Karen Sue Brown

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Karen Sue Brown

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

Child custody Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support ... +3 more

9465 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 300, Beverly Hills, CA

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About Karen

Biography

Los Angeles family lawyer Karen S. Brown helps your family establish a secure and positive future.

Call me for contentious child custody disputes, including move-aways and special needs children.

Call me for help with child support determinations or modifications.

Divorce planning is essential to achieving a financial result that secures your future.

Get the help you need from an experienced domestic violence family lawyer.

The best wedding plans always include a prenuptial agreement.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

I strive to help you understand the law, the nuances of custody and how the courts make rulings for contentious custody, move-aways, paternity, legal custody, physical custody, visitation, and other custody arrangements. I will engage other professionals to assist you in presenting your best case. If necessary, I will fight for your rights in court. My goal is to help you determine and seek the best interests of the children.

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Divorce and Separation 30%

All divorces differ. I attempt to resolve your case in an amicable manner.If that is not possible, I will litigate to preserve your best interests. You will be informed fully about the proceedings and will be able to rely on my counsel at every step, including in issues such as divorce planning, spousal support, legal separation, annulment, equitable property division, postnuptial agreements, and a host of other marital dissolution issues.

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Child Support 10%

California has a strict, computerized guideline system that governs every support determination. Because of my experience in financial arrangements, I am able to ensure overall finances are considered and how net income is determined. Also, when circumstances change, I can petition the court to modify support amounts.

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Domestic Violence 10%

As an experienced domestic violence lawyer, I obtain the orders you need to protect you and your family. This is a serious area of the law, and I act quickly and efficiently so that your safety is the first priority. I also review with you custody and support issues so you understand what is involved and what could be lost by the issuance of these types of restraining orders. I represent both married and unmarried victims of domestic violence.

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Family 10%

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Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

I create agreements and review with you how to ensure that the agreement will be enforceable, including the necessary financial disclosures and proper provisions in the agreement. If you think that the prenuptial agreement you have should not be enforced in the divorce, call me to discuss the strategy for blocking enforcement.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1975

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Karen S. Brown

9465 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 300, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212

ksbfamlaw.com/

Karen Sue Brown's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ani Supowitz | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Superb, Caring, and Knowledgeable

Karen Brown was my rock while I was going through a very difficult divorce and tremendously contentious custody battle. From the first moment I met Karen, I knew I had found a capable and caring attorney. She quickly and thoroughly understood my complicated case. Karen was very hands-on and went the ...distance to ensure I was informed and that I participated in the development of my case. She took the time to make sure I understood what was at stake and what could realistically be resolved. She carefully and accurately represented the facts of my case to the court and got me the results to which I was entitled. I felt safe, protected, and properly represented with Karen Brown.

Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent experience attorney -child custody case

I had a child custody situation,in which I was away from my children for six months Attorney Brown explained the whole process on what was going to take place. I love the way attorney Brown fights for clients she is is tough and firm and tells it like it is whether u want to hear the truth or not. In... the end I was awarded more time with our children and my child support was lowered at a more reasonable amount. If anyone has a story similar like mines, I would recommend Attorney Brown to help fight your battles. P.S It's pricey but its worth every dollar. Thanks Attorney Brown

Posted by David | April 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

father

Karen Brown has been a Godsend for my contentious and difficult custody case. After 5 lawyers and one hundred thousand later I got nothing and was in worst shape than ever. My ex wife came from big family money and very legally savvy, and I fought hard for my children. Two of my lawyers worked wit...h my ex wife's lawyers and betrayed me, their client. Karen is ethical and could not be bought by anything but the truth. Thanks to her I spend wonderful times with my two daughters. It is very sad that most divorce lawyers don't care about the harm that is done to children and families brought on by their greed. Thank you Karen Brown.

Posted by David | March 11, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

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

Family Law Attorney

Ms.Brown is highly recommended as a go to attorney for all family law needs. She is personable, ethical, knowledgeable, and cares for her clients. She is an advocate for the women and children and all their needs.

Posted by Azucena Estrada | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, Detailed, and Fierce!

Karen is very knowledgeable and highly experienced in her field of work. She truly is a professional in every sense of the word. Karen helped get my daughter back by pursuing an ex parte after the other party failed to honor our visitation agreement and refused to return our daughter to her home. Kar...en kept me well informed and calm throughout the process. She is strategic, honest, and well-focused. You need her by your side!

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Karen Sue Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jinna Kang

Family lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I whole-heartedly endorse Ms. Brown. She is not only a certified family law specialist but also an excellent trial lawyer as she has over three decades of civil litigation experience under her belt. Ms. Brown knows the law inside and out, has true passion for doing things right by the children, and possess the skill set needed to try a case. I have worked together with Ms. Brown on a civil-family law cross over case with complex legal and procedural issues and found Ms. Brown's expertise in both areas extremely helpful. She is a true asset to our community."

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Doron Eghbali

Child custody lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is a Family Law Specialist with more than four decades of experience under her belt. She is the first attorney I call upon in family law matters to help clients with her reservoir of legal knowledge and tenacity. Karen is like a family with iron hands and golden heart. It is my privilege that I highly and unreservedly endorse Karen."

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L Fields

Child custody lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer because she is highly professional, she knows the law inside and out and she has an excellent rapport with her clients. Attorney Brown represented a mother in a high conflict custody case wherein I represented the children as Minors' attorney. Attorney Brown was able to represent her client zealously while keeping the children's needs in mind. The resulting custody order was, indeed, in the children's best interest. I would be very pleased to work with Karen Brown, again."

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Sharon Abaud

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the privilege of being introduced to Karen by a fellow attorney in our community who spoke wonders of Karen's work. After talking to Karen I realized that the greatest of words did her little justice. Karen works with passion and a lot of heart and to me, these qualities are key ingredients to exceptional attorney representation. These qualities are rare and any client would be lucky to be represented by Karen. I work in another field of law and refer my own clients, who I do not entrust with just anyone, to Karen. For these reasons I endorse Karen without any reservation."

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Justin Sterling

Child custody lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is a highly experienced and knowledgeable family law attorney. She represents her clients' best interest zealously and diligently. Her knowledge of the family law system allows her to obtain the results that her clients want. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

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2021

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2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2016

Top Women Attorneys, Hudson Valley Magazine

2015

Women Leaders in the Law, American Lawyer Media

2014

Women Leaders in the Law, American Lawyer Media

2013

Women Leaders in the Law, American Lawyer Media

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Certified Family Law Specialist, Law Office of Karen S. Brown

Associations

2013 - Present

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Member

2005 - Present

Association of Family Law and Conciliation Courts

Member

1975 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

1975 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee

Education

1975

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Smith College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Career Network

Issues related to Family and Probate Law

Languages

English

Activity

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