Top best Family Lawyers Near me in ZIP 90025

Steven A. Mindel, a Certified Family Law Specialist* since 1998, is the Managing Partner of the 16 attorney Los Angeles based law firm Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein, LLP, and heads the firm's Business Transactions Department. Mr. Mindel’s practice focuses on pre and post marital agreements, complex child custody disputes, business valuations and support determination.. Mr. Mindel is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section, and is the Chair of the State and Local Bar Liaison Executive Committee. He is also a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association Family Law Section.   Mr. Mindel was appointed and served a two year term on the California State Bar Family Law Section Executive Committee ("FLEXCOM".) He also served as an Advisor to FLEXCOM for four additional years.. Mr. Mindel previously served on the Governing Board of Directors of Los Angeles Free Clinic where he received two special recognition awards for his volunteerism. And also serves on the Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center Advisory Council. He is a lifetime member of the UCLA Alumni Association.. Mr. Mindel was named to the Super Lawyers list from 2004 through 2012, and was named one of Southern California's Top 100 lawyers from 2007 through 2012. Mr. Mindel was featured on the cover of the Super Lawyers insert in the 2009 issue of Los Angeles Magazine, as well as in an article titled, "The Man Who Would De-Fang Divorce," in the 2009 Super Lawyers Magazine.  He has an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell.. * Certified Family Law Specialist - State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Stacy Feinberg is the head of the family law department at Cypress, LLP where she represents clients engaged in high-stakes divorce proceedings involving complex property issues and/or custody disputes.  Stacy brings nearly a decade of sophisticated family law experience to the firm in the areas of asset division, spousal support, same sex divorce and child custody matters, parenting issues and post judgment modification.  She offers mediation services, working with both spouses to help them through the dissolution process and find common ground for settlement.  Stacy also practices in the area of pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and cohabitation agreements. Stacy works with each client to hand-craft an agreement, making sure they understand the agreement and how it impacts their rights under California law.. Prior to joining Cypress, Stacy practiced family law at Oates, Knezevitch, Gardenswartz & Kelly PC, a prominent Aspen, Colorado law firm where she handled divorce litigation involving division of assets of high net worth individuals, complex business valuations, drug and alcohol related custody concerns and child support/spousal support contempt issues. Before that, Stacy was an associate at the Los Angeles law firm Christensen, Glaser, et. al., where she practiced business litigation.. Stacy is a member of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. She received her J.D. in 2003 from UCLA School of Law and her undergraduate degree in 2000 from the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with honors. She is licensed to practice in both California and Colorado. For 2013, Stacy was recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for Family Law.. Stacy lives with her husband and family in the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles.  She is originally from Philadelphia.

Selected as "Super Lawyer" 2008-2019 with 42 Years of Experience. Top-Rated Criminal Defense Attorney. Former LA Prosecutor. Client's Choice Winner 2014. Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award. Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbel.. Phil Israels was born in 1948 and raised in California’s Central Valley where he still has family. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley where he was a member for Zeta Beta Tau fraternity and studied Economics, he continued his education at the University of San Francisco, School of Law where he received the prestigious American Jurisprudence Award.. Upon graduation in 1975 and passing the bar in his first attempt, he was hired by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, where he worked for almost four years as a prosecutor gaining extensive trial experience. Since 1979, he has been a criminal defense attorney. He sees his role as the protector of the accused. However, his prosecutorial experience has helped him understand the mindset of his adversaries both in the trial court and in negotiations.. Although he has much trial experience his background, skills, and contacts has often allowed him to obtain favorable results without the extra expense associated with trial. As a defense attorney, he has successfully handled cases ranging from accusations of driving under the influence, murder, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, and complicated white collar cases. As a prosecutor, he worked in all of the branch offices including West Los Angeles, Van Nuys, San Fernando, San Pedro and downtown (Criminal Courts Building, Bauchet Street and Metro). As a defense attorney, he has practiced in all the major courts in Southern California and has successfully defended clients in the Los Angeles Criminal Courts Building, Metro, Van Nuys, San Fernando, Torrance, Pomona, Ventura, Airport Court, and Citrus, among other courthouses.. When requested he has traveled across the country to represent his clients. As a defense counsel, he has also gained extensive experience in the Juvenile Courts including Sylmar, Inglewood, Los Padrinos, and Easklake. He is a Board Certified Specialist in the field of Criminal Law, a designation which puts him among approximately one percent of those attorneys who refer to themselves as criminal lawyers in the State of California.. Mr. Israels has been named “Super Lawyer” by the Los Angeles Magazine, an honor which he has received several times. He is often referred cases by Judges, other attorneys, prosecutors and previous clients. In 2008 he was joined in his practice by his nephew, Sam Israels, also a former prosecutor with extensive trial experience and many contacts in the criminal courts. His clients appreciate the team approach and are happy to know that they can rely both on Phil and Sam when the need arises. In his spare time he enjoys sports including skiing, swimming and softball.

