With a background in family law litigation and mediation, Los Angeles Family Law Attorney Jessee W. Matana manages and guides clients involved in divorce, child support, and visitation and custody disputes.
As one of the top family law attorneys in Los Angeles, Jessee has extensive experience in the negotiation and drafting of complex agreements. Jessee brings to her practice a background in financial trials, detailed analysis of tax returns, business valuations and other financial documents.
Prior to her relocation to California, Jessee practiced with a prominent New York matrimonial law boutique. She began her career in public interest work as an Attorney for the Child in child protective cases at The Legal Aid Society of New York. Jessee participated in numerous trials and represented more than 150 young clients who were the subjects of abuse and neglect proceedings.
Jessee Matana
Education
- City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, Long Island City, New York
- J.D. - 2007
- UCLA Extension, Los Angeles, California
- 2018
- American University, Washington, D.C.
- B.A. - 2002
- Honors: Dean's List; Leadership Award, 1998-2002
- Major: Justice
Practice Areas
- Family Law
Honors
- Nominee for the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2025 Leadership Awards in the "Women to Watch" category
- One of the Top Family Law Attorneys in Los Angeles
- Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch: 2023
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyer: 2026 - 2027