Daniella Felix is beyond the 5-star family law attorney that demonstrates a profound level of excellence you will find online...She is the woman that changed the course of my son's life. I needed a powerhouse attorney at a level of urgency no parent should experience with an exparte hearing. I will be forever grateful for my friend and colleague, John Thyne that contacted her directly on my behalf over a weekend. Daniella knew exactly how to handle my situation. She knows the law like no other, and she understands the local judicial system beyond any other family law attorney I have worked with in Santa Barbara. She made decisions quickly, strategically, and with confidence with no room for delay. She was decisive when I felt powerless. Prepared when everything felt chaotic, and unwavering when my son and I needed someone not just in our corner, but Braveheart level representation. With grace and a smile she showed up at court and from the second I met Daniella I felt how strong and confident she was, and I needed that metal armor she embodied that day and moving forward. She did not waste time, inflate conflict, or run up unnecessary hours. In fact, Daniella has been by far the most reasonable attorney I have ever worked with in terms of time, cost, and efficiency. She is exceptionally smart, intuitive, direct, compassionate, and effective and way beyond her years in judicial knowledge based on experience. I can never fully express the level of gratitude I have in what Daniella and her partners did for my son. She helped protect him during one of the most frightening and difficult times of his and my life with grace, and a level of professionalism that I felt compelled to share in this review for others that are going through a similar situation. You will not find better representation than this group has to offer. Period. read more

Let me be clear right up front ... if you're going through a divorce, or another family related legal matter, you absolutely want Daniella Felix as your attorney! She is the epitome of a professional and had the necessary expertise, dedication, patience and toughness to successfully handle my extremely complicated and contentious divorce case. Daniella knows family law at the expert level and she guided me through the cumbersome and emotionally charged divorce process with care, patience, and ease. Her guidance was always straightforward, honest, and spot on, and her legal briefs were incredibly powerful, thorough, effective and of the highest quality. She was always receptive to and prompt in answering all of my questions and welcomed mutually open discussions, feedback and additional points of view for consideration. Additionally, Daniella was cool and calm in multiple high-pressure courtroom proceedings. She used her extensive legal knowledge to successfully counter and outmaneuver opposing counsel resulting in an optimal outcome for me. And, perhaps as equally important, Daniella genuinely cared about me as a person and has the highest of moral standards; she stands out as a shining example of what an attorney should be! Prior to hiring Daniella, a close friend of mine advised me to do two things when selecting an attorney ... hire the best one you can find and follow their guidance. Very quickly I knew that I could completely trust Daniella to handle my case with the perfect balance of expertise, professionalism, honesty, and integrity. Without a doubt, Daniella is the best family law attorney out there and I lucked out in selecting her, and the entire Felix & Killen team, to represent me in my divorce. I highly recommend you retain Daniella Felix as your attorney ... you won't regret it! read more

I can't express how much I appreciate the amazing legal work Daniella Felix and her team performed on my behalf. Daniella's passion, dedication, and professionalism went above and beyond my expectations. I've hired attorneys before, but Daniella is truly the best I've ever worked with. She is efficient, detailed, honest, and keeps you updated on your case in a timely manner. She is also realistic as to the possible outcomes and prepares you for next steps. Daniella has an excellent rapport with judges, courtroom staff and fellow attorneys. It's easy to see that she is well respected in the legal field. My experience with Daniella has been excellent. When you hire Daniella Felix to manage your case, you get a team of legal advocates at Felix & Killen who care, who keep you informed, who fight for you, and who are the voice you want representing you. I highly recommend Daniella as I have never seen someone with so much vigor and determination! I am proud to be a client of Daniella Felix and will retain her for all legal matters that may arise as I know I am in the best of hands. I am so grateful to her, and to my good friend for referring her to me. Alongside being professional, Daniella truly cares about her clients. She was a calming and confident presence to have by my side during the difficult and sometimes lengthy court proceedings. Daniella also walks the extra mile for you, and with you when needed. She's extremely compassionate and went above and beyond when she reached out to my children when I was in the hospital asking if there was anything she could do for them or me. Professional. Efficient. Compassionate. Personable. Daniella Felix, and the team at Felix & Killen Law, executed my case expeditiously and fairly. I highly recommend their services! read more

My case had been drug on for 7 years by 7 incompetent attorneys and a broken legal system. My Grandaughter was suffering because of the greed, egos and evil that lives in this system. The attorneys know how to drag it out to line their pockets, without concern of human lives and the courts do nothing to protect the children. I was nearing the end of a long fight to protect my grandchild and get her back into my life. I had no money left, little hope and felt completely depleted, broken, I was physically ill and used by the system. I prayed once again, sent one more email out to Daniella Felix, explaining my story and pleading for help. 11:00 that night I received an email from her explaining her heartache for my Grandaughter and I, offered to take on my case pro bono and through her huge heart, did just that. Daniella is a human first, then an attorney. I have never met a human being that gives so much of herself to others and definitely never met an attorney who cares and feels our pain like she does. My Grandaughter is back in my life! The brokenness of our hearts are mending more everyday and my hope is, this chain will be broken. She will grow up knowing what real love looks like, feels like... that her grandma NEVER gave up on her! Without Daniella this would not have been possible. There are angels on earth. She is ours Thank you Jesus read more

