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Debra Susan Frank
also known as Debra S. Frank
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Family
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48 years
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 45 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 48 years
State: California
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Debra S. Frank, APLC
1819 Holmby Ave, Unit 203, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
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Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2009 | Child Custody
Awesome, Incredible, Knowledgeable, not enough adjectives to describe how great Debra is!
Debra handled my case with extreme professionalism, kept me up-to-date with every action, and got action for me in less than 2 weeks what my previous attorney could not do in 6 months! My case was complicated with the fact I live in another state, like 2500 miles away from California, and she was ab...
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"I've known Ms. Frank for three decades; her work, and service to the legal community are exemplary."
"Debra Frank is a certified family law specialist. She is also incoming chair of the Family Law section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. She clearly has the knowledge and expertise to counsel clients in family law matters and keeps her knowledge base up to date. She is also someone who "tells it like it is" in a clear and understandable manner which is a great asset in this sometimes emotionally charged area of law."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business
2019
2019 Women's Council & Awards - "Volunteer of the Year" Finalist, Los Angeles Business Journal
2019
Women in Law Awards 2019, Lawyer Monthly Magazine
2019
Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Spirit of CEB Award, Continuing Education of the Bar • California
2012
Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
1982
Commissioner, Vice-Chairperson, appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown, California Law Revision
1980
Public Member, appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Home Furnishings
Associations
2018 - Present
Southern California Family Law American Inn of CourtExecutive Committee
2011 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law SectionPast Chair Participating on Executive Committee
2004 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Reference BookEditor
1986 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationADR Settlement Officer
2017 - 2018
Southern California Family Law American Inn of CourtPresident
2017 - 2018
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsAssociate Journal Editor
2014 - 2016
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsJournal Editor
2013 - 2018
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsBoard Member
2012 - 2013
Southern California Family Law American Inn of CourtPresident
2011 - 2012
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsSecretary
2010 - 2011
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
2010 - 2011
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsSecretary Elect
2009 - 2009
Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee
2009 - 2009
State Bar of California, Family Law Section, Financial Issues SouthVice-Chair
2009 - 2010
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law SectionVice President
2009 - 2010
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsNewsletter Editor
2008 - 2009
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law SectionSecretary
2007 - 2013
Southern California Family Law American Inn of CourtFounding Member
2007 - 2008
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law SectionTreasurer
2007 - 2012
Century City Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
2007 - 2012
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsBoard Member
2005 - 2011
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee
2005 - 2008
State Bar of California, Family Law Advisory Commission, Board of Legal SpecializationCommissioner
2003 - 2004
Century City Bar AssociationPresident
2003 - 2004
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Bench and Bar CommitteeMember
2003 - 2004
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
2003 - 2004
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
2003 - 2003
Century City Bar AssociationPresident
2003 - 2004
Century City Bar AssociationPresident
2002 - 2002
Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Reference BookEditor
2002 - 2002
Century City Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2001 - 2001
Century City Bar AssociationVice-President
2000 - 2001
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsNewsletter Editor
2000 - 2002
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsBoard Member
2000 - 2000
Century City Bar AssociationSecretary
1999 - 2008
State Bar of California, Family Law Section, Financial Issues SouthChair
1999 - 1999
Century City Bar AssociationTreasurer
1998 - 2000
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Reference BookEditor
1998 - 1999
State Bar of California, Family Law NewsAdvisor to the Editorial Board
1998 - 2004
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee
1998 - 2001
Century City Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
1997 - 1998
State Bar of California, Family Law NewsEditor
1996 - 1998
State Bar of California, Family Law Section, ADR Resolutions Committee SouthCo-Liaison
1996 - 1997
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionSecretary-Treasurer
1996 - 1997
State Bar of California, Family Law NewsAssistant Editor
1995 - 1999
State Bar of California, Family Law Section, Support Committee SouthLiaison
1995 - 1999
State Bar of California, Family Law Section, ADR Standing CommitteeExecutive Committee
1994 - 1997
State Bar of California, Family Law Section, Financial Issues SouthSecretary
1984 - 2001
State Bar of California, Family Law Section, Financial Issues SouthMember
Education
1977
Southwestern Law School
Juris Doctor
1972
Carnegie Mellon University
Master's Degree
1970
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2010
Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Symposium
Recent Developments
2009
Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Symposium
Recent Developments
2009
Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Inn of Court programs
Various family law topics
2009
Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law Section Program
Family Law and Probate Cross-Over Issues
2008
Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section Program
Pensions
2007
Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section Program, Trial Tactics and Techniques
Experts, Exhibits and Use of Discovery at Trial
Publications
2018
California Marital Settlement & Other Family Law Agreements, Third Edition, CEB
Marital Agreements
2018
Dividing Pensions and Other Employee Benefits in California Divorces, CEB
Stock Options and Benefits Under Executive Business Plans
2009
ACFLS Family Law Blog
Are Mandatory Fee Arbitration Clauses Enforceable?
2009
Century City Lawyer
Media and the Law
2008
Los Angeles Daily Journal
When Markets Collapse, So Do Families
2008
Los Angeles Lawyer
Preparing for a Media Onslaught
2003
35th Annual 2003 Family Law Reference Book
How the Private Attorney Handles District Attorney Cases
1994
Family Law News and Review
A Better Way to Pass Family Law Legislation
Languages
English