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Amira Sarah Trattner Hasenbush
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Biography
Amira has been called "a lawyer with heart." In addition to being thorough, efficient, and detail oriented, she cares about every one of her clients and making sure that they are getting what they need when they walk out of her door. Amira graduated second in her class from UCLA School of Law and also has a Masters in Public Health. She has chosen family representing all ends of the LGBT spectrum, giving her a deeper understanding of the special needs that may be involved for LGBT families. Her practice focuses on family formation - surrogacy, adoption, sperm/egg donation, and complex parentage litigation.
Prior to taking her solo practice full-time, Amira spent five and a half years as the Jim Kepner Law and Policy Fellow for the Williams Institute, where she did research and published reports on LGBT law and policy, including discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, family law issues for transgender parents and children, and the legal needs of people living with HIV.
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Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
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All Family Legal | Law Office of Amira Hasenbush
1015 Grandview Ave, Glendale, CA, 91201
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Amira Sarah Trattner Hasenbush's Reviews
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Posted by DGL | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Experience & trust
We felt in great hands with Amira, working on our surrogacy related legal documentation. We would strongly recommend her to any intended parent. The step by step pathway to surrogacy that she and her team crafted was also of great help in navigating our journey.
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Outstanding experience
I cannot express what a great experience it was working with this firm. They were fast, supportive, detail oriented and tremendous with follow up.
Posted by Vernita | August 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Very supportive and caring adoption process.
I appreciated the support and attention to detail offered. It was the first time going through the adoption process and they guided me at every step with excellent care.
Posted by Chelsea | November 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Caring, seemless services
We hired All Family Legal with confirmatory adoption of my wife’s and my two daughters as I was the non-carrying parent in a same sex marriage. The entire staff were so client-focused, make the process extremely easy to understand and did all the heavy lifting. It was as quick and seemless as I could...
Posted by Kate | September 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Surrogacy Lawyer!
Amira and the team at All Family Legal helped to smoothly facilitate all aspects of my surrogacy journey as an Intended Parent. The team was extremely diligent about following up with the local court to ensure all paperwork was in place prior to the babies arrival. Could not recommend enough!
Amira Sarah Trattner Hasenbush's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I think Amira is terrific. There is no standard category for what she does. She helps create families for couples who would not otherwise be able to have children. She is a family formation attorney. She cares about her clients and is passionate about what she does. If you’re looking to create a family the non-traditional way, you’ll be well-served to use Amira. She is LBGTQ-friendly."
"Amira is very well informed in the area of family law, including marriage rights and adoption. She recently argued a case in the California Court of Appeal. It is obvious that she a strong advocate for her clients. I strongly endorse her!"
"Amira is a dedicated and talented attorney. Any individual or couple seeking to build their family through assisted reproduction or adoption would be fortunate to have her assistance."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Amira has deep level knowledge of her field. She also cares very much about her clients. I am happy to recommend her to anyone looking for adoptions!"
"Amira is very smart and dedicated to her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2023
40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40, National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Amira Hasenbush
2013 - 2019
Jim Kepner Law and Policy Fellow, The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk, New York State Office of the Attorney General Environmental Protection Bureau
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, HIV & AIDS Legal Services Alliance
Associations
2017 - Present
LGBT Bar Association of Los AngelesMember
2015 - Present
Society for Ethics for Egg Donation and SurrogacyMember
2014 - Present
National LGBT Bar AssociationMember, Family Law Institute
2013 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember, Assisted Reproductive Technologies Committee
Education
2013
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
University of California, Los Angeles School of Public Health
MPH
2006
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
LGBTQ+ Allyship Training Series
Response + Action—Transgender Policy Panel: Ensuring the Right to Health
2019
Law and Litigator LGBT+ Forum
Let's Talk About Sex, Baby: LGBT+ Family Building Advanced Issues Beyond Assisted Reproduction
2019
2019
Family Law Symposium
Modern Family Formation
2019
California Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
Testimony in Support of SB 741: Appropriate Administrative Documents for Transgender People
2019
ABA Family Law Section Conference
Assisted Reproductive Technology and the Constitution Part I: Foundations and Challenges of ART Law on Both Sides of the Atlantic
2018
2018
UCLA Law 397: Advanced Legal Research
Legal Research in the Real World
2018
2018
Family Law Symposium
Emerging Issues in LGBT Family Law
2018
Before You Sign the Dotted Line...
Legal Contracts in Navigating Infertility
2017
Fair Share for Equality Convening
HIV Criminalization in California
2017
Best Practices for Trans HIV Prevention & Care: Addressing Social Determinants of Health
Gender Identity and the Law
2016
International AIDS Conference
Health Impacts of Unmet Legal Needs for Low-Income Women Living with HIV
2015
Annual Conference
Discrimination and Harassment by Law Enforcement against LGBT People and Communities
2014
San Francisco Training for Family Court Staff and Associates
Legal Implications for Transgender Parents and Children
Publications
2019
ABA Family Advocate
Jewish Law and Assisted Reproductive Technology
2019
2019
2019
The Cambridge Handbook of Policing in the United States
Police and Criminalization of LGBT People
2018
National LGBT Bar Association Family Law Institute Blog
But, I’m on the Birth Certificate! Why a Birth Certificate Alone Is Not Sufficient Protection for Your Legal Parentage Rights
2018
2017
The Williams Institute
HIV Criminalization and Sex Work in California
2017
Education Week
What a Transgender Military Ban Could Mean for Students
2014
The Williams Institute
Transgender Parenting: A Review of Existing Research
Languages
English
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Q&A
How do I adopt my stepdaughter?
17 Feb 2022
Q&A
I am 19 and was wondering if my stoop mom could adopt me?
10 Feb 2022
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When can I revoke my ex’s visitation rights ?
05 Feb 2022