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Latanya Sewell

4.9
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 12 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
2018 2017 2016
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2014

Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 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 21 - 25 of 27 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by K. Gillard | August 04, 2015

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 Paul | May 04, 2015

Stop looking - Latanya is the BEST!

Sitting in the courtroom watching other cases/lawyers come in unprepared made me so grateful to have Latanya on my side. She always had everything filed on time and concisely understood the specific issues. I listened as other attorneys haggled over tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees as the... Judge scolded them for coming unprepared. She would have easily beat those other lawyers for a fraction of the cost. The result? 100% legal & physical custody to me, AND annulment of the marriage.

Posted by Edward | November 26, 2014

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 Jessica | October 28, 2014

Highly Recommend!

I hired Mrs. Sewell about a month ago, she prestigiously handled my child custody case quick and efficiently. Before I even retained Mrs. Sewell she was already giving me free council and help with the "bulling" from opposing council due to my adverse situation. I truly believe she loves her job and ...am astounded by her extended knowledge of the law. I admire the compassion she exudes for all her clients. She was a great advocate for myself and my family. She was very reassuring and realistic about all possible outcomes and agreements that can be made pertaining to my case. For some one as aggressive and outspoken as myself, she was able to calm me and reassure me that she had my best interest at stake. If you're in a legal custody situation where you are un sure of the outcome, she is a great advisor. I completely trust her legal guidance and council. She is quick and efficient at her job. She was able to settle my case out of court fast and as painless as possible. I can't thank her enough. I have referred her to several people. If you are in a situation of helplessness and financially distressed due to an unforeseen child custody situation, she is a great contender to have on your side!

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2014

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.

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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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