My experience with Emily Rubenstein was life changing. I am a single mother with three daughters one of whom has life-threatening medical issues. I had lived separated from my husband for 10 years with very little money when I finally got the courage to start my divorce. I began with a different lawyer who was reputed to be kind of a pit bull but very good and expensive. Unfortunately she (my first lawyer, NOT Emily) was also terrible to me, unorganized, unethical in her billing, wouldn't respond to my ex's settlement offer, and was slapdash in her approach to my case, not telling me I needed to respond to discovery until I only had a week left to do so. I contacted Emily in despair. She took the reins immediately starting with handling the turnover from the old lawyer, handling problems with my ex, and got everything organized and back under control. She kept me informed and calm. She was gentle and compassionate but also realistic and honest with me to properly set my expectations. She listened to and incorporated my thoughts and suggestions where they would work in our favor. Her research and writing were top notch. The mediation brief she wrote was a work of art - so persuasive, incorporating solid research and bolstered by specific and complete evidence. In the end she was able to more than double what I was getting in child support and getting my ex to pay for my medically fragile child's insurance until 26. Also she was extremely judicious, fair and reasonable in her billing. I always felt I had gotten great value for the cost. If you want a smart, effective, compassionate attorney on your side during your divorce, or any other family law matter, I highly recommend that you hire Emily Rubenstein. read more

After being a client for over a year, I required their services again as my exhusband came after me to nullify my divorce decree. My previous attorney, Krystal, was leaving the practice so they handed me off to another new attorney who neither knew me nor my case. I was charged over $16,000 for her to "get caught up" and attend one court date with me. I was advised to say nothing and let her do all the talking. She literally said the worst thing she could have for my case and I had to sit there, listen and say nothing. When I called her out afterwards, she assured me that it was part of her "strategy." Seems like an odd strategy to hurt my case in court. I had to fire them before it cost me another cent. I should have been refunded 100% as this practice went from being one in which I felt safe and protected to one that was happy to accept my money without regard to my needs. I would not recommend them again. read more

I would not recommend this company. I booked a consultation just to get acquainted and see if they'd be a good fit to review a straightforward prenuptial agreement. The appointment was confirmed, but then they suddenly canceled and refused to even have a phone conversation. They claimed the attorney drafting my prenup was out of state -- which was completely false -- and made no effort to verify anything with me. It felt rushed, careless, and dismissive. I would not feel confident booking any future appointment with them, as they clearly have no problem canceling without warning and offering meaningless excuses. This is not the kind of firm you want to rely on for something important. read more

I hired Emily to handle my unexpected divorce after 30 years of marriage. We were able to reach a stipulated judgement without going to court and was very satisfied with the overall agreement. From the very first contact with Emily she made me feel comfortable, listened to what I had to say and explained the process. I was able to express all my concerns and questions,while resolving issues through negotiations.She is a true professional looking after your interests.Highly recommended. read more

Emily and her team held my hand throughout the process of developing and signing my prenuptial agreement, especially given the time crunch that we were facing. They are responsive, professional, knowledgeable, and provide highly personalized service. You definitely get what you pay for. read more

I can't thank Emily and her team enough for working with me through divorce procedures. It was a rough time and every step of the way I was informed and kept up to date on decisions and options. I felt safe and trusted in Emily's capabilities throughout the process which brought comfort through hard times. Emily and Jennifer were always on top of things and responded in a timely manner. A quality I appreciate about Emily is that she does not sugar coat and get to the facts and details. Huge plus. I love Emily's work ethic and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome! Thank you Emily and team! read more

Contacted the office scheduled an initial meeting through their website. Took two weeks to get a meeting. The representative was very nice. However it seems this firm is only interested in easy situations. She heard this is a 35 year marriage and that we have a business and are amicably dividing things, and pretty much cut the conversation short and referred me to a larger Beverly Hills attorney who charges many ten's of thousands of dollars and who's Yelp is disgraceful for overcharging and under delivering. I am guessing Rubenstein's firm gets a referral fee for doing nothing? Don't waste your precious time and get an attorney that is responsive doesn't leave you hanging for weeks and then disappoints by sending you to a schiester to waste your money while giving agita. Very disappointing. read more

Let me start off by saying Emily is very easy to work with. Given the fact that it is never easy to go through a situation where you need her services, she made the whole process so much easier than it may have been. Emily is extremely professional and knowledgeable. I had a particularly difficult custody case due to the fact that the other party was not willing to cooperate at all. She is also very understanding of the fact that the situation is very difficult and stressful to you. Emily guided me through the process and helped me stay calm during an extremely intense period of time. We ended up having to go to court, and won everything, and more than we had wanted. I would highly recommend Emily if you are in need of an excellent family lawyer. read more