Ruth Dayan Eget, Esq. is a tireless advocate for her clients and their families. She has extensive experience in the family law field and provides comprehensive strategies to resolve all family law matters including: dissolution, characterization and division of assets, spousal support, child support, child custody, paternity matters, domestic violence, pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Her ability to assess and anticipate various scenarios allows her to devise specific and imaginative strategies to help clients reach their goals, protect their rights, and avoid future litigation. Ruth is known for her empathetic yet firm approach to what are often tumultuous times in her clients’ lives.

Prior to forming Lavinsky Law, Alexandra Lavinsky was a litigator at the Law Offices of Ronald A. Litz (2007- 2012, 2003-2005) a general civil litigation firm with an emphasis on Family Law. As an associate, she was involved in all aspects of the practice and had the advantage of working directly with Mr. Litz, a pillar in the Southern California family law community. Prior to that, she practiced law as a defense attorney at the law firm of Ford, Walker, Haggerty and Behar (2005-2007) where she handled cases from the pre-litigation stages through trial, arbitration, and mediation and learned how insurance companies evaluate and analyze cases for settlement or trial.. Alexandra Lavinsky’s strong litigation background, knowledge, and understanding of the law enables her to successfully handle all family law situations from high asset property division to complex child custody matters. She has both the experience and competency to tell you where you stand and the likely outcome of your legal dispute. She is known in the legal community as a fighter who protects her clients’ rights and works tirelessly on behalf of her clients. She prides herself on the quality of her work and the personal service she provides to each and every client. She empowers her clients through knowledge so that they too understand the legal process in which they are or may become involved. Through this understanding, the client can have meaningful input in determining the best course of action for her/his particular case.

My practice is devoted to assisting families and individual family members.  My priority is to guide clients through the trauma of family law matters and when possible de-escalate the variety of issues involved in any divorce or custody matter.  When the other party, however, is not willing to resolve matters reasonably, no one will advocate more.

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.

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.

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.

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 in practice since 1978. My practice focused on family law from the beginning.  I became a family specialist in 1984 and have been since.  I have been the Chair of the Family Law Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and have held all the officer positions in the section.  I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers as well as the International Academy.  I am listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law as well as Super Lawyers for many years.  I am rated AV with Martindale Hubbell and have been for over 25 years.  I have written and spoken on family law issues for various educational groups and am an editorial consultant for Lexis/Nexis's Family Law Monthly.

I have been a divorce attorney since 2003. After being certified in the field of Domestic Violence, in 2000, I joined the Legal Aid Society of Santa Ana, where I provided legal services to domestic violence victims. In 2005, I joined a Family Law firm, which mostly catered to celebrity clients in complex cases. Now, as a sole practitioner, I am able to represent all prospective clients, regardless of their handle all aspects of a divorce, and my specialties are cases involving child custody and domestic violence. I have obtained countless restraining orders; but have also defended countless clients in cases where restraining orders were not warranted. I also handle mediation, and have represented clients in premarital agreement cases. I have integrity and great standing before all judges in the Downtown, Santa Monica, and Van Nuys courthouses. I charge on a sliding scale. My billing rate is $275 per hour.  Most clients have retained me in the past for my skills in cross-examination and trial experience, my dedication to a child's best interests, and my conscientious stance toward a divorce case: if settlement is a viable option, opt for it... don't send your attorney's kids to college; send your own kids to college.

