Goodwin & Alexander

Family Law Specialists

530-888-3848


Meet The Attorneys



Kristen Alexander





B.A. Political Science and B.A. Sociology of Law, U.C. Davis 1993


J.D. U.C. Davis King Hall School of Law 1998


Admitted:

  • California State Bar
  • Eastern District of California, United States District Court


Kristen is an experienced family law attorney specializing in complex family law disputes.


Kristen tailors her approach to the unique needs of each particular case. While Kristen is an aggressive advocate for her clients when necessary, she considers and pursue out-of-court resolutions to preserve their best interests when appropriate.


Kristen has represented clients in divorce litigation at both of the trial courts and appellate courts since 2004.


When parties are willing to mediate their disputes, Kristen brings her significant experience to the negotiation table. She represents clients in mediation settings, and is also available to be retained as a neutral to mediate cases.


Kristen is also trained and certified in the collaborative divorce process.



Kristen grew up in Placer County. After four years at U.C. Davis for her undergraduate degree Kristen was a White House intern in the first Clinton Administration. Kristen continued working with the White House doing international advance work until enrolling in law school. Returning to California for law school, Kristen spent a semester in Federal Court as an extern for Presiding Judge William B. Shubb. She was admitted to practice law in California in 1999, Immediately after graduating from law school, Kristen joined the business law firm of Weintraub Genshlea & Sproul performing business formation and real estate transactional work. Kristen then joined the California Legislative Counsel, representing in-house the members of the California State Legislature. Kristen then returned to Placer County and joined Harrison practicing family law. Kristen became certified as a family law specialist by the California State Bar in 2017.



Harrison Goodwin





B.A., Political Science

M.A., Economics

J.D., DePaul University, 1971

Harrison retired in 2025, after fifty years of practicing law in Placer County. Having represented clients in every aspect of divorce for decades, Harrison is now focusing his time on traveling, skiing, and surfing.



Goodwin & Alexander



1519 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, USA
530-888-3848