Benjamin F Kanani

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Benjamin F Kanani

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Domestic Violence

8730 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 310, Beverly Hills, CA

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About Benjamin

Biography

The Law Office of Benjamin Kanani is committed to standing with you in your time of need.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

With extensive experience in the courtroom and strategies custom-tailored to each client's specific goals, the Law Office of Benjamin Kanani provides high quality legal representation in all manner of family law matters, specializing in LA County.

30%
Family 30%

With extensive experience in the courtroom and strategies custom-tailored to each client's specific goals, the Law Office of Benjamin Kanani provides high quality legal representation in all manner of family law matters, specializing in LA County.

30%
Child Custody 20%

With extensive experience in the courtroom and strategies custom-tailored to each client's specific goals, the Law Office of Benjamin Kanani provides high quality legal representation in all manner of family law matters, specializing in LA County.

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

With extensive experience in the courtroom and strategies custom-tailored to each client's specific goals, the Law Office of Benjamin Kanani provides high quality legal representation in all manner of family law matters, specializing in LA County.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-500 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018

Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Benjamin Kanani

8730 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 310, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211

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Benjamin F Kanani's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Kas | December 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Professional Guidance You Can Trust

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Short Review (English) Benjamin Kanani is a highly professional, knowledgeable, and reliable attorney. He was clear, responsive, and very detail-oriented throughout my case, which made a stressful situation much easier to handle. His pricing was fair and transparent, with no hidden fees, ...and the value of his work was absolutely worth it. If you’re looking for an honest lawyer who truly cares about his clients, I highly recommend Benjamin Kanani.

Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Highly recommended... trustworthy and communicative

Ben and his team have been extremely helpful and professional throughout my ongoing DVRO and divorce matters. They have been patient, communicative, and supportive during a very difficult time for me, and even took over representation from my previous lawyer on very short notice. Ben took the time to... review my case in depth and really listen to my side of the story. He has been consistently polite, accommodating, and professional both in and out of court. Most importantly, I trust him with my case.

Posted by Ramesh | September 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Family Attorney Lawyer in LA

I hired Ben as my attorney for my restraining order case that was filed against me in LA court house with a hearing in Sep 2021. The petitioner of this case filed a bogus case with random false allegations against me just to get a restraining order sanctioned by the court for her personal vendetta to...wards me. Having not been to a courtroom my entire life, I was extremely nervous about facing my case and that is when I was referred to Ben by another lawyer. Right from the moment when I met Ben and explained him my case, he totally believed my side of the story which was truth side. He gave me the confidence on that same day that we can easily win this case in court and explained to me in clear terms about all my legal rights. In our first hearing, he got me a continuance from court to give me a peace of mind and to take the time to thoroughly study my case and gather all the evidences to support my side. During that one month period after getting continuance, Ben and his team quickly got to work and spend extensive amount of time studying and researching my case by gathering all the evidences and witness to well represent my case on my second/final hearing. Ben and his assistants put together a well drafted response to my court filing and tactically handed over all the documents to the petitioners side and to the court. A day before my final hearing, Ben had a long 1:1 conversation with me to train me on all possible scenarios on what to expect and how to answer any questions that may arise during my court hearing. On the day of hearing, Ben defended me in court when the opposing side was desperate in smearing down with all sorts of false allegations. After a 45 minute long hearing with back and forth argument from both sides, eventually the truth has prevailed in court and Ben got my case dismissed. I couldn’t thank him enough by the way he professionally represented me in court as this case could have led to some serious immigration consequences to me if it wasn’t acting on my favor. It’s extremely hard to meet a lawyer like him in the LA area where everyone comes after their clients money but not necessarily caring much about their case. Ben was the opposite and he really cares about his clients case and speaks with all frankness and honesty. I strongly recommend Ben if you are on the fence to hire him for all family related cases and I am sure he will handle your case with due diligence just like the way he handled mine. Thank you again Ben! :)

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Has proven most reliable legal representation and advocation in family court matters

