Athar Khan

Athar Khan is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Athar A. Khan, APC, in Irvine, California, where he has built a reputation for delivering strategic, results-driven advocacy in family law matters. A certified family law specialist by The State Bar of California, he combines the analytical rigor of his technical education with a compassionate, client-centered approach. His practice focuses on dissolutions of marriage, child custody and support disputes, spousal support negotiations and complex property division.

Mr. Khan began his academic journey at the Illinois Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1999. After several years of professional experience in the engineering field – where he honed his problem-solving skills and attention to detail – he redirected his career toward the legal profession.

In 2008, Mr. Khan graduated from Whittier Law School with a Juris Doctor in intellectual property law and was admitted to practice in California that same year. Though initially trained in intellectual property, he found his true vocation in family law. He leverages his methodical engineering mindset to craft creative, efficient solutions to highly sensitive personal disputes.

Whether negotiating prenuptial agreements or litigating contested custody hearings, Mr. Khan remains dedicated to minimizing conflict and cost while striving for fair, lasting resolutions. Bilingual in English and Urdu, he is equally comfortable advocating in courtrooms and guiding clients through every emotional challenge they encounter.

Colleagues frequently praise his unwavering professionalism, meticulous case preparation and genuine rapport with clients under stress. He is steadfast in his commitment to keeping each client apprised of developments, demystifying legal proceedings, and offering both sound counsel and reassurance.