May God bless you and your...
David - a day doesn´t go by that I think about you. You are missed and remembered.
Dennis Wanken
October 20, 2025


Resident Of Clearlake, California
1952 - 2020
David KelvinJanuary 5, 1952 - October 16, 2020Resident of Clearlake, CAA fighting attorney who died of a heart attack while preparing to defend people in the East Bay and beyond who most needed defense. He is survived by his devoted children, Bill Kelvin of Fort Myers, FL, and Latasha Kelvin, of...
Read MoreDavid - a day doesn´t go by that I think about you. You are missed and remembered.
Dennis Wanken
October 20, 2025
I worked for the court and saw David always well-respected by judges and attorneys alike. I took law classes from him, and considered myself a friend. He ran exactly the kind of practice I'd want to have. He lived with purpose and integrity and cared for people with a sense for dignity and encouragement. The world could use a few more like him.
Gary Cretan
March 03, 2025 | Friend
He was my baby brother, my youngest sibling, and a genuine (so genuine!) hero.
Judith Mahoney Pasternak
September 26, 2024
I met David Kelvin when he came to Oakland, CA and needed someone to do some typing for him. He represented members of my family and many friends with their legal problems. God bless you and keep you for your work!
Connie Burch
October 10, 2023 | Work
A day doesn´t go by that I don´t think fondly of David and his wit. You are missed.
Dennis Wanken
October 21, 2022
I want to reiterate what I said previously , to accentuate the joy that David brought to my formative years. We were friends, fondly competitive in math, history, social sciences and English. He taught me much. His kindness never wavered. We never spoke after Wheatley high....although we communicated briefly by email. Memories of his wit and brilliance are not forgotten. Stefan Kruszewski MD
Stefan P Kruszewski
October 20, 2022 | School
A day doesn´t go by that I don´t have a pleasant memory of Dave. You are missed my friend.
Dennis Wanken
October 20, 2021 | Friend
I will always so fondly remember my time working with Dave in San Mateo when he was a young, funny, compassionate and most brilliant lawyer (even then). My condolences to the Kelvin family. He was a true treasure. - Diana Rider, El Granada, CA
Diana Rider
April 13, 2021 | Coworker
I am just learning of this news and it breaks my heart. David was a dear acquaintance. He is a sweet and kind man, loved his children, and was a true ally. He was a complete stranger when I met him and stood by me when no one else would. Twice! Once when fighting a wrongful eviction and again in my divorce. Reflecting on the time I spent with him, I wouldn't even call him an acquaintance, he was my hero. He fought for me and for justice. I know I was not the only one that he went out of his...
M.A. Edwards
March 21, 2021 | CA | Friend