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Rebecca D. Lizarraga, Esq.
San Fernando, California
Practice Areas: Family Law, Gay and Lesbian Family Law, Domestic Partnership Agreements and Dissolution, Military Family Law, Step-parent adoptions, Spousal and Child Support, Custody and Visitation, Domestic Violence, Restraining Orders, Guardianships
Admitted: State Bar of California, May 2003; U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Southern and Central Districts of California; U.S. Supreme Court 2010
Academic Background:
- Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, Juris Doctor, December 2002
- California State University, Northridge, B.A. Psychology, 1992
- - Dean's List 1990 & 1991
- - Psy Chi National Honor Society in Psychology 1990-1992
- - Member CSUN Psychology Association 1990 - 1992
Member: Los Angeles County (Family Law Section), American, Latina Lawyers, Mexican American and Beverly Hills Bar Associations; State Bar of California; Studio City Chamber of Commerce
More InfoRebecca Lizarraga has been serving children and families in crisis for over twenty-five years. She established her law practice in May of 2006. Rebecca has a sterling reputation for her commitment to her clients’ needs, while accumulating rave testimonials from peers and those she serves. Her background in family law is supplemented by extensive experience in the areas of Mental Health, Los Angeles County Probation Department, Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS), Dependency and Juvenile court. Her success can be attributed to her dedication to forging personal connections with clients, her zealous advocacy on behalf of those she represents, and her passion for making a difference in her community. Rebecca has an adult daughter and is expecting a son with her wife and law partner, Jennifer Lawlor.

Jennifer M. Lawlor, Of Counsel
Burlington, Iowa
Practice Areas: Family Law, Immigration Law
Admitted: State Bar of California 2006; U.S. Supreme Court 2010
Academic Background:
- Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., 2006 Webster University, B.A. Philosophy, 2002
- President Philosophy Club, Webster University 2000 - 2001;
- - Dean’s List Southwestern Law 2004;
- - President OUTlaw 2004 - 2005, SW Law;
- - Member National Lawyers Guild 2003 – 2006
Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member, Immigration Section), Studio City Chamber of Commerce
More InfoJennifer M. Lawlor adds an important element to our team with her unique writing skills and financial mind. Ms. Lawlor enjoys learning the complexities, facts and goals of your family law matter, and cohesively presenting these matters to the court. Moreover, Ms. Lawlor is extremely adept at assessing your families assets, debts, and any discovery which may be needed in order to gain a fair and accurate picture of your families’ finances.
In the past, Ms. Lawlor has served as a legal research assistant to Professor Katherine Parsons and assisted in the establishment of the first Ethics focused curriculum and certificate program at Webster University with emphasis on moral ethics, medical ethics, and environmental ethics;. She was also research assistant to Ms. Catherine Sheehan and Ms. Dani Hart in 2004. She studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2005.
After graduating from law school and being admitted to the California bar in 2006, Jennifer was hired as an Associate with Law Offices of Lucy Avedissian, an Immigration Practice which focused on Family, Employment and Asylum issues.
In 2008, Jennifer joined Lizarraga Law, APC as “Of Counsel”. In May 2014, Rebecca Lizarraga and Jennifer were married and are expecting their first child, Asher Joseph Lawlor-Lizarraga in April 2015.

Lara Kuyumjian, Of Counsel
Practice Areas: Family Law, Civil Litigation
Admitted: State Bar of California, June 2015; U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, June 2015.
Academic Background:
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles; Juris Doctor, May 2014
- - Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review, Articles Editor (2013 – 2014), Staff Writer (2012 – 2013)
- - Armenian Law Students Association, Vice President (2013 – 2014), Secretary (2012 – 2013)
- - Outstanding First Year Brief Award (2012)
- - Women’s Law Association, Member (2011 – 2014)
- University of California— Los Angeles, B.A., cum laude, June 2010
- - Dean’s Honors List (2009 – 2010)
- - Editor-in-Chief of The Armenian Chronicles (2008 – 2010)
- - Armenian Students Association, Secretary (2008 – 2009)
- - Golden Key International Honor Society, Member (2008 – 2010)
- - Sigma Alpha Lambda, Member (2007 – 2010)
Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association (Family Law Section), Beverly Hills Bar Association, Armenian Bar Association
More InfoPrior to joining Lizarraga Law, APC, Ms. Kuyumjian was the judicial extern to the Honorable B. Scott Silverman of the Los Angeles Superior Court – Stanley Mosk Courthouse. During this time, Ms. Kuyumjian reviewed and analyzed case files, requests for modifications, and orders to show cause regarding dissolution of marriage, spousal and child support, custody, and visitation, and discussed relevant issues with Judge Silverman, in preparation for court proceedings.
In addition, Ms. Kuyumjian performed volunteer work for the Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice, where she fought for the rights of vulnerable, low-income families in family law matters. Here, she supported domestic violence survivors and their families in establishing safety and stability through wraparound legal advocacy in family law and restraining order cases. Furthermore, she served as a Summer Associate at Lopez & Grager, LLP, where she further expanded her interest and knowledge in the field of Family Law.
In the past, Ms. Kuyumjian has served as a legal writing tutor at Loyola Law School, as well as a legal research assistant to Professor Allan P. Ides of Loyola Law School, where she researched case law regarding individual rights, for inclusion in the newest edition of the Examples and Explanations (E&E) textbook on Constitutional Law. In fact, her name is acknowledged by the author on the current E&E’s Acknowledgments page.
After graduating from law school and being admitted to the California bar, Ms. Kuyumjian joined Lizarraga Law, APC as “Of Counsel,” practicing primarily family law.