Karen S. Brown

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father’s Rights, Marital Property, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

Karen S. Brown, the founder of the Law Office of Karen S. Brown, is a dedicated attorney who provides legal services to individuals across the Los Angeles metropolitan region in California. Her primary area of expertise is family law, and she has successfully managed a wide spectrum of cases related to divorce, child custody, child support, domestic partnership, relocation matters, and more.

Having completed her undergraduate studies at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, Ms. Brown went on to earn her law degree from the Santa Clara University School of Law. She holds admission to practice in the U.S. district courts in both the Southern District of California and the U.S. District Court of Arizona.

While Ms. Brown’s four decades of legal experience encompass various domains such as business and entertainment law, immigration affairs, and labor and employment law, she has deliberately refocused her practice to specialize exclusively in matters pertaining to family law. With her extensive background and certification as a family law specialist, Ms. Brown provides valuable assistance to individuals navigating challenging situations like divorce, custody disputes, pre and postnuptial agreements, and more. Her outstanding commitment to her clients has led to her recognition with the highest rating, AV Preeminent*, from the respected attorney peer review service Martindale-Hubbell. Additionally, she has been acknowledged as one of “Los Angeles’ Women Leaders in the Law” by American Lawyer Media.

Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Brown is an active member of several professional organizations. She holds membership in the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, the Association of Family Law and Conciliation Courts, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Furthermore, she serves as a mediator for the Los Angeles Superior Court.

• AV®, BV®, AV Preeminent®, and BV Distinguished® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., utilized following Martindale-Hubbell’s certification processes, standards, and policies. Ratings are reflective of the confidential opinions of bar and judiciary members. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings are classified into two categories: legal capability and general practice standards.