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Carl A. Knoll
Founder | Legal Document Assistant (LDA)

Carl A. Knoll

Our Story – Experience, Compassion, and Old-School Values

Carl A. Knoll, founder of Pink Legal, has worked in the legal industry since 1988. Early in his career, Carl recognized that legal matters often leave people feeling overwhelmed, intimidated by complicated procedures, and concerned about expensive attorney fees.

He believed there had to be a better way. Many common legal documents can be prepared without the need for an attorney or costly legal proceedings. With that vision, Carl established his first self-help legal document preparation company in December 2000, dedicated to making the process simpler, more affordable, and accessible to everyday individuals and families.

On January 15, 2020, Pink Legal was born, bringing together decades of experience, a fresh approach, and a renewed commitment to exceptional customer service.

Today, Pink Legal is a family-owned business that combines modern legal document preparation with old-school values. We believe in treating people with kindness, respect, honesty, and personal attention. Our experienced and caring team understands that behind every document is a person, a family, and often an important life decision.

We take pride in making legal document preparation easy, affordable, and professional, without sacrificing quality or personalized service. Whether preparing a Living Trust, navigating a divorce, or handling other important legal paperwork, our goal is to make the experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

And because we believe a successful business should also make a positive difference, Pink Legal proudly supports local nonprofit organizations, giving back to the communities and families we serve.

Modern Services. Old-School Values. A Family That Cares.

Professional

  • Pink Legal, Inc. | pinklegal.com | Founder | LDA | Mediator & Coach 
  • California Association of Legal Document Assistants | calda.org | Former President | Former Vice President | Past Professional Standards Chair | Former Board Member 
  • She Angeles Foundation | sheangelsfoundation.org | Founding Member 
  • We Help You Legal | wehelpyoulegal.com | Founder | LDA | Mediator & Coach 
  • Living Trust Express | livingtrustexpress.com | Founder | LDA 
  • Mediate Express | mediateexpress.com | Founder | Mediator & Coach 
  • Leadership Simi Valley | simivalleychamber.org | Graduate 1992 
  • Vision 2020 @ Simi Valley | simivalley.org | Past Social Concerns Chair 
  • Neighborhood Council #1 @ Simi Valley | simivalley.org | Past Chair 
  • Registered & Bonded Legal Document Assistant | slocounty.ca.gov | Since 2001 
  • Commissioned Notary Public | sos.ca.gov | Since 2008 
  • Responsive Law | responsivelaw.org | Former Committee Member 
  • American Youth Soccer Organization | ayso.org | Former Board Member & Coach 
  • Senior Legal Resource Center | prcity.org | Paso Robles | Former Volunteer 
  • Rotary Club of Paso Robles | pasoroblesrotary.org | Former Rotarian
  • Paul Harris Fellow | rotary.org | Rotary International
  • U.S. Department of Justice – U.S. Attorney’s Office, Washington DC | justice.gov | Past 10 Year Security Clearance

Education

  • University of Southern California | marshall.usc.edu | Marshall School of Business
  • Pepperdine University | bschool.pepperdine.edu | Graziadio Business School
  • UOP | Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing
  • Continuing Education Certificates & Training | Ongoing

Associations

  • Southern California Mediation Association | scmediation.org | Mediator Member 
  • Academy of Professional Family Mediators | apfmnet.org| Mediator Member  
  • Mediate.com | Mediator Member  
  • California Association of Legal Document Assistants | calda.org | Member 
  • National Notary Association | nationalnotary.org| Commissioned Notary Public  
  • Collaborative Law | collabLaw.com | Collaborative Professional  
  • Agreement Facilitator | agreementfacilitators.com | Facilitator  
  • Online Mediator | onlinemediators.com | Online Mediator  
  • Online Parenting Coordinator | onlineparentingcoordinators.com | Parenting Coordinator  
  • San Luis Obispo County Bar Association | slobar.org | Affiliate Member  
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association | lacba.org | Associate Member 
  • Los Angeles Paralegal Association | lapa.org | Member 
  • National Association of Legal Assistants | nala.org | Member 
  • California Alliance of Paralegal Associations | caparalegal.org | Member 
  • Central Coast Paralegal Association | ccpaslo.org | Member 
  • Kern County Paralegal Association | kcpaonline.org | Member 
  • Chambers of Commerce | Member 

Legal Document Preparation

Divorce Mediation

PINK Legal has an experienced Probate and Divorce professional on staff. Whether you need a complete agreement or just need to settle one lingering issue, we are here to help.

Estate Planning

Estate Planning, Trusts & Wills

Before you start planning your estate planning documentation, you should learn about the different documents involved and how they align with your needs. Our services include Living Trusts, Amendments/Codicils, Power of Attorney, and Trust Administration.

Probate

Probate Matters

The probate process can vary dramatically based on where you live. That’s why it’s so important to avoid unnecessary fees and delays with proper planning. Our services include Probates and Limited Conservatorship.

Civil Issues

Civil cases resolve issues between people, companies, and/or the government. Unresolved cases are often brought before an impartial third party. Pink Legal provides the following services that fall under Civil matters: Name Change and more.

Family Law

Family Law includes a variety of issues surrounding rights and obligations including Divorce and Adult Adoption. With Pink Legal the process is straight forward as we assist you through the process including filing with the courts.

Business Services

Whether you are looking to set up a company or you need help with simple title changes, PINK Legal will consult and provide the guidance to get things done efficiently and cost effectively.