Andrew R Klausner

Andrew R Klausner

also known as Klausner | Johnson, LLP

4.2
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Litigation

2 Park Plaza, Suite 900, Irvine, CA

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 65%

Certified Family Law Specialist in California averaging 250 court appearances (hearings/trial) per year, handling divorce, paternity, annulment, high conflict custody, support, d.v., move-aways, and complex business and property valuation & division.

32 years | 3,000 cases

65%
Criminal Defense 20%

I have handled criminal matters ranging from traffic matters and D.U.I. cases to drug trafficking, armed robbery, and 1st Degree Murder cases in multiple jurisdictions including State'Federal Courts in Az, Ca, Tx, Oh, Va and Ma

32 years | 500 cases

20%
Litigation 15%

Licensed in Arizona and California, their respective Appellate and Supreme Courts and all Federal Courts and have been sponsored to appear all across the United States in State and Federal cases handling Contract and Property disputes and P. I.

32 years | 650 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 450-600 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

Licensed in Arizona for 31 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1994

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008

Location

Klausner Johnson LLP

2 Park Plaza, Suite 900, Irvine, CA, 92614

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Andrew R Klausner's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Posted by Viktoria | July 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Clear, Direct, and Gets Results

Andrew is the kind of attorney who tells you the truth, doesn’t sugarcoat, and gets right to the point. He says what he means and follows through. During one of the most stressful times in my life, I really appreciated how straightforward and grounded he was. He didn’t waste time with unnecessary det...ails or vague answers—he focused on what needed to happen and made sure it got done. If you want someone who’s clear, sharp, and takes action without the fluff, Andrew is that person.

Posted by Imani | August 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Recommend for high-conflict custody cases.

Andrew is an excellent attorney who specializes in high-conflict custody cases. My case was ongoing, and he assured me that the truth would ultimately prevail, which it did. He is renowned for his thorough preparation and his strong advocacy in litigation. Andrew was committed to taking action rather... than just making promises, and he was unwaveringly dedicated to advocating for his me regardless of the obstacles they may encounter.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

DO NOTHING LAWYER

Andrew Klausner represented my in my divorce and through out the year long plus process he proved himself to be a complete hack and dishonorable each step of the way. He failed to advise me to remove my personal computer from my home while I was experiencing severe mental and emotional stress. My c...omputer was hacked into by my ex-wife's lawyer and used against me despite having a multitude of security passwords to protect anyone from accessing my personal information. The opposing lawyer James Jones Jr ran circles around Andrew throughout my entire divorce proceedings. Mr. Jones refused to use email or text or have an answering machine at his office thus forcing snail mail to become the only communication method. This was done purposely to lengthen and stall my divorce from becoming finalized and to line Mr. Jones and Andrews pockets with my hard earned money a took a lifetime to save. I had to pay legal fees from my Home Equity Line of Credit (borrowed money). Andrew calculated my income as if I was a salaried employee when in fact he was well aware that I was self employed and my income varied. Therefore the spousal and child support payments he recommended were completely false and dangerously high. Andrew routinely failed to return my calls throughout my divorce. I ultimately had to fire him and his law firm for complete incompetence and negligence. He and his lawfirm promised me that my entire divorce would cost me no more than $10 to $15k when in fact it cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees and settlement costs despite having an iron clad pre-nuptual agreement. DO NOT use Andrew Klausner or his law firm unless you want to burn your money and deal with incompetence.

Posted by David | October 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Scam Artist

His positive reviews can't be genuine. This guy took my money and never got me a court date in 16 months. I hired a paralegal after I fired this guy, and within two weeks I got a court date. I spent two weeks schooling this guy on the difference between a teachers pension and a 403b. He was convinc...ed they were the same thing. The worst part about this guy is that I felt like he was working for the other team. I could go on and on, like how they didn't even check my stbx paper work. I had to catch the mistakes which was so blantant a blind man could have done a better job gathering documents. I can't imagine a worst lawyer on the planet!

Posted by Jessika | September 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

MY HERO

Andy and his team has been with me since day 1. He helped me to win full custody of my child. He then helped me to obtain move away orders years later. Now I’ve come back a 3rd time and he’s won for me yet again! He has never let me down and has always been honest and straight forward. Andrew and his... team are supportive and clear when explaining and they set honest expectations. I feel so confident every time I’ve had to enter the courtroom because I have Andrew and his team on my side. I would recommend Andrew and his team to my loved ones and anyone who wants to have the best on their team.

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Andrew R Klausner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kyle Puro

Family lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is an extremely experienced, knowledgeable, and talented family law lawyer. Over the years, I have seen him in court and always been impressed with his impeccable dress and demeanor. What makes Andrew such an effective family law attorney is that he has compassion for his clients, he is cool and calm in front of the judges, and works hard to always find the best solution for his clients. Anytime that I am unsure about the quality of a judge or a course of action that I am taking for one of my clients and have consulted with Andrew, he has always been spot on with his advice. If you are going up against one of the bigger firms in LA or OC, make Andrew one of your first choices."

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Bart Kasperowicz

Family lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the privilege of witnessing Mr. Klausner advocate in court...and it was truly a sight to see. He has a rare talent to combine wit, focus, and grit, all while holding extraordinary compassion for his clients. This only added to a reputation that I would hear about through other lawyers -- since they always seemed to have a great story to share about his ability to own the courtroom and get fantastic results. The ultimate compliment from a fellow lawyer is to say that you would hire them if you needed them. He certainly makes this list for many of us."

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Richard Sullivan

Family lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Klausner is known throughout the Family Law community to be an excellent litigator. He is a great advocate for his clients as he is both straightforward and fierce. One of the brightest in the business. Those represented by Mr. Klausner are fortunate to have such a zealous advocate on their side."

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Heidi Frankel

Family lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with and known Andrew for several years. I have found him to be a knowledgeable and caring advocate for our clients. He obtains excellent, fair results and is mindful of the needs and wants of the clients."

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Kelley Finan

Family lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is an extremely knowledgeable family law attorney. He is dynamic in the courtroom. Andrew is always professional and cares about his clients and the outcomes of his cases. I would highly recommend Andrew for any family law matter."

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Brian Brandmeyer

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Andrew Klausner for approximately four or five years. He has been the opposition on several cases in family law. Andy is a vigorous advocate, but also very realistic in determining a proper solution to a case. He is very strong, and forceful, in dealing with his own client, as well as the opposition. I respect his professionalism, and his ability to work towards a solution for the benefit of the client."

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Eliot Krieger

Family lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is one of the smartest litigators I know. He is aggressive in the Courtroom and a nice person outside the Courtroom. He thinks faster than opposing counsel and is very successful in getting what is best for his clients. When a case goes to trial, he is masterful in Court."

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Elizabeth Johnson

Family lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"If I were going through this personally, I would want Andrew to be my attorney."

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Jason Blonska

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Kyle Puro

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Richard Sullivan

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Heidi Frankel

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Kelley Finan

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Brian Brandmeyer

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Eliot Krieger

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.

Censure issued in AZ, 2008

updated on 03/24/2014

Censure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State censures the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Managing Partner, Schuchert, Krieger, Truong, Spagnola & Klausner, LLP

Associations

Whittier Bar Association

Past President

Education

1994

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Arizona State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Languages

Spanish

English

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