Top Family Lawyers Near Me in LOS ANGELES Area

Mr. Lepak is certified as a Specialist in Family Law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He received an undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science and Law from the University of Wisconsin in 1984, and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1987. He was a partner at the former and preeminent family law firm of Trope and Trope LLP in Los Angeles. Brian opened his own law firm in 2016 when Trope and Trope LLP chose to close with Sorrell Trope's retirement.. Brian is in his fourth consecutive year as chair of the Law Practice Management & Technology Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He was also co-chair of the Family Law Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association for 2015-2016 and was on the Board of Governors for that Association for two consecutive two year terms ending in 2020. In 2019 Mr. Lepak received the prestigious President's Award for his efforts with the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He is also a member of the Family Law Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, currently serving as the co-chair of the Section Membership Committee, while also on the Legislative Committee and Social Media Committee for the Family Law Section of that Association.. Brian frequently participates as a panel speaker for the Beverly Hills Bar Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association, speaking on topics ranging from trial preparation, mock trials, social media, spousal support, modification of orders, and demonstrative evidence. He has lectured to attorney and business groups on topics such as date of separation, dividing businesses, child support in high wage earner cases, and fiduciary duties owed between spouses. He lectured via live webcast for the Family Law Intensive Course (FLIC) offered by CEB/Continuing Education of the Bar on the topics of Professional Responsibility and Marital Property.. Mr. Lepak has been selected regularly by his fellow bar members for inclusion in Los Angeles Magazine's "Super Lawyers Southern California."

Michael is a graduate of the University of Southern California Law School, and was formerly a partner of Knowles Collum LLP in Beverly Hills, and an associate of Loeb and Loeb, LLP in Los Angeles.  Michael has extensive family law and civil litigation experience, including matters involving complex tracing and reimbursement issues, joinder of third parties and trusts, and unwinding asset-protection schemes and fraudulent transfers of property.. Michael’s litigation approach is to attempt informal resolution if possible, but to be prepared to litigate aggressively if necessary.  Michael has substantial experience in all aspects of family law, including property division, support, custody, same sex dissolutions, domestic violence restraining orders, prenuptial agreements and family law appeals.  Michael’s civil litigation experience includes business disputes, defamation, injunctions, property disputes, contract claims and civil appeals.

Michael has dealt with a broad range of challenging family law matters. He is patient, professional, and consistent, giving each case the attention it deserves. Michael works closely with his clients so that they can make the right decisions with respect to their legal needs.. Michael is a native of Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Social Sciences and a minor in Forensics & Criminality. Michael went on to graduate from Southwestern Law School. During law school, he volunteered as a Student Advocate for the Children's Rights Clinic where he provided representation to low income children in the area of school discipline and special education.. Michael was also a member of the Negotiation's Honors Program, competing on a national scale. Michael has also volunteered as a Law Clerk for the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office of the Consumer Protection Division.

Mayasha Christian, is the principal and founder of M.C. Law, P.C. She is licensed to practice law in the State of California and is dedicated to shaping families into functional units, and to resolving conflict.. Born in Germany and moving to the United States at an early age, Ms. Christian has experienced various cultures and perceptions that shape our society today. She concentrates on the needs of each client. Listening to concerns and facts, Ms. Christian places her efforts on what is important to the client - to find a favorable resolution. It is believed that the most agreeable, cost effective, and child pleasing way to resolve legal issues is settling a case out of court by working with both parties in drafting an agreement. However, if an agreement cannot be reached, the settlement process serves as good preparation for a court hearing.. Ms. Christian is a graduate of University of California, Irvine (UCI), where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2006. In 2009, she obtained a Masters in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) at the Mihaylo College of Business, emphasizing International Business and small business. Then, in 2012, she graduated from Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School.. While attending the undergraduate program at UCI, she was president of the Thai Club and during law school she interned at Sixty Plus, Inc. Elderlaw Clinic.. Since passing the California Bar Exam in 2013 until November 2014 , Ms. Christian begin her legal career as an In-House Counsel for a local construction company. While this position helped fuse together her business background with her law degree, she did not have a sense of fulfillment and longed to make a difference in people’s lives. When watching a close friend go through a contentious custody battle, her passion for the field of family law blossomed. As of October 2014, the doors of M.C. Law, P.C. were open.. She is fluent in English and Thai (Conversational).