I am Joanne Ratinoff, an experienced family law attorney and former partner at a major Century City boutique family law firm. (The firm is now defunct because the founding partners retired.) I went into private practice in October, 2014.  My clients have the advantage of my "big firm" experience and expertise combined with my very personal attention to their cases.  I have practiced family law exclusively since 1989.  I offer divorce consultations, mediation, litigation, and collaborative divorce services. I also prepare prenuptial, post-nuptial agreements and transmuation agreements.  I am "AV" rated by Martindale Hubbell, the authoritative resource for information on the worldwide legal profession. I have been rated as a "Southern California Super Lawyer" (Family Law) for the years 2009 to date by Los Angeles magazine.  I was also selected for inclusion as one of the "Ten Most Dependable" Family Law attorneys for 2008 by Forbes magazine.. I am Committed to Providing Quality Legal Services. I practice family law exclusively focusing on divorce, child custody, spousal support (alimony), child support, and other issues that commonly occur during divorce. My extensive experience within this specialized area of law has given me in-depth knowledge of the California laws and court procedures applicable to divorce cases.. I have the experience, knowledge and skills necessary to create a personalized strategy to help you with your family law mediation or through your divorce or legal separation litigation that is based on your needs, goals and concerns.  I am a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Assn Mediation Panel.. Contact me at or visit my website, to learn more.

I am a partner at Reuben Raucher & Blum, located in Los Angeles, California. Focusing my practice exclusively on family law matters, I provide representation to clients throughout the metropolitan area who are going through a divorce and are having to deal with related issues such as complex property division, child custody and visitation, and spousal and child support. Although I often encourage my clients to resolve these matters through negotiations or mediation, I am a fierce advocate in a courtroom when necessary. I also help clients who have been the victims of domestic violence to obtain appropriate protective orders. Since 2003, I have been certified as a specialist in family law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California.. In part due to my practice being in Los Angeles, I have represented numerous entertainment and media celebrities and other high-profile clients. I have made frequent appearances on local and national television shows, including "Inside Edition," "Entertainment Tonight" and "Celebrity Justice." I have also been quoted often in such publications as Variety, People magazine and US Weekly. Many of my clients have retained me as a result of direct referrals from other attorneys.. As an undergraduate, I attended Cornell University and received a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration in 1987. I pursued my legal education at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law and was awarded my Juris Doctor in 1994. Admitted to practice before all California state courts, I have served on the executive committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. I am also Active in my locoal community as well, volunteering my legal services to the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law.

I am a Family Law attorney and Certified Family Law Specialist with experience in all aspects of domestic relations and divorce law. I represent clients in all stages of divorce proceedings, from inception through trial or settlement, and post-Judgment. I have handled a multitude of case involving division of property and child and spousal support. While many family law practitioners choose to limit their practice to financial issues, I have successfully litigated a number of custody cases, many involving high-conflict and alienation issues. I have also litigated and have an expertise in domestic violence matters.I first approach every case from a settlement perspective, always encouraging the client to work with the end goal in mind and with an eye towards minimizing the emotional impact of divorce. However, if a reasonable settlement is not within reach, I fully represent my clients in court to ensure that their interests and rights are protected. Divorce touches upon every aspect of an individual's life. I work with a number of highly-skilled mediators, mental health professionals, forensics, real estate and financial advisors to make sure that my clients have the best information and the best all-around representation possible. My background in psychology allows me to focus on my clients' needs and to offer appropriate solutions.

David J. Glass is a uniquely qualified family law litigator who holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology in addition to his law degree.  Glass has practiced Family Law exclusively for over 20 years, and is a Certified Family Law Specialist (State Bar of CA, Board of Legal Specialization).  His experience as a former therapist and evaluator, in addition to his accomplishments as an attorney, make him an especially talented family law practitioner.  Glass serves as the Chair of the Firm's Family Law Department.. In child custody cases, the psychological issues often overshadow the legal issues.  Glass has a unique abiilty to understand and address both types of concerns.  Although concentrating on child custody and relocation litigation, Glass handles the full range of family law matters, including divorce, dissolution, division of property, child and spousal support, child custody, paternity, and prenuptial agreements.

