Merrill, Arnone & Jones, LLP

We had a really bad situation with medical issues and legal issues, and there was no one better to handle our case. She spoke to us with compassion, and explained really complicated legal matters in a way that really helped us better understand.

I have had the pleasure of working with Johanna on two occasions. She had come highly recommended from a good friend. I have found Johanna to be extremely professional, knowlesgeable and very "real" in the way she has walked me through options in my cases. She is an excellent communicator with (IMO) a perfect blend of fact based feedback and compassion. I cannot recomnedn Johanna highly enough.

I want to say thank you to Johanna for being my lawyer she is a great lawyer, as far as right now my case is going great I would definitely recommend her. She is also very organized and she knows what she’s doing and the price she charge is good!

Ms. Kleppe has been my attorney for 4 years. She guided me and helped me through a very difficult legal case. She was able to prove to the court the other parent was not only abusive, but also a vexatious litigant. She is very knowledgeable, reliable and organized. I would not be able to get out of this hardship without her.

If you’re reading this I assume it’s because of one of two reasons. 1) you’re in need of a family law attorney or 2) you’re not happy with the one you have. So I’ll tell you this, you’ve come to the right place. Johanna has been my attorney for over two years now and has never let me down. Always tells me what I need to hear not just what I want to hear. Very pleased and to this day still use her for my family law matters. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a professional and quality family law attorney.

I'm very grateful for the compassionate, superior legal service that I received from Johanna Kleppe. Her decades of experience and empathy were so helpful for my challenging dissolution. I have enjoyed working with her and appreciate her legal insight paired with a calming perspective. I highly recommend her as a trustworthy professional partner during a difficult time.

Although Johanna wasn’t the attorney we officially hired for our Elder Abuse Restraining Order case, she was closely involved in a related custody case—which she won!—and throughout that process, she supported us in ways that went far beyond expectation. Over the course of a year filled with court hearings and emotional turmoil, Johanna showed unwavering professionalism, empathy, and grace. Even though she wasn’t directly representing us, she made herself available to answer questions, offer guidance, and stand by us through some of the most difficult moments we’ve faced. Her ability to navigate complex legal situations—especially involving psychologically challenging individuals—was remarkable. I would hire her in a heartbeat. I trust her judgment completely. She is sharp, calm under pressure, and deeply compassionate. We are so grateful for the clarity and strength she brought into our lives at a time when we needed it most.

Johanna Kleppe helped my family through a challenging and complicated divorce and custody process, both in the courtroom and also by providing us guidance in developing a comprehensive plan for the continuing well-being of our child. Johanna's approach is multi-faceted and she assisted me not only with respect to the divorce proceedings themselves, but also in constructing a family plan moving forward in which she helped me develop realistic expectations for what is a big change in the life of a family. Johanna always responded quickly and professionally to my questions and concerns, not only in time-sensitive situations where I needed immediate advice, for example, on how to resolve situations with County agencies as well as the police, but also in addressing my questions and concerns about the ongoing process. At the end of the day Johanna's philosophy is consonant with that of the Marin County courts, which is to put the child first, a view that was and continues to be of

Johanna was the most empathetic, understanding attorney I could have asked for. She protected my kids and I from a very unsafe, vulnerable position. My personal divorce case was complex, dramatic, targeting, and just overall nightmare. Johanna kept me calm and reassured me of a promising and safe future. She fought hard for me, against a high profile individual. Johanna is so knowledgeable and walked me through everything step by step. From hearings, to declarations, to emergency orders, she was on top of it. Her connections and resources outside of just the family court are very reputable as well. I couldn’t thank her enough! 3 years of battling a horrible situation she didn’t leave my side. I am now in a much better place I owe it all to her.

Johanna Kleppe and her team at Empower Law Group saved my life not once, but twice! Johanna Kleppe is not only a formidable lawyer, but is compassionate, kind, and has a deep understanding of human nature. She is a shrewd negotiator, and is excellent at mediation. She was able to expertly handle my delicate situation with ease, she was able to make sure our divorce was fair to me and custody was appropriate. She fights for you as if you were her family member, and is always objective, unbiased and honest about what is going on in your case. She makes sure you are completely prepared for court and her objective is always the family harmony if it can be managed. By the end of my case, my now ex husband fired his lawyer, and allowed Johanna to finalize everything. She is an excellent family lawyer who I deeply respect and admire, and I wholeheartedly recommend her as a person and as an incredible family lawyer, It is rare to find a lawyer who is motivated by justice and really cares!