Martin is a native of Los Angeles. In 2013, after 23 years of practice, Martin formed The Kaufman Law Firm. As an AV (highest) rated trial attorney Martin has been awarded the highest possible rating from the most prominent attorney ratings system. He is a trial attorney and a person who fights for the rights of those who can’t fight for themselves.. Over the years, Martin has mastered many different sub-specialties in the law: from complex litigation in the areas of personal injury, civil rights, business litigation and employment law, to entertainment, real estate and intellectual property matters. Over the years, Martin has secured millions of dollars in recovery for his clients and has won at every level of the practice.. For the 14 years before The Kaufman Law Firm, Martin was the senior partner of Lee & Kaufman, LLP’s litigation group, where he represented such notable clients as Honda North America, California Korea Bank, Asiana Airlines, Piaggio Group Americas, Nordstrom, and the TJX Companies. Meanwhile, he developed a burgeoning consumer rights practice where he represented many prominent individuals that are literally “household names.” At L&K, Martin expanded his practice to include the representation of several “start up” technology companies, and for years, rendered business and employment advice and guidance for other small to mid-sized companies. Not to be deterred, Martin has successfully litigated against some of the largest corporations in the world, in a variety of cases ranging from personal injury actions to complex intellectual property matters.. Prior to forming L&K, Martin was corporate counsel for Honda North America, where he was an essential ingredient in many of the recent successes of this Fortune 500 company. At Honda, Martin created a nationwide practice where he amassed a trial record of 13-1. He also ran Honda’s settlement program for years, and resolved many complex products liability cases involving millions of dollars of exposure to the company.. By forming The Kaufman Law Firm, Martin is able to better serve his clients in the cases that matter most.. In 1991, Martin graduated with distinction from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He joined the prestigious law firm, Pillsbury Madison & Sutro. At “PMS” Martin represented many of the foremost companies of the Dow Jones, including Pacific Telesis, Travelers, Chevron, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler and Bank of America.. Education. ·         Juris Doctor, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (1991). o    Editor for The International Law Review The Transnational Lawyer.. ·         B.A. Political Science, University of California at Irvine (1988), cum laude.. o    Varsity letter, UCI Track and Field Team, Pacific Coast Athletic Association. o    (PCAA) Scholar Athlete. Member: Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Credentials and Associations. ·         Member, California State Bar (admitted 1991); Admitted to practice before all California Federal Courts;. ·         Member, America Bar Association;. ·         Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association;. ·         Member, Consumer Attorney’s Association of Los Angeles. ·         AV (highest) Rated Trial Attorney. ·         Former Chairman of Board, Wilshire Center Chamber of Commerce. ·         Member: Rotary International. ·         Super Lawyers, 2016. Publications and Speaking Engagements. ·         “The corporate response to massive discovery,” DRI annual meeting, February, 1996;. ·         “Challenges for the corporate practitioner,” American Bar Association convention, Arizona, 1999.

Marlo Van Oorschot is a respected Los Angeles-based family law attorney who has helped hundreds of clients to resolve divorce, child custody, child and spousal support and property disputes. As the founding and managing partner of Van Oorschot Law Group, PC, she approaches each client’s legal concern in the spirit of a process that she has trademarked as “Strategy. Guidance. Teamwork.™”  Using these concepts in her counseling Ms. Van Oorschot assesses the unique needs of all her clients, working with them as a trusted partner at every step in the divorce proceeding.. A growing area of emphasis for Ms. Van Oorschot’s practice is helping individuals over the age of 50 deal with the realities of a divorce proceeding. In her family law practice she is sensitive to the issues facing the older divorcing couple, ranging from retirement and insurance concerns to potential re-entry into the workforce, and has made a major commitment to educate this generational group about the complexities they face in divorce.. Ms. Van Oorschot’s book, How To Survive Grey Divorce, has been praised for raising awareness of the complexities in a divorce after age 50 and presenting ideas about how to minimize the financial impact of these complexities for the benefit of both spouses. Her writings on grey divorce have appeared in the Los Angeles Daily Journal and LA Family Magazine, and she has appeared on KCAL9 News to discuss grey divorce concerns.  Ms. Van Oorschot has also written for the American Bar Association’s GPSolo magazine, and she speaks and blogs widely on family law issues.. In resolving family law disputes, Ms. Van Oorschot enhances her litigation skills through effective use of mediation and other alternative dispute resolution processes.  She has completed 40 hours of basic family law mediation training through Mosten Mediation’s Divorce Mediation Training and has also completed 20 hours of advanced family law mediation training from Mosten Mediation.  In addition, Ms. Van Oorschot served on the Los Angeles Superior Court Family Law Mediation Panel.. Ms. Van Oorschot graduated Cum Laude from California Polytechnic University, Pomona in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Finance, Real Estate and Law. From 1989 – 1991 she worked as a Financial Analyst for a security protection company in Culver City, California.. After obtaining her law license and entering practice in 1994, Ms. Van Oorschot continued working for Robert K. Holmes as a family lawyer, limiting her practice exclusively to family law.  While working for Robert K. Holmes she had the opportunity to be an adjunct professor for a semester at La Verne University School of Law teaching Community Property.. In October, 2001 Ms. Van Oorschot opened her own office focusing on family law and continues to limit her practice to family law matters.. Ms. Van Oorschot is a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association (Family Law Section) and Los Angeles County Bar Association (Family Law section).

