About Jacqueline Combs
Jackie Combs is an experienced negotiator who represents high-net-worth clients across a diverse range of industries, including sports and entertainment, content creation, finance, tech, and innovation. Widely respected for her discretion and poise in handling celebrity and high-profile cases, Jackie brings strategic clarity and a calming presence to even the most complex matters.
Jackie’s practice spans all facets of family law, including complex financial dissolutions, paternity actions, child support, and high-conflict custody matters, including international custody cases involving the return of abducted children. She is also highly skilled in negotiating and drafting cohabitation, premarital and postnuptial agreements tailored to her clients’ unique financial landscapes.
A former corporate counsel for both private and publicly traded companies, Jackie advised on high-stakes business and legal issues before focusing exclusively on family law. She now seamlessly integrates that sophisticated corporate experience into resolving intricate family law disputes involving substantial financial assets and business interests.
Known for her sharp negotiation skills and pragmatic, settlement-oriented approach, Jackie resolves complex financial matters with precision, creativity, and efficiency. Her reputation as a trusted advocate has made her a sought-after guest on numerous financial, business, and lifestyle podcasts. She also regularly serves as a legal commentator for national outlets including The New York Times, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, New York Post, Business Insider, OK! Magazine, and WealthManagement.com.
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News & Views
Media Coverage / News
“Who Gets the TikTok If We Split?” How Influencers Fell for PrenupsSeptember 9, 2026
Article / Publications
Celebrity Divorce Attorney: Ask 5 ‘Essential’ Money Questions by the Third Date: ‘Spot Red Flags Before Your Heart Is in Too Deep’August 26, 2026
Media Coverage / News
The Four Big Money Questions Women Are Asking after Reading ‘Strangers’August 20, 2026
Honors & Awards / Ranking
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers in America®August 20, 2026
Media Coverage / News
She Saw ‘Divorce Glow-Up’ Videos but Couldn’t Relate. So She Tried Something ElseAugust 19, 2026
Honor / Honors & Awards
Kristina Royce, Jacqueline Combs, and Stacy D. Phillips Named 2026 Entertainment Business Visionaries by L.A. Times StudiosJune 17, 2026
Media Coverage / News
Trusts in Divorce: When Asset Protection Strategies Collide with Equitable DistributionJune 5, 2026
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Recognitions
- 2026, “Top 500 Leading Family Lawyers,” listed in Lawdragon
- 2026, “Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers,” listed in Lawdragon
- 2025–2026, “Entertainment Business Visionary,” listed by Los Angeles Times Studios
- 2026–2027, Family Law in Los Angeles, listed in Best Lawyers in America©
- 2023–2025, Ones to Watch, Family Law, listed in Best Lawyers in America©
- 2021–2026, Los Angeles “Rising Star” in Family Law, listed in Super Lawyers
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Memberships
- Los Angeles Bar Association
Professional Activities
Jackie is a member of the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law New Leaders Network and Los Angeles Bar Association. She regularly volunteers as a VAST mediator for the Los Angeles Superior Court and on pro bono matters through Bet Tzedek Legal Services.
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Bar Admissions
- California
Education
- University of California - Los Angeles, BA
- Chapman University School of Law, JD
A description of the standard or methodology on which the accolades are based can be found here.