About Sahar Maknouni

Ms. Sahar Maknouni is a family law attorney in Los Angeles, dedicated to guiding clients through complex and emotionally challenging legal matters. With personal experience navigating her own divorce, Ms. Maknouni brings empathy and insight to each case, offering customized legal strategies that meet her clients' specific needs. She is also appointed as Minor’s Counsel, representing the interests of children in family law disputes.

Ms. Maknouni ensures that all court documents are meticulously prepared to present her clients' perspectives effectively. In court, she adopts a professional and assertive approach, leveraging her extensive litigation experience to protect her clients' interests. Her client-centric approach includes clear communication, access to a client portal for document management, and flexible scheduling to accommodate urgent matters.

Ms. Maknouni earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Law with a minor in Management from California State University, Northridge, and her Juris Doctor from Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law. She also volunteers at the Harriet Buhai Center, reflecting her commitment to giving back to the community. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog Mushu.

 

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 25, 2026
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This review reflects only my personal experience and opinions regarding the services I received. Others may have different experiences. In my experience, I was disappointed with how my case was handled. Although the attorney had my materials in advance, I personally did not feel fully confident in the level of preparation at the hearing. Communication, from my perspective, was challenging. I sometimes found it difficult to receive timely responses, and I felt uncertain about the billing in relation to the services provided. Overall, I did not feel that the experience met my expectations. For that reason, based solely on my personal experience, I would not choose to use these services again.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 25, 2026
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I am sharing this review based solely on my personal experience and my own perspective as a former client. In my opinion, the legal services provided did not meet the professional standards I expected. Throughout my case, I felt there was a significant lack of preparation for critical court hearings, which caused me a great deal of stress. From my perspective, communication was a major issue; I found it very difficult to get timely responses to my inquiries, yet I was still billed for those interactions. Furthermore, I was deeply dissatisfied with the handling of certain financial aspects of my case, as I felt I was charged for services that were not effectively rendered. Based on my personal journey with this firm, I would not feel comfortable recommending their services to others who are looking for diligent representation and responsive communication. This is my honest opinion based on how my specific case was managed

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 6
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Military Divorce
    • Paternity
    • Spousal Support
  • Other 7
    • Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
    • Father’s Rights
    • High Net Worth Divorce
    • Divorce & Business Partnerships
    • Prenuptial Agreements
    • Registered Domestic Partnerships
    • Property Characterization

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2021, California
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law
    J.D.
    Other Education
    California State University, Northridge
    B.S.

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1901 Avenue of the Stars, 11th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90067U.S.A.

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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Sahar Maknouni was admitted in 2021 to the State of California.
  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Sahar Maknouni speaks Farsi.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Sahar Maknouni attended Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law.