Marina Manoukian is Head of Family Law at ADLI Law Group. Her practice primarily focuses on Civil Litigation, Business, Construction Law, and Family Law. With over 22 years of experience in the legal profession, Mrs. Manoukian utilizes her trial experience and negotiation skills to advise and counsel clients including individuals and corporations in Business matters including transactional work as well as litigation and negotiation. She also brings her extensive experience in Construction and Family Law.. Prior to joining ADLI Law Group, Mrs. Manoukian was a Partner at O’Rourke, Fong & Manoukian. During such time, she was first chair in many bench and jury trials, as well as arbitrations and mediations.. Mrs. Manoukian graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science and obtained her Juris Doctor degree at Loyola Law School. Mrs. Manoukian is committed to helping clients and providing them efficient and effective courtroom representation to resolve complex construction disputes, real estate and development disputes, and business disputes. In addition to business and construction law, Mrs. Manoukian practices family law that she built before her partnership at O’Rourke & Fong. Fluent in Armenian and English, Marina assists individuals seeking a divorce, assists clients in reaching agreement or going to court for marriage dissolution, division of marital assets, child custody, and child and spousal support.

Lucy Vartanian is an attorney at FMBK in the Family Law Department. Lucy’s practice focuses exclusively on family law issues, including dissolution, prenuptial agreements, property division and child custody disputes.. Lucy is a graduate of UC San Diego, where she was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta pre-law society. While attending Southwestern Law School, Lucy developed an interest in Family Law as a result of her positive classroom experience with leading Family Court judicial officers in Los Angeles County. Prior to joining FMBK, Lucy was a Senior Law Clerk and Associate Attorney at a Los Angeles Family Law Firm for two years.

Lori Howe has practiced Family Law since 1991.  She was a Partner and attorney at Trope and Trope LLP from 1995 through 2016, excluding a two year relocation to Ohio in the late 1990s.  Throughout that time, Trope and Trope LLP was the largest family law firm in California, widely regarded as the most successful and most prestigious, and sought after by clients around the world.. She is well regarded among her peers for her expertise in handling custody matters, including move away cases, as well as her ability to exercise discretion and maintain privacy for high profile clients.. Lori is qualified to be appointed as Minor's Counsel by the Los Angeles Superior Court. In that role, her duty is to represent the best interest of a child or children in a custody or visitation proceeding under Family Code section 3150.. Lori has been selected as a Super Lawyer and recognized for over a decade as a Top Rated Family Law Attorney by Super Lawyers.  In 2016, she was included in Super Lawyers' list of Top Women Lawyers.. She earned her law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1990 and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York-Binghamton in 1987.. Lori may be reached directly at

Lisa Helfend Meyer is certified as a Specialist in Family Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California and a founding partner at Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers, LLP, which specializes in high-asset, complex divorce and child custody cases.  Her unique blend of experience, interest and expertise is in all areas of family law.. Ms. Meyer is a strong advocate for the rights of children as well as for the rights of parents. She is highly regarded as an expert in move-away cases; contested adoptions; non-marital parental disputes; child abuse; parental alienation syndrome; visitation disputes; attachment theory and appropriate time-share arrangements for young children; drug and alcohol dependency; and children with special needs.  Among her notable recent cases was representing Abbie Cohen Dorn in which she won child visitation rights for the severely disabled mother.. With a national reputation as both an effective negotiator and skilled courtroom lawyer, Ms. Meyer is frequently quoted as a legal expert by news outlets including the Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, Today Show, CNN, Court TV and Fox News. She is also a contributor to the Huffington Post on divorce.. In the area of community service, Ms. Meyer serves on the board of Autism Speaks, the world’s largest autism science and advocacy organization.

