Karen Barbara Miller

Karen Barbara Miller

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Torrance, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

24445 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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About Karen

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

30 years

20%
Child Support 20%

30 years

20%
Family 20%

Divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, restraining orders, grandparent's rights, guardianships, paternity, partition actions

30 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Miller Law Offices

24445 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA, 90505

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Karen Barbara Miller's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by James | December 29, 2013 | Child Custody

Wonderful attorney who never gives up on her clientz

Ms. Miller cares about her clients. I have been a client for the last 15 years since my eldest son was 3. Fortunately he just turned 18 and is no longer a victim of his mother. I have 2 younger children, 16 and 14. We are still going to court everytime their mother wants to make a change in their... stable program. Everytime their mother looses thanks to Ms. Miller's superior skills as an attorney. The children's mother has hired over 6 attorneys in the last 15 years and all have of those attorneys have been defeated mainly because I have had Ms. Miller at my side. Thank you for being a winner for my chikdren and saving them from their unstable mother. If you have a horrible ex who keeps taking yiu back to court, I would highly recommend Ms. Miller. She is a great attorney who fights throughout the years for her clients.

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Karen is experienced and a communicator.

I have been using Ms Miller for over 3 years. She is very knowledgeable , great communicator and diplomatic. This is important to reach an agreement with the opposition.

Posted by Alice | January 12, 2011 | Child Custody

Great Attorney

Excellent attorney and got me custody of my children. I hired another attorney who did not help me, Attorney Miller took on the other attorney and knew exactly what to do without charging me a fortune.

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Nadine Jett

Family lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is a very good lawyer. She is dedicated to her clients, and fair."

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Beatriz Pelayo-Garcia

Family lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is extremely ethical and compassionate for her clients. Perhaps one of her best qualities is that she is a "straight shooter" both with opposing counsel and her clients, so you will always get a genuine opinion and know exactly where you stand."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Disbarment issued in CA, 2021

updated on 11/11/2025

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2009

Temporary Judge Award, Los Angeles County Superior Court

2008

Judge Pro Temp, Los Angeles County Superior Court

2008

Judge Pro Temp, Long Beach Bar Association

2004

Membership, United States Supreme Court

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Karen B. Miller

Associations

1996 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Los Angeles Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Parent v.Parent (parties are annonymous for confidentiality)

Parent was allowed to move w/child out of state.

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Education

1995

University of West Los Angeles

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

California State University, Long Beach

Masters of Arts: Summa Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2008

How to Win Child Custody

Child Custody

Publications

2008

How to win child custody with a .99 cent calendar Tips to winning child custody

Languages

English

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