Karen Elizabeth Silver

Karen Elizabeth Silver

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Family

1801 Century Park East, 24th Floor, Los Angeles, CA

About Karen

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

29 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 650-650 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ribet & Silver

1801 Century Park East, 24th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90067

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Karen Elizabeth Silver's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2015 | Family

Strong Divorce Lawyer

I am so grateful for Karen. She is smart, practical and kind. She defended me and protected my and my children's interests every step of the way. I loved that she was responsive to me. My prior attorney was not but Karen always returned calls and emails in a reasonable amount of time. I highly recomm...end her.

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2015

Knowledgable and Practical Custody Attorney

I was very pleased with my representation. Karen gave good advice and was always there for me. She didn't hand me off to associates or other lawyers like happens at other firms. She didn't try to increase costs. She is smart and practical and has a good way of dealing with people. I highly recommen...d her.

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2014 | Child Custody

Good reviews

I want to give a review of this lawyer for those out there looking for a lawyer. This lawyer was helpful, smart and responsive to all of my many questions and concerns. I felt supported throughout the difficult custody process. I am happy with the results I got.

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Karen Elizabeth Silver's Lawyer Endorsements

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Beatrice Fung

Family lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen was highly effective and professional."

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Joy Miles

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen maintains a friendly and professional tenor even while zealously advocating for her client, making the likelihood of a settlement increase and keeping costs down for both parties."

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Allison Novik

Family lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer - she was very professional and courteous and a good advocate for her client."

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Scott Klopert

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kaen is an effective litigator and an excellent negotiator who is a recognized expert in Family Law."

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Robin Sax

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Besides being a valuable and knowledgable legal resource, Karen has a wonderful disposition that brings a sense of calm in the highly emotional area of Family Law. Karen has the ability to LISTEN and truly hear what her clients and colleagues say. In addition, Karen is an impeccable writer. Her declarations, motions, and written legal work are not only persuasive but the are eloquent, succinct and beautifully written."

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Lisa Sherman

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is not only smart, shrewd and strategically positions her clients to achieve the best results, but she provides the most important gift of all — compassion. Because of Karen’s experience, strong working relationships and reputation within the family law community, she is able to efficiently and effectively deliver first-class results for her clients. But, what truly sets her apart is the time that she devotes to nurturing her clients which is simply unmatched. Many of her clients are emotionally distraught when they first contact her, but by the time, they hang up the phone or meet her in person, they feel that they are in good hands. Even after Karen wraps up the legal issues for a client, Karen goes the extra mile guiding them on the road to recovery. My fellow attorneys and I always joke with our spouses that if anything were to ever happen in our marriages, we have already retained Karen to represent us!"

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Michael Greene

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is a fierce advocate for her clients. She is very smart, thoroughly prepared, and makes every effort to settle cases when appropriate. Her fees are reasonable and she cares about her clients."

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Rozanna Velen

Family lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen Silver is an excellent lawyer. She is very experienced and knowledgable. I highly recommend her for any family law matter."

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Allison Novik

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Top 25 Family Law Lawyer, Los Angeles Daily Journal

2025

Leading Family & Matrimonial Lawyer - Los Angeles, Doyle's Guide

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyer

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Ribet & Silver

2010 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Barbakow & Ribet

1997 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Law Offices Of Alexandra Leichter

Associations

2024 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section Executive Committee

Member

2020 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2016 - Present

Southern California Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

2000 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1997 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Member

Education

1997

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

Family Law Roundtable

Mastering Support Orders: Income and Expense Declarations and Key Case Law

2025

Family Law Roundtable

Family Law Brief Writing Workshop

Publications

2018

Los Angeles Daily Journal Decision May Unleash Tsunami

2003

The Guardian Magazine Financial Obligations of Marital Partners

Languages

English

Activity

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