Family Law Attorneys in Los Angeles County, CA

Lawyer Legion connects people with attorneys who are best-suited to solve their legal problems. We have curated a list of over 1,300 Family Law lawyers currently practicing in Los Angeles County, California. We scored each lawyer based on purely objective criteria such as: specialty certifications, distinguished fellowships, professional involvement, community leadership, speaking engagements, and other merit-based criteria.

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Lawyer Legion created this list of the top picks in 2026 for the best criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. To rank the top Family Law attorneys, and other lawyers in Los Angeles County we used both objective and subjective criteria.

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Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS) of California - The ACFLS is an independent nonprofit organization of lawyers who have earned board certification as a family law specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. The organization is dedicated to preserving and improving the practice of family law while promoting board certification for the specialty area of family law and family relations law. The ACFLS is made up of some of the best family law attorneys practicing in the state of California.

Academy of California Adoption-ART Lawyers (ACAL) - The ACAL is an invitation-only society of family formation law attorneys who are licensed to practice law in California and have demonstrated extensive experience in adoption law and assisted reproduction (ART) cases. Members of the Academy of California Adoption-ART Lawyers practice with the highest standards of ethics and professional competence in this area of law.

American College of Family Trial Lawyers (ACFTL) - The ACFTL is an invitation-only, elite organization of 100 of the most skilled family trial lawyers in the United States. Known as diplomates, members who have been accepted into this organization have demonstrated significant litigation skills in complex family law cases. The American College of Family Trial Lawyers has received national recognition through its diplomates handling of well-publicized cases and cutting edge issues in family law.

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) - The AAML is a national organization of highly-skilled negotiators and litigators who represent individuals in family law cases throughout the United States. The Academy's members are known as "Fellows" and have demonstrated a high degree of professionalism, excellence, knowledge and integrity in the practice of family law. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers has over 1650 fellows across all 50 U.S. states.

International Academy of Family Lawyers - The International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) is a non-profit organization that serves family lawyers in the United States and across the world.

Specialty Certifications in Family Law

Family Law - Only attorneys board certified in family law can advertise or identify themselves as "certified specialists" or "board certified" in California for that field. Furthermore, the board certification for family law is awarded by the CBLS. A certified family law specialist has experience performing various types of legal matters (e.g., marital settlement agreements, legal separation dissolution, etc.)

Family Trial Law - The NBTA certifies lawyers in family trial law. This specialty area of law involves litigation in family law cases, such as divorce, separation, child custody or paternity actions. Attorneys can earn board certification as specialists in family law trials.

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Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles - The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles (LASC), is the largest trial court in the United States. It serves the population of Los Angeles County and handles various case types. These include civil, criminal, family, probate, and juvenile cases, ensuring comprehensive judicial services. The LASC is dedicated to delivering fair and timely justice while enhancing public trust and confidence in the legal system. Additionally, the court engages in various community outreach programs to educate the public about the judicial process and their legal rights.

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Los Angeles County Departments - The Los Angeles County government comprises 38 departments, various agencies, and around 200 committees and commissions. Additionally, it includes over 500 political districts. These districts encompass school boards, water districts, and sanitation boards, each with distinct responsibilities and constituencies. Together, they work to provide comprehensive services and governance to the county's diverse population.

County Counsel Los Angeles County

County Counsel Los Angeles County - The Office of County Counsel provides legal representation and advice to the Board of Supervisors, County departments, and public agencies as mandated by County charter and State law. It promotes County objectives while minimizing legal risk and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism (IDEA) to foster a culture of belonging for all.

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500 W Temple St # 648
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 213-974-1811

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United States District Court - Central District of California - Active members who are in good standing of the Bar of California can apply for admission to the Bar of the United States District Court Central District of California. There are twenty-eight (28) judicial positions in the Court. It serves people in southern and central California. The United States District Court Central District of California is one of ninety-four (94) United States District Courts. Additionally, the court has original jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases that fall under federal law.

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