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5.0 /5.0
65 Client Reviews
$ 375-425 per hour
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Saraphoena Boudrie Koffron
also known as Saraphoena B. Koffron, Saraphoena B. Austin
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About Saraphoena
Biography
Attorney Saraphoena B. Koffron provides appellate and trial-level litigation services to clients. She also serves as mediator on both a court-appointed and private retention basis.
Attorney Koffron’s litigation practice is built on a strong foundation of legal knowledge, a firm understanding of the long-term effects of decisions, and the ability to remain objective even in the most emotionally charged cases. With careful decision-making, foresight, and strategic planning, she works with clients to build a stable litigation plan to withstand anything that the other side may come up with.
As a mediator Attorney Koffron draws from her extensive experience litigating divorce and post judgment matters to avoid pitfalls and common oversights. Her familiarity with local courts gives parties a realistic view of what to expect if their case proceeds without a settlement. She offers a birds-eye perspective to guide parties towards the next chapter of their lives, without letting emotional conflict become the focus of the legal conflict.
In addition to mediation and litigation services, Attorney Koffron provides appellate advocacy for those who have suffered a misapplication of laws that need to be corrected (or have prevailed and seek to protect that favorable outcome). Her appellate practice is built on a strong foundation of legal knowledge, a firm understanding of the long-term effects of decisions, a core belief that Michigan’s laws are just if fairly applied, and an unwavering commitment to improving the administration of justice in our court system.
If you are struggling with reorganizing one family into two households, on the verge of creating a dual custodial environment, are trying to accommodate a change in circumstance, or trying to grapple with a conflicted distribution of an estate while grieving, Attorney Saraphoena B. Koffron is here to help guide you towards a reasonable solution.
Proactive Litigation, Mediation, and Appellate Services
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
70%
Appeals
15%
Child Custody
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2020 2015
Licenses
Licensed in Michigan for 21 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Guardianship
Posted by Keeley | November 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Grandparents' issues solved
Attorney Koffron really knows the ins and out of probate and family court. She is adept at her craft, sympathetic and assertive, thinks on her feet and is professional, and yet sympathetic, in every aspect of her craft. Her office is staffed with a small, competent crew, who pay attention to detail...
Posted by Cris | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Very Satisfied
We had contacted 3 lawyers and protective services here in Florida as well 3 lawyers in Michigan regarding getting legal guardianship, for my granddaughter so she could live with us, attend school and have medical insurance. Thanks to Sarapoena Koffron and her assistant Cathy Zackery, it's now don...
Saraphoena Boudrie Koffron's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Saraphoena on a matter before the Michigan Supreme Court. Saraphoena drafted a thorough, professional, and quite powerful brief on our client's behalf. She argued forcefully before the Supreme Court for our client as well. I could not be more pleased with Saraphoena's work ethic and work product. She is the best appellate attorney I have worked with in my 30+ years of practice."
"Saraphoena is one the best family law, custody and divorce lawyers in Southwest Michigan. I do not hesitate to recommend her to clients and I will continue to do so. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Saraphoena is great to work with. She is always prepared and a zealous advocate for her clients and able to think "outside the box." I appreciate working with her."
"Saraphoena is tenacious and passionate about family law. She has a particular knack for solving complex problems for families of every shape and size."
"Saraphoena has an excellent reputation in the legal community as a pragmatic, results-driven attorney, who maximizes the outcome for each of her clients."
"I have worked with Saraphoena on a few cases- she is detail oriented and will good to work with."
"Saraphoena is truly exceptional! She's a detail-oriented caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients."
"Saraphoena Koffron's legal knowledge of family law is unmatched. Although I am currently a criminal defense attorney who works with Ms. Koffron at Levine & Levine, I initially met her when we were opposing counsel on a divorce case that contained issues involving custody, parenting time, and property division including real estate and retirement accounts. As a result of her tough but reasonable negotiating skills and her knowledge of the law, we were able to fashion a resolution that was fair to both parties. Because of my daily contact with Ms. Koffron I continue to witness her ability to assist her clients by obtaining the best results possible (especially when there are tough issues involved or a lot at stake for her client to gain/lose) while treating them with kindness. If there is a person out there with tough legal issues or somebody that wants an attorney to fight on his or her behalf, Ms. Koffron is definitely the attorney to help!"