Over very nearly ten years of my very high conflict divorce, child support and child custody case I have been represented internationally by various attorneys from whom I have gained valuable advocation and decent to excellent legal representation. Some made themselves available to my constantly cha...nging and evolving legal issues as needed but were less than necessarily aggressive or organized in the court room in the face of my adversary or our judge. Others were less than available in the midst of legal family emergencies, but ample in the realm of presentation on court days. Ben on the other hand has been both, he not only makes and takes the time that I feel my case deserves, presents a respectable case on my behalf, but enters the courtroom with the respect, experience and savvy required to make the necessary progress and bring the matters of my family legitimately before judges and comissioners for appropriate request for orders as well as refinements to already existing orders on all fronts. Mr. Kanani has an element of humanity by which he weighs the issues at hand of which at times have been highly emotionally charged topics for my family. Although he is capable of respecting delicate issues, he is also very careful not to allow the element of emotion to affect the outcome of the case and maintains firm boundaries and limits by which he encourages we, myself as well as my witnesses, approach my case for the best outcome possible. No basis is left uncovered on court days and I can depend on that my issues will be resolved with the integrity they deserve. I am beyond grateful to Mr. Kabani for helping my children and I achieve legal heights that used to seem nearly impossible. I would highly recommend this attorney for any family law issue.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great, honest, and professional attorney

Benjamin is a great and professional attorney. He always took the time to answer all my questions and concerns... even if it meant keeping him on the phone for a long time on his busy schedule. He took care of my custody case which was a bit complicated given that my child's father lives overseas and... many issues to be covered arise with such case. He always walked into court very confident which was a huge plus for me and his overall demeanor would put me at ease. There are a couple of things which I was not happy 100% with the ruling of my case, but most were dependent on the judge we were assigned; Issues in which Benjamin indeed tried his best by presenting good facts and arguments to the court. Overall, if you want an honest, professional, and good attorney, then I definitely recommend Ben.

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Benjamin F Kanani's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lisa Szekely

Family lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben Kanani is an extremely talented, generous, intelligent family law attorney. I worked with Ben during his time volunteering with the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, and saw firsthand how Ben was equally comfortable providing trauma informed legal advice for survivors of severe domestic violence, counseling parents involved in high-conflict custody and visitation situations, and addressing complex financial issues of support and asset division. He is a great asset to the community of family law attorneys practicing in Los Angeles."

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Roby Yadegar

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I fully endorse Benjamin. He is an exceptional attorney, very knowledgeable and savvy, always prepared and extremely responsive."

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Ghazal Mehrani

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Benjamin Kanani has exceptionally broad knowledge of California laws particularly in the areas of family, Criminal, land use, business and contract negotiation. He is also of excellent character and highly intelligent. I endorse Benjamin without reservation."

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Nicole Wilson-Martin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend and endorse Mr. Kanani."

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Navid Kanani

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Negin Yamini

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the honor and pleasure of working with Mr. Kanani on a series of cases. I was beyond impressed by Mr. Kanani's legal acumen, attention to detail, relentlessness, and incredibly ability to relate to clients. Ben is not only a top-notch professional but he has solid integrity and a heart of gold. I recommend him in strongest terms possible for any criminal or family case!"

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Kevin Gres

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Benjamin is a great attorney. He is knowledgeable, professional, and a great resource to have."

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Robert Berke

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Kanani on a variety of matters. He is extremely knowledgeable, organized, and thorough in both his presentation and understanding of criminal issues. He has impressed me on numerous occasions with his professionalism and dedication to the practice. I have on more than one occasion turned to Mr. Kanani to assist with me with exigent situations in criminal cases and he has come through resoundingly each time. I could not recommend more highly."

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Sharen Ghatan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ben and I have worked several multi defendant cases together and he's extremely bright, dedicated and motivated. It is a pleasure to have worked with him. I'll look forward to having another great experience with this worthy adversary in the future."

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Raphael Vernassal

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ben Kanani is a professional attorney who has shown integrity and compassion in his practice."

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Chananel Nakasaka

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Kanani is very personable. He's experienced in criminal defense and family law. He is patient with his clients and is very professional with other counsel."

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Brian Hurwitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Courtney Ross-Tait

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alan Daneshrad

Unknown lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Afshin Asher

Probate lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California

2018

Certificate of Tribute, Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law

2018

New Volunteer of the Year, Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law

2017

Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Benjamin Kanani, APC

Associations

2018 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Alepyan v. Adzhemyan - BD656438

Joint physical and legal custody with a 50/50 time split.

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Education

2011

Loyola University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Univ of California San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Harriett Buhai Center Training

Custody and Visitation

Publications

Languages

English

Persian

Spanish

Activity

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