Kelly Clifford
About Kelly Clifford
Kelly Clifford is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Kelly Clifford is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Immigration Law
Current Firm: Tafapolsky and Smith LLP
Education: Albany Law School, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: San Francisco, CA
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