Injured? You Deserve a Fighter in Your Corner.
Attorney Kelsey DePaoli is a seasoned trial lawyer who has recovered millions for accident victims throughout the Sacramento region. We don't just settle — we go to trial when it's what you deserve.
Experience
Kelsey DePaoli — A Fighter Who Truly Listens
Unlike the giant billboard firms, when you hire DePaoli Law Team you get Kelsey personally — a seasoned trial attorney who has stood in front of juries and won when insurance companies refused to pay.
Kelsey is a former advocate for foster children who brought that same fierce compassion into personal injury law. She has taken cases all the way to trial — including a $3.85 million spinal fusion verdict — and won when others would have settled cheap.
After purchasing the firm she helped build, Kelsey continues its legacy of aggressive, client-first representation — with her own stamp of genuine personal care. Her team includes Travis Black, a former insurance adjuster who knows every trick insurers use.
- Trial attorney — courtroom wins in Sacramento and Stanislaus County Superior Courts
- Former foster child advocate — compassion is at the core of her practice
- Travis Black (Of Counsel) — former insurance adjuster on your side, knows their playbook
- Exclusively personal injury — 100% focused on getting you maximum compensation
- Se Habla Español — bilingual services available for Spanish-speaking clients
How We Fight for You
From your first call to maximum compensation — here's exactly what working with DePaoli Law Team looks like.
Free Case Review
Call or submit online. We review your case at no charge, tell you what it's worth, and explain your options honestly.
We Investigate
We gather evidence, preserve black box data, interview witnesses, and build an airtight case — while you focus on healing.
We Negotiate Hard
Using insider insurance knowledge, Kelsey's team fights for maximum compensation. We reject lowball offers and push back hard.
You Get Paid
Settlement or trial — we don't stop until you receive every dollar you deserve. You pay nothing unless we win.
Personal Injury Cases We Fight
If you were hurt through no fault of your own, we want to hear your story. Kelsey DePaoli handles the full spectrum of serious personal injury claims throughout the Sacramento region.
Car Accidents
Sacramento's congested highways create dangerous conditions. If you were hit by a negligent driver, you may be owed medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering.
Learn More →Truck Accidents
Commercial truck crashes cause catastrophic injuries. We take on major carriers and their insurers, preserving black box data immediately to build the strongest case.
Learn More →Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riders are among the most vulnerable on the road. We've recovered $1.5M+ for riders seriously injured by careless drivers — and we fight insurance bias hard.
Learn More →Slip & Fall
Property owners have a legal duty to keep premises safe. When they fail, Kelsey holds them accountable — including a $550,000+ verdict for one slip and fall client.
Learn More →Dog Bites
California is a strict liability state — dog owners are responsible even for first-time bites. Don't let an insurance company minimize your injuries and emotional trauma.
Learn More →Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one due to someone's negligence is devastating. We fight for families with compassion and relentless advocacy to get justice and financial security.
Learn More →Brain & Head Injuries
TBIs have lifelong consequences. We work with neurologists and life-care planners to document the full scope of your injury and fight for lifetime compensation.
Learn More →Spinal Cord Injuries
Kelsey won one of Northern California's largest single-level fusion verdicts — $3.85M+ — after refusing an $800K pre-trial offer. We go the distance for you.
Learn More →Uber & Lyft Accidents
Rideshare accidents involve complex insurance layers. We navigate Uber and Lyft's coverage policies to maximize what you recover after a rideshare collision.
Learn More →Real Results for Real People
Actual results obtained for our clients. Every case is different, but our commitment to fighting for maximum compensation never changes. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Three-week jury trial. Pre-trial offer was $800K — we rejected it and won one of Northern California's largest single-level fusion verdicts. Insurance never saw it coming.
Combined settlement for multiple clients broadsided by a drunk motorcycle rider. One client suffered severe neck and back injuries requiring ongoing pain management care.
Policy limits recovered for a passenger in a single-car accident. Client broke hip, clavicle, ribs, and was life-flighted to the ICU. Full policy recovered.
Two-week trial. Drunk driver tried to blame his girlfriend. Jury saw through it. Torn meniscus and future knee replacement fully compensated at trial.
Client injured when a neglected outdoor staircase collapsed. Medical expenses aggressively negotiated down. Full compensation for future care and lost wages secured.
Prior attorney had fumbled the case. Insurance had refused any offer. Our investigation turned it around entirely — settled 3 days before trial for full value.
A Trial Attorney Who Actually Goes to Trial
Most personal injury firms settle quickly and move on to the next client. Kelsey DePaoli does what the billboard firms won't: she prepares every case as if it's going to a jury — because sometimes it does.
Insurance companies track which attorneys file lawsuits and which ones don't. When Kelsey is on your case, they know her record. That knowledge changes what they put on the table at settlement.
- Former foster child advocate — she fights for the vulnerable
- Travis Black (Of Counsel) — former insurance adjuster knows their every tactic
- Direct access to Kelsey — not a paralegal call center, not a case manager
- 100% personal injury — this is all we do, every single day
- Se Habla Español — bilingual services available for your family
The DePaoli Difference
Big firms treat you like a case number. We treat you like a person. Here's what sets us apart from every other personal injury firm in Sacramento and Folsom.
Trial-Proven Attorney
Kelsey has taken cases to trial and won record verdicts. Insurance companies know her reputation — that leverage means more money for you.
Exclusively Personal Injury
100% focused on accident cases. We don't dabble in other areas — personal injury is all we do, and we've mastered every aspect of it.
Direct Access to Kelsey
Not a paralegal. Not a call center. Not a case manager. You get Kelsey directly — throughout every phase of your case.
$0 Fee Unless We Win
Zero upfront cost. Zero risk to you. We only get paid when we secure compensation. Period. If we don't win, you owe us absolutely nothing.
"I would like to thank you for all the help with my case. The insurance company said I'd have to pay for my rental car — your office got me one that same day and got the other party's insurance to pay for it! Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
"Shon and Kelsey are the best two people you could ask for. Very detailed, professional and conscientious of the client. They treat you as a person and not as a case. If I ever get in a spot I will definitely return to the DePaoli Law Team — 100% positive feedback."
"Imagine you had a badass uncle that happened to be the best attorney around. That is how they treated us — like your strongest family fighting in your corner. Travis and Kelsey's whole crew was beyond incredible."
Serving the Sacramento Region
DePaoli Law Team serves personal injury victims within a 50-mile radius of Folsom — including Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and San Joaquin Counties. We come to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from injury victims in Sacramento and Folsom.
Injured? Don't Wait. Call Kelsey Today.
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