At first, I was extremely hesitant to hire an attorney. I’ve never met in person before. This was particularly daunting given the upheaval in my life. I am profoundly grateful for the support of Kyla and Matt, who stood by me and kept me informed at every obstacle that DCFS placed in my path. Bu...t they guided me with the best advice. I feel like at the beginning my whole life turned upside down when my kids were taken from me. After years of being in my care. He made me feel confident that my family will be back together, and my kids will be back home!!   The experience was incredibly emotional and felt like a tug of war, as DCFS consistently imposed no contact and led me in circles. I will always remember the encouraging words Kyla shared with me on the day I hired Matt. I was overwhelmed with emotion and confusion, and she reassured me by saying, "I know it’s extremely scary, but at the end of this, you’re going to have an amazing story. It’s going to make you a stronger and better father!"   Those words have resonated with me and have indeed made me stronger. Theirs is no doubt in my mind that anybody being bullied and going thru the family court system to get their kids back. I share very little of my story but if you are thinking on hiring an attorney, I promise you Matt is the best!! He got me custody of my daughter and more time for my son! Matt and his team are remarkable from start to finish!! Give Matt a call! I pray for everybody going thru this and stay strong!

Mr. Koohanim is a thoughtful and caring attorney. He cares for children and families and recognizes systemic injustices and unique natures of cases. He will stand by families in and out of court even when cases close. He works hard and he is approachable. He listens to his clients and is empathetic. ...He is a man of moral and conviction which is rare and admirable. He has integrity and humanity and is a genuine and good person.

Attorney Matt Koohanim played a critical role in helping us get our case dismissed, alongside my husband's attorney. Our case stemmed from an unfortunate accident — my infant son sustained a humeral injury during a difficult diaper change involving a tight onesie and a severe bowel movement. Despite ...the clearly accidental nature of the incident, DCFS became involved and wrongfully accused us of child abuse. From the beginning, Matt demonstrated a deep understanding of the juvenile dependency system and the challenges families face when navigating DCFS investigations. His commitment to keeping families together stood out in every interaction. He was responsive, accessible, and compassionate — always just a call or text away. Even when he was in court or unavailable, I could rely on his case manager or schedule a phone appointment without difficulty. Matt's knowledge, dedication, and strategic guidance gave us confidence during an incredibly stressful time. We are grateful for his work and highly recommend him to any family dealing with an unjust DCFS case.

I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional legal support I received from Matt Koohanim and his entire team at the Law Office of Matt Koohanim. From the moment I walked through their doors, I knew I was in good hands. Matt's professionalism, expertise, and genuine care for my family’s well-...being were evident from the start. My case involved Orange County Social Services, who removed my 16-year-old daughter after a typical teenage dispute over her cell phone. Like many teenagers, she had been behaving inappropriately, and while I was simply trying to set boundaries, the situation escalated into something far beyond what I could have imagined. I was devastated, unsure of what to do, and felt completely overwhelmed by the legal system. Matt immediately stepped in and took control of the situation. He understood the complexities of my case and worked tirelessly to ensure that my voice was heard and my rights were protected. He was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the law, but also compassionate and supportive every step of the way. He always took the time to explain things in a way that made sense to me, and he consistently advocated for what was best for my daughter. Thanks to Matt’s dedication and strategic approach, we were able to make significant progress in our case. He fought for my family, and I truly believe his commitment made all the difference. If you’re looking for a lawyer who is not only skilled but also deeply invested in your case, I highly recommend Matt Koohanim. He will go above and beyond for you and your family, just like he did for mine. Thank you, Matt, for helping me navigate one of the most difficult times in my life with integrity and care.

My son was taken from his mother by DCFS I didn’t know this happened until 4 and half month after he was placed in a strangers house ! And this was the second DCFS case the first one I was the victim that didn’t press charges or show up to the case because my logic was I was the victim in that case s...o how do I need to show up ? Well I was very wrong and my rights to my son were limited to 1 supervised visit per year! So for 4 years I was basically paying her to see my kid and I was paying large sums of money to do so. When I showed up to court, the court provided me with so free but terrible lawyer I left court and was reaching out to her and her office with no response calling 4-5 times a day for over a week and that wasn’t gonna work! So I literally meet or had phone conversations with every attorney that deals with these type of cases and I only had a good feeling about Matt so I retained him he promised to get me full custody of my son and we came up with a solid game plan and instructed me every step of the way he was also was my therapist and a very patient friend because I too was in the system when I was a child so I was very hard to witness my child going through the same traumatic situation , Long story short Sole physical custody and the mom only gets a 4 hour visit per month this was my dream and it’s a reality now !!!