Saraphoena Boudrie Koffron

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Saraphoena Boudrie Koffron: Attorney with Austin+Koffron Family Law
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Saraphoena B. (Austin) Koffron co-founded Austin+Koffron with her husband, Attorney Mike Koffron, to advance their passion for family law.

Professionally, Saraphoena recognizes that the legal profession is a service industry, and that the practice of family law supports the core of American society.

Saraphoena’s litigation practice is built on a strong foundation of legal knowledge, a firm understanding of the long-term effects of decisions, and the ability to remain objective even in the most emotionally charged cases. With careful decision-making, foresight, and strategic planning, she works with clients to build a stable litigation plan to withstand anything that the other side may come up with.

As a mediator trained not just in mediation but also in Collaborative Divorce and Parent Coordination, she helps parties avoid principle-based disputes with a systems-based approach to mediation. The greatest service that she can provide, other than improving the law itself through appeals, is to guide parties towards a sensible outcome that they can look back at with dignity knowing that it was attained not with gamesmanship but with honor.

As an appellate advocate, she demonstrates an unwavering commitment to improving the administration of justice in our court system.

Personally, Saraphoena was raised on a farm as the youngest of six children. At a young age, her parents divorced and Saraphoena experienced first-hand the pressures of high-conflict post-judgment custody proceedings. Despite socioeconomic barriers to achievement, Saraphoena tested out of her sophomore year of high school and graduated a year early earning summa cum laude status. She then completed her Bachelor's degree with Honors in just three years - despite having had her first child when she was a teenager.

Following college, Saraphoena spent a year teaching in Los Angeles before starting law school, juggling life as a single mother while in law school and obtaining her Juris Doctorate with Honors (and a Family Law Concentration) at age 24. After having another child, Saraphoena obtained her Master of Laws (LLM) degree at age 29, and won a Michigan Supreme Court case the same year. In 2017, Saraphoena was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Though the diagnosis and treatment reduced her ability to participate in pro bono activities, her commitment to her clients and the practice of law did not waver.

Saraphoena has three children, the oldest of which is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the youngest of which is in elementary school. She is heavily involved in the Jewish community and has a strong belief in the ethical pursuit of justice.

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Areas of Practice (11)

  • Divorce
  • Mediation
  • Appellate Practice
  • Collaborative Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Uncontested Family Law Matters
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Appeals
  • Family Mediation
  • Divorce Appeals

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Eastern Michigan University, B.S., cum laude, 2000
Law School Attended:
Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004; Wayne State University Law School, LL.M., 2009
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, Michigan Bar Association
Memberships:
American Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan; Kalamazoo County Bar Association; Appellate Practice Section of the State Bar of Michigan; Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan; Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan; International Academy of Collaborative Professionals; Family Law Section of the American Bar Association;
Reported Cases:
Hunter v. Hunter, 484 Mich 247; 771 NW2d 694 (2009).
Certifications:
Domestic Relations Mediation Training, Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce Training through the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Advanced Mediation Training through the Oakland Mediation Center, Parent Coordination Training through the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
ISLN:
921049973

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (9 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/10/18 in Family Law

    Saraphoena is very thorough and conscientious family law litigator. She does an excellent job representing her clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/01/18 in Family Law

    Ms. Boudrie Koffron is ethical and direct. She provides detailed advice to her clients and properly explains the legal process. I think she is deserving of an AV rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/09/22 in Appellate Practice

    Saraphoena is a fierce advocate, and an excellent writer. She has worked on very important cases, and helped create important case law for parents in Michigan.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/23/19 in Family Law

    Ms. Koffron provides thorough, professional and reasonable counsel to her clients. I refer my clients to her when they have family law needs, and the clients are grateful for the referral.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/01/18 in Family Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/09/22 in Family Law

    Saraphoena has an amazing attention for detail. She is highly skilled in her practice area. I recommend her to everyone.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/18/18 in Family Law

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/19/18 in Family Law

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/15/18 in Family Law

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Other Legal Directories

Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (41 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (24 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Saraphoena successfully mediated a contentious post judgment custody matter. She was thoughtful, courteous, and determined. She crafted a thorough mediation agreement that addressed the parties' conc...

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Contact Saraphoena Boudrie Koffron

Contact Information:

269-364-6680  Phone

269-459-7969  Fax

www.austin-koffron.com

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