team-member

Karen Reynolds

Malvern, PA

Licensed for 29 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

I have over 25 years of experience practicing Family Law.   I have had the unique experience of working for the courts as a law clerk to the President Judge of Family Court, as a staff attorney prosecuting child support cases and as Assistant Director of the Chester County Domestic Relations Office.  I have literally experienced "both sides" of the legal system up close.  I strive to share with my clients what I learned working inside the court system so that I may take the fear out of the legal process as much as possible.  I am resolution-oriented.  If it is possible to reasonably resolve the outstanding issues in a case, I believe that should be our first priority.  Sometimes, that is simply not possible on some or all of the issues.  In those cases which require court intervention, I am my client's voice in court.  To be an effective advocate, I believe in being well-prepared, firm and professional at all times.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Reynolds Family Law101 Lindenwood DriveSuite 225Malvern, PA, 19355101 Lindenwood DriveSuite 225Suite 225Malvern, PA, 19355

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Michelle
September 29, 2021

If you are in need of a family law attorney, look no further. Karen is kind, compassionate, understanding and a delight to work with, even in the most turbulent of times. She has the experience needed to do an excellent job- spend just a few minutes with her and I am sure she will prove it to you. I HIGHLY recommend Reynolds Family Law to everyone!

Diana
September 2, 2020

I can’t say enough about Karen’s professionalism and expertise at guiding me through all of the necessary steps for my divorce. She was thorough and very responsive to every need. I am thrilled I hired her and would not hesitate to use her if the need ever arises in the future.

Whitney
October 31, 2019

After many google searches, and endless phone calls with other lawyers, literally about to give up hope, Karen Reynolds family law popped up on google. Let me preach about Karen and our story for a moment; because I will forever swear by Karen Reynolds. She is the most patient, kindhearted, attentive, thorough lawyer we have had the pleasure of working with. My fiancé has had an ongoing uphill custody battle with the mother of his child. Not only would the mother not let the child see his father; but she wouldn’t even allow a simple phone call for Father’s Day. Or a call on his birthday. because a “5yr old boy has just such a busy schedule; there was no time or room to fit in dad.”That is what the mother told the father in many messages. From the countless messages of him begging to just speak with his son. Sadly, I hopelessly watched the man who I love and admire for his strength and resilience crumble and break. this woman singlehandedly, who he once loved, vowed to spend the rest of his life with; the same woman who he created a beautiful little boy with destroyed any hope he had of ever seeing his child again. The same man who I 1000 percent trust with my 3 boys, wasn’t allowed to even speak to his child. The mother ripped even his legal rights away. Finally my fiancé listened to me, and went against his “better” judgment. (He’s had really bad luck in the past with previous lawyers.). we saved for the lawyer, and in March met with Karen. We told her his story. She listened and was very very thorough with the history, paperwork, and attentiveness to the matter. There wasn’t a time of day Karen didn’t respond to a call or email. Karen saw my fiancé is not a bad person. He is not an evil man he was made to look like. And he was NOT abusive or controlling in the ways he was portrayed. He was a stay at home daddy that devoted himself to his son. Then was turned into the manipulative angry violent monster. He was not perfect. He had an addiction that stemmed from his time in the marines. But he got clean 3yrs ago; and has been clean ever since. Ultimately, he was not that person he was made out to be;In fact Karen saw his kind heart, his emotionally charged unconditional love for his son; difficulty in swallowing his pride to let Karen take control. Almost a 9mths since my fiancé last saw his child; months of back and forth emails, phone calls, consolidations, court hearings, piles and piles of paperwork. Karen’s motherly frustrations, patience, and instinct with my fiancé was award winning to say the least. With every bump Along the way, she never gave up on my fiancé; she never told him it was impossible. Actually, she told him it was inevitable; he was going to see his son again. At some points my fiancé started to lose hope. But between Karen and myself, we kept him fighting. Now, my fiancé gets every other weekend with his child. He has his legal rights back; which shouldn’t have been taken to begin with. He can show up to his extra curricular activities. He can FaceTime with his son privately. His son finally gets to meet his step brothers that he has been hearing on those calls. He gets holidays. He gets to be apart of his child life again... all thanks to Karen. Karen made the impossible, possible again. We still call on her for the most minuscule things; because the mother makes it absolutely impossible to work with. But again, Karen is still right there, sending email after email. We couldn’t be any more grateful for her. trust me, our battle isn’t over yet. She will also be handling his divorce, too. If you want a welcoming, kindhearted, assertive “shark” lawyer who is has an abundance of knowledge. who is very well educated in family law, and will help with the financial aspect the best she can; Karen Reynolds is without a doubt the best family lawyer Throughout Chester and Montgomery county. i swear she is worth every penny. (Karen, we cant say thank you enough.). The coffee at the office was the cherry on top.

