LA·Orange County
Korean-American
Divorce Lawyer
Free Initial Consultation
Phone: (213) 377-6364
Text: (213) 433-6987
LeahChoiLaw@gmail.com
Phone Availability Hours
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Los Angeles / Pacific Time (PT)
Monday through Sunday
seven days a week
Divorce is hard.
Your lawyer shouldn’t make it harder.
- Listening to your story and goals.
- Explaining your rights and options in plain language.
- Giving you a realistic roadmap: timelines, likely issues, and next steps.
- Preparing and filing the Petition (if you’re the one starting the case).
- Preparing and filing the Response (if you’ve been served).
- Making sure all procedural deadlines and local rules are followed.
- Asking the court for temporary orders about Spousal support (alimony)
- Exchanging settlement proposals and counter-proposals.
- Helping you prepare required financial disclosures (income, expenses, assets, debts).
- Requesting financial documents from the other side (bank records, tax returns, business records).
- Working with experts when needed (forensic accountants, business valuators, appraisers).
- Drafting Marital Settlement Agreements when the parties reach agreement.
Evening & Weekend Consultations Available
(Urgent TRO / Restraining Order Help Available)
Most law offices are not open on weekday evenings or weekends.
However, for clients who need a consultation after work or who need urgent guidance because a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) / restraining order hearing date is approaching, Attorney Leah Choi offers evening and weekend consultation appointments.
We can assist with urgent matters, including:
a consultation after work (weekday evenings)
TRO / restraining order hearing is less than one week away
urgent weekend assistance with consultation and document preparation
In-Person Consultation Information
Burbank Office
3500 W Olive Ave
Ste 300
Burbank, CA 91505
Available 7 days a week, including evenings
Consultation Fee: $30
Torrance Office
21250 Hawthorne Blvd
Ste 500
Torrance, CA 90503
Mon–Fri
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Consultation Fee: $100
Prepayment is required to confirm your consultation appointment.
Payment can be made via Phone, Zelle or by credit card using a payment link sent by email.
If you do not attend your scheduled appointment, the consultation fee is non-refundable.
About the Attorney
As a California family law attorney, I focus on helping clients through one of the most stressful chapters of their lives with calm, clear guidance. My work is not just about filing forms. It’s about understanding your story, protecting your rights, and building a practical plan for your future.
Leah Choi, Esq.
Leah is a California divorce lawyer, serving clients throughout Los Angeles County, San Francisco, Orange County, and San Diego.
Leah earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Massachusetts School of Law – Dartmouth and her B.A. in Political Science from Michigan State University.
Leah is an active member of:
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- California Lawyers Association
Her goal in every case is the same: protect her client’s rights, reduce unnecessary conflict where possible, and help them move toward a more stable next chapter.
About the Legal Assistant
David Yoon
David Yoon earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), giving him a strong foundation for analyzing financial disclosures, support calculations, and property division issues that frequently arise in family law cases.
David assists with drafting court forms and declarations, organizing financial records, and maintaining clear communication with clients so they know what to expect at each step. His current billing rate is $250 per hour.
David’s goal in every case is to be thorough, responsive, and organized, helping reduce stress for clients while keeping their matter moving efficiently toward resolution.
Divorce Retainer: $3,000
Restraining Order
Retainer: $4000
Matters involving restraining orders (filing or responding), child custody, child support, 401(k) accounts, and business-related issues are billed on an hourly basis, $300/hour for attorney time and $250/hour for legal assistant time, regardless of whether the case is resolved by agreement.
If you request that we prioritize your matter above other cases and work on it daily, your matter will be handled on an expedited, priority basis and billed at 1.5× the standard hourly rates.
Contact Us
Address:
3500 W Olive Ave Ste 300
Burbank, CA 91505
21250 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 500
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: (213) 377-6364
Text: (213) 433-6987
Email:
LeahChoiLaw@gmail.com
Discord:
leahchoilaw
Credit Card Payments
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, UnionPay
Zelle
Zelle Payment Email: LeahChoiLaw@gmail.com
If needed, you may split your Zelle payment across multiple bank accounts, or you may send additional payment via PayPal or Venmo.
Cash
Cash payments are accepted in U.S. dollars (USD) only. For security, all cash bills are verified using a counterfeit-detection pen at the time of payment.
Personal Check / Cashier’s Check
Pay to the Order of:
Law Offices of Leah Choi
