$ 650-650 per hour
Karen Elizabeth Silver
About Karen
Biography
Ribet & Silver is a highly respected, family law firm in Los Angeles which concentrates on family law trial and appellate work. Our firm represents clients in all aspects of family law, including complex marital estates, high-conflict custody matters, paternity matters, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, mediation and post-judgment matters. We maintain a presence in cutting-edge divorce issues, such as same-sex relationships, domestic and international move-away cases, and custody disputes involving special needs children, substance abuse and mental health issues. The individual attention we provide each and every client, as well as strong advocacy and dedication we bring to cases, set us apart from other family lawyers.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Family
100%
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
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Location
Ribet & Silver
1801 Century Park East, 24th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Liz | January 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Life Saver.
It sounds dramatic but this is the truth. Karen helped save me and my son during an extremely traumatic and difficult chapter of my life. I went through a bitter custody battle with my son’s narcissistic father, and without Karen I honestly don’t know where I would be today. She is whip smart, strate...
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Great lawyer
Karen is really amazing. She was my 3rd lawyer in a very difficult divorce. She is smart, practical, calm and professional. Most important she is child centered. We were in court for 3 years with thousands of pages of documents. She and her admin never made a single mistake, not even a type-o. She wa...
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2015 | Child Custody
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...
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.
Karen Elizabeth Silver's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Karen was highly effective and professional."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer - she was very professional and courteous and a good advocate for her client."
"Kaen is an effective litigator and an excellent negotiator who is a recognized expert in Family Law."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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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Experience
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 CommitteeMember
2020 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2016 - Present
Southern California Family Law American Inn of CourtMember
2000 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1997 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionMember
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
2015
LA Mom Magazine
Helping Family Members Through Divorce
2003
The Guardian Magazine
Financial Obligations of Marital Partners
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers