K.C. Maxwell
About K.C. Maxwell
K.C. Maxwell is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. K.C. Maxwell is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Maxwell Law PC
Education: University of New Mexico, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: San Francisco, CA
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