Law Office of Athar A. Khan, APC

What makes you a Certified Family Law Specialist?

The State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization grants this certification only to attorneys who exceed standard licensing requirements. In order to become a certified family law specialist, and maintain my specialization: (1) I passed an additional bar examination focused solely on family law; (2) I dedicate 100% of my practice to family law; (3) I receive training (“continuing education”) in family law every year; (4) The State Bar reviewed my past cases to verify that I have “broad-based and comprehensive experience in family law”; and, (5) I received favorable evaluations by oth

What is your background?

Before practicing family law, I was an engineer and intellectual property attorney. That background is particularly useful when representing technology professionals with complex compensation structures such as stock options, RSUs, and startup equity.

Has your firm received any recognitions?

Yes. We have been recognized by the Doyle’s Guide, Super Lawyers, Expertise.com, and Yelp, among others. Most importantly, we are recognized by our clients. You can read what they have to say on our reviews page.

What practice areas do you handle?

Family law is all we do. That includes divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic violence restraining orders, and post-judgment modifications. We are particularly well-equipped to handle high-net-worth matters involving complex assets such as stock options, RSUs, cryptocurrency, business interests, and real estate portfolios.

What areas do you serve?

Our physical offices are in Irvine, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Arcadia, and most of our clients are in Orange County and Los Angeles. We also make regular appearances in San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino. Because California courts now allow remote appearances, we can represent clients anywhere in the state. Many of our remote clients are technology professionals in Silicon Valley dealing with restricted stock units (RSUs), stock options, or startup equity.

Who will be working on my case?

You will always know who your attorney is. We recommend the best fit based on the specifics of your case, including the case type, the judge, opposing counsel, the particular strengths of the attorney, and your own preferences. If you want a specific attorney, that is who will handle your case. Our paralegal team supports every matter, and we delegate tasks to the appropriate team member at the appropriate rate, which helps keep your overall costs down.

What is it like working with your firm?

We answer the phone. We tell you the truth about your case, even when it is not what you want to hear. We explain what is happening at every step. We fight when it matters, settle when it makes sense, and never manufacture conflict to run up fees. You are a person, not a file number. We treat you like one.

How responsive are you during a case?

We prioritize communication. Clients can expect a response within one business day, and often sooner. You will have direct phone numbers, email, and access to our team through instant messaging. If something is urgent, we treat it that way. You will not be left wondering what is happening with your case.