Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Woodland Hills Area

When divorce affects your family, you are best served by seeking a qualified, experienced and dedicated attorney to guide you through the legal process. I make a point to keep you informed of all stages of the proceedings, aggressively pursue your rights while managing your costs. I take great pride in being an officer of the Court and providing result-oriented representation in all areas of family law so you can build back your life.. Initial consultation is free so call today to set up your appointment.

The Law Office of Grace White was established in 1995 and specializes in Family Law.  As a sole practitioner she provides personalized service as she aggressively fights for your rights.. Grace is experienced in handling all areas of family law from child custody to complex financial divorce settlements.  Her honest and straightforward approach will guide you through these highly stressful matters to achieve the best possible results.. There is no fee for an initial face-to-face consultation.  Grace is fluent in Spanish.

Since June 2011, I have exclusively practiced family law throughout most of Southern California for the Law Offices of Steven A. Blunt. I have extensive experience handling matters ranging from support and custody orders to restraining orders and complex property division matters. Whether litigating or resolving a matter outside of Court, my personalized approach to every case ensures that my clients receive the best results as efficiently as possible from the beginning of their case to the end.

Robert Borsky is a Certified Family Law Specialist who has practiced law since 1981. His practice is limited to Family Law. Over the years he litigated special cases referred by Judges and other Attorneys.  Robert is a trusted Counselor and advisor for his clients.  His diverse legal background assists clients in his family law cases.  Robert has diverse experience in business and law that he brings to the bargaining table and courtroom in his family law practice.  He has litigated cases for Fortune 100 companies such as Chevron, Disney, Universal/Vivendi, and GE as well as cities and counties. These include the County of Los Angeles, the City of Los Angeles, LAPD, LA County Sheriff Department, and the LA Fire Department as well as insurance companies such as Northbrook Insurance, 21st Century Insurance, CNA and AIG, while maintaining his Family Law practice. His breadth of experience speaks for itself.. Robert Borsky has served as a mediator, arbitrator and Judge Pro Temp for the Los Angeles Superior Court since 1986. He is a member of the Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and San Fernando Valley Bar Associations. He is a past President of the Long Beach Bar Association Family Law Section, and is a past Co-Chair of the California State Child Custody Committee. As an advisor to the Superior Court, Robert received the first Judge William McFadden Award for his contribution to assembling the first Master List of qualified Child Custody Evaluators and Protocols.  Robert team taught college level courses on the Business of Law at USC Law School from 1990 to 1998, and has been a guest speaker at State Bar functions as well as local County and City events. Robert can be heard on local radio stations, and he has written numerous articles for the bench and bar.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Robert worked in the radio broadcast industry. He was an on air talent and programmer for the powerhouse Drake-Chenault, KHJ  Los Angles, KFRC San Francisco and he programmed 250 radio stations across the US and Canada.    In addition, you’ve heard his voice on radio and TV commercials for major companies, such as, Toyota, Bank of America, and The Merv Griffin Show.

Peter M. Walzer is the founding partner of the Southern California law firm Walzer Melcher LLP, a practice focused exclusively on family law with offices in Woodland Hills. He is president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an organization consisting of 1650 preeminent family lawyers in the United States. He is the past chair of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Family Law Section, a past president of the Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and former chair of the executive committee of the State Bar Family Law Section.. Peter has been a Certified Family Law Specialist for 29 years and is a former president of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. He is a former member of the Council of the American Bar Association Family Law Section. He was a member of the Elkins Family Law Task Force, a statewide panel whose charge is to propose measures to improve efficiency and fairness in family law proceedings and ensure access to justice for family law litigants.. Peter was named Family Law Person of the Year in 2009 by the Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Fellow of the Year by American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 2010. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubble. Peter received the Southwestern Law School Max A. Goodman Family Law Legacy Award on June 10, 2017. Chambers and Partners named him a “Leader in Their Field” and ranked him in Band 1 for their 2018 High Net Worth Guide for Family Law.. Peter’s articles have been featured in various publications, including Los Angeles Lawyer, ABA Family Advocate, California Lawyer, LACBA News and Review, and State Bar Family Law Section Family Law News. He has written chapters in two books for California Continuing Education of the Bar. He lectures regularly for the State Bar, UCLA, CEB, ACFLS, AAML, and various other organizations.

