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Athena Mills is a compassionate and skilled family law attorney serving the Sacramento community and surrounding areas. Licensed to practice in California since 2015, Ms. Mills brings more than a decade of dedicated family law experience to her clients, with a practice spanning divorce and legal separation, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and domestic violence restraining orders. Her breadth of experience across the full spectrum of family law ensures that Sacramento-area clients have a knowledgeable advocate by their side at every stage of the process.
Ms. Mills was drawn to family law by the complex emotional and psychological dimensions of the practice. Her commitment to helping families — especially children — navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives has guided her career ever since. She is known for creating a safe, comfortable environment for her clients while serving as a fierce advocate for their interests and the well-being of their children. "I am compassionate and attentive," Ms. Mills has said, "and I am also a passionate advocate who strives to do what is necessary to protect the interests of my clients and their children."
While fully prepared to litigate when necessary, Ms. Mills also recognizes that cooperation and patience often lead to more favorable outcomes for everyone involved. She approaches each case with the understanding that families are best served when agreements can be reached thoughtfully and with mutual respect, and that a measured approach can make a meaningful difference in her clients' lives long after a case concludes.
Ms. Mills earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management, with a minor in Legal Studies, from the University of San Francisco, and her Juris Doctor — with a concentration in Child, Elder, and Family Law — from California Western School of Law. She is a proud member of the State Bar of California and the American Bar Association, and is honored to serve clients throughout Sacramento and the surrounding region.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Child Custody
30%
Divorce and Separation
30%
Family
30%
10 years
Domestic Violence
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 10 years
State: California
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC
1897 California Avenue, Suite 102, Corona, CA, 92881
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3111 Camino Del Rio, North, Suite 950, San Diego, CA, 92108
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4940 Campus Drive, Suite A, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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500 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 2000, Glendale, CA, 91203
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50 California Street, Suite 1513, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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380 South Melrose Drive, Suite 347, Vista, CA, 92083
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3780 12th Street, Riverside, CA, 92501
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40810 County Center Drive, Ste. 150, Temecula, CA, 92591
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"I consistently recommend Athena to colleagues because her legal skill is matched by her genuine care for the people she represents."
"Athena is known for being relentless in protecting her clients in domestic violence matters while never losing her composure."
"Whenever a family law question stumps me, Athena's depth of experience makes her a go-to resource."
"Athena has a well-earned reputation for balancing firm advocacy with genuine compassion in custody disputes."
"Every divorce case I've followed of Athena's reflects the same steady, client-first approach — she genuinely cares about the outcome, not just the case file."
"Athena's reputation for diligence and sound judgment is well known throughout the legal community."
"Athena's sensitivity toward domestic violence survivors, paired with her sharp legal instincts, makes her an attorney I recommend without hesitation."
"Athena brings a rare combination of legal precision and genuine empathy to every family law matter she handles."
"Athena's preparation on custody evaluations is second to none — she anticipates every angle."
"Athena has a gift for helping divorcing spouses find common ground without sacrificing her client's interests."
"Whatever the matter, Athena approaches it with the same thoroughness and integrity — she's simply a first-rate attorney."
"Athena has a reputation for guiding clients through frightening situations with a steady hand and a clear strategy."
"Athena has a reputation for navigating everything from support modifications to complex custody matters with the same level of care and competence."
"I trust Athena to protect her clients' parental rights while keeping the child's well-being front and center."
"Athena's attention to detail on the financial side of high-asset divorce matters is genuinely impressive."
"Athena's legal instincts and work ethic make her one of the strongest attorneys I've had the pleasure of practicing alongside."
"Athena's work on domestic violence restraining orders reflects both urgency and genuine care for her clients' safety."
"Athena's breadth of family law knowledge makes her one of the attorneys I trust most for a second opinion on a tricky case."
"Athena's custody work always centers the children first, and it shows in how she structures her arguments and her settlement proposals."
"Athena's ability to keep divorce clients calm and focused during even the most contentious proceedings is something I've come to rely on when referring cases her way."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2026 - Present
Attorney, Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC
2017 - 2026
Senior Litigation Attorney, Cordell & Cordell
2016 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Claery & Green, LLP
2015 - 2015
Legal Intern, Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP
2014 - 2017
Law Clerk, The Law Offices of Lori Clark Viviano
2014 - 2014
Legal Intern, Lepine Law Group
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) Legal Department
2011 - 2011
Mediator, San Francisco District Attorney's Consumer Protection Unit
2009 - 2012
Front Desk Lead, University of San Francisco
Associations
2015 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
2015
California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
University of San Francisco
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English