By understanding the emotional details of each unique situation, I work tirelessly to keep our clients focused on clarifying what’s important to them and to appreciate the larger picture of getting on with their lives. I’ve seen first-hand how challenging this type of transitioning can be and I’ve devoted my legal practice solely to family law.. I enjoy working here at Van Oorschot Law Group, because it’s a tightly knit team of intelligent, personal and dynamic individuals who share a common goal, helping our clients to transition and move on with their lives.. I earned my B.A. in Law and Society from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 2005. As a journalist at heart, I was an editor of the Law and Society Review, and a staff writer for the university’s daily newspaper. I earned my law degree from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, where I received several awards recognizing outstanding achievement in the study of family law.  I also gained family law experience through judicial clerkships with the Honorable Scott M. Gordon and the Honorable Mark A. Juhas, family law judges of the Los Angeles Superior Court and with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office.. Voted 2019 Southern California Rising Star. Voted 2018 Top Lawyer by Pasadena Magazine

Bill Fingerett is a Partner and Certified Family Law Specialist at FMBK with over forty years of experience. He understands both the financial and emotional needs of his family law clients and their children. During your initial meeting with Bill, he will write down your goals and make sure that each is addressed throughout every stage of the legal process. Bill has extensive experience representing clients in custody matters, including move-away cases and Hague Convention cases. He has also litigated, settled and mediated child and spousal support matters, as well as financial issues, such as valuing and dividing assets, including businesses, real estate, investment and retirement accounts. In addition, Bill represents clients in civil palimony suits, same sex relationships and families with special needs. He also litigates the validity of pre and post marital agreements.. Bill makes every effort to settle a client’s case, whether it be through mediation or settlement conferences, however, if a case cannot be settled Bill knows that preparation of cases is what leads to a successful outcome for his clients. For this reason, during every initial consultation with a prospective client, Bill begins thinking about preparing his client’s case for trial. Bill’s years of litigation experience, extensive preparation for trial and comfort in the courtroom makes him your number one asset.. In addition to his work at FMBK, Bill works as a pro bono attorney, concentrating on human rights issues. He is devoted to assisting women and children political refugees from Central America. Bill makes frequent appearances in an Immigration Court located in the small town of Dilley, Texas, in response to the government’s inhumane detention of children and their mothers who have valid claims to asylum under our laws. Bill also volunteers on behalf of Alliance for Children’s Rights, an organization that assists families to achieve safe, stable homes, healthcare and education for foster children, specifically children with learning disabilities.. One of Bill’s favorite legal quotes was made by John Adams, who, in 1761 wrote of the lawyer’s responsibility, “to what greater object, to what great character, can we aspire as lawyers than to assist the helpless and friendless in a worthy cause [?] I say there is none. To devote your skill and energy to the plight of another, without the promise of a material reward for oneself, is what sets us apart as professionals.”

Attorney Debra S. Frank has established a strong reputation as a family law attorney. Based in Los Angeles, she has built her practice on a commitment to obtaining expertise in matters of family law and divorce and is a certified specialist in the area of family law. Attorney Debra S. Frank has spent a career doing more than simply keeping up with the law — she has been a force shaping it by participating in associations that comment upon and affirmatively sponsor family law legislation. She has also used her expertise as a certified family law specialist to mentor younger lawyers and serve as a resource for other lawyers.. Attorney Debra S. Frank is equipped with the experience, knowledge and professional resources to assist individuals in the Los Angeles area with their family law needs. Attorney Debra S. Frank takes the time needed to fully assess the details of the case and consults experts when necessary, including financial forensic specialists capable of discovering hidden assets, social therapists to evaluate children's wishes and best interests, and financial experts for valuation of assets and liabilities. She is a compassionate family law and divorce attorney and is committed to understanding her clients' needs and goals. Attorney Debra S. Frank's highly personalized services are tailored to the unique needs of each client.. Attorney Debra S. Frank utilizes traditional litigation, mediation, and collaborative family law to help clients successfully resolve family law problems, and brings to her family law practice extensive criminal and juvenile law experience, including plea negotiations and trials in defense of felony and misdemeanor offenses, as well as adjudications of juvenile offenses. She also handled dependency court proceedings. She utilizes this vast experience in the handling of family law proceedings.