Loni Jo Poyner Klein

Loni Jo Poyner Klein

also known as Loni Klein

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Orange, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Child Custody ... +2 more

1111 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA

About Loni

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Adoption 20%

Adoption, Independent Adoption, Step-Parent Adoption/Domestic Partner, Adult Adoption, Adoption Litigation, Termination of Parental Rights, Agency Adoptions, Foster Adoption, Contact After Adoption Agreements and International Re-Adoption.

22 years

20%
Child Custody 20%

Minors Representation, Child Custody, Child Support, Child Visitation, Move Away and Child Abuse.

22 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Divorce, Legal Separation, Alimony, Spousal Support, Mediated Dissolution and Dissolution of Domestic Partnerships.16

22 years

20%
Family 20%

Our Firm handles all aspects of Family Law Matters from divorce, legal separation, mediated divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, guardianship, grandparents rights, independent adoption, step parent adoption, establishing parental relationships, parentage/surrogacy as well as infertility law.

22 years

20%
Guardianship 20%

Guardianship of the child. The court gives legal responsibility over the care and protection of a child to someone other than the child’s parents. Parental rights are suspended (not terminated) while the Guardianship is in place. The guardian can then provide the child with health insurance, enroll the child in school, receive benefits on behalf of the child, etc.

22 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

A Center For Children & Family Law

1111 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA, 92868

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Loni Jo Poyner Klein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Kimberly | October 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Guardianship of our Grandson

We hired Loni for a very complicated and stressful case. Her experience was extremely valuable in so many ways. In particular, it was a VERY emotional case for us and Loni helped us keep the proper focus when our emotions took us off course. She is extremely patient when listening to her clients. In ...our case, Loni appeared to be very respected by the Judge. She is skilled at negotiating, as well as litigation. Our daughter decided we were trying to steal her child and hired an attorney and fought the Guardianship. We had raised our grandson and he had lived with us since 5 weeks old, and is now 2 1/2. Our daughters alcohol addiction and the fathers criminal past and inability to support our grandson necessitated our request for Guardianship. We now have General Guardianship of our grandson, and are FOREVER grateful to Loni and her staff.

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incredible attorney and advocate

I hired Loni to file for emergency guardianship of our nephew. It was a complicated case and our family was a wreck. Loni was amazing - she is one of the most empathetic people I have ever met. Her work was exceptional. She is a very skilled litigator. The other party ended up assenting to the guardi...anship - due to the strength of the case that Loni put together. The negotiation was intense, but Loni kept us calm and focused. It is rare to find an attorney that is equally good at litigating and negotiating but Loni excels at both. I will always be grateful for her help during one of the hardest times in my life.

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Strategist and Respected by Judges

We were referred to Loni Klein and Sheryl Edgar by another respected family law attorney we consulted with. She believed our case required an attorney who specialized in areas of the law that protect children in dangerous situations. Our case resulted in our being able to adopt and forever protect th...e child. It was the BEST POSSIBLE ruling and we are grateful to Loni and her team.

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Represented my son as if she was representing her own

Loni was appointed to represent my son, I did not have representation of my own at the time I met her. I can honestly say, without a shadow of doubt in my mind, that this woman had what was the best for my son in the forefront of her mind at all times. It was obvious that Loni was very well respected... by, not only by the Judge that chose her for my son, but by her peers in the passing hallways and in just observing her. I was able to retain representation of my own, and with the two of them working on the one common goal for my child, I knew we were in, more than, capable hands. My son, of course, had to have meetings with his lawyer and conversations, and at one point had to come in to interview with the judge (every mothers fear) and Loni made him feel very safe. He liked her a lot. She went out of her way to meet with him in the court house to go over what to expect, and to view the court room, so that he would not be caught off guard or more nervous than necessary when the time of his testimony came. Although I could not be in the room when he spoke his truth, I know he felt safe being honest because Loni was there with him. I must also say, that in her cross examination of the parties I was fully impressed by her delivery and her way of getting the truth out, even when some people were being difficult or dishonest. She was extremely professional throughout the entire process and to the very end of this rollercoaster. At times I was nervous and worried about the outcome, but she never wavered in her security in herself to get the necessary outcome for my son, which in turn gave me the confidence I was lacking in my times of need. Loni was truly a blessing sent from something greater, to wrap her arms around my case (my son), and to help us obtain our long awaited freedom. I am forever grateful to her for everything, and I cannot say enough thank yous'. I just hope she knows how much she meant to the both of us.