"I highly recommend Ms. Koffron. I have worked with Ms. Koffron on a couple of Supreme Court amicus briefing projects over the years, and found her to be very thorough, thoughtful, and hardworking. This past year I had the additional experience of reviewing the trial court record for an appeal where she was trial counsel for one of the parties. She did a fabulous job of standing up for her client's rights and conducting the divorce trial, in what turned out to be a contentious case. Her aptitude for details made a great record for appeal. She did not stop fighting for her client even when the trial judge refused to follow the law."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyers List (Michigan), Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyers List (Michigan), Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyers List (Michigan), Super Lawyers
2022
Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Rising Star (Michigan) List, Super Lawyers
2018
Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Rising Star (Michigan) List, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star (Michigan) List, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star (Michigan) List, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Ba'alat Mitzvah Award for Hiddur Mitzvah, International Women's League of Conservative Judaism
2008
Ba'alat Mitzvah Award for Social Advocacy, International Women's League of Conservative Judaism
N/A
Jurisprudence Award, Michigan State University College of Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Austin & Koffron
2013 - Present
Attorney, Levine & Levine
2009 - 2013
Associate, Miller Johnson
2006 - 2007
Independent Contractor- Attorney, Hafeli Staran Hallahan Christ & Dudek, PC
2005 - 2006
Attorney Advocate, Unemployment Insurance Agency - Advocacy Program
2002 - 2002
Research Assistant, University Of California, Hastings College Of Law
2001 - 2001
Special Education Substitute Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District
Associations
2024 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Appellate Practice SectionExecutive Council Member (Secretary)
2023 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Appellate Practice CouncilCo-Chairperson of Professional Development Committee
2022 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Appellate Practice SectionCouncil Member
2015 - Present
Amicus Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of MichiganMember
2013 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2013 - Present
Collaborative Practice Institute of MichiganMember
2009 - Present
Kalamazoo County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Kalamazoo County Family Law Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Family Law Section of the State Bar of MichiganMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2004 - Present
Family Law Section of the American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Minaleah Koffron, et al. v Portage Public Schools, et al.
A consent Judgment entered containing the prohibitions and policy changes sought by the plaintiffs.
Langan v Richardson
Prevailing Party
Hunter v Hunter
Prevailing Party
Carr v Carr, WL 3243442 (2019)
Prevailing Party
Education
2009
Wayne State University Law School
LLM
2004
Michigan State University College of Law
JD
2002
University of California, Hastings College of The Law
2000
Eastern Michigan University
BS
N/A
Resolution Services Center
Domestic Mediation Training
N/A
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce Training
N/A
Oakland Mediation Center
Advanced Mediation Training
N/A
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Parent Coordination Training
Speaking Engagements
2022
Speaker Law Webinar Series
QDROs, EDROs, DROs & CoApps
2022
SBM Appellate Practice Section Webinar Series
Checking Out Your Options: a review of free & low-cost research platforms
2022
SBM Appellate Practice Section Webinar Series
Getting Paid: An Appellate Perspective on Presenting and Preserving Attorney Fee Requests
2022
Kalamazoo County Family Law Bar Association, Monthly Speaker/Webinar
Legitimate AF: Presenting and Preserving Attorney Fee Requests in Family Law Cases
2022
Kalamazoo Chapter of the National Association for Legal Professionals (NALS), Speaker/Monthly Meeting
Mediation: Myths and Misrepresentations
2020
Speaker Law Webinar Series
Judgment Provisions in Covid Times
2018
Kalamazoo Chapter of the National Association for Legal Professionals (NALS), Speaker/Monthly Meeting
The Good, the Bad, and the Downright Bizarre: Tales in Family Law and the Lessons to Learn from Them
2016
Kalamazoo Child & Family Psychological Services Monthly Lunch & Learn
Family Law & You
2013
Greater Kalamazoo Chapter of the National Association for Legal Professionals (NALS), Speaker/Monthly Meeting
Hot Topics in Family Law - US v Windsor & the Defense of Marriage Act, and the Revocation of Paternity Act
Publications
2022
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE)
Handle a Joint Divorce - How-To Kit for Attorneys
2022
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE)
Handle the QDRO Process - How To Kit for Attorneys
2015
Michigan Family Law Journal
Summary of Published and Unpublished Cases, April 2015
2015
Michigan Family Law Journal
Summary of Published and Unpublished Cases, November 2015
2009
Wayne State University
Subjectively Objective: Blending the Roles of Lay and Expert Witnesses in ADA Employment Discrimination Cases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Child support cash assistanceand father on ssi ?
27 Dec 2021
Q&A
Noncustodial parent moving to be with GF and her 2 minor kids, can he move?
18 Dec 2021
Q&A
Relationship with non custodial
21 Dec 2021