Emily has been amazing to work with! She's reliable, smart, and efficient. I would recommend her to anyone. She takes her time and makes sure you understand everything. read more

I am so grateful for Emily and her team. Divorce is a miserable experience, but she and her team made things go very smoothly and were super professional. They explained the process clearly, remained in constant contact, and kept me updated throughout the entire process. I also felt like she approached my situation with empathy and made sure I was aware of my options in a realistic and educated manner. Ultimately I felt like I was in good hands throughout the entire process and was happy with my situation's outcome thanks to her. read more

I worked with Emily to draft a prenup. It was a long journey with many individualistic needs, but Emily was always on top of it and helped us navigate through the entire process. Definitely would love to work with her again and recommend her to anyone who needs a reliable marriage attorney! read more

Emily is dedicated, knowledgeable and extremely thorough. I would highly recommend her!

Emily came into my life at a difficult time. But after our initial consultation I knew I was in good hands. She listened to my concerns, carefully assessed the situation and charted a clear path forward to help resolve my divorce. When things were more amicable in the process, Emily proved she could collaborate well with the other side while advocating for my interests. However, when the negotiations became more difficult, Emily was able to change gears effortlessly and put the other side on notice that we would not accept anything unreasonable. I was confident with Emily in my corner that if things became adversarial, the other side would be in for a fight they would surely regret. In my case, Emily ensured my divorce was finalized to my great satisfaction. I was able to happily start the next chapter of my life. I credit this positive outcome to Emily's professionalism, knowledge of the law and fierce advocacy. I hope to never need her services again but heaven forbid should I find myself in a similar situation Emily would be my only choice. read more

Emily was my consulting lawyer during my divorce proceedings. She and her team were extremely helpful, very responsive, gave sound advice, and helped guide me to get a really good outcome in my spousal support settlement. I interviewed 5 lawyers and didn't feel like I was finding the right fit until I talked to Emily. It was a great experience working with her. read more

In 2017, I was tossed into the world, with nothing but my baby. It was like a cruel joke, to see if I could sink or float. My ex was betting it all that I'd sink. I didn't know I had a third choice til I met Emily, and that was to swim.. A 30 page declaration of character assassination was launched.. odds were stacked against me. Undesirable and many untrue things in print, and accusations were neverending like that of a magician's scarf. Me ex even had one of my own family members on his collateral witness list. Emily had no idea she was to become more than my attny, poor soul, she wore the hat of drill seargent (i so badly needed) and sometimes hat of a therapist. At one point I learned my ex had gotten ahold of what he was calling "new incriminating evidence." It was on a Sat morn, that I found out. I emailed Emily, as I was a wreck. She was literally out of the country, at a wedding, and took a min to called me for peace of mind. What more can I say.... Emily was never the babying type, she didn't buy excuses, and she held me accountable to my share of the mess. Emily reminded me of that bottomless well of strength, of which are inside all of us mothers. She helped me find it. Strength isn't determined by how hard you fight. I learned it's sometimes determined by level of self control and how smart you fight. As soon as I caught on, I was aligned to manifest my goal. But I never could have done it without her. Emily is a force to be reckoned with. She makes grown men cry. I've seen it! If you're fortunate enough to land her on your side, you won't fail. She won't tolerate failures. YOU'RE IN GOOD HANDS ALL THE WAY. Thank you Emily! Especially from Z. read more

TOP FAMILY LAW (DIVORCE) ATTORNY IN LOS ANGELES! I've been lucky enough to work with Emily Rubenstein twice, once when she was at another firm, and then again when she started her own office.  She is one of the best and brightest in her area of the law, plus she's doing good in the community (and PLUS PLUS she's a genuinely nice and ethical person as well).  As a fellow attorney, I can say these things with utmost confidence. Any of the top divorce attorneys can handle your dispute and do a good job, but she will make you feel comfortable with the decisions that you make, and she will not overcharge you for her services.  For example, when the LA County Court made a mistake (which does happen sometimes), she was willing to re-file the papers and not charge me again for the court's mistake. Furthermore, she is very bright and down-to-earth.  She won't tell you what you want to hear just to get your business, but she'll tell it to you like it is.  I'm a practicing attorney, so I know that she knows her area of the law and her knowledge and expertise shine through in many situations.  For example, she was able to negotiate down some issues (e.g., custody of children, time of visits) with ease and think through the long-term consequences of what the decision might mean down the road. I generally don't give my real name on Yelp!, but I am willing to provide my e-mail address so that anyone who wants, can call me to get more information, and I will vouch for Ms. Rubenstein - my e-mail address is CARealEstateAttorney@verizon.net and my first name is Grant.  I look forward to talking to anyone about the Fantastic Emily Rubenstein. read more

