Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law & Legal Services in Irvine, CA
The Kayajanian Law Firm has served Orange County for over four decades, specializing in family law, criminal law, and personal injury cases. Founded in 1978, our firm combines extensive litigation experience with a commitment to protecting client rights through efficient and equitable legal solutions. Our team, led by certified family law specialist Jack J. Kayajanian, has handled thousands of contempt cases and landmark legal matters, including high-profile cases involving public figures and complex family law disputes. With a focus on trial preparation and courtroom advocacy, we provide personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Our attorneys have earned recognition for their expertise, including being named the only lawyer to successfully litigate against the Bin Laden family in U.S. courts.We maintain active roles in legal education, serving as professors, lecturers, and contributors to bar association continuing education programs. Our practice spans domestic violence cases, child custody disputes, spousal support matters, and criminal defense, supported by a dedicated team of paralegals and legal assistants with decades of combined experience. We prioritize client communication and transparency throughout the legal process, ensuring clients understand their rights and options at every stage. Our track record includes notable verdicts and settlements that demonstrate our ability to achieve favorable outcomes in complex legal situations. We remain committed to community service through board memberships and involvement in local legal organizations while maintaining a strong focus on client advocacy.
Services
Family Law
Contempt Cases
Domestic Violence
Criminal Defense
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Personal Injury
Misdemeanor Defense
Legal Consultation
Trial Representation
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- 45+ years of legal experience in Orange County
- Certified family law specialist with thousands of contempt cases handled
- Successfully litigated landmark cases including Bin Laden family dispute
- Team includes experienced paralegals with 24 years of legal support expertise
- Active legal educators with professorships and bar association leadership roles
Associations and certifications
- Certified Family Law Specialist since 1981
What people say
Best family contempt lawyer
Not guilty verdict as promised
Protected my rights effectively
Services
Family Law
Comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and spousal support negotiations. Our certified specialists handle complex cases with judicial experience dating back to 1978. We focus on protecting client interests in dissolution cases and post-judgment modifications through strategic courtroom representation.
Contempt Cases
Specialized contempt litigation handling both civil and criminal contempt matters. With thousands of cases handled since 1992, we represent clients in support enforcement and attorney fee disputes. Our proven track record includes landmark rulings that established legal precedents in California family law contempt proceedings.
Domestic Violence
Legal representation for domestic violence restraining orders and defense against false allegations. We provide urgent legal action to protect clients while ensuring due process. Our approach combines immediate protective measures with long-term legal strategy development for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Criminal Defense
Defense against misdemeanor charges including DUI and other criminal accusations. Our firm leverages decades of courtroom experience to negotiate reduced charges or dismissals. We represent clients in trials and plea negotiations while maintaining aggressive defense strategies tailored to each case's specific circumstances.
Trial Representation
Full trial preparation and courtroom representation services across multiple practice areas. Our lead attorney personally handles all trial appearances with 40+ years of litigation experience. We focus on evidence presentation, witness examination, and persuasive legal arguments to achieve favorable verdicts in complex legal disputes.
People
Jack J. Kayajanian
Founding Attorney
Certified family law specialist since 1981 with 40+ years of legal experience. Former law professor and judge pro tempore who has handled thousands of contempt cases. Recognized for landmark rulings and high-profile case victories in California courts.
Liahna Katona
Paralegal
Experienced paralegal with 24 years of legal support expertise assisting in document preparation and case management. Provides critical support for complex litigation and trial preparation under attorney supervision.
Questions
What areas of law does Kayajanian Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in family law, contempt cases, domestic violence matters, criminal defense, and personal injury cases with particular expertise in complex legal disputes.
How experienced is the firm in family law contempt cases?
Our lead attorney has litigated several thousand family law contempt matters over 30+ years, including landmark cases that set legal precedents in California.
What makes Kayajanian Law Firm unique?
We combine certified legal specialization with courtroom excellence, having handled high-profile cases and served as legal educators while maintaining a strong track record of successful verdicts.
Do you handle cases outside Orange County?
While based in Orange County, our legal expertise extends to cases throughout California, including representation in notable matters across the state.
What support staff does the firm have?
Our team includes experienced paralegals with 24 years of legal support expertise, legal assistants, and associate counsel to ensure comprehensive case preparation.
