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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.”