My practice focuses on family law, mediation and personal injury lawsuits.  As a Los Angeles local having grown up in the San Fernando Valley, I have practiced primarily in the Los Angeles area.  I'm very familiar and experienced with the intricacies of this very peculiar and challenging legal market.. My primary focus is family law.  I am a passionate, seasoned and a rising force in the field.  I have experience in all aspects of family law and have dealt with all types of clients from all different backgrounds. I pride myself on establishing the personal experience which is often missing in today’s legal environment.  I strongly believe that a personalized, individually tailored strategy is critical to an aggressive and successful advocacy for a family law client.. My approach is strong, aggressive, and knowledgeable when obtaining my client’s rights, but I am also mindful of some of my client’s limited resources. As such, I am vigilant to not waste time. As such, my representation is best described as aggressive, judicious, efficient and effective.. I also have a great deal of experience in the field of personal injury. When dealing with a personal injury matter, I maintain the same dogged determination and aggressive advocacy thus ensuring that the client’s rights are respected to the fullest extent possible.. In addition to advocacy, I have experience in being a neutral; working patiently while being knowledgeable and effective. My goal in each and every mediation is assisting the clients in obtaining an equitable agreement in which both clients are satisfied to the fullest extent possible.. Education

Mr. Bennett has 35 years experience in the field of Family Law as a Litigator, Mediator and Collaborator. He has gained the reputation of being a fierce advocate for his clients, whether during negotiations, mediation or trial. Yet, he is also highly respected for his ability to resolve many matters without lengthy litigation. He is currently serving his 3rd consecutive year as President of Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association. He is the Co-founder and Past-President of Family Divorce Solutions. Both organizations utilize a select group of specially trained attorneys, accountants and mental health professionals who employ a non-adversarial, cooperative method to family law proceedings. This non-litigious approach often results in swift and cost-effective resolutions.. In addition to his pursuits in private practice, Mr. Bennett has served as Judge Pro-Tem for both Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Family Law courts. He has served as a lecturer on Family Law for California’s Continuing Education of the Bar, providing his expertise to other Family Law practitioners. He has also shared his knowledge with the public at large, through the community outreach television series “Legal Forum”, airing on Time Warner Cable, of which he served as writer, producer and presenter.. Mr. Bennett has held the positions of President, President – Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and Trustee for the San Fernando Valley Bar Association. He is a member of the Family Law Executive Committe of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, as well as President of the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association and Family Divorce Solutions. He is most proud to have received an “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubble’s Peer Review Rating for 23 consecutive years. This honor represents the highest level of esteem and accolade from his contemporaries in the legal community.  Mr. Bennett has once again been recognized as among the elite lawyers of Southern California with his inclusion in 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers.

Michelle Daneshrad, Esq. is a Certified Family Law Specialist, Divorce Attorney, Mediator, and Collaborative Law Attorney.  She is the founder of Completion Law Firm, Smart Divorce Options, and founder of San Fernando Valley Collaborative Professionals, and a board member of Los Angeles Collaborative Family Association. Michelle’s effective mediation skills and her calm and powerful way of being makes her one of Southern California’s most respected and valuable mediators and collaborative professionals.

Melody Dosch is an efficient, knowledgeable and compassionate attorney who goes the extra mile to assist her clients in their family law and estate matters. A former civil rights and employment law advocate, Ms. Dosch brings 16 years of legal experience to her practice of family law. Ms. Dosch practices in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County and Ventura Couny. Please visit her website at for more information.

Kristina L. Hohne joined Walzer Melcher after almost six years as a business litigation associate at Parker Milliken, a century-old law firm in downtown Los Angeles. Kristina has experience with and has litigated complex issues in a variety of areas, including accounting and tax disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, professional malpractice claims, wrongful termination and employment cases, products liability defense (automotive and pharmaceutical), will and trust contests, trade secret misappropriation, personal injury matters, contract claims and commercial and corporate disputes. Kristina’s diverse litigation background has been instrumental in assisting clients in complex divorce litigation where the issues are multifaceted and stakes are high. Each case presents its own set of challenges, but Kristina has the ability to analyze the issues and manage high-pressured situations.. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Kristina interned as a summer associate at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office in their Victim Impact Program where she was able to see firsthand all aspects of the judicial system, from arraignment to jury trials, and the impact those proceedings have upon children and their families. She has also been able to enhance her litigation skills by acting as a Volunteer Moot Court Judge at UCLA School of Law, her alma mater.

I have more than 20 years of experience as a practicing attorney, mostly within the discipline of Family Law.  While I have experience in other areas, such as business formation and civil litigation, I have been handling Family Law cases since the day I was sworn in as a lawyer.  I believe I have the right temperament for this particular area, as it takes a delicate balance of legal acuity, mental toughness, and empathy for my clients.  Too much of any one of these traits and the case can be derailed or the client can feel abandoned.. I am a family man myself.  I have been married for more than 15 years and have three young children.  My career and my family help me keep both in focus, as both are incredibly important to me, but placing focus too much on one, will cause the other to suffer or fade.