My divorce was a particularly messy one involving kids. The early stages of separation required extremely fast and decisive action, while simultaneously preparing for all the curveballs yet to come. Emily delivered on all fronts. She has a gift for distilling the chaos of information and emotion, keeping clear and meaningful goals front and center, all while maintaining empathy and kindness. She was a trustworthy and dependable guide through my darkest days, and I can't recommend Emily enough. read more

It takes a special skill set to be a family attorney, specifically handling divorce. Emily has the rare combination of emotional intelligence and mental acuity. Divorce is a painful time for all involved, so it's especially egregious when attorneys take advantage of rage and advise their clients to escalate and elongate the process for their own benefit and bill for as many hours as possible. From our very first conversation, Emily was compassionate, wise, and honest. When my ex-husband refused to sign a quitclaim deed to purchase my own home, she called out his dirty games and my ex-husband ended up firing his first lawyer. Emily was steadfast in making the process as quick and amicable as possible whilst my ex-husband's second attorney saw my ex-husband as game and had him demand discovery and rack up professional fees. She was able to shift the tone and spin it our way at every turn. Emily will advise you to do what's right, not easy, and save shalom and dignity for all. read more

Can't say enough good things! Super thankful for Emily to help me through a very difficult situation. She is very professional and responsive. She could see the manipulation tactics my ex-husband was doing during our zoom calls and she put an end to that real quick and when the conversation would go sideways, she would put us back on track. I highly recommend her! read more

Emily was referred to me through a mutual friend for a family law case that involved a restraining order. I was fully impressed by the service I received from Emily and her team. They were professional and very efficient in addressing my case. They were fully transparent about costs and had an easy online tool to utilize for a variety of payment options. They also immediately responded to all of my questions and other matters of my case. Most importantly, I felt heard and genuinely supported. I experienced a unique and very stressful family matter and needed a supportive team to get us through it. Emily and her team made sure I was education on all of my options and helped us reach a result that made everyone happy. I will never have the words to fully describe how happy I am that I chose Emily's firm to address my family matter. They went above and beyond my expectations and I'll be forever grateful for their service to me and my family. read more

First time going through a divorce and that was nerve wrecking enough. However, Emily and her team made me feel welcomed by showing empathy and explaining each process. The cost is fair and the value of service and results are 2nd to none. Emily works really hard on her cases and very long hours. Thank you Emily! read more

I'm just leaving a quick note to let other users know that although I didn't hire Ms Emily as representation for my case because what I was looking for wasn't the services the office provided, she was kind enough to give me some referrals for the information I needed for my case. read more

Emily was fantastic in helping me draft my prenup. There are a lot of things to know and she answers every question clearly. Thank you for making it such an easy process. read more

I needed my prenup to be reviewed and Emily was very efficient and really helpful. She took the time to explain the prenup line by line and she was always available to answer all the questions I had. If you need someone reliable, professional, and who goes straight to the point, Emily is the one. read more

When I had my consultation with Emily, she was not only prompt but completely explained everything in lame s terms about a situation that has been escalated to a pretty bad situation. I wanted to know my options and now feel confident with my decision. Her demeaner was so comforting for what seems to be a dumspter fire of a situation and gave me a lot of clarity and relief. I can only hope to work with her when I have to get my prenup made up shortly! read more

Excellent representation - thorough and reassuring during a difficult situation. Billing was accurate and transparent, communication clear and timely. Had complete confidence in Emily and her team throughout the process. read more

Please see the attached review I wrote for Emily at her previous employer. She is awesome! read more

Emily Rubenstein Law PC - Divorce & Family Law Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

In a time of my life when everything was topsy turvy Emily helped me regain my confidence and proper footing. She reassured me while assisting me through what was 100% the toughest situation I have ever encountered. After 2 years with another lawyer unsuccessfully closing my divorce, switching to Emily & her practice alleviated the tension and helped my ex husband and I cross the finish line on terms we could both agree with. Emily's professionalism is unmatched, and the way she cares about her clients is truly admirable. I highly recommend her to anyone in CA ready to make a change. read more

Let me be frank, getting divorced sucks. So when I was desperately looking for an attorney in the early stages of my own divorce, feeling incredibly lonely and extremely confused on how/where to start, I had numerous consultations from family law offices in town, searching high and low for the right fit. No one I spoke to was as kind, thorough, or as helpful as Emily. From our very first phone call, I immediately felt welcomed, appreciated, and respected, and she made a very challenging time in my life a whole lot easier. Since my divorce was finalized, I have referred several people to her, knowing they would also be well cared for. It's only fitting to share the love here on Yelp, since I know this time is so isolating and confusing. With Emily in your corner, there's clarity and hope. I can honestly say my future is a lot brighter because of the counsel and support she gave me during that difficult time. I don't plan on ever getting divorced again, but if I need assistance with family law in the future, I would happily use Emily again in a heartbeat. read more

