Temple University, B.A. in History with a General Business Studies minor, magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa - Licensed in: California, and admitted before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California When he is away from the office, Kyle likes golf, skiing, baseball, travel, history, and electronic music. ## Why This Matters for Families Kyle chose family law because he likes guiding people through major life changes. His goal is to make the law and the numbers easy to follow, so clients know what to expect and what each choice could cost them. For families, this means one more attorney supporting the team on every matter. With offices in Sacramento and San Francisco, the firm has added capacity for divorce, custody, and support disputes. Anyone considering their options can request a free consultation. ## About Hopper Hopper & Strebe LLP Hopper Hopper & Strebe LLP is a family law practice serving Northern California from offices in Sacramento, Roseville, El Dorado Hills, and San Francisco. Jason Hopper and Jessica Hopper have each practiced family law for 19 years, and Michael Strebe brings 17 years in the courtroom. The team represents clients in litigated divorces, custody and visitation disputes, restraining orders tied to domestic abuse, and dissolutions where a spouse owns a business. [Schedule a free consultation](https://westcoastdivorce.com/contact-us) to talk through your case with an attorney and learn what to expect. --- Hopper Hopper & Strebe LLP — [https://westcoastdivorce.com/news/kyle-uhlman-joins-hopper-hopper-strebe](https://westcoastdivorce.com/news/kyle-uhlman-joins-hopper-hopper-strebe)