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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

Showing 16 - 20 of 21 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by K. Gillard | August 04, 2015 | Child Support

Excellent, Thorough, The Best

Latanya has been a life saver in regards to my child support/custody case. She is very detailed and knowledgeable. She is definitely more concerned with what's right for the client rather than what's right for her pockets. My case was already open and I was one of those that was trying to do it mysel...f and it was taking forever. When Latanya took on my case it was very little time till my next court date. She was very aggressive with getting all the information needed to prepare and even more agressive in the court room. Latanya was able to get me exactly what I wanted in both custody & support fatser than i would have ever expected. She has went above and beyond in my opinion even down to addressing little petty things I had to deal with from my children's mother. I couldn't be more pleased with her professionalism & the outcome of my case. She is definitely considered a friend now. I do, have and will continue to recommend her to anyone seeking an attorney in family law

Posted by Edward | November 26, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Passionate, Trustworthy & Aggressive

My story is very similar compared to most folks caught up in a messy divorce. Latanya is God sent and provided me guidance from beginning to the present. She is very passionate and compassionate in the manner she works with her clients. She is very dependable and will always respond in a very gen...uine and truthful way, whether you like her answers or not. She doesn't sugar coat anything as she believes it is crucial that her clients understand the pros and cons of each stage of your case. Positive reinforce is so important when confronted with all the negativity from your ex and ex's attorney, however, Mrs. Sewell is there to catch you each time you fall. I highly recommend Mrs. Sewell to anyone going through a very difficult child custody battle or a challenging divorce. Her extensive knowledge and experience working side-by-side with well established Family lawyers is evident by her ability to ensure you are well taken care of. The cost of hiring an excellent and qualified attorney is not cheap, however, the cost of peace of mind is priceless.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2014 | Family

Clientele of Latanya Sewell - Excellent Recommendation

I am a current client of Mrs. Sewell and I must say that I was very fortunate and blessed to have come in contact with her. It is very rare that you find an attorney that is as passionate in their line of work as she is. She understands the true meaning of her work and strives to ensure that her cl...ientele's needs are met. The key things that stood out to me about her was her willingness to help those in need, her responsiveness (either by phone or email), and her trustworthiness. These are key factors when choosing an attorney and I felt secure knowing that she would be able to work with me to resolve my legal matters. Being that I am located out-of-state, I was somewhat concerned on the responsiveness, but when I met Mrs. Sewell and worked with her, all of those insecurities disappeared. Although she recently passed her bar, if you get a chance to speak with her, she will tell you that she has over a decade of experience in family law which enables her to provide expert knowledge. I am forever thankful for her assistance in expediting my dissolution of marriage and appreciate her taking the petition at such last minute. It is definitely rare that you find an attorney as passionate as her in the field. I recommend her to anyone experiencing family issues such as a divorce, support, or custody. I definitely give her an overall rating of 5 stars and in all categories a rating of 5.

Posted by Gloria | July 14, 2014 | Child Custody

Excellent Attorney

Attorney Sewell gave me advice on how to handle my custody/visitation case. I had no money (unemployed) to hire her but that did not stop her from explaining in detail my options and how each worked in California courts. She recommended I go for a modification of custody as opposed to filing a contem...pt case on my ex and the later is harder to prove and win - even with an attorney - and the outcome is usually much less than expected. Although I wrote up my own paperwork, I was much more confident I was moving in the right direction.

Posted by Charmaine | July 07, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Review of services rendered.

Ms. Sewell was extremely thorough in assisting me with my divorce. She was always respectful and professional with regards to my ex-husband. She insured that my ex-husband and I never got off track during our meetings. Ms. Sewell made sure that we both understood the contents of our documents and ...that we were all in agreement with the divorce settlement. I appreciate the fact that Ms. Sewell made sure that I was comfortable with the decisions I made during my divorce process. Whatever questions I asked were always answered. I felt that each time we spoke over the phone or met in her office, I had her undivided attention. I have since referred friends to her for legal advice, as well as legal services. I can safely say that Ms. Sewell will always be my first choice when it comes to family law and I will continue to recommend her when the circumstances present themselves.`

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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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