Atousa Saei

Atousa Saei

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Santa Monica, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

2530 Wilshire Blvd, Second Floor, Santa Monica, CA

About Atousa

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

•Divorce •Child Custody •Legal Separation •Restraining Orders •Services of Areas of Assistance Support Issues, International and Military, Divorces, Domestic Violence, Marital Assets, Dissolution of Partnership

20 years | 350 cases

50%
Family 50%

•Divorce •Child Custody •Legal Separation •Restraining Orders •Services of Areas of Assistance Support Issues, International and Military, Divorces, Domestic Violence, Marital Assets, Dissolution of Partnership

20 years | 325 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Atousa Saei

2530 Wilshire Blvd, Second Floor, Santa Monica, CA, 90403

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Atousa Saei's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Posted by Chris | January 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An amicable outcome for all

Divorce is something I wouldn't wish on anyone, but having Atousa and her fantastic team made the process far more manageable. Communication was clear, advice was practical, and the focus remained on reaching a fair, amicable resolution with our child's best interests at the forefront. I'm thankful f...or the support that helped preserve a respectful, healthy relationship for all of us.

Posted by Priyanka Khanna | February 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not a great experience

Wouldn’t hire her again or refer her to any family going through family court.

Posted by Amanda | January 24, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

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

Highly Recommend

I have no words but to give my undying gratitude to Law Office of Atousa Saei! Atousa and Hailey are wonderful STRONG FEMALE lawyers that you need on your side! Without them I wouldn’t have been able to navigate all the legal documents or get the judge to listen to my side. They really stuck their ne...cks out for me. The entire team at Law Office of Atousa Saei is always attentive and available when I had concerns. Thank you so much! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Posted by Rahul | October 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Would 100% recommend

I’ll start by saying that I would 100% recommend Law Offices of Atousa Saei for both Divorce and Child Custody. My divorce involved a very minor child. During my initial consultation with Atousa, she tempered my expectations and didn’t sugar coat anything. She also briefly discussed how she would ...approach my case. That’s why I decided to go with her. Before filing for divorce, I had discussed everything with my ex spouse and we had a verbal agreement for both divorce and child custody. I thought since we were going the amicable route, the whole process would be relatively simple and we would mainly need the lawyers for paperwork. But that changed AS SOON AS I actually filed for divorce. My ex spouse did multiple really HORRIBLE things. There was a time when I thought I would lose my daughter and had no idea when I would see her next (thankfully I was able to see her pretty soon). Atousa and Hailey were always there by my side and fought really hard for me. They filed all the briefs and paperwork on time. Their strategy was on point. Although my marriage was short term (less than 4 years), it became EXTREMELY complicated because of my ex spouses action. It took over 2 years to finally get everything done (due to reasons beyond their and court’s control). But I’m EXTREMELY happy with the end result and I have full custody of my daughter as of now (and more importantly she’s safe with me). They put in a lot of effort in all the paperwork and their briefs were beautifully written (extremely detailed and full of substance and on point). To sum it up: - Great lawyers (Atousa, Hailey and Shannon) and they really care - Great team (thanks Alice and Wendy) - Great acumen and strategy - They were always by my side - They were always available and responded quickly - All paperwork was done in a timely manner - Great negotiation skills Special thanks to Shannon Payne for her part in the trial. I would never wish for anyone to go through what I did. But if you are going through a divorce, I would 100% recommend them.

Posted by Believe | September 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Blessing!