Posted by Marissa | April 14, 2015

Past and Present Client

Loni Klein was my attorney for an incredibly difficult, complex case involving the best interests of my children. The case ultimately ended in a ten day trial. The case and trial was emotionally and mentally the most difficult thing I have ever endured, and I don't think I could have made it throug...h without the assistance of Loni Klein and her team. We recently found out the judgement in the trial, and it was in my favor. I couldn't have asked for a more prepared, passionate and articulate lawyer. She was always clear about what was going to happen and the things she needed from me to get us to our final positive outcome. Her knowledge of the law and ability to fight for me went beyond my expectations. She is still my attorney on another matter before the court, and I feel confident that I have the best possible lawyer to represent me. Anyone who retains her as an attorney will be in great hands.

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Loni Jo Poyner Klein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alison Davis

Adoption lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Loni is competent, ethical, and hardworking. She is also very responsive to communications."

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Meldie Moore

Adoption lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christina Maranhao

Adoption lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Janis Stocks

Adoption lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shannon Thomas

Family lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ann Weir

Unknown lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Smisko

Family lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Megan Swezea

Adoption lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tisha Harman

Adoption lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tracy Willis

Guardianship lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kristen Przeklasa

Adoption lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sahar Douraghy

Adoption lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sheryl Edgar

Child custody lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Blevins

Unknown lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Klein is a diligent and dedicated attorney."

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Alison Davis

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Meldie Moore

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Barbara Fritz

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Awarded 9 Superb, AVVO

2017

Clients Choice Award, AVVO

2017

Top Rated Lawyer, AVVO

2017

Top-Rated Lawyer 2017, AVVO

2014

Awarded 8 Excellent, AVVO

2013

Clients Choice Award, AVVO

2012

10th Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Senior Associate Attorney, A Center For Children & Family Law

2002 - 2003

Investigator, Juvenile Dependency Law, Charles Bergstrom, Esq.

2002 - 2003

Investigator, Juvenile Dependency Law, Lawrence Aufill, Esq.

2001 - 2003

Legal Assistant/Investigator, Juvenile Dependency Law, Law Office of Cara Bender, Esq.

2000 - 2000

Legal Clerk, Law office of Phil Hummel

2000 - 2000

Legal Clerk, Phillips, Lazarus & Associates

2000 - 2000

Legal Clerk, Edwards Swift & Associates, Law Offices Of Pamela Edwards Swift

1999 - 1999

Legal Clerk, Driscoll & Fox

1997 - 1997

Legal Intern, U.S. Department Of Justice

Associations

2010 - Present

Academy of California Adoption Lawyers

Membership Chair

2010 - Present

Academy of California Family Formation Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

National Association of Counsel for Children

Member

2010 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2017 - 2017

Academy of California Adoption Lawyers

Conference Co- Chair - Family Formation 2017

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Parental Rights D.N

Successful Termination of Alleged Father

In Re Parental Rights of B.G.

Successful Termination of Alleged Father

In Re Matter of Adoption Petition of M.M.

Sucessful Defense, no Termination Granted

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Education

2001

Pepperdine Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Univ of California Riverside

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Let's Talk about Step Parent Adoptions

Step Parent Adoptions

2017

Orange County Superior Court Training

Step Parent Adoptions

2017

ACAL Seminar

Challenges with California Probate Code Section 1516.5 Terminations

2016

Legal and Ethical Issues for Adoption and ART Professionals

Ethical Quandries in Adoption and ART Law

2015

Academy of California Adoption Lawyers

Ethics in Adoption and ART

2014

Academy of California Adoption Lawyers

Contested Adoptions

2010

Exposing Family Secrets: An Update on Assisted Reproduction Technology and Adoption Law

Birthmothers & Surrogate Mothers: What are they thinking?

2009

University of California State Irvine

Minors Counsel

Publications

2015

Court of Appeal K.K. et. al v. D.N.

Languages

English

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