Keli Iles-Hernandez - Profile | NY Lawyers Dictionary

Keli Iles-Hernandez is a lawyer at Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham’s Matrimonial & Family Law Department. She specializes in handling divorces, separations, adoptions, and Assisted Reproductive Technology matters, as well as cases involving custody, child support, and related legal proceedings. With a focus on representing families with diverse structures and LGBTQ legal issues, Ms. Iles-Hernandez also serves on the Attorneys for Children Panel (4th Judicial Department), advocating for children in child abuse, neglect, and custody cases. Bringing a wealth of life experiences to her legal practice at Rupp Baase, she served in the U.S. Army as an active-duty Medic for four years before transitioning to a career as a Special Education teacher. Prior to obtaining her Juris Doctorate with a concentration in Family Law, Ms. Iles-Hernandez earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Education. Committed to pro bono work, she is an active member of the Volunteer Lawyers Project and Assigned Counsel Panel for the Erie County Bar Association, providing legal assistance in divorce, asylum, and family court cases. Recognized for her dedication to helping children and families in need, Ms. Iles-Hernandez received “The Woman Lawyers of Western New York 2016 Award” for outstanding achievements in children’s rights and family violence prevention. She is licensed to practice law in New York and holds memberships in the Erie County Bar Association and the New York Bar Association.