Our story is as unique and tough as everyone else's when dealing with restraining orders. When you need an attorney, finding the right one MAY make all the difference! Our lives, safety and wellbeing on the line, in a process I would never wish onto anyone, I needed help big time! My previous atto...rney was not a proper fit for us, our case was not high on his priority list and I did not feel he took the time to get us nor our case ready. Sometimes, days would pass before I received a reply to my concerns. I desperately and urgently hunted everywhere I could for a better attorney. Searching thru friends and posts, I found Ms. Saei's TEAM! From the moment I connected with Ms. Saei and Ms. Payne, my gut and my heart felt the care, the understanding and the dedication they were willing to put into our urgent matters. From day one, this TEAM has been nothing short of a miracle! It's not a 1-2 person office, it's a team of dedicated and knowledgeable, experienced attorneys and assistants to help you and your case and let me say, they all support you! I never went more than an hour or two to receive a reply, I never felt like we did not matter. Our case was immediately put into high priority, the office AS A WHOLE worked together on getting us ready for court, answered ALL questions and concerns I ever had. Ms. Saei and Ms. Payne figured out an amazing plan of action, they put things into motion and followed thru. I was always given the BIG picture, good and bad and everything in between. From the bottom of my heart, I am sooooooo grateful for this! This alone helped this single mama feel at peace knowing I am doing everything I can to fight the right way for our lives and safety. It allowed me to remain as calm and collected as possible under the circumstances. They were on top of every move, every deadline, every whiteness, every research! WOW what a research team! Ms. Wendy, Ms. Hailey and so many others in the office always stayed on top of directions from the attorneys and assisted me in understanding the process, guided me thru what and how things needed to be done. Even knowing that our case could go left or right, I put my trust in this team and I am so glad I did! No attorney can guarantee the outcome, ever! Don't try to cut corners when you have a pressing matter, most of the time, you get what you pay for. When dealing with court and attorneys, a plain Jane cannot compare to what attorneys are made of. I appreciate this TEAM so much and am so grateful to you ALL! We can breathe a bit easier now and we owe it to you and your hard work, thank you so much! If you have a concern, a matter that needs an attorney, ..... you will NOT be disappointed by this team!

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Atousa Saei's Lawyer Endorsements

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Crystal Taylor

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Atousa is an outstanding lawyer. She is fierce without being unnecessarily aggressive, and she excels at suggesting the most peaceful and fair exchanges between parties."

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Cyrus Tabibnia

Family lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Atousa for over 5 years. In my practice, whenever I have clients with family law issues, Atousa is a go to attorney. I have always found her to be highly professional, kind, thoughtful, competent and, in whole, a terrific attorney."

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Matthew Skarin

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Atousa is very knowledgeable in her practice area and zealously represents her clients. If you choose to work with her, you will be in good hands."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. An intelligent and an amazing attorney."

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Jamal Tooson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I terrific Lawyer who consistently achieves great results for her clients. It is without reservation that I endorse her..."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Other

"Well respected in the community and known for effective advocacy for clients!"

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Neama Rahmani

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Family law is a very difficult area of the law, but Atousa manages to make the experience as smooth and pleasant as possible. If you are looking for an attorney that has the perfect balance of restraint and zeal, give Atousa a call."

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James Reape

Unknown lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nima Haddadi

Family lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very good family law attorney, with knowledge of the law that is second to none."

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Stacey Washington

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Saei is an excellent and experienced divorce attorney. She is well respected among her peers and clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Hedding

Unknown lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Aaron Harper

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Isaac Kohen

Family lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hasti Daneshvar

Unknown lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shawn Azizzadeh

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and a dedicated hard worker."

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Sean Tabibian

Unknown lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Gerace

Family lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Awesome attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Lee Thompson

Family lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Other

"It's interesting and I can't go into detail on certain aspects of this and I do not know Ms. Saei personally but, I had someone in my office today that used to live out in her area. All I heard about was how good Ms. Saei in representing the person in my office in a past case. Although I live and work in Ohio, I felt like I was competing for a new client with Ms. Saei. After the person left I decided to search here and found her, I've read the numerous client reviews and looked at some answers to legal questions she has given people seeking legal advice. Every now and then I need to get an attorney for someone in another state and, if LA is where I need to find one, I can say without hesitation Ms. Saei is the attorney I would call first."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Top Women Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine

2015

Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, Los Angeles Magazine

2015

Up-And-Coming Top 50 Women Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Up-And-Coming 100 Southern California Rising Star Top List, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, Los Angeles Magazine

2014

Top Women Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine

2012

Family Law Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

2007 - Present

President, Law Offices of Atousa Saei

2006 - 2007

Associate, Scott Gailen, Inc.

2001 - 2002

Legal Assistant, Law Offices Elizabeth T. Fields

Associations

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Iranian American Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Iranian American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re: Marriage of Nixon

Successful in setting aside Child Support Judgement

In Re: Marriage of Farkhani

Post Nuptial agreement set aside, entire community estate confirmed as community property and client received

In Re: Marriage of Rochel

Client family hierlooms returned to client

In Re: Marriage Reynolds

Client was granted primary custody of child and was allowed to move out of state.

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Education

2005

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Pepperdine University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2001

Pepperdine University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

2010

Bridging The Gap

Marriage and Cultural Clash

Publications

2013

2011

Our Westside Level Headed

Languages

English

Farsi

Spanish

Persian

Activity

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