I was referred to Ms. Rubenstein by a prominent attorney friend of mine, as I was in need of a competent family law attorney for what would become a difficult, lengthy divorce. In addition to many complicated factors, there were multiple jurisdictions regarding my case, therefore additional avenues of law had to be considered to decide which legal path was best. Emily was direct and to the point, but she was also very personable and had "a heart" regarding the delicate matters of my case. After many legal roadblocks and barricades, we were able to end the matter. I was lucky to have had Ms. Rubenstein represent me during the most difficult stretch ever! read more

Professional, responsive, and considerate! Emily demonstrated a deep understanding of the complexities involved in crafting a prenuptial agreement, and guided me through the process with care and attention to detail. I highly recommend Emily for anyone seeking a skilled, trustworthy, and compassionate advocate. read more

I reached out to Emily regarding my prenuptial agreement. The state of CA requires each party to have their own representation and since my fiancé had the prenup drafted, I needed serious guidance. Emily made me feel very comfortable throughout the entire process. From consult to completion I knew exactly why she came highly recommended from one of my friends. She was thorough and took the time to explain in great detail what revisions she recommended in order to protect me. So thankful I chose to go this route. Thank you, Emily Rubenstein! read more

Emily and I met during a very difficult time in my life and I am very fortunate to have met her when I did. When she and I met, I was embroiled in a very difficult divorce. A divorce that involved domestic violence, division of assets and many other sensitive areas. Words cannot describe how great Emily was to my family, friends and especially me. She gave me the feeling that she is available anytime. Whenever I called her it never felt rushed and she was always attentive. She was able to see through the dishonesty of the other party and was able to use their "evidence" against them. Just wow! Her professionalism, attention to detail and ability to plan ahead of time was great. During the consultation we put together a strategy on how to approach the divorce. She was always two to three steps ahead of the other attorneys which helped us win the case. All her of planning is very thorough, well thought through and had a purpose. She was my guardian during such a difficult time and I cannot thank her for everything that she did. Emily, if you are reading this, thank you for everything! I have the utmost respect for you and I truly appreciate everything that you did for me. read more

Emily was phenomenal! professional , intelligent , kind and offered objective advice . i would recommend using her ! it was a fantastic experience !! read more

Due to Covid situation, I did not meet Emily personally. I had three family attorneys before Emily. Unfortunately all of them disappointed me until I "met" Emily. She is intelligent and responsible and trustworthy. She always told me the best situation and worst situation for my case. Even sometime it is not what I want but what I need. I cataloged all my evidences and timeline before I talked to her. It also save me some money because I had it all I need. Then there is super efficient response. She helped me to analyze my file and ask for more details regarding my cases. I would say if you budget is not too tight. Chose her 100%! Even you may short on budget she would give you the best idea what your case would go. If you are looking for a honest, respectful and knowledgeable family attorney. She is the one ! No doubt! read more

Emily is an amazing and reliable lawyer. She is empathetic , organized, caring, patient, timely, and always made sure that I understood all the logistics of my divorce. Because of Emily, I am able to make important legal decisions for my kids and was able to get money to support my kids. I can't speak highly enough about Emily. You will be lucky to have her as a lawyer. She is truly an Angel sent during one of the most difficult times of my life. read more

Emily is knowledgeable, professional, and extremely dedicated to her work. She is caring, thorough, and always has her client's best interest in mind. Additionally, she gave me personal referrals for other services where needed. I highly recommend Emily and her office if you have any family law needs. read more

Emily is by far the most professional and comforting lawyer I have ever met. I was so nervous going into working with anyone when it comes to my son. Every step of the way and the thousands of questions I had she answered within hours or even minutes. If you are looking for a compassionate very very sweet and someone with a ton of knowledge (I lessened I was entitled to a lot more than I thought) Emily is for you! I look forward to working with her in the near future!! read more

Can't thank Emily enough for her professionalism and dedication to help me throughout a divorce case. She always had my best interest in mind, excellent negotiator, organized and to the point. With her help I was able to make important legal decisions. Above all she was always empathetic and cared for my case. I would highly recommend Emily to anyone going through a family matter case. read more

Called the phone for my mother to try and get information on the process of looking at a drafted prenup. The man on the phone was so incredibly rude and condescending. Really awful. read more