A'ja M Simplis
Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC
A’ja began her career in the entertainment industry with TV Guide and Lions Gate but soon found her true passion in law. She joined a leading Los Angeles litigation firm, focusing on family law, civil rights, personal injury, and criminal defense. A’ja has been a compassionate advocate for fathers' rights and has represented high-profile clients, including the Estate of Michael Jackson, Keyshawn Johnson, DMX, Keyshia Cole, Freddie Gibbs, Faith Evans, and Christopher Wallace Jr. (the late Notorious B.I.G.'s son).
Her achievements include a $1 million wrongful termination verdict, multiple six-figure settlements, a not-guilty verdict in a murder trial, and successfully handling numerous domestic violence restraining orders and custody changes. A’ja has been quoted on TMZ and other platforms throughout her career.
Attorney A’ja M. Simplis is married with three sons. Her husband coaches NBA/WNBA and youth players, making her a proud basketball mom and wife. She loves attending sports events and traveling. As a sports enthusiast, she listens to sports talk daily and follows football (Ravens), basketball (Lakers), baseball (Dodgers), tennis, and golf.
A’ja’s unwavering commitment to justice and her clients, combined with her passion for sports and family, define her both professionally and personally.
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 244221
- English
- Attorney
- Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC
- - Current
- Attorney
- Susan E. Wiesner, A Law Corporation
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- Attorney
- Douglas/Hicks Law
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- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
- J.D. (2004)
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- University of California - Los Angeles
- B.A.
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- State Bar of California  # 244221
- Member
- - Current
- Black Women Lawyers Association
- Member
- - Current