Media Mentions

Los Angeles Wire

Sahar Maknouni: Compassionate, Results-Driven Family Lawyer in Los Angeles – August, 2025

Sahar established a strong foundation in business and law before pursuing her legal career. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Law, with a minor in Management, from California State University, Northridge, followed by a Juris Doctor from Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law. Her academic training complements her courtroom advocacy and practical approach to family law.

New York Weekly

Sahar Maknouni: Experienced Family Law Attorney and Founder of Maknouni Family Law Firm – August, 2025

What sets Sahar apart in a competitive legal field is her deep understanding of the personal struggles her clients face. Her strength is not only reflected in her academic excellence and courtroom skills but also in her lived experience. Having gone through the experience of divorce herself, Sahar approaches each case with clarity, patience, and a commitment to supporting her clients.

Law News Day

The 10 Elite Lawyers Redefining the Legal Industry in 2025 – August, 2025

Sahar founded Maknouni Law with the vision of creating a space where clients feel heard, guided, and cared for. Her goal? To make difficult times a little easier and to remind her clients that they don’t have to go through them alone. Whether you’re facing divorce or navigating custody issues, Sahar is the kind of attorney who not only advocates fiercely but understands deeply.

MSN

Top 10 Inspiring Women to Watch in 2025 – July, 2025

Ms. Maknouni believes that every client deserves not just representation, but understanding. Her work stands out in a field where compassion is often overlooked, and she’s building a modern legal practice rooted in openness, empowerment, and human connection. Beyond her legal credentials, she uses her voice to inspire change in both law and community, making her one of the most impactful and compassionate legal minds to watch in 2025.

CEO Weekly

Why Sahar Maknouni is a Family Law Advocate Shaping Legal Support for Los Angeles Families – June, 2025

Maknouni Family Law Firm has cultivated a reputation that feels more like a boutique advisory practice than a conventional firm. It begins with a complimentary 20-minute consultation to assess both legal needs and personal fit. Once onboarded, clients gain access to a secure portal where all pleadings, hearing notices, and strategy memos are updated in real-time.

USA Today

Top Powerhouse Attorneys Leading the Industry in 2025 – June, 2025

Known for meticulous document preparation and an assertive courtroom presence, Sahar leaves nothing to chance. She scrutinizes every detail before negotiations and brings a proactive strategy to hearings. Whether hammering out settlements or advocating in high‑stakes custody disputes, her deep legal expertise shines through, resulting in consistently strong outcomes. Clients trust that their case is in capable, determined hands. 

MSN

Justice, Passion, and Impact: The Top 5 Legal Minds of 2025 – June, 2025

Because of her empathy, clear guidance and strong dedication, attorney Maknouni is helping clients rethink their experiences with family law in Los Angeles. As the owner and founder of Maknouni Family Law Firm, APC, she ensures individuals facing problems such as divorce, custody disputes and domestic violence receive more than legal help, a safe home-like space to work through their problems.

CEO Weekly

Guiding With Grace: Sahar Maknouni’s Mission to Humanize the Legal System – May, 2025

Los Angeles attorney Sahar Maknouni is leading a quiet transformation in a profession often defined by formality and detachment. At the helm of Maknouni Family Law Firm, APC, she is transforming family law by changing how people experience it rather than changing the law itself. Her firm is a sanctuary for clients navigating life’s personal and painful chapters.

MSN

Sahar Maknouni Recognized by MSN as One of The Top 10 Lawyers of 2025 – January, 2025

Sahar is not just an attorney but also a compassionate counselor for families facing life’s toughest transitions, such as divorce, child custody disputes, and other intricate legal matters.

Next Avenue

Sahar Maknouni Interviewed for Next Avenue; a National Publication for Older Adults – August, 2024

Sahar Maknouni, a family law attorney at Maknouni Family Law Firm in Los Angeles, said, “A major factor contributing to gray divorces, in my experience, is shifting social norms and the diminishing stigma associated with divorce.”