Ilana Plotkin Schauer

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Ilana Plotkin Schauer

also known as SCHAUER LAW GROUP, LLP

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 12 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Encino, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Child Custody ... +2 more

16133 Ventura Boulevard, Ste 700, Encino, CA

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About Ilana

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

20%
Child Support 20%

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

20%
Marriage and Prenuptials 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 400-425 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Schauer Law Group LLP

16133 Ventura Boulevard, Ste 700, Encino, CA, 91436

schauerlawgroup.com

Online Presence

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Ilana Plotkin Schauer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
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Posted by Jackie | March 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

THANK YOU

Ilana helped me get through one of the most difficult times of my life and I can safely say that she fought for me as she would for family. She was professional and considerate during a sensitive time. She did a great job at translating legal-speak into English for me and making sure that I walked aw...ay with everything that was legally mine. It was a tough case, and I am so thankful to have had Ilana on my side. I highly recommend Ilana to anyone looking for an exceptionally strong and committed attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best of the best!

Ilana was beyond professional and very knowledgeable in family law and divorce. I found her on Avvo through great reviews and I am so grateful that I did. She was always responsive, on point and held my hand through the process making it smooth. I highly recommend her if you need a sharp, knowledgeab...le yet very caring lawyer.

Posted by MICHELLE | August 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incredible Attorney All The Way Around

Ilana Schauer is razor-sharp and rock-solid stable. She is extremely emotionally attuned and responsive to what is happening in the moment (and as anyone knows who has been through this process, things can shift quickly and you can feel overwhelmed fast). Ilana will not waiver. She provides solid ...guidance through the trying process and is steadfast, strategic, and inspiringly brilliant. She is a phenomenal advocate for her clients and the children. She has excellent communication skills and can break things down for you fast. She will not rack up your bill and gets right to the point. Given her breadth of talent and skill, her rates are extremely reasonable. I interviewed over 12 attorneys and previously worked with a family law attorney who had a very good reputation, but could not handle the opposing council and party well, and costs skyrocketed with little progress in the case. I needed someone who could effectively and efficiently deal with challenging personalities and aggressive tactics. I knew very quickly in our first meeting that Ilana was the one. However, over the course of the year which followed I only continued to be more and more impressed by her work. The positive first impression she conveys is genuinely reflective of how incredibly talented she is. Her writing skills are spot on and beautifully articulated – straightforward, factual, and fierce when needed. On a personal level, I deeply appreciated her compassion, honesty, and humor. I found her to be the ultimate professional- always respectful, always responsive, and could explain complex things in a clear and concise manner. She is also very attentive to detail and frequently picked up on mistakes, blunders, and general BS by the opposing council and party – things in plain sight. I always felt extremely well represented. Ilana Schauer is truly a gem and you are very lucky if she takes your case.

Posted by Dana | May 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Blessed

Ilana has been a Godsend! Throughout the long and ongoing process of my pending divorce, she has been my rock. She supports me, defends me, advocates for me and has my best interest in mind.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful Lawyer!

I hired Ilana for my prenup case and she did an excellent work! She patiently went through the details very specifically of the prenup document with me and explained every contents which I don’t understand. She is very professional and it made a deep impression on me. By giving me very good suggestio...ns, she know my situation better than I do and what is best for me. Meanwhile, she is very caring and thoughtful to me as a friend which is I really appreciate! So I highly recommend Ilana if you want to find a good lawyer!

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Andrew Schauer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Family member

"Ilana is extremely knowledgeable in all facets of family law. She is a fierce advocate who nonetheless has a caring, personable touch with her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Rotkop

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ilana is bright and passionate advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2016 - 2018

Associate Family Law Attorney, Kermisch & Paletz, LLP

2013 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Michele Gibson

2012 - 2012

Law Clerk, Mental Health Advocacy Services

2012 - 2013

Law Clerk, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, René Cassin, Non-Profit Human Rights Organization

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, Superior Court Of New Jersey Bergen County

2007 - 2010

Behavior Interventionist, Working With Autism

Associations

2013 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Education

2013

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Univ of California Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Russian

Activity

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