Aja Michelle Simplis

Aja Michelle Simplis

4.6
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

About Aja

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

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Aja Michelle Simplis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Melissa | November 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent advocate

Ms Aja is an excellent advocate for the voice of reason and compassion. Her ability to navigate the legal system with swiftness and compassion is felt. I’d recommend her to any parent in need of support, compassion and ensuring parental rights are heard. Stop your scrolling and choose, Ms. Aja- y...ou’ll be satisfied!

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Child matters

A’ja Simplis is the best and I would truly only recommend her. She will exceed any expectations you have. I actually was recommended to her after being in the middle of a child support matter which was turning out to be a disaster. I thought my case was in turmoil before she represented me. The previ...ous lawyer who had been representing me almost made me feel like child custody/ support was one sided especially in my situation where my job could have me unpredictably moving at any time. So I had to fire that previous firm because the effort was not there, it was almost as if the other party was bullying us into all the terms. Visitation rights, Child Support cost, joint parenting decisions, joint custody, everything was heavily lob-sided until Mrs. Simplis took over my case. What’s incredible about Mrs Simplis is even when 50%-60% of the time when my job had me occupied she was working over time detailing everything not only that I wanted but that she saw would or could help me. She educated me on things I knew nothing about and took her time to really provide the best for me. Not only did she provide me with all I never thought I could get but equally both parties are very happy. Without the detailed and extreme work from Mrs. Simplis I could very much still easily be in a difficult child support/custody matter!

Posted by Glory | July 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incredible Work Ethic and Amazing Outcome

Mrs. Simplis represented me on a very contentious move-away, one of the most difficult family law situations. Every time we had to file something (which ended up being a lot), I was amazed at her work - she was extremely thorough, had exceptional attention to the details and nuances of the case. I a...lways knew she was listening to me because of the work she produced. In addition, she had to cite case law to support our side and it was clear that she would spend hours researching and writing. In the end, we won. At the beginning, she was optimistic but didn't make any far out promises; she was realistic but worked so incredibly hard to get the job done. And, probably the best part of working with Mrs. Simplis was that it was clear that she really, truly had the best interests of the children at heart. She is a person of very high integrity and I cannot recommend her enough.

Posted by Joseph | June 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Family Law Case

Mrs. Simplis was retained to represent me in a very hostile custody battle. Throughout the entire proceeding, Mrs. Simplis was punctual, thorough and organized. She responded to my and the courts request in a timely and professional manner. She continually maintained a professional demeanor, a...nd confidently presented only the facts to opposing counsel, and the judge. Mrs Simplis was successful in obtaining a positive judgment in my case. I am forever indebted to her for bringing resolve, and peace into my and my child life. Thank you so much Aja.

Posted by Warren | June 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Family Law Case

I hired Mrs. Simplis for my very emotional and tough family law/ custody case. Mrs. Simplis took my case and got on it with professionalism and grit. The end result is Mrs. Simplis won my case and I thank her tremendously for her service and dedication to my family and my case.

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Child custody lawyer | Jun 27

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Child custody lawyer | Jun 27

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Carrie Block

Family lawyer | Jun 27

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Jeremy Roark

Family lawyer | Jun 27

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Kristen Holstrom

Child custody lawyer | Jun 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sherrie Munson

Family lawyer | Jun 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Xinia Guerra

Child custody lawyer | Jun 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dayn Holstrom

Child custody lawyer | Jun 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Family lawyer | Jun 27

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Richard Pershing

Family lawyer | Jun 27

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Ronald Funk

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 27

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Child custody lawyer | Jun 27

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Child custody lawyer | Jun 27

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 27

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Family lawyer | Jun 27

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 27

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Family lawyer | Jun 27

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2025 - 2025

Attorney, Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC

2023 - 2024

Attorney, Susan E. Wiesner, ALC

2013 - 2023

Attorney, Douglas/Hicks Law

Associations

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2006 - Present

Black Women Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2004

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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