Daniella Todorova Felix

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Daniella Todorova Felix

also known as Daniella Felix, Daniella T. Felix

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 11 years

Family Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation

1114 State St Ste 232, Santa Barbara, CA

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About Daniella

Biography

Client-centered approach. Affordable pricing.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Divorce and separation, child custody, child support, spousal support (alimony), prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, summary dissolution, uncontested divorce.

11 years

50%
Litigation 50%

Legal disputes between two or more parties that seek money damages or specific performance rather than criminal sanctions.

11 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 400-500 per hour

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021
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+ 1

Licenses

Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Felix & Killen

1114 State St Ste 232, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

felixkillenlaw.com

Online Presence

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Daniella Todorova Felix's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 42 reviews

Posted by Diana | September 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer in town

Daniella Felix is the best family lawyer in town in Santa Barbara. She was absolutely wonderful to work with, easy to communicate with, incredibly helpful, and always available for her clients. She truly goes above and beyond, and I always felt supported and taken care of. I highly recommend Daniella... to anyone looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated family lawyer.

Posted by Katie | August 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney

The absolute best in Santa Barbara

Daniella Felix is beyond the 5-star family law attorney that demonstrates a profound level of excellence you will find online...She is the woman that changed the course of my son's life. I needed a powerhouse attorney at a level of urgency no parent should experience with an exparte hearing. I wil...l be forever grateful for my friend and colleague, John Thyne that contacted her directly on my behalf over a weekend. Daniella knew exactly how to handle my situation. She knows the law like no other, and she understands the local judicial system beyond any other family law attorney I have worked with in Santa Barbara. She made decisions quickly, strategically, and with confidence with no room for delay. She was decisive when I felt powerless. Prepared when everything felt chaotic, and unwavering when my son and I needed someone not just in our corner, but Braveheart level representation. With grace and a smile she showed up at court and from the second I met Daniella I felt how strong and confident she was, and I needed that metal armor she embodied that day and moving forward. She did not waste time, inflate conflict, or run up unnecessary hours. In fact, Daniella has been by far the most reasonable attorney I have ever worked with in terms of time, cost, and efficiency. She is exceptionally smart, intuitive, direct, compassionate, and effective and way beyond her years in judicial knowledge based on experience. I can never fully express the level of gratitude I have in what Daniella and her partners did for my son. She helped protect him during one of the most frightening and difficult times of his and my life with grace, and a level of professionalism that I felt compelled to share in this review for others that are going through a similar situation. You will not find better representation than this group has to offer. Period.

Posted by Kristen | March 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney

The highest recommendation

I came to Daniella halfway through my divorce, overwhelmed and outmatched. I was facing experienced, aggressive opposing counsel, and I had been navigating the process largely on my own. By the time I found her, I was drowning in requests, pressure tactics, and paperwork designed to exhaust me into a... bad settlement. Finding representation hadn't been easy — three attorneys never called back or went silent after initial contact. When I finally walked into Daniella's office, something shifted. Her space is warm, beautiful, and distinctly her own — and that first impression turned out to be a perfect reflection of how she practices. In our consultation, she was disarmingly honest. She knew opposing counsel well, had gone up against that firm many times, and gave me a clear-eyed picture of both what she could do and what the risks of trial actually look like. She told me plainly that courtrooms are unpredictable and expensive — emotionally and financially — and that the goal was a strong negotiated outcome. Her strategy was smart and psychologically astute. She advised me on approach, on tone, on what to prioritize for long-term stability. She is meticulous — she caught multiple errors from the other side and kept pushing until they were corrected. Her fees were roughly half of what opposing counsel charged, and she was transparent and fair about costs throughout. Daniella guided me through one of the most difficult seasons of my life, and I felt like I was in good hands throughout. I ended up with an agreement I was truly happy with. I'm so grateful I found someone this competent, caring, and trustworthy.

Posted by Marian | May 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Professional and dedicated

I recently had the privilege of working with Felix and Killen Law on a complex legal matter, and I must say that my experience exceeded all expectations. From our initial consultation to the resolution of my case, Daniella Felix demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, expertise, and dedication. ... Throughout the process, Daniella exhibited exceptional communication skills, promptly responding to any inquiries and providing regular updates on the progress of my case. Her commitment to achieving the best possible outcome was evident, and I felt confident knowing that my legal affairs were in capable hands. Thanks to Daniella's expertise and advocacy, I was able to reach a favorable resolution of my case. I am immensely grateful for her guidance and support during what could have been a stressful and uncertain time.

Posted by Alex | May 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer!

I was very happy to have Daniella represent me with a very difficult situation. she was very up front and honest with me. She made sure to explain the process that we would be going through and how she was going to take it on. She was very informative and it was very satisfying knowing she was repres...enting me. I am happy to say we came out on top due to Daniella thoroughness and attention to detail. Thank you Daniella!

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Daniella Todorova Felix's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bryce Killen

Family lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Daniella is a fantastic, hardworking lawyer who genuinely cares for her clients. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and courtroom demeanor are second to none."

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Ernesto Rodriguez

Family lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred clients to Daniella and they are extremely satisfied with her services. She is honest and truly cares about her clients."

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Benjamin Bycel

Family lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the good fortunate of working closely with Daniella on a number of cases. Besides knowing the law and how to apply it, she is superb with clients. She is an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing. While a strong advocate for her clients, she works well with opposing attorneys to resolve cases. I recommend her without reservations to any potential client."

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Ernesto Rodriguez

Immigration lawyer

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Bryce Killen

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2024

Best Rated Law Firm 2024, Business Rate

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Felix & Killen

Associations

2015 - Present

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Tesfamichael v. PMB Stock Co., Inc.

Court of Appeal reversed in our client's favor.

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Education

2015

Santa Barbara College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Univ of California Santa Barbara

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Experience at SBCOL

Santa Barbara College of Law

Languages

English

Bulgarian

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