anonymous
February 25, 2019

I went through 3 different lawyers before finally settling to work with Karen. I regret wasting time and money with other lawyers, as Karen was far more knowledge and efficient at handling my case anyone I worked with. Karen is very smart, practical, compassionate, easy to work and has deep rooted knowledge of martial law in PA. As a result, she helped guide me towards strategies that were effective and help move the case in the right direction. What I especially like about Karen, is that she will not always tell you what you want to hear, but will rather inform you on the what works and what doesn't. This type of approach helps calibrate expectations realistically and select strategies that will have a material impact on your case. Without a doubt, the best money I spent on my divorce was with Karen. You won't be disappointed or find a more competent attorney.

Michael L. Kolber
January 23, 2018

I would highly recommend Karen. She has a strong moral and ethical awareness. She cares about her clients and children. Karen knows what’s important to litigate family matters and do what’s best for the children involved. Karen is well spoken and to the point in court. I was very fortunate to work with her. If Karen accepts your case, rest assured you’re in very good hands!

Suzanne
October 11, 2017

Karen is a caring and very accomplished attorney. She NEVER GAVE UP when dealing with my situation, and always provided sound, honest advice. I would not have gotten through my personal situation with out her!

Lisa
November 19, 2015

I knew the moment I met with Karen she was just the attorney I needed to represent me with respect to my custody matter. Karen was such a breath of fresh air. I had been in the middle of an extremely difficult custody matter and she had not only the knowledge of the law behind her, she had a kindness and caring about her that set her apart from anyone else I had interviewed. Her confidence and experience with custody matters clearly set her apart from and above all the rest in her field. My father had the opportunity to meet with Karen on a number of occasions and every time we left her office his response was always the same, "You've found yourself an excellent attorney, Lisa. There's no one better for this case." On two separate legal matters, both the Custody Master and the Judge ruled in our favor. I don't think I would have held myself in the same confidence had I not had Karen by my side. Notwithstanding her exemplary competence as an attorney, Karen is kind, compassionate and caring; she has an ease about her that makes you feel confident in your case . I am forever grateful for all of her hard work and all of the time she has dedicated to my custody matter. I don't think I could ever find the words to express my gratitude or thanks for her help with my case. Hands down, without a second thought, you will not find a better attorney than Karen Reynolds.

Kirk
May 4, 2015

I want to take a few minutes to share my experience having Karen Reynolds as my legal representation during my divorce process. When my former wife and I decided to separate and seek a divorce Karen was recommended to me and I retained her services. She did a great job talking me thru the various steps of the process. I felt informed and that I understood what was happening during all phases of the process. She gave me confidence and I knew then and still know now that I can count on Karen to represent me if/when it is needed. She is very reasonable and down to earth and I have never questioned my decision to have her as my legal representation. I would highly recommend Karen for anyone that is involved in a divorce proceeding.

Joanne
March 25, 2015

Karen was empathetic to my situation right from the start! I chose Karen because of her expertise and she did not let me down. The level of professionalism was top notch. There were quite a few occasions where I needed to speak with Karen ASAP and had no issue getting in touch with her. She calmed my nerves and talked me through quite a few difficult and sensitive issues with ease. Karen made a difficult time in my life easier to endure. I would recommend her to anyone who is in need of a Lawyer specializing in divorce and/or Child Custody.

Mark
November 11, 2014

I went to Karen for help with a very contentious custody situation. Her legal advice and expertise was much better than I could have hoped for. She was excellent about keeping me informed and answering my laundry list of nuanced questions. She was professional, supportive, and informative from the very beginning all the way through the end of an extremely contentious proceeding. I truly felt like she was living the experience right along with me and it showed in her representation of me in court. I could not be any happier and I would recommend Karen to anyone.

Michelle
September 29, 2021

If you are in need of a family law attorney, look no further. Karen is kind, compassionate, understanding and a delight to work with, even in the most turbulent of times. She has the experience needed to do an excellent job- spend just a few minutes with her and I am sure she will prove it to you. I HIGHLY recommend Reynolds Family Law to everyone!

Diana
September 2, 2020

I can’t say enough about Karen’s professionalism and expertise at guiding me through all of the necessary steps for my divorce. She was thorough and very responsive to every need. I am thrilled I hired her and would not hesitate to use her if the need ever arises in the future.

