$ 350-500 per hour
Donna Ann Laurent
About Donna
Biography
Donna graduated in the top 1% of her class from Southwestern University School of Law in May 1994. She was Certified by the State Bar of California as a Family Law Specialist in November 2000. She has been practicing in all aspects of complex family law matters for almost the past 20 years and has sat as a “Judge Pro Tem” or temporary judge in numerous family law and domestic violence courts in Los Angeles County since 2005.
Donna has lectured extensively for the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County and San Fernando Valley Bar Associations and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts on various issues related to family law. Donna has also been a volunteer family law mediator and settlement officer for the Los Angeles Superior Court for many years.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Domestic Violence
25%
31 years
Family
25%
31 years
Child Custody
20%
31 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Laurent Legal
16133 Ventura Blvd., Suite 855, Encino, CA, 91436
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Posted by Kris | March 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
CONTENTIOUS CUSTODY ISSUES
I interviewed a lot of attorneys and looked long and hard for someone who could represent me in a very contentious custody battle with my ex. Ms. Laurent was extremely compassionate, competent and very knowledgeable. She was always available when I called the office and I can never thank her enough...
Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Extremely sharp and effective.
Ms. Laurent understood and empathized that I was dealing with an abusive person with a severe personality disorder. She was able to pinpoint the abusive behavior, and get the judge's attention She effectively prevented the other party from gaslighting and twisting reality. She helped me get a three ...
Posted by John | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Simply professional and worth the money
Donna handled a contentious divorce and did and excellent job. I tried to hire a less expensive attorney and as the saying goes "you get what you pay for".
Posted by Leeanne | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Client
Donna has helped me with my custody case and has done very well for me! Donna did everything she could to ensure the safety of my children. I would recommend her to anybody.
Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
Prenup Agreement
Donna was extremely helpful in assisting on a prenup agreement and worked under a tight deadline. Job well done.
Donna Ann Laurent's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had several family law cases against Ms. Laurent. She is a skilled family law attorney, who provides her clients with excellent representation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Robert Gigliotti
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Top Lawyer, San Fernando Valley Business Journal
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
1994
Summa Cum Laude, Southwestern University SOL
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Managing Partner, Laurent Legal
2009 - 2016
Partner, Pines Laurent, LLP
1997 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Bleier & Cox
Associations
2014 - Present
Haven Hills, Inc.President
2005 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationExecutive Committee Member
1994 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2006
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Warner v. Garcia
Obtained a permanent DV restraining order and NO VISITATION for violent father.
Education
1994
Southwestern Univ SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Univ of Virginia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Changing the Paradigm: Trauma and the Developing Child
Trauma Informed Nonviolent Standards of Care (TINSOC) in the Context of Representing Domestic Violence Victims in Family Law Court
2012
The New Frontier--Exploring the Challenges and Possibilities of the Changed Landscape for Children and the Courts
Vicarious Victimization of Family Law Professionals by Custody Litigants--Taking Care of Our Own
2011
State Bar of California
Best Practices: A Practical and Ethical Approach to Unbundling in Family Law
2010
California Lutheran University
California Domestic Violence LaW
2008
LACBA/SFVBA Family Law Sections
Alternatives to Filing a Custody OSC (Order to Show Cause)
2006
San Fernando Valley Bar Association
Family Law Issues Concerning Special Needs Children
2006
21st Century Children, 21st Century Needs--New Options for a New Age
Special Needs Children
2005
San Fernando Valley Bar Association
Custody Issues for Families with Special Needs Children
Publications
2010
Valley Lawyer magazine (SFVBA)
Children with Special Needs in Family Law Proceedings
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Property restraint in Temporary restraining order?
30 May 2019
Q&A
How to remove restraining order?
25 Feb 2019