Meet Steven Fernandez, Esq., a Certified Family Law Specialist* who wears many hats as the principal owner and managing partner of Fernandez & Karney, APLC. With a legal journey dating back to 1989, Steven has been navigating the intricate landscape of California law, transitioning to an exclusive focus on family law in 2002.

🔹 Expertise in High-Net-Worth Cases: Steven specializes in representing high-net-worth clients, providing legal counsel in family law disputes spanning divorce, child support, spousal support, and the intricate division of community and separate property interests. His expertise extends to business holdings, real estate, retirement benefits, and various other assets.

🔹 Enforcement and Specialization: Beyond litigation, Mr. Fernandez excels in the enforcement of temporary and permanent orders and judgments. He is not only the senior partner overseeing the firm’s complex financial litigation department but also manages the discovery department.

🔹 Community Engagement: Steven’s commitment to community service is evident through his voluntary work as a pro bono family law mediator and his role as a Judge Pro Tem with the Los Angeles County Superior Court. He goes beyond the courtroom, guest-lecturing on the intricacies of discovery in family law.

🔹 Education and Continuous Learning: A proud 1987 graduate of U.C.L.A. Law School and a 1984 graduate of U.C. Santa Barbara with a B.A. in English, Steven’s commitment to learning is ongoing. He completed the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Trial Advocacy Program in 2015, earning qualification to serve as a pro bono prosecutor with the Los Angeles County City Attorney’s Office.

🔹 Roots in Malibu: Originating from Malibu, Steven remains an active member of the Westside community. Beyond the legal realm, he’s an avid baseball fan and finds joy in long-distance running, reflecting his passion for both the law and a well-balanced life.

Areas Of Practice

Celebrity Divorce
Child Support
Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody
Domestic Violence
Mediation
Annulment
Same-Sex Divorce
Military Divorce
Restraining Orders

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

State Bar of California, January 17, 1989
*Certified Family Law Specialist, July 2012

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Los Angeles Bar Association
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
Family Law Section of the State Bar of California
Westside Professional Group

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor; University of California, Los Angeles School of Law (May 1987)
Bachelor of Arts, English; University of California, Santa Barbara (June 1984)
Loyola High School; Los Angeles, CA (June 1979)