Lauren E. MacKay is a founding partner of the premier Los Angeles Family Law Firm, MACKAY & MARTIN, LLP. Her practice focuses exclusively on California Family Law and community property division, including litigation and settlement of complex and high-conflict divorce and child custody proceedings.. Ms. MacKay is recognized as one of the top Family Law attorneys in Los Angeles County. Most recently, Ms. MacKay was selected to join the American Institute of Trial Lawyers 2020 Litigator of the Year for Family Law, an honor awarded to less than 0.3% of trial attorneys in the United States. In 2019, Ms. MacKay was nominated and awarded membership in the American Academy of Attorneys Top 40 Under 40 list, joining ranks with the top 1% of California attorneys under 40 years of age.. To effectuate her clients' goals, Ms. MacKay uses a variety of advanced litigation techniques, both in and out of the courtroom. Ms. MacKay works closely with her clients from the outset of representation to tailor the most effective case strategy for achieving results, without overextending costs.. To that end, Lauren is mindful of the benefits of both preserving her clients’ financial resources and delicate family relationships, and thus strives to secure favorable settlement terms without engaging in superfluous litigation practices. But when settlement is not an option, Ms. MacKay is a formidable trial attorney, with a stellar record of wins in the courtroom.. By engaging Ms. MacKay, you can responsibly reorganize your family while protecting your interests, before, during, and after the process of separation.. Contact Ms. Mackay to schedule a free consultation, or visit the website of MacKay & Martin, LLP to schedule online. Now offering virtual and telephone consultations in response to Covid-19.

Latanya Sewell is a newly admitted attorney to practice law in the State of California, however, she has over sixteen (16) years experience as a paralegal in the area of family law. She worked closely with several well known, experienced family law attorneys in the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills areas, with combined experience of over 100 years. She is well trained to handle all types of family law cases varying from simple divorces to complicated /highly litigated cases involving complex divorces, paternity actions, nullities, custody/visitation matters, disputes relating to premarital and post nuptial agreements, division of asset, domestic violence restraining orders, and any other matter involving family law. If you are looking for an affordable lawyer who will aggressively advocate on your behalf, Attorney Sewell is the right attorney for you.. The Law Offices of Latanya Sewell is committed to providing superior service in order to achieve maximum results. Ms. Sewell prides herself on ensuring the highest quality of work to each client and approaches every case with the individual attention that it needs. She empowers her clients with the knowledge and information necessary to prepare them for whatever they may face. However, she realizes that the emotional aspect is difficult and will illustrate patience and understanding to make the process less stressful. She will vigorously fight for her clients’ interest, but will also try to resolve issues through mediation, if possible. You will be in good hands with this attorney.

Lance Claery has been successfully practicing family law for more than a decade. He has assisted numerous clients with their divorce and family law matters such as child custody and child support matters. Don't hesitate to consult with attorney Lance Claery in regarding your family law matter today.

Kristen is certified as a Family Law Specialist and is a partner on the litigation team at Jacobson Scully Shebby LLP.  She handles complex cases involving custody, property division, support, and dissolution.     What sets her litigation team apart from other Family Law firms?    •    They work smarter.  Kristen’s team – staffed with Stanford and Loyola Law School graduates – crafts creative and proactive approaches to each case from the moment they are retained.  They bring big firm standards that is generally lacking in the Family Law bar. They understand that the longer a case takes to resolve, the higher the emotional toll and financial cost.  They therefore make it their mission to push cases forward in a cost-efficient and thoughtful manner.     •    They work harder.  Where settlement is not possible, the team enjoys the courtroom and thrives in that atmosphere.  In fact, because of their reputation for success in the courtroom, many referrals come from other family law attorneys, judges, and mediators.  Those professionals trust Kristen and her team with the most important people in their lives – their friends, family members, and clients.  Kristen takes that trust very seriously.     •    They care about their clients.  The team provides clients with individualized attention.  Toward that end, Kristen returns phone calls within 24 hours and is available to clients after hours and on Saturdays.

Ken is dedicated to the vigorous and effective representation of parents, foster parents, nonrelatives and relatives in the juvenile dependency system.. Throughout the years, Ken has authored numerous statutes: protecting the rights of pre-adoptive parents, the rights of siblings to grow up together, parents’ due process rights, and protecting a child’s right to maintain the confidentiality of privileged communications.. He is considered to be an expert in juvenile dependency law and has earned a reputation as one of the most effective and zealous advocates in the juvenile dependency system in Los Angeles County.

