About Mr. Athar A.
Mr. Athar A. Khan combines technical training, legal education and graduate study in psychology. He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1999, a J.D. from Whittier Law School in 2008, and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2020. Those degrees mark an uncommon path into law and provide a varied background for handling complex family law matters.
After completing his law degree, Khan moved into private practice. In 2013 he established the Law Offices of Athar A. Khan. He is admitted to practice in California and Illinois and holds the Certified Family Law Specialist credential from the State Bar of California. The specialist certification signals recognized competence in family law under California rules.
Khan’s legal work centers on family law proceedings. He handles cases that commonly arise in that area, including marital dissolution, child custody disputes and support matters. His graduate training in clinical psychology informs his approach to cases that involve sensitive parental fitness and child welfare issues. That combination of legal training and psychological study shapes how he prepares clients and presents evidence to courts.
Before law, Khan trained as an electrical engineer. That background remains part of his professional profile. The engineering education reinforced analytical habits and an attention to detail that he applies when assembling case files, reviewing financial documents and evaluating expert reports. Colleagues and clients have noted his methodical case preparation and preference for evidence-based positions.
Khan maintains offices in Orange County. He works out of locations in Irvine and Rancho Santa Margarita. From those offices he serves clients in both California and Illinois, handling courtroom appearances, negotiations and settlement work as needed. His practice combines courtroom representation with efforts to resolve disputes through negotiation when possible.
He continues to practice family law from offices in Irvine and Rancho Santa Margarita.
