Karen A. Rhyne

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Karen A. Rhyne

2.7
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 40 years

Family Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Support, Alimony, Child Custody

19700 Fairchild Ste 200, Irvine, CA

About Karen

Biography

Adjunct Professor, University of California at Irvine (1991-2001).

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Alimony 25%

25%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Child Support 25%

25%
Family 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Michel & Rhyne

19700 Fairchild Ste 200, Irvine, CA, 92612

orangecountydivorcelawyer.com/

Michel & Rhyne

19700 Fairchild Ste 200, Irvine, CA, 92612-2528

orangecountydivorcelawyer.com/

Karen A. Rhyne's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.7 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
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1 star (4)

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Amazing family lawyer

I had a few consultation with Karen which she gracefully assisted me with no charge . The complication of my case and being out of juristication of family law put me at the disadvantage of not being to hire her . It has truly been an honor to have the advantage of her expertise . What truly touched m...e beyond her knowledge of the law was her great compassion which I find rare in the legal system . I am eternally grateful for her assistance and directing me to another great lawyer .

Posted by Lynn | February 28, 2014

Hire Karen Rhyne

My ex and I had settled our divorce 3 years and he remarried ( to an attny) who decided she didn't agree with what he and I had settled on so they "re opened" our divorce and he tried to change everything from custody to alimony. Karen Rhyne and her team were amazing and knowledgeable. They not only ...won the case for me but I was also able to recover my fees. I would highly recommend Karen Rhyne to anyone seeking legal action. I'm happy she was on my side. She is outstanding in her field. Thank you again for all you did for me.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2014

Very pleased!

I could not be happier with the services I received from Karen. She was sympathetic, knowledgeable, and firm. It was very difficult situation and she made it so easy. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Devestated

Hiring Karen was an awful decision. I found out later that she actually interfered with my ex and I wanting to settle earlier just so she could charge me more money and drag us through the mud for a few more months. She promised me the world and left me with a whole lot of debt. Would never work ...with her again.

Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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Incompetent

I've worked with Karen on several cases over the years and her biggest weakness is taking and making things personal. She can't seem to separate business from personal and gets caught up in the wrong aspects of the case misunderstanding the issues and ultimately losing for her clients. I have fruit...ful relations with many other attorneys in our field but Karen isn't one of them.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, Michel & Rhyne

Education

1985

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

California State University, Fullerton

BA

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