Karen Phillips Donahoe - a Los Angeles, United States Family Law Lawyer

Los Angeles Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/02/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law
Dissolution of Marriage
Child Custody
Child and Spousal Support
Mediation
Consulting
Domestic Partnership Dissolution
Premarital Agreements
Post-Marital Agreements
Enforcement of Judgements
Post-Judgement Modification
Paternity
Dissolution of Marriage Involving Conservatorship

Attorney Information

Overview

Karen Phillips Donahoe has practiced law since 1980 and specialized in the field of family law since 1982. She is both an AV-Rated attorney by Martindale Hubble, the highest rating an attorney can receive from his or her peers and has also been selected by Law & Politics and Los Angeles Magazine as a Southern California Super Lawyer in the field of Family Law. Super Lawyers are selected as being in the top 5% of lawyers in their given field of practice.

Karen has long volunteered through the Los Angeles County Courts as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediator. Through these volunteer services, Karen, at the request of the courts, voluntarily mediates family law matters on the eve of court hearings.

Her background including degrees in both Political Science and communications, in addition to her Law Degree; a long-term marriage with three children; and a childhood living in different parts of the world, uniquely qualifies her to represent Southern California families going through complex divorces. She understands the importance of communication, cultural diversity, and the special needs of families with children. She additionally has over 30 years of expertise in handling complex family law matters. Karen works with her clients as a team to develop a plan that will enable you to minimize frustrations and allow you to resolve your matter with a positive outcome.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Karen Phillips Donahoe included in a Super Lawyers® list

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Included on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2013 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2012 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2011 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2010 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2009 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2008 Southern California Super Lawyers list
2007 Southern California Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), San Francisco, California, 1980
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, 1977
  B.A.
  Major: Political Science
  Major: Communication

Current Employment Position(s)

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Managing Partner
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Past Positions

Law Offices of Milton J Nenney, Associate, 1980 - 1983
Mayer, Glassman & Gaines, Partner, 1983 - 1996

Pro Bono Activities

Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediator - Los Angeles Superior Courts

Bar Admissions

California, 1980

Other Affiliations

Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member)
Los Angeles Bar Association (Member)
Beverly Hills Bar Association (Member)

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Contact

Los Angeles, CA

10513 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

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Phones:

Fax: 310-442-1490

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.kdonahoelaw.com

Hours: 9.00 A.M to 5.30 P.M.

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