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I am Senior Counsel at The Zhou Law Group, APC and a Certified Family Law Specialist certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. I represent clients in complex and high-conflict matters involving divorce, child custody and visitation, property division, spousal and child support, domestic violence restraining orders, and premarital and postmarital agreements. I regularly serve as lead counsel in contested hearings and trials involving domestic violence, move-away requests, fiduciary-duty claims, and complex financial disputes.
Before devoting my practice to family law, I handled civil litigation involving catastrophic personal injury, employment discrimination, and medical malpractice. I also served in the chambers of the Honorable Stephen G. Larson (Ret.), then a United States District Judge for the Central District of California. These experiences shaped the way I approach difficult cases: with disciplined preparation, strategic thinking, and a focus on presenting complex facts clearly and persuasively.
I chose to practice family law because few areas of law affect people as personally or profoundly. My clients often come to me during some of the most difficult and uncertain periods of their lives, when the decisions they make may shape their families, finances, and relationships with their children for years to come. I consider it a privilege to guide them through those moments, restore a sense of direction, and help them move toward the next chapter of their lives with confidence.
Difficult problems require creative solutions. I draw upon more than a decade of litigation experience to identify practical paths forward, develop strategies tailored to each family’s circumstances, and advocate with conviction when courtroom intervention is necessary. I believe effective family law representation requires more than knowledge of the law. It requires sound judgment, careful listening, empathy, preparation, and the ability to remain steady when a client’s life feels anything but steady.
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Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Professional and Positive Advocacy
I am writing to express my positive feedback and appreciation for the representation and advocacy by Anthony Lai in a family law matter over the past two years. Anthony’s approach was to listen and lead me through the case as he saw it. He deftly and gently explained when there were legal and leve...
Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Questionable help
Seemed nice at first but then before the case came up he started to ignore me and didn't follow through. The court didn't go very well as he forgot about what my case was about. I think he was too busy to work on my case but he took my money to represent me. I simply can't recommend this person t...
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. I’m deeply sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with the experience with my representation. We aim to provide attentive and thorough representation to all our clients, and it concerns me greatly to learn that we did not meet those standards in your case. Please know that your situation has been taken seriously and we are looking into the communication and case handling issues you’ve mentioned. I understand how crucial reliability and attention to detail are, especially in legal matters. If there was a perception that we neglected these principles, it is important that we address it. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this matter further with you directly, to better understand your concerns and see what we can do to rectify the situation. Your experience gives us the opportunity to review and improve our processes to ensure that this does not happen again. Please do not hesitate to reach out so that I may resolve your concerns.
Posted by Kiersten | August 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
excellent
personable, knowledgeable, and prepared for every hearing. Anthony made me feel like I was the only client he had. I never had to remind him of my expectations. I was able to relax and focus on life while my case was being taken care of.
Posted by Ismael | February 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Experience. 100% Recommended.
Anthony and their team took care of my case, providing clear communication from the beginning. The process by itself was stressful enough and something that I was dreading to. But they professionally assisted me and answered all my concerns under a seamless experience. 6 months after we filled, I rec...
Thanks so much for your review, Ismael. I'm so happy we were able to get you the results you were looking for.
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Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
2024
Rising Star, Superlawyers
2024
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2021
Rising Star, Superlawyers
2023 - Present
Senior Associate, Feinberg Mindel Brandt & Klein, LLP
2019 - 2023
Associate Attorney, Schweitzer Law Partners, APC
2017 - 2019
Attorney at Law, THE LAW HELP CENTER, APLC
2007 - 2007
Judicial Extern, United States District Court, Central Dist. Of Calif.
2019 - Present
Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationBoard Member
2019 - Present
Taiwanese American Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2019 - Present
Pasadena Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Loyola Law School Alumni AssociationAsian Pacific American Chapter Committee Member
2017 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Southern California Chinese Lawyers AssociationMember
2023 - 2025
California Lawyers AssociationSecretary
2022 - 2025
California Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2021 - 2022
New Lawyers Section of the California Lawyers AssociationChair
2018 - 2019
Taiwanese American Professionals - Los AngelesSocial Chair
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2024
2020
English