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

187 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 15 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

A man you can count on

Jeffrey has been my family’s lawyer in a few instances. During times that were so stressful and overwhelming he made sure to have every question and concern addressed. He’s readily available and gave us his personal cell when we needed to him from him that things would be ok as our legal matters were... escalating. He put me and my family at ease and we navigated through this difficult time. He’s gone above and beyond for not just myself, but for the clients I’ve referred over to him. In the most professional way he became extended family and if you’re ever in need of a lawyer he’s by far the best. The customer service at his office is outstanding and although the headache of can be infuriating, he helped ease our way and we came out

Posted by Kim | April 08, 2022 | Family

Naming my honeymoon baby after him!!

Mr. Sklan was exactly the attorney I needed. My ex-husband refused to give me permission to travel internationally with my kids for my own wedding leading me to seek a court order. Mr. Sklan came into our first meeting knowledgeable, compassionate and was strong ally from the get go. He recognized th...e dog whistling happening from my ex and even called it out in court (my favorite part of this entire process). I really felt I had a solid case going in, but with Jeffrey representing me I knew my kids would be able to join me at my wedding. He knows his stuff! Shout out to his paralegal, Nicole who helped me navigate the process with humor and a sense of pride. I truly would have been lost had it not been for both of them.

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

The person you'll want up front.

Family Court is unpredictable. So it helps to have a lawyer that has proven consistency, like Jeffrey. Before meeting Jeffrey, we spent 20K on another attorney who shrunk into their seat after 8 minutes in court, not pushing back to anything the judge was deciding. We felt completely burned. I ha...d thought it was because we lost, but over time I realized it was because we felt helpless and unheard. With Jeffrey, this time around went differently. It was a fresh breath of air to see Jeffrey fight for us with professionalism and ferocity. He gave us a voice. We won our case this time. I think we would have probably won it the last time with Jeffrey at the helm. But above all, I am grateful for the fact that we feel heard. Even if the judge had gone the other way, we knew we had a great lawyer this time around, who was like watching a surgeon do their craft. It made all the difference. Don't hesitate to hire Jeffrey. He will leave it all on the court. And thank you to the entire firm, and to Nicole, for all of your kindness, help, attentiveness and professionalism. You have impacted our lives for the better. We appreciate you so much and what you do. PS. We are leaving this review as an LGBTQ family. For those who might be coming across this that are looking for a lawyer with this experience.

Posted by Elizabeth | October 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Lawyer, mentor and friend.

I wanted to start by saying this is not a paid comment/review. I am writing this from the bottom of my heart. I am a single mother to a non verbal autistic 4yr old boy. I have lupus. Bad. My sons father decided to abandon his boy during a global pandemic. No contact. No child support. I was alone a...nd worried sick. No parent should ever have to decide between groceries or diapers. Jeffrey not only made me feel like family, he came through on every single word he said. Jeffrey is detail oriented, quick witted and extremely respectful. He exudes positivity with every passionate word he speaks. If you are looking for sincere dedication and attention to matters that are important and can be life defining, please look no further. His staff is absolutely amazing as well. This man truly went to bat for me in court recently. As soon as we won our battle, instead of taking all the credit, which he should have, he immediately told me how proud he was of me, for standing my ground, He assured of what a great parent I am. He was relentless. He made it clear to the judge that he had cleared his schedule for the day and was willing to spend the time to make sure my son got every single thing he needs and deserves. And because of our big win I now have enough money in child support and back child support for my son and I to move into a home, by the beach, with a yard. Its hard to convey how full my heart is. The weight that has been lifted. I can not articulate just how incredibly happy and blessed I am that I have Jeffrey on my side. With another lawyer who knows what might have happened. But most importantly my son and I made a friend for life along the way.

Posted by Gabriel | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Trustworthy, honest, result-oriented. Excellent service- Real-Estate

Lawyer Jeffrey Sklan is the best in the field. About 8 years ago, Jeffrey was contacted and hired to handle a family real-estate fraudelent case, which for most would be impossible to resolve. However, for Jeffrey there was no challenge along with years of legal advice, negotiator, and man of the l...aw this was simple. Got me back on the title of the property and provided excellent service. Years past and just this year, I required of Jeffrey services and there was no hesitation had to contact him again. There are many fine qualities that exemplify him. Jeffrey is honest, respectful, confident, and dependable. I would not hesitate in the years to come to re-hire him for any legal advice. If you need to trust in someone Jeffrey is the lawyer and friend. Jeffrey and his entire team is your family, they will fight and protect your rights. Thank you, Jeffrey for your services.

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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.”

Honors

2025

Client's Choice, Avvo

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

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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