Jeffrey Fredrich Sklan

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Jeffrey Fredrich Sklan

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence

8484 Wilshire Blvd Suite 660, Beverly Hills, CA

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About Jeffrey

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

From Murder cases down, we have successfully handled every sort of criminal matter. My MBA and business training gives us an edge in white collar matters.

47 years | 5,000 cases

50%
Divorce and Separation 40%

We know that people going through a divorce frequently feel as if their lives are unraveling. It is a stressful and complicated time. Weekend app See also- domestic violence notes, below.

47 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Domestic Violence 10%

Domestic violence cases may be filed in criminal courthouses as felonies or misdemeanors - and/or in the family law courthouses. Frequently, they are concurrent with a divorce case.

47 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1998

Location

Law Offices of Jeffrey Sklan

8484 Wilshire Blvd Suite 660, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211

jeffreysklan.com/

Jeffrey Fredrich Sklan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

185 Client Reviews

5 star (184)
4 star (0)
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2 star (1)
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Posted by Aracely | January 5, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Confident and Assertive

Jeffrey has been very prompt in responding to my messages and questions. Alwsys gets back to me the same day . He was able to get me full custody of my children. 100% recommend.

Posted by anonymous | January 3, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer!

Jeffrey and team are people first. They truly understand the court process and have strong, respected relationships that make a real difference. I felt genuinely heard, supported, and guided with care every step of the way.

Posted by Silvia | December 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer

If you want to feel peace of mind hire Jeffrey . He always answered my calls and calmed my anxiety down from not knowing what was going to happen . He got my husband a really good deal on his case . An amazing lawyer . I Have known Jeffrey for over 15 years has helped many of my friends and family ! ...Hire him , you won’t regret it ! He’s great and works with you on price !

Posted by Jazmin | December 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An amazing Lawyer who will achieve a great outcome for you and your family

Going through a custody battle was one of the most stressful and challenging moments in my life, but having Jeffrey Sklan by my side made all the difference in the world. Jeffrey and Sandy his paralegal assistant are one of the most knowledgeable, helpful and honest people I’ve came across in my life.... I was referred to Jeffrey Sklan by a good friend of mine. From the very first moment I called his office I spoke to Sandy and explained I wanted sole custody for my daughter and the reasons why, she was empathetic and knew I was very anxious and overwhelmed with the whole situation. She informed me I can go to the Office on a Saturday which they’re usually closed for business but he made an exception for me to see him. He took the time to listen to me and all my concerns, answered all of the questions I had. They guided me through the process with ease, making it less stressful and overwhelming for me. They updated me throughout the entire process. He was very honest from the beginning and informed me what can happen when we went to court and the decisions the judge can make in a case like mine based on his experience. He provided not just legal expertise but also genuine support, compassion, advice and reassurance when I needed it the most. Jeffrey knows the laws extremely well he is a man of integrity, trustworthy, committed, caring, professional who will advocate for you and fight for what’s best for your child. I am incredibly grateful for Jeffrey Sklan and everything he did for me and my daughter, thanks to him I was able to obtain sole custody of my daughter. Even months after if I call him or text him when a new situation or problem arises he responds to me no matter the time or day, he’s really there for you whenever you need him and I will always thank him for that as well. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is facing a situation like mine or is looking for a family law attorney to represent you in court.

Posted by Jessica A | December 19, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Defense Lawyer

Mr. Sklan was so professional and got straight to the point. He saved me from spending money I don't have and gave me superb advice that truly put me and my family mind at peace. God is great. I was recommend by my friend Francisco Matias as he won his case in a fair trial and I know Mr. Sklan will... go above and beyond to help others. Thank you.

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Jeffrey Fredrich Sklan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anthony Catena

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Jeffrey for over four years, and have worked with him both as opposing counsel and collaboratively. Jeffrey is a creative, smart, and effective lawyer who knows how to get results. A strong advocate for his clients, and a generous resource and wealth of knowledge for his colleagues, I would highly recommend Jeffrey for anyone seeking an experienced, personable, and well-respected lawyer in California."

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Janina Botchis

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A true lifesaver. I couldn't be more thankful. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney."

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Marc Gibbons

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a great lawyer. He is very thorough and fights for his clients. In the matter that he and I worked on, we obtained great results for our client"

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Boris Gorbis

Litigation lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Jeffrey for his amazing capacity to get the best possible results while remaining calm under pressure. Jeffrey fuses common sense with impressive knowledge of law and procedure that has earned him great respect among his clients and colleagues."

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Robert Gigliotti

Family lawyer

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Eric Panitz

Employment and labor lawyer

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Deborah Lee

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1998.

Private reproval, public disclosure issued in CA, 1998

updated on 02/06/2010

Private reproval, public disclosure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 1997

updated on 06/17/2015

A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.

Jeffrey’s comment:

“The State Bar release stated that, during the course of a civil case wherein I WAS THE CLIENT, suing another lawyer on a breach of contract claim, a $250 discovery sanction had not been paid. In fact, it had but the recipient (an office employee of the opposing side) kept the cash, and did not turn it over to his employer. FURTHER: there were NO CLIENT money or liberties involved, the public was not affected, and the case amicably settled. The employee died of a heart attack soon thereafter.”

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Founder and Trial Attorney, Law Offices of Jeffrey Sklan

Sample of Legal Cases

People V Villanueva

NOT GUILTY

People v Selmanovic

NOT GUILTY verdict after trial

People V Rangel

Case dismissed during TRIAL.

People v Graves

NOT GUILTY at jury trial

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Education

1979

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Santa Clara University Business School

Masters Business Administration

1975

Univ of California at Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

2013

Lecture to Families

Services for incarcerated family members

Languages

Korean

English

Spanish

Activity

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