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Latanya Sewell

4.9
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 11 years

Family Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Family

12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 501, Los Angeles, CA

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About Latanya

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-275 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2018 2017
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2014

Licenses

Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Latanya Sewell

12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 501, Los Angeles, CA, 90025

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Latanya Sewell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gloria | February 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Got my baby back

Latanya Sewell worked with me to regain custody of my daughter. She filed an ex parte motion with the court that was written so beautifully it would have made you cry. Well, it made my ex cry so hard he decided to settle. Everything was over so fast. Latanya walked in the door, wrote up the agreement..., had everybody sign and we were off and on our way. #WonderWoman #OliviaPopeWho?

Posted by ELSA | January 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

VERY HONEST, CARING AND PROFESSIONAL

After of years of dealing with courts, judges, hearings, depositions and attorneys, in total I hired 6 family attorneys for my case. Some of them from the most well known LA firms. But, I was extremely disappointed with the results and also I was broke. I represented my self for a while. At some poin...t, I realized that I needed a professional in family law. I was desperate and I came across with Latanya. At the consultation, she showed a lot of care and sorry for my case. I felt very confortable with her and I hired her. The best decision that I could take! My ex's lawyer is very aggressive, unethical and corrupt, Latanya knew her and did not care about dealing with this horrible opposing consul. Latanya wasn't intimated at all. At the hearings, Latanya always came on time, well prepared and ready for the most nasty situations. She always was very respectful and honest with me and gave me her sincere input into my case. She ALWAYS returned all my phone calls and replied my emails. She knew my financial situation and never ever asked me for huge amount for retainer. For a while, I couldn't make a single payment and she still represented me. God Bless this AMAZING attorney!

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Brilliant, Knowledgeable, Compassionate Lawyer Latanya

I have retained Law Offices of Latanya Sewell for the past 3 years of my marriage. Latanya is always reachable by phone, email and text. During the last 3 years, she has been patient with me as I did not want to divorce my spouse. I wanted to work things out as we had a child together. The marriag...e was verbally, physically and emotionally abusive. I stuck it for my child. Latanya was there to hear my struggles and when things became too much and my child was seeing and hearing the abuse from my spouse, Latanya guided me on my rights as a Parent. The storm is almost gone. My divorce is almost complete and because Latanya is caring, compassionate and knowledgable and has great character, the opposing Lawyer can see that our Requests are fair and beneficial for both parties and most importantly for the best interest of our child. I have spoken with other lawyers before Latanya and they are not at all comparable to the skill and kindness that Latanya embodies. When you meet her, you will be surprised. She is tiny and loves to wear really high high heels. But once she opens her mouth and speaks the law, you will know and see that she is a stable force for anyone going through a divorce/separation and has your best interest - like she has for me. When I get emotional on the phone with her, she will even check back the next day to see how I am doing. Who does that? I can tell she truly cares. Thank you Latanya. You are truly a blessing.

Posted by Eric | January 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Compassionate and effective!!

I sought a lawyer to help gain custody of my pre-teen daughter when I found out her custodial home had become an unhealthy environment. I first hired a lawyer from www.help4dad.com, but early into the process I was met with rudeness and complacency by their team. My wife found Latanya and informed he...r of our situation. She spent hours on the phone with each of us explaining our options and potential outcomes before we even hired her! In court she was professional and extremely perceptive. She was able to gauge the rooms reactions to our evidence and make quick decisions on how to proceed. At the end of it all, we got sole custody! I cannot thank Latanya enough for the effort she spent in keeping our daughter safe! If you're on the fence about her, dont be! she is amazing!

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Honest and Hard Working Lawyer

Latanya helped me navigate the legal system in a very trying time in which I had very little time. She gave me the tools, the knowledge, and the assurance that everything was going to work out in my favor. And, in the end, everything worked out. I was more than happy with the counsel that I received... from Latanya. She was comfortable in the courtroom, and it was awesome watching her maneuver in her environment, i.e. the family law arena. Words cannot express how much I appreciated all of her efforts in helping me in my divorce. I strongly recommend Latanya to anyone who is looking to get a divorce in the LA area. Divorce sucks, but Latanya was truly amazing. Many thumbs up.

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Latanya Sewell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emily Rubenstein

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Litz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.Very knowledgable and a very good lawyer in Court."

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Peter Marek

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Salick

Family lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Latanya as a family law attorney. Latanya's experience in family law is significant as she was a paralegal in family law for over 10 years prior to becoming an attorney, and her professionalism, knowledge and insight are phenomenal. Her work product was excellent and thorough, as was her availability to work on a contractual basis. It is only a matter of time before I will oppose her on a case, and I already know that I will have to work exceptionally hard to do so."

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Alexandra Lavinsky

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Latanya is a wonderful and aggressive attorney for whom the bar exam was just a formality. She has years of training and first hand experience as a paralegal and the skills necessary to handle all aspects of family law."

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John O'Brien

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Dean's List, University of West Los Angeles

2011

Witkin Award, Witkin Award

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Latanya Sewell

1996 - 2014

Independent Paralegal, Various Family Law Firms

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Dumont

1 year restraining order against Mom

Marriage of Valesco

Court granted request and Wife 's spousal support was reinstated

Marriage of Abraham v. Keeten

Obtained an affordable payment plan for father

Sandoval v. Ibarra

Court Order for the Immediate Return of the Minor Child to Mom's Care

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Education

2012

University of West Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Latanya earned significant contribution points in 2014.

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