Atousa Saei

Atousa Saei

4.9
Rating: 9.7

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

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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

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Location

Law Offices of Atousa Saei

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

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Atousa Saei's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 26 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Rahul | October 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 Adam | June 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best money I've ever spent

I hired Atousa and her team to get me out of an extremely sticky situation with my ex. I had already filed for divorce on my own and was failing miserably at getting the courts to move it forward when my ex was unwilling to respond to it. Additionally, I was in serious need of a restraining order. ... Once I retained Atousa and her staff it felt like everything finally started progressing. They quickly jumped into my case, got me a restraining order and started getting my divorce case to move in the right direction. Her team was sensitive to my situation and very polite/empathetic. Additionally, they communicated well and acted promptly. Hiring Atousa and her staff was the best money I've ever spent. I was in a downward spiral of feeling trapped and unable to move on with my life. As soon as Atousa and her team jumped in, I was immediately able to start moving on. Atousa - I couldn't be more grateful for you and your team. You took so much stress off of my plate and allowed me to move forward with my life. THANK YOU!

Posted by Heather | March 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Lifesavers!

Oh man... .where do I even start? Atousa and her team saved my life. Before hiring them, I was paying alimony, facing possibly losing my son, and already googling ways to live out of my car because I felt so lost - financially & legally. Her law firm whipped my case into shape almost immediatel...y. After our first day in court, alimony was cancelled, my ex had to start paying me child support AND pay me back for the alimony I was wrongfully ordered to pay. They are extremely ethical and kept me on the right path even on days where I was feeling defeated and vindictive. Their honesty and straightforwardness kept me on track and focusing on my ultimate goal of keeping my son safe and having as much custody as possible. They aren't all about "attacking the ex". A couple of them are mothers as well and they understood that the most important thing was my son and ultimately keeping the peace with his dad. I've had a lot of money issues over the last 3 years since my divorce started and they've always worked with me and suggested routes for me to save money in legal fees. (READ: saving money on legal fees, meant less money for them; yet they ALWAYS gave me these types of suggestions). My case got the attention it deserved. I never had to follow up with them to make sure they were still working on my case. I never felt like they forgot about me or I wasn't important enough for them to deal with. Every step of the way, I've felt like I've been going through this with friends by my side (shout-out to Nisha!) who really cared about my outcome. I cannot recommend them enough. Do yourself a favor and go with the Law Offices of Atousa Saei. Because as they say "nobody wins in a divorce" but with Atousa & Nisha - I sure feel like I did! ;)

Posted by Evaldas | January 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Strongly Recommend!

I walked in the office clueless of how the process of divorce works. Every step of the process and possible outcomes were explained to me, and my divorce was finalized earlier than the given expected date. I dealt with 4 different people at their office, and every one of them was very nice and profes...sional.

Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Can’t ask for a better attorney.

Thank you Atousa! I don’t think I could have been in a worse position before coming here. I had lost my son, my home, my reputation, and everything important to me. Thanks to Atousa I got my son back, my home back, and my life back. Even after my ex filed for two restraining orders Atousa and her tea...m were able to prove them false and baseless. They were able to get this divorce/custody battle on the right track and resolved. My son is doing so much better now and it wouldn’t have happened without Atousa and the rest of her team. Through the whole process she was very kind, understanding, and compassionate. It helps a lot through the emotional rollercoaster of divorce.

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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

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"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

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"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

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hasti Daneshvar

Unknown lawyer | Nov 06

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"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:  9.7 (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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