I used Daniella Felix to end alimony payments in a California marriage that ended in 1996. I had paid the stipulated amount of alimony from 1996 until the present (2023) but when I retired one year ago the alimony became increasingly burdensome. My original attorney had told me numerous times that "there was no way" alimony could be modified, but when he retired I sought an second opinion from Ms Felix. She reviewed my case and gave me a different opinion. She thought it was "highly likely" that I could get alimony stopped. I then hired her, and in just 3 months she got the alimony to stop. So I would say that Ms Felix is very thoughtful, she didn't rush into anything, but once she gives her opinion it is highly likely to be correct. In my case she was able to talk reasonably with my ex-wife, and we reached an agreement without going to court. The case unfolded exactly as she said, so I consider her to be very reliable. And her fees were not high, in the usual range for this type of work. I would recommend Daniella Felix without reservation. Lee Shershow read more

After researching and interviewing other family law attorneys, I knew I had found the right attorney for me after speaking to Daniella. She is extremely knowledgeable, energetic, confident, and experienced. I felt listened to and I knew she would have my back and stand up for me when having to take my ex back to court. She is so kind, personable, passionate, and professional, and she made the whole process so much easier than I had anticipated. She was always quick to get back to me whenever I had a question or when there was an update regarding my case. She is very detailed and explained the whole process to me, so I understood what was most likely going to happen. She laid out all the information crystal clear for the judge and she got me everything that I had asked for. It is very clear she knows family law. This was the best experience I have ever had with an attorney. I have no doubt that I would hire her again if needed. I highly recommend Daniella Felix and her team. read more

I was all out of hope and was ready to give up, then I was fortunate enough to call Felix Killen Law office. Daniella actually answered the phone herself and talked to me about my divorce case the very first time I called her office. I had been struggling through a divorce with a previous lawyer for 3 years, no kids, no property just getting the run around from my lawyer. Daniella took my case and had my divorce settled within 6 months of me hiring her. She fought for me and was so easy to talk with about any questions I had for her. I also did not have to go to court thanks to her excellent negotiation skills. She takes her cases personally and you feel more like a friend than just some client. I was really impressed that she was so easy to contact. Usually she would answer the phone when I called her law office and if she didn't I would leave a message and she would respond back to me immediately. I highly recommend her law firm, I wish I had found her sooner! read more

An acquaintance recommended three attorneys in the area. Daniella was the first attorney that I called. I threw away the other numbers. From the very first phone call until the finalization of my divorce, I was in excellent care. It had been a long, arduous, and sometimes contentious road. But through it all Daniella did not waiver, not once. She remained calm, focused, and more importantly, patient as the divorce took 2 1/2 years to conclude. During that entire time, I never felt like I was just another client even though I knew she had other clients. This speaks to two additional aspects that is apparently unique to Daniella. One, she's extremely professional. When this level of professionalism is matched with kindness, the combination created an environment of safety and stability during a very trying time. Daniella, Stevie, and Bryce are all great people to work with! You will not go wrong choosing this firm! read more

Thank you so much Daniella for all of your help! (And Stevie too!) I had gone through two attorneys in two other cities before I found Daniella. What a relief it was to find her. My divorce was taking forever, unnecessarily, and I really wish I had found her sooner so that I could have gotten on with life faster than I was at that time. She is no-nonsense, quick to help, quick to answer questions, both by phone and email, and just makes you feel like you really have someone on your side when you are going through all of the nightmarish hassle of a divorce or custody proceedings. I was so happy with her that when my own child unexpectedly needed help, I absolutely did not hesitate one moment to call on Daniella again. I cannot explain in words how much peace of mind she gave to both of us when things got hectic. I am forever grateful for her help and highly recommend her! read more

I recently had the privilege of working with Felix and Killen Law on a complex legal matter, and I must say that my experience exceeded all expectations. From our initial consultation to the resolution of my case, Daniella Felix demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, expertise, and dedication. Throughout the process, Daniella exhibited exceptional communication skills, promptly responding to any inquiries and providing regular updates on the progress of my case. Her commitment to achieving the best possible outcome was evident, and I felt confident knowing that my legal affairs were in capable hands. Thanks to Daniella's expertise and advocacy, I was able to reach a favorable resolution of my case. I am immensely grateful for her guidance and support during what could have been a stressful and uncertain time. read more