Whitney
October 31, 2019

After many google searches, and endless phone calls with other lawyers, literally about to give up hope, Karen Reynolds family law popped up on google. Let me preach about Karen and our story for a moment; because I will forever swear by Karen Reynolds. She is the most patient, kindhearted, attentive, thorough lawyer we have had the pleasure of working with. My fiancé has had an ongoing uphill custody battle with the mother of his child. Not only would the mother not let the child see his father; but she wouldn’t even allow a simple phone call for Father’s Day. Or a call on his birthday. because a “5yr old boy has just such a busy schedule; there was no time or room to fit in dad.”That is what the mother told the father in many messages. From the countless messages of him begging to just speak with his son. Sadly, I hopelessly watched the man who I love and admire for his strength and resilience crumble and break. this woman singlehandedly, who he once loved, vowed to spend the rest of his life with; the same woman who he created a beautiful little boy with destroyed any hope he had of ever seeing his child again. The same man who I 1000 percent trust with my 3 boys, wasn’t allowed to even speak to his child. The mother ripped even his legal rights away. Finally my fiancé listened to me, and went against his “better” judgment. (He’s had really bad luck in the past with previous lawyers.). we saved for the lawyer, and in March met with Karen. We told her his story. She listened and was very very thorough with the history, paperwork, and attentiveness to the matter. There wasn’t a time of day Karen didn’t respond to a call or email. Karen saw my fiancé is not a bad person. He is not an evil man he was made to look like. And he was NOT abusive or controlling in the ways he was portrayed. He was a stay at home daddy that devoted himself to his son. Then was turned into the manipulative angry violent monster. He was not perfect. He had an addiction that stemmed from his time in the marines. But he got clean 3yrs ago; and has been clean ever since. Ultimately, he was not that person he was made out to be;In fact Karen saw his kind heart, his emotionally charged unconditional love for his son; difficulty in swallowing his pride to let Karen take control. Almost a 9mths since my fiancé last saw his child; months of back and forth emails, phone calls, consolidations, court hearings, piles and piles of paperwork. Karen’s motherly frustrations, patience, and instinct with my fiancé was award winning to say the least. With every bump Along the way, she never gave up on my fiancé; she never told him it was impossible. Actually, she told him it was inevitable; he was going to see his son again. At some points my fiancé started to lose hope. But between Karen and myself, we kept him fighting. Now, my fiancé gets every other weekend with his child. He has his legal rights back; which shouldn’t have been taken to begin with. He can show up to his extra curricular activities. He can FaceTime with his son privately. His son finally gets to meet his step brothers that he has been hearing on those calls. He gets holidays. He gets to be apart of his child life again... all thanks to Karen. Karen made the impossible, possible again. We still call on her for the most minuscule things; because the mother makes it absolutely impossible to work with. But again, Karen is still right there, sending email after email. We couldn’t be any more grateful for her. trust me, our battle isn’t over yet. She will also be handling his divorce, too. If you want a welcoming, kindhearted, assertive “shark” lawyer who is has an abundance of knowledge. who is very well educated in family law, and will help with the financial aspect the best she can; Karen Reynolds is without a doubt the best family lawyer Throughout Chester and Montgomery county. i swear she is worth every penny. (Karen, we cant say thank you enough.). The coffee at the office was the cherry on top.

anonymous
February 25, 2019

I went through 3 different lawyers before finally settling to work with Karen. I regret wasting time and money with other lawyers, as Karen was far more knowledge and efficient at handling my case anyone I worked with. Karen is very smart, practical, compassionate, easy to work and has deep rooted knowledge of martial law in PA. As a result, she helped guide me towards strategies that were effective and help move the case in the right direction. What I especially like about Karen, is that she will not always tell you what you want to hear, but will rather inform you on the what works and what doesn't. This type of approach helps calibrate expectations realistically and select strategies that will have a material impact on your case. Without a doubt, the best money I spent on my divorce was with Karen. You won't be disappointed or find a more competent attorney.

Michael L. Kolber
January 23, 2018

I would highly recommend Karen. She has a strong moral and ethical awareness. She cares about her clients and children. Karen knows what’s important to litigate family matters and do what’s best for the children involved. Karen is well spoken and to the point in court. I was very fortunate to work with her. If Karen accepts your case, rest assured you’re in very good hands!

Suzanne
October 11, 2017

Karen is a caring and very accomplished attorney. She NEVER GAVE UP when dealing with my situation, and always provided sound, honest advice. I would not have gotten through my personal situation with out her!

Lisa
November 19, 2015

I knew the moment I met with Karen she was just the attorney I needed to represent me with respect to my custody matter. Karen was such a breath of fresh air. I had been in the middle of an extremely difficult custody matter and she had not only the knowledge of the law behind her, she had a kindness and caring about her that set her apart from anyone else I had interviewed. Her confidence and experience with custody matters clearly set her apart from and above all the rest in her