About Ariel

Ariel Sosna is a founding partner at Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP, a household law company primarily based in San Francisco, California. She used to be licensed to the State Bar of California in 2007, holding. Her license is currently lively, and she or he has been exclusively practicing family regulation within the San Francisco Bay Area since that point. The company's workplace is located at 601 1st viscount montgomery of alamein Street, Suite 540, San Francisco, CA 94111. ([apps.calbar.ca.gov](https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/Licensee/Detail/249883?utm_source=openai))

Ms. Sosna earned her law degree with a concentration in Family Law from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) in 2006. She additionally holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, finished in 2000. During her time at UC Hastings, she acquired the Pro Bono Publico Award, the Public Interest Law Certificate, and the Dan Bradley Fellowship. ([vsfamlaw.com](https://www.vsfamlaw.com/about-the-company/ariel-sosna/?utm_source=openai))

Her areas of practice encompass various elements of household regulation, including divorce, parental custody, financial child support, spousal support, complex property division, and home partnerships. She has knowledge in all levels of legal proceedings, from initial consultations and bargaining sessions to litigation and appeals. Ms. Sosna is likewise trained in cooperative divorce and has completed a 40-hour Mediation Intensive Training Program, reflecting her commitment to opportunity dispute decision methods. ([vsfamlaw.com](https://www.vsfamlaw.com/approximately-the-firm/ariel-sosna/?utm_source=openai))

Before co-founding Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP, Ms. Sosna served as an affiliate at The Ruben Law Firm in San Francisco. She has been recognized by Super Lawyers magazine, being named a Rising Star from 2009 to 2018 and a Super Lawyer from 2019 to 2025. In 2025, she used to be indexed among the Top 100 Attorneys in Northern California and the Top 50 Women in Northern California. Additionally, she holds an AV score with attorney rating service, indicating excessive moral standards and expert capacity. ([vsfamlaw.com](https://www.vsfamlaw.com/approximately-the-firm/ariel-sosna/?utm_source=openai))

Ms. Sosna is an active member of several professional organizations, which includes the State Bar of California's Family Law Section, the San Francisco Bar Association's Family Law Section, Queen's Bench, and the American Bar Association's Family Law Section. She has served as co-chairperson of the Family Law Section within the San Francisco Bar Association's Barristers Club and volunteers with the San Francisco Superior Court as a settlement officer. As a San Francisco local, she enjoys exploring the city's historical sites, cooking, and spending time with her son. ([vsfamlaw.com](https://www.vsfamlaw.com/approximately-the-company/ariel-sosna/?utm_source=openai))

Education

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco

J.D. | Concentration in Family Law

2006

University of California - Berkeley

B.A. | Psychology

2000

Languages

English (Spoken)

Experience

Founding Partner

Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

State Bar of California State Supreme Court · Admitted 2007

Types of Cases Handled

divorce child custody child support spousal support complex property division domestic partnerships

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Certifications & Awards

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

ACFLS

Professional Associations

American Bar Association

has membership Current

San Francisco Bar Association

has membership Current

Queen s Bench

has membership Current

San Francisco Bar Association s Barristers Club

Co-chairperson of the Family Law section Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 601 Montgomery St #525 San Francisco CA 94111

Sources

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