Kaplan | Wanger LLP is a boutique family law practice with a mission to provide efficient quality legal services.. Janet Kaplan's practice is dedicated to providing family law services, including mediation and collaborative law, as well as traditional representation. In representing my clients, Janet's focus on all family law issues: marital dissolution actions, paternity actions, child custody and visitation issues, domestic violence matters, division of community property assets, child and spousal support, and prenuptial or post-nuptial agreements. As a former clinical social worker, Janet has particular expertise in complex child custody and visitation matters, including cases involving substance abuse, psychiatric issues, parental alienation, children with special needs, and other complex issues. She also has extensive experience dealing with complex financial and property issues.

Judith Nesburn is an experienced family law attorney mediator and Collaborative Law practitioner who combines her family law knowledge and skills with her background as a Licensed Clincile Social Worker to guide families through the dissolution process with the sensitivity and respect which are the hallmarks of Collaborative Practice. Judith's goal is to help parties avoid the costly and destructive experience of litigation, while creating a future which will best serve their interests and those of their children in the years following the divorce. Judith has lectured widely throughout California and the US on many mediation and Collaborative Law topics, including "A Guided Tour Through the Successful Family Law Mediation", "Collaborative Premarital Agreements: Tying the Knot Without Stranging the Romance", "The Power of Language: How to Communicte Effectively with your ADR Client", "Avoiding Impasse in Collaborative Practice", and "Interest Based Negotiations". Since 1995, she has lectured at the California State Bar Annual Meetings, California State Bar Section Education Institutes, the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution (ABA), Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association (LACFLA), International Association of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), Collaborative Professionals of California (CPCAL), the Law and Social Work Program of the USC School of Social Work.Judith has also been active in many Bar Associations and in the ADR community, including her serve on the California State Bar Family Law Section Executive Committee, as Continuing Legal Education Chair of the Family Law Section, as Chair of the ADR Standing Committee of the Family Law Section, and as a member of the executive committee of the Beverly Hills Bar ADR Section. Judith also serves as a family law mediator for the Los Angeles Superior Court and for the Court of Appeals.

Jon S. Summers is one of the founding partners at Summers, Levine & Kretzmer, LLP. With nearly 30 years of experience, Mr. Summers brings not only a thorough understanding and compassion to his cases, but a sincere and principled advocacy as well. As no two matters are alike, Mr. Summers crafts a goal-oriented legal strategy at the outset of each case, whether the issue concerns a contested custody issue, a carefully negotiated global settlement or a detailed Prenuptial Agreement. Having represented many high asset individuals, he is highly regarded for his expert advice on all issues related to Family Law, in particular, the complexities of child custody, the division of assets and the preservation of wealth.. Mr. Summers graduated in 1986 from University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and International Relations. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University in 1989 and immediately began his practice in the field of Family Law.. Mr. Summers was trial and appellate counsel for the prevailing party in Marriage of Usher (2016) 6 347.. Within the Family Law Community, Mr. Summers served as co-chair of the Family Law Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association in 2010 and 2011. During that time he hosted several panels of discussion related to the current strategies and recent case authorities related to child custody, financial matters, discovery, prenuptial agreement and the like. In addition to having been awarded an AV® rating from Martindale Hubbell and the distinction of Super Lawyers® since 2006, Mr. Summers also sits on the Board of Governors of Cedars Sinai Medical Center and on the Board of Councilors of the USC Libraries.. Mr. Summers enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, and proclaims himself a master pie baker.

