Keely Auchampach is an attorney at Simas & Associates, Ltd., where she supports the firm’s work through strong legal research, thoughtful analysis, and client-focused advocacy.
Originally from Boise, Idaho, Keely earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a concentration in Pre-Law. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from the Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law in Orange County.
During her legal training, Keely gained hands-on experience in civil litigation while serving as a law clerk at a Southern California law firm. In that role, she drafted settlement demand letters, conducted in-depth legal research, prepared memoranda on issues including negligence, liability, and damages, and observed depositions, client meetings, and court proceedings. Her background also includes early exposure to family law through a legal internship in Idaho, where she assisted with client intake, case organization, and court preparation.
After completing her legal education, Keely returned to the Central Coast to build her legal career in the community she considers home. She brings a detail-oriented, organized, and approachable style to her work, with a strong commitment to professionalism and client service.