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ABOUT SAHAR SCIONEAUX, CFLS: CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST AND FATHERS RIGHTS ATTORNEY IN ORANGE COUNTY AND LOS ANGELES

Sahar Scioneaux is a Senior Trial Attorney at Reel Fathers Rights APC and a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She is one of Orange County’s most recognized and credentialed family law attorneys and has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2025 and 2026, a peer-nominated distinction awarded through a patented multi criteria selection process to no more than 2.5% of California attorneys statewide. This recognition is not based on advertising, client votes, or self nomination; it is the considered judgment of Sahar’s peers in the California legal community, who have identified her through a rigorous independent evaluation process as one of the top attorneys of her generation in family law.

Since 2017, Sahar has devoted her practice to the full spectrum of high conflict family law and asset protection, developing deep experience in complex divorce proceedings, contested custody matters, business valuation and income determination, asset division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, family law mediation, and trust and estate planning. She previously served on the board of the Young Lawyers Division of the Orange County Bar Association, currently serves on the board of the Public Law Society, and is a member of the Robert A. Banyard Inn of Court, one of the most prestigious legal societies in Orange County dedicated to professionalism and excellence in courtroom advocacy. She earned her B.A. from California State University, Fullerton and her J.D. from California Western School of Law. She practices in English, Dari, German, and French.

CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST (CFLS) BY THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA

The Certified Family Law Specialist designation is administered by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and is among the most demanding credentials in California legal practice. To qualify, an attorney must be an active California Bar member for at least five years, demonstrate substantial involvement in family law as a primary practice area with documented case experience across trials, settlements, premarital and postnuptial agreements, and a wide range of family law matters, complete a minimum of forty five hours of continuing legal education in family law within the three years preceding application, pass a comprehensive written examination administered by the State Bar, and submit favorable references from judges and attorneys familiar with the applicant’s family law practice. For fathers selecting a family law attorney in Orange County or Los Angeles, the CFLS designation is a verified marker that Sahar has met California’s published standards for specialized family law expertise.

SUPER LAWYERS RISING STAR 2025-2026

Sahar’s Rising Star recognition for 2025 and 2026 reflects the respect her peers in the Orange County and Los Angeles legal communities hold for her legal skill, professional conduct, and client advocacy. For fathers seeking representation in these jurisdictions, this peer validated designation confirms they are engaging one of the most recognized emerging family law attorneys in Southern California.

HIGH CONFLICT DIVORCE, COMPLEX CUSTODY, AND PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS

Sahar’s practice spans the full spectrum of high conflict family law and asset protection. She works with forensic accountants and business valuation experts on high asset dissolution proceedings, handles complex custody matters involving evaluators and minor’s counsel, provides family law mediation as an alternative dispute resolution path, drafts prenuptial and postnuptial agreements compliant with California’s Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Family Code Sections 1600 to 1617), and offers integrated trust and estate planning services for clients across all stages of family transition.

ORANGE COUNTY AND LOS ANGELES FAMILY COURTHOUSES

Sahar appears at the Lamoreaux Justice Center at 341 The City Drive South in Orange, the primary Orange County family law venue, as well as the Stanley Mosk Courthouse at 111 North Hill Street in downtown Los Angeles, the Long Beach Courthouse at 415 West Ocean Boulevard, and the Pomona Courthouse South at 400 Civic Center Plaza serving the eastern San Gabriel Valley. Fathers in Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Orange, Long Beach, and throughout Orange County and Los Angeles County can reach Sahar Scioneaux at Reel Fathers Rights APC at 951-339-3826.

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Education

  • California State University, Fullerton
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • California Western School of Law
  • Juris Doctor (JD)
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Certifications

  • Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
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Bar Admissions

  • California State Bar
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Languages

  • English
  • Dari
  • German
  • French
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Practice Areas

Sahar’s practice is focused on Family Law, including:

  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Spousal Support
  • Asset Protection
  • Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Trust and Estate Planning