I have more than 15 years of experience in legal practice, 12 years of which is within the discipline of family law only. While I have bigger law firm experience, I provide customer service and values of a client-centric, smaller law firm. I also have extensive experience as lead counsel on cases throughout my career; I have led and tried many cases throughout my many years of practice.

Host of her own national live daily talk show on Court TV for eight years, Lisa Bloom is interviewed daily for major news outlets like CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the LA Times, and hundreds of others all over the English speaking world, including news organizations in Australia, the UK, India and South Africa.. Lisa founded and owns one of the largest and fastest growing civil rights law firms in the US, The Bloom Firm, representing celebrity clients like Blac Chyna, and Mischa Barton, but mainly ordinary people seeking justice in all areas of civil litigation and family law, and especially victims of domestic violence, sexual harassment, race or sex discrimination, sexual assault, and police excessive force. The Bloom Firm has won tens of millions of dollars in compensation for its clients in just the last few years. Lisa has been chosen by her peers as a SuperLawyer for five years straight and has a perfect 10.0 rating on the largest lawyer rating site, . The Hollywood Reporter recently named Lisa a top Hollywood “power lawyer” and she’s appeared on countless ten best lists. She’s been litigating — and winning — a defamation case on behalf of Janice Dickinson against Bill Cosby for three years. In 2017 she’s most proud of creating and executing the media and legal strategy that brought down serial sexual harasser Bill O’Reilly. In 2018 she represents sexual harassment and assault accusers of casino magnate Steve Wynn, singer Trey Songz, Guess founder Paul Marciano, Lynwood Mayor Pro Tem Edwin Hernandez, and many others. She is litigating a revenge porn case against Robert Kardashian and an entertainment law case against the Kardashian family, as well as a case against a prominent LA doctor for underpaying his housekeeper.. Lisa was national college debating champion, graduated from Yale Law School, the #1 law school in the nation, and is the New York Times bestselling author of three books. Her most recent book, SUSPICION NATION: The Inside Story of the Trayvon Martin Injustice and Why We Continue to Repeat It documents the racial bias that caused the acquittal of George Zimmerman.. International travel is Lisa’s off-duty passion. She has summited Mount Kilimanjaro, backpacked the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire and the Inca Trail in Peru, and completed the New York City Marathon and the Pocono Marathon. Her 3:50 finish in the latter qualified her to run the prestigious Boston marathon. She’s traveled to England, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Canada, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Tanzania, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, Belize, the Caribbean, China, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, India, Cambodia, Laos, Nicaragua, Morocco, Fiji, Argentina, Uruguay, Switzerland, Croatia, Greece, Nepal, South Africa, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Colombia, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Myanmar, Senegal, Gambia, New Zealand and Namibia.. Lisa is the proud mom of two adult children — a lawyer, Sarah Bloom, who works in Lisa’s firm, and a dancer, Sam Wong. Lisa is also the foster mom of Daniel, now a college student. An animal lover and a vegetarian since aged sixteen, Lisa has been vegan since 2009. She lives with her husband, and rescue dogs in Los Angeles.

Edit. Re-order. I graduated from University of La Verne College of Law in 1997 and have been practicing in the legal field ever since that date. I am a general practitioner and my practice includes family law (divorce, custody, spousal and child support), civil litigation, criminal law, bankruptcy, estate planning, probate, business transactions, and real property. I also do QDROs for marriage dissolutions for a very reasonable fee. I handle appeals for my own clients as well as appeals from referrals. I am licensed to practice law in all courts of the State of California, the United States District Court, Central District of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. I am a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the San Fernando Valley Bar Association. I am actively a judge pro tem for the Los Angeles County Superior Court. When you have a legal problem, time is very important. In many legal matters you may have a limited time period to take action where the statutes of limitations may apply. I promote early resolution of legal disputes without sacrificing client objectives, as opposed to protracted, zealous representation where the likely benefit is not justified by the financial burden.

Christopher C. Melcher  is Chair of The State Bar of California Family Law Section for the 2011-2012 term, which has over 3,800 members, making it the largest family law organization in California. His practice focuses on complex divorce litigation and the preparation of premarital and post-marital agreements. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Southern California Chapter, which is the highest distinction for a divorce attorney in the United States. He is Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. He is a partner in the law firm of Walzer & Melcher LLP in Woodland Hills, California, where he practices exclusively family law. He is a regular speaker and author on family law issues throughout California. Prior to entering family law, he practiced civil litigation and criminal defense.