Jeannie M. Moreno grew up in East Los Angeles.  Ms. Moreno graduated from Garfield High School, and graduated from Occidental College with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. While in college, Ms. Moreno volunteered with the VISTO program counseling troubled teens facing drug and gang related issues.  She thereafter traveled to the State of Washington to attend law school and obtain her Juris Doctor degree.   As a member in good standing with the State Bar of California, Ms. Moreno aggressively represents family law clients, yet she retains a strong sensitivity to their individual needs.. Jeannie M. Moreno was the founding member of the Latino Law Students Association in law school.  Ms. Moreno also competed in the ATLA Mock Trial competitions and was the Academic Standards Representative for the Student Bar Association.   As an avid supporter of Aids Project Los Angeles (APLA), Ms. Moreno volunteered in the legal department helping AIDS stricken patients draft their last will and testament, and volunteered in their Buddy Program offering assistance to an AIDS patient she was paired with.. Jeannie M. Moreno was most recently a member of the VIP Mentor program where she counseled and guided recent parolees.  Ms. Moreno currently volunteers with the Los Angeles County Bar Association Domestic Violence Project (LACBA DVP) helping individuals prepare restraining order documents that are unable to afford an attorney.. Ms. Moreno joined Castellanos & Associates, APLC in 2001.   Ms. Moreno is committed to taking the time needed for each individual case ranging from simple to complex.   Ms. Moreno devotes her legal career 100% to family law related cases. Much of the Castellanos & Associates client base is derived from referrals from former,  satisfied clients.. Areas of Practice:. Divorce/Legal Separation. Paternity. Custody & Visitation. Child Support. Alimony & Spousal Support. Guardianships. Domestic Violence. Restraining Orders. LA County Child Support

Jacqueline Ogrodowicz became an associate at FMBK after her summer in FMBK’s Summer Associate Program in 2014. Her practice focuses exclusively in family law.. Jacqueline is known among her clients as a good listener and extremely patient in high-conflict circumstances. Jacqueline’s focus is on understanding her client’s perspective, while still tirelessly pursuing the best possible outcome in each of her cases. During one of the most emotional times in her client’s life, Jacqueline is able to ensure her client is heard while not letting emotions affect a successful resolution of the case.. Jacqueline’s practice encompasses many aspects of complex family law issues. She has experience with cases involving the establishment of child and/or spousal support, the division of property and assets during dissolution, child custody disputes including move-aways, paternity actions and domestic violence. Jacqueline’s main priority is to understand each client’s goals in order to implement an effective case strategy.. Prior to graduating from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, Jacqueline externed for the then-Supervising Judge of Family Law, the Honorable Scott Gordon. While working with Judge Gordon, Jacqueline reviewed complex financial cases for high net-worth clients. Jacqueline also organized and planned the nation’s first Veterans and Military Connected Families Family Law Conference.  In addition to working with Judge Gordon, Jacqueline volunteered at The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law during and after law school.. Jacqueline graduated from University of California, Irvine in only two and a half years and went on to receive her J.D. from Loyola Law School, graduating in the top quarter of her class.

In a landscape where misrepresentation often leads to devastating consequences, Mike Leslie and Life Family Law stand as a shield, fighting for justice in divorce, child custody, and visitation proceedings. We grasp the profound impact on families and fiercely navigate the intricate Family Law courts of Los Angeles County, ensuring fairness and protection for our clients.. Your journey doesn't have to be a solitary struggle. With Mike Leslie at the helm, Life Family Law is here to provide the support, guidance, and relentless representation your family deserves. Trust Mike Leslie to champion your rights and bring justice to your family's story. Life Family Law - where your family's well-being, with Mike Leslie by your side, is our top priority.

I started my firm in 2003 and am decicated to representing individuals and their families in Immigration and Family Law matters.. I came to the United States at the age of  5 and went through the immigration process with my family.  This experience allows me to understand the anxiety and concerns each client has about Immigration laws and the application process.. As a  Cerfied Family Law Specialist and mediator, I am committed to reducing client anxiety about the law and family conflict by proactively providing information to allow clients to take control over their own lives by making fully informed decisions.. My goal is to help my clients resolve their legal problems with personal dignity and peace of mind.. I  was selected as Southern California Rising Star in Immigration Law in 2012 and 2013.. I hope to continue representing my clients' needs.

I practice family law - divorces, domestic partnerships, custody, support , and pre-nuptial agreements.  I also have special knowledge in the area of Jewish family law, and recently made substantial contributions to the California prenuptial agreement materials published by the Beth Din of America - .. I have lived in Los Angeles county since 1998.  Prior to that time, I lived in Massachusetts.  I grew up in Cambridge and attended Smith College in the western part of the state.  I spent my first year of law school at Cardozo in New York City, and then followed the sun to Los Angeles and finished my legal education at Loyola of Los Angeles Law School.

I have more than 20 years of experiecne handling a variety of family law cases, including,. I am a Certified Family Law Specialist with the State Bar of California. Family law is complex and constantly changing. As a Certified Specialist, I am committed through certification to maintaining the highest level of experience and proficiency in family law.

I have been practicing law since 2001 and my focus has always been on the needs of the client.  My experience is extensive and varied.  I primarily provide family law and mediation services.. I provide quality legal service throughout Los Angeles County.