Jeffrey L. Harris

Jeffrey L. Harris

4.5
Rating: 2.6

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Domestic Violence

6080 Center Dr, Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

Our committed and compassionate divorce lawyer in Los Angeles provides free consultations to discuss your marriage dissolution fully, so we know exactly how to proceed with your representation.

30%
Family 30%

Family law requires compassion, professional guidance, and legal leadership that is accomplished effortlessly with the help of our caring Los Angeles Family Law Attorney at the Harris Family Law Group.

30%
Child Custody 20%

The Harris Law Group is a leader in the field of Los Angeles family law, particularly as it pertains to child custody. Mr. Harris, our child custody attorney Los Angeles, is experienced in representing the best interests of the children.

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

At the Harris Family Law Group, our Los Angeles domestic violence lawyer believes in our client’s rights to operate safely, without fearing a former spouse or significant other each day they wake up.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

Harris Family Law Group

6080 Center Dr, Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90045

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Jeffrey L. Harris's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

71 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 71 reviews

Posted by Emmy | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great attorney

Mr. Harris really helped me through my process. I was stalling with my case by trying to do it myself but the emotions always got in the way. With his help, I was able to get everything resolved within 6 months. He stood by my side and gave me great advise on what would work and he did his best to re...solve the case to my best interest. The moment I met up with him about the case, I knew I would be able to move on with my life. Mr. Harris is unlike any other lawyers who try to suck up your money with any questions you have, he even helped me with some legal questions on some unrelated matters. If I could afford to have him on my retainer, I would totally do it. Thanks for everything!

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Passionate about what he does and got a great result.

Jeff is a person who is passionate about law. His knowledge is well above par and he cares about his clients and getting results. In my case he stood by me and no only helped me in court but also helped me deal with my emotions to help alleviate any fear or worries. He trusted me and I trusted him as... we were very open with each other regarding the details of my case. I hope to not need to hire an attorney again in the future but if I had to Jeff would be my first point of call. Thank you Jeff for all that you have done for me. I am grateful for all of your hard work.

Posted by Sven | March 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thank you very much !!

All I can say is THANK YOU !!! Having to go through a divorce is surly difficult enough but having the right attorney makes it so much easier. Having found myself in this situation I did my due diligence in researching an attorney. After coming across Jeffrey Harris and reading the reviews about hi...m I decided to give him a call. After a brief conversation I set up an appointment to meet him in person. As soon as I met Jeffrey I felt comfortable and I knew I had found the right attorney for me. The reason why is because Jeffrey is far from being the typical attorney - divorce/family lawyer. He doesn’t waste any time, he is clear precise and straight forward and most importantly he won’t break your bank. What good is a lawyer who wins a divorce for you but leaves you bankrupt. His pricing is more than fair and gave me the chance to have an outstanding lawyer at my side during this 2.5 year divorce ordeal. He was always there for me, kept me in check when my emotions started to get the best of me. He was calm, and collected, smart and when the time was right he turned into a pitbull. He knew all the time what he was doing and was waiting for his chance and the plan to unfold. And he delivered. I got exactly what I wanted and in the end not only super happy that I got divorced (best decision of my life) but very happy that overall this process went by smoothly and that I chose Jeffrey as my lawyer (second best decision of my life). I am utterly thankful for having Jeffrey and his team by my side and if you need a divorce/family law lawyer he is the right man for you and for the job.

Posted by Eric | October 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly recommended!!!!

Mr. Harris is really professional and straight to the point which I really appreciate he tells you like it is he let's you know what you're doing wrong as well as what you're doing right he guides you through a very hard process mycase in particular was child visitation and custody/school from day on...e he guided me even before I was his client he told me what to do before he even knew if I was going to hire him all around great guy very fair rates!! works for everyone doesn't matter what you have in your bank account he will work hard for you as if you're paying $1,000 or more a hour!! Highly recommended if I have any future issues he will be my number one two three four and five calls thank you again for everything!! Sincerely Eric

Posted by Stephen | June 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Jeffrey is the right lawyer for the job !

I called Jeffrey as well as many other family law attorneys to help me with what I thought was a complicated spousal support case. After my initial consultation with Jeffrey, I knew I was in good hands . After going through my case, Jeffrey developed a sound strategy, that resulted in a settlement t...hat Initially I did not think possible without a lengthy court battle. Jeffrey is a highly skilled, tenacious and a tough negotiator with plenty of court room experience. Jeffrey excelled in the many skills you need your lawyer to have in communication, perseverance, judgement , creativity, and analytics. Jeffrey did a fantastic job for me and I highly recommend him.

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Jeffrey L. Harris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mayasha Christian

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Harris knows Family Law and is truly a professional and a strong advocate for his clients. He is extremely compassionate and understands his client's positioned. I recommend his services for anyone looking for a family law attorney. While we may not have gotten along as opposing counsels on an occasion or two - it was truly a pleasure working with him."

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Travis Newton

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tamara Harris

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeffrey Harris is an excellent, hardworking, and compassionate attorney. I highly recommend his services for anyone seeking assistance with Family law legal matters."

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Gordon Sattro

Family lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jeffrey for many years and he has always been a warm, honest and hardworking individual. Importantly, Jeff also has a great legal mind, which I've experienced first-hand when interacting with him. Without question, I endorse ​Jeffrey Harris."

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Deborah Kahn

Family lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I met Jeffrey Harris in Law School. I have always known Jeffrey to go above and beyond his duties as both an attorney and a colleague. He has always brought passion, ethics, and creativity to all his clients' work. I have continued to be impressed with Jeffrey's abilities in practicing Famiy law, mediations, and other other legal issues. I recently accepted an opportunity to join his firm, The Harris Family Law Group. I am fortunate to be a part of such a professional enterprise. I endorse this lawyer."

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Shoham Solouki

Family lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Arezou Diarian

Family lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Harris was opposing counsel on one of my recent cases. Throughout the case I found him to be congenial, knowledgeable and professional. Mr. Harris was a zealous advocate for his client, and I look forward to working with him in the future."

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Suzanne Natbony

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Tamara Harris

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Deborah Kahn

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Experience

Rating:  2.6 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2025

updated on 04/03/2025

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2020

updated on 03/20/2020

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2021

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2019

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2012 - 2013

Lawyer, My Divorce Mediators

2012 - 2012

Attorney General, State Of Kosrae, Federated States Of Micronesia

2011 - 2012

Legal Counsel, Chief Justice of Micronesia

2009 - 2011

Clerk, US Bankruptcy Court, Honorable Barry Russell

2009 - 2009

Clerk, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2011

American Bar Association, Student Bar Association PResidents

Lt. Governor

2008 - 2009

Southwestern Law School, Student Bar Association

Director

Education

2010

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

California Lutheran University

Undergraduate

Languages

English

French

Activity

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