Sahar Maknouni

Ms. Sahar Maknouni is a highly strategic Los Angeles family law attorney known for her boutique, selective practice model that prioritizes quality, precision, and deeply personalized representation. As the founder of Maknouni Family Law Firm, she intentionally limits the number of cases she accepts each year — ensuring every client receives extraordinary attention, comprehensive legal strategy, and direct attorney involvement in even the most complex family law matters.

With five years of exclusive experience practicing California family law, Ms. Maknouni has earned a reputation as an effective and trusted Los Angeles divorce lawyer, particularly in high-conflict, high-stakes cases involving custody disputes, domestic violence, and complex financial issues.

Ms. Maknouni's practice spans the full scope of Los Angeles family law, including divorce and legal separation, child custody and visitation disputes, high-conflict custody and emergency orders, spousal support and child support modifications, high net worth divorce and complex property division, domestic violence restraining orders (DVROs), paternity actions, military family law matters, and post-judgment modifications.

She has successfully represented clients in extraordinarily sensitive and high-risk cases, including matters involving allegations of child abuse, spousal strangulation, parental alienation, substance abuse, and mental health concerns. These cases demand not only advanced legal skill, but emotional intelligence, discretion, and strategic judgment.

What distinguishes Ms. Maknouni among Los Angeles divorce attorneys is her rare combination of professional expertise and personal understanding. Having navigated her own divorce, she brings an authentic, empathetic perspective to her work — guiding clients through emotionally charged decisions with clarity and realism.

Ms. Maknouni has significant experience handling high net worth divorces in Los Angeles, including cases involving business ownership, professional practices, multiple real estate holdings, and complex financial portfolios. Her background in Business Law enables her to work seamlessly with forensic accountants, business valuation experts, and tax professionals to protect clients' financial interests under California's community property laws.

Her practice also includes military family law matters, addressing deployment-related custody issues, division of military retirement benefits, and compliance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

Education: Juris Doctor, Chapman University, Fowler School of Law; Bachelor of Arts in Business Law, Minor in Management, California State University, Northridge.

Committed to access to justice, Ms. Maknouni volunteers with the Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law in Los Angeles, providing pro bono support to underserved families. Her practice is designed for clients who value discretion, rigorous legal analysis, and personalized representation during life's most pivotal transitions.