Kat McClain

Attorney · University of Houston Law Center

Kat McClain writes on the topic of criminal law for Nolo. She’s licensed to practice law in Arizona and Wisconsin, as well as the Western District Court of Wisconsin and the Central District Court of California.

Education. Originally from the Midwest, Kat moved to Texas and attended the University of Texas, where she received her B.A. in Political Science and minored in Pre-Law. During her undergraduate studies, she worked as a child advocate in dependency court for East Texas Child Advocates.

Legal training. Kat moved to Houston, one of the largest legal markets in the nation, to attend law school. While at the University of Houston Law Center, Kat actively pursued many different opportunities, including clerking for a family law judge and a nationally-known attorney, Rusty Hardin.

Areas of experience. After graduating from law school, Kat began practicing family law. While in Texas, she was a certified mediator and conducted mediations for small claims courts and the Better Business Bureau. Always looking to improve her knowledge and skills, she next moved to Southern California to get her LL.M. in Trial Advocacy at California Western School of Law. While on the West Coast, she added landlord-tenant law to her repertoire. Additionally, she worked with the California Innocence Project. Kat eventually landed back in the Midwest, where she currently practices criminal defense and family law.

Personal interests. When not working in her law practice, Kat enjoys politics, writing, reading, and watching her favorite sports teams.

Articles by Kat McClain

New York Laws on Petit and Grand Larceny and Shoplifting
Like many states, New York classifies its larceny offenses according to the value of the stolen property—and, in some cases, according to the type of property involved in the larceny. Learn how quickly larceny adds up to a felony.
Alabama Domestic Violence Laws
Domestic violence laws in Alabama prohibit certain acts of physical violence between an aggressor and a victim, including a parent and child, husband and wife, and couples in a dating or engagement relationship.
Auto Theft Laws in New Jersey
How does New Jersey punish auto theft, joyriding, and other vehicle crimes?
Auto Theft Laws in New York
What are the criminal penalties for car theft and other vehicle crimes in New York state?
Auto Theft Laws in North Carolina
Learn about the criminal penalties for car theft and other vehicle crimes in North Carolina.
Auto Theft Laws in Pennsylvania
It's a felony to steal a car in Pennsylvania. Learn about auto theft and related crimes, such as stealing vehicle parts, joyriding, carjacking, and selling to a chop shop.
Auto Theft Laws in Tennessee
Tennessee law prohibits several activities relating to stealing cars or their parts, including theft, joyriding, carjacking, and damage to property.
South Carolina Auto Theft Laws
South Carolina law criminalizes motor vehicle theft, carjacking, joyriding, breaking into a vehicle, and selling parts to chop shops.
Auto Theft Laws in Texas
A person convicted of vehicle theft, carjacking, or joyriding can face state jail or prison time. Learn about these and other theft-related crimes and penalties in Texas.
South Carolina Petit and Grand Larceny and Shoplifting Laws
Learn how quickly larceny adds up to a felony offense in South Carolina.
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