Christina is a skilled litigator with substantial experience in both family law and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Walzer Melcher, Christina was an associate at a leading New York family law firm, where she worked on a variety of matters involving complex financial and custody issues. Before turning her focus to family law, Christina was a litigation associate at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP and Latham & Watkins LLP.. Christina received her Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School, where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and an editor of the Columbia Journal of Law and the Arts. She received her B.A. in Political Science, magna cum laude and with Departmental Honors, from Barnard College, Columbia University.. Christina was selected as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in New York from 2013 through 2017. Christina is currently a Vice Chair of the International Family Law Committee of the American Bar Association Section of International Law.. She is licensed to practice law in both California and New York.

Born in New York City in 1959, moved to Los Angeles, California in 1978, Robert Gigliotti received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Loyola Marymount University in 1986, and was a recipient of a Lewis A. Kingsley Scholarship. While employed full time, Mr. Gigliotti studied law during evenings classes and summers, at the University of La Verne, College of Law, and earned a Juris Doctor Degree in 1990. Admitted: 1991, California; U.S. District Court, Central District of California.

Attorney with 26 years of experience with emphasis in all facets of family law, personal injury, and civil litigation. Individualized service, reasonable fees.

Attorney Taraneh (Tara) Khorrami provides legal services devoted exclusively to Immigration Law.  She has dedicated the last 18 years of her practice to immigration law and assisting immigrants with complicated immigration related matters. She handles all types of immigration cases on behalf of immigrants desiring to become lawful residents of the United States. Ms. Khorrami has distinguished academic credentials and has received her Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, California. Ms. Khorrami is a member of the State Bar of California, and is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, Supreme Court of California, United States District Court, Central District of California, and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.  She is a recipient of CALI certificates and Certificate in International and Comparative Law.  Ms. Tara Khorrami has also worked very closely with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Legal Services and Immigration Legal Assistance Project. If you are considering the services of a United States immigration attorney to professionally manage your visa and green card matters, Attorney Tara Khorrami will confidently navigate your case through the complex US immigration law process.

Ashley W. Edwards joined Walzer Melcher with four years of experience as a litigation associate at a well-respected law firm in Sherman Oaks. Ashley successfully represented landlords and management companies of both residential and commercial properties in Los Angeles and Orange counties in all aspects of landlord-tenant, fair housing, and real estate law.. Ashley’s experience both in and out of the courtroom, coupled with her enthusiasm for the law, enable her to effectively represent her clients in all aspects of complex family law matters. Ashley recognizes each case is unique and takes time to provide her clients with thorough legal analyses and creative case strategies to guide them through the legal process in order to achieve their goals.. Prior to entering law school, Ashley graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina. After graduation, from 2009-2010, Ashley served as an AmeriCorps Volunteer in Service to America, designing a college access program for a non-profit organization in Massachusetts, formalizing sustainable partnerships with local colleges to successfully transition underserved young adults into post-secondary education. It was through her service Ashley observed the impact that laws and policies have on the individual and solidified her decision to become an attorney.. Ashley received her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where she served as the Editor in Chief of the Pittsburgh Journal of Technology Law and Policy. Ashley received multiple honors in recognition of her leadership and service, including for her work as an instructor for the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project, where she taught constitutional law and civil rights courses.

Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP utilizes a unique team approach designed to achieve optimal outcomes. For example, when a client's case presents complex legal issues, we bring the presiding partners together in order to fully assess the situation and to determine the most direct, efficient, and effective strategy. Our firm always aims to create innovative and positive solutions via the comprehensive legal knowledge of our attorneys.. Website: http://ww.ahslawyers.com

Amir has developed a talent for finding the best solutions for his clients while aggressively litigating on their behalf. Throughout his career he has focused on advocating for litigants in highly contested divorce cases with a particular interest in the challenge involved in discovering evidence and legal research to support his clients position.. Amir’s skill in all aspects of litigation strategy as well as his expertise in the courtroom make him a very effective family law attorney. His unique background coupled with his passion for helping others allows him to maneuver through family law cases skillfully, calmly, and efficiently. He has helped hundreds of people maneuver through the crises in their lives and continue their lives in a stronger position.. As a family law and divorce lawyer, Amir delivers a client-focused approach. His extensive experience in both mediation and litigation on issues including child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property dispute, and domestic violence restraining orders, allows him to constantly look for ways to settle a case where possible, while also aggressively litigating to protect his client’s interests where necessary.. Prior to graduating from UCLA for his under graduate degree, Amir worked as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – a position that allowed him to satisfy his need to help people and his community. The position also refined his ability to deal with stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.. Your initial consultation with Amir will allow him to understand you, your situation, and to get to know you on a personal level so that he can explore your best possible options under the law. If hired, Amir works closely with his clients and the staff at Nader & Woodcock to ensure that your case is handled with compassion, efficiency and care.. In his free time, Amir enjoys spending time with his family, bike riding and traveling.