I would like to take a minute to express my gratitude towards Daniella Felix and her team. Daniella is hands down the best Attorney anyone can have, I am very honored to have had her help me when I needed help most. Daniella became my go to person, anytime I had any questions Daniella was always there to answer them. Daniella will go far and beyond to get you the best results. She is extremely knowledgeable, reliable and is as professional as it gets. She is someone who is experienced and someone you can definitely trust. She takes the time to go over in detail any questions you may have. She brings everything to the table and takes your case personally. I could have not asked for a better attorney, she really is the best. Daniella and her team will really be there for you without a doubt. read more

Earlier this year I engaged the services of Daniella Felix of Felix & Killen Law Firm. It was the first time I have ever hired an attorney and was quite anxious about the action I was about to take. Daniella completely put me at ease with her kindness, confidence and understanding of my situation. I hired her at once and through the months I have had the best experience I could have imagined working with her as she guided me through the legal process which led up to my being able to re-engage with my 9 year old grandson and his mother. We were able to settle out of court and I am now able to see my grandson on a regular basis. I am very grateful to Daniella Felix for the excellent outcome of my appeal. I never expected things could have turned out so well. Gratefully, Marty Noble read more

I cannot recommend Bryce Killen highly enough! He provided outstanding legal support in multiple matters for my family, including setting up my dad's trust, helping me secure guardianship of my niece, and obtaining a restraining order. Throughout every step, they were knowledgeable, compassionate, and highly professional. Killen made complex legal processes easy to understand and handled everything with efficiency and care. His expertise in family law and estate planning gave me confidence that everything was being done correctly and in my best interest. If you need a dedicated and skilled lawyer for estate planning or family law matters, look no further. I'm incredibly grateful for their help and would absolutely recommend them to anyone in need of legal assistance. read more

I can't tell you what a great experience i had working with Daniella. Unfortunately it was a divorce after 25 plus years so nobody is the winner it's just taking care of the business part of it. I originally got the divorce in 2017 and worked with a different attorney and was left with a hefty monthly spousal support payment. After 4 years and heading into retirement I found Daniella and she was able within a very short amount of time and money got all the orders in place and now I'm free of those costly payments. I finally feeI I can get on with my own life and he can too...if you're reading this I strongly suggest you employ her and look no further.. If I knew of her in 2015 when I started the process I know I would have gotten better results back in 2017 read more

I just wanted to thank Daniella and her law firm for all the hard work they have done on my LONG divorce case. A divorce was the last thing I thought would happen to me. The start the procedure was very frightening and overwhelming; however, they took me by the hand and led me through it all. Daniella's guidance & patience while helping me through the divorce really made things go easier than I had ever anticipated and her personal attention to detail was truly impressive and appreciated. She always answered any question I had, kept me informed of any change, and guided me through the settlement process. I cannot thank her and her law firm enough for all they have done for me. Now it is on to another stage of my life; a much more positive one. Again, Thank you! read more

Daniella was truly amazing throughout this entire case. She helped my mother through the grueling process of taking my father back to court after he had refused to pay spousal support for the last 12 years. Daniella did everything in her power to help my mom overcome every obstacle faced throughout this case, both professional and personal. Even when my mother was in the hospital dealing with health complications while the case was going on, Daniella went above and beyond to reach out to me, her client's daughter, to let me know that I could reach out to her if we needed anything. Not only will you receive professional service, you will also know that the attorneys tending to your case actually care. Highly recommend their services! read more

My family had some complicated documents that needed to be completed within a quick time frame and after reading the many raving reviews of Daniella Felix, we decided to give her a call. She immediately offered to handle the situation, stating that she could help us in an efficient and cost-effective way. Daniella could not have done a better job. She worked with our turnaround time, guided us through the preparation of the documents, diligently reviewed our work, making changes as necessary, and stayed in touch with us beautifully throughout the process. Daniella was always caring, professional, pleasant and truly cared that our documents were the way we wanted. We highly recommend her. read more

I'm not good at reviews. But here is my honest opinion. I am a regular guy work 9-5 .when covid hit I was furlough and my marriage did to. I called inquiring rates I found this law firm on Google. And after speaking with Stevie their AMAZING! Paralegal he connected me with Daniella who I never met in person yet. Explained all my options and what the divorce process was, as one last hurra in my questions I asked if they be willing to work a payment plan with me since my economic situation was a little shaky. Daniella and Stevie worked their magic and it's all done filed and I never had to do anything. I am grateful for their services and believe me you are in good hands with Felix Killen Law. read more

This lady and gentleman worked with me through a very contencious battle to bring an end to a painful seven year divorce process. Regardless of who is "right" or "wrong" divorce is difficult at best! I feel that Daniella was able to hear me and support me through this difficult process when I felt that I could not make it on my own (and I could not have). Bryce was there to help me too; but Daniella was primary on my case and she is something special and is exactly who I needed to help me through the darkness. I cannot recommend these folks enough; they are compassionate, ethical, and professional in the dispatch of their duties. If you need to disolve a marriage I can fully reccomend them! read more