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Jeff Ryan Layfield

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury

11620 Wilshire Boulevard., 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

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The Law Office of Jeff R Layfield

11620 Wilshire Boulevard., 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90025

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Courtney | May 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Aggressive with a Great Sense of Humor

I was represented by Jeff Layfield through multiple family court trials, and having worked with several attorneys before him, I can confidently say he stands out as exceptional. His level of personal attention and commitment to my case was remarkable. He approached the case strategically, fought a...ggressively when needed, and remained fully invested in achieving the best possible outcome for my family. At a time when I felt extremely discouraged about my situation, he was able to completely turn the case around and ultimately change my family’s life for the better. Jeff is fearless in the courtroom and willing to challenge issues directly when he believes the law is not being properly applied. He honestly knew the law better than the judges. Jeff also has a great sense of humor and was able to reduce my anxiety and fears while going through such a challenging time. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking strong, dedicated and compassionate legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2025

Aggressive Advocate

Jeff dedicates his time and expertise to aggressively advocate for his clients’ interests. His comprehensive knowledge of family law surpasses that of many other attorneys, including some judges. He is transparent and efficient in his approach. I wholeheartedly recommend hiring him.

Posted by Lizzie | December 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney

He will fight for you!

Jeff is a fantastic lawyer. He knows the law inside and out and spent the time and effort to get me great results. He's always available and walked me through every step of my divorce. Getting divorced is an awful experience, but with Jeff representing me I was able to come out of it with the means t...o start over. I recommend him to anyone who needs this kind of help.

Posted by Michelle | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

I cannot recommend Jeff highly enough

If you someone who calls you back immediately, without exception, and who knows what he is doing then hire Jeff! My ex was harassing me and our children. My previous lawyer said I just had to "deal with it" because there was not enough to go on. Jeff immediately got me a restraining order against my ...ex and then we got the custody order I wanted. He also got all of my fees paid for by my ex! I am not sure if this is how he always is but he was absolutely amazing for me in my case.

Posted by Robin | February 23, 2015

Awesome. Couldn't ask for a better attorney to get me through my case

I was recommended to Jeff by a friend who had used him for their divorce as well as some other matters. He actually took the time to research everything and didn't just show up at court and wing it like me previous lawyer. In the end, he increased the amount of support I was previously awarded and go...t my fees paid for. He also gave me his direct line so I was able to contact him at any time. Definitely would recommend him.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Education

2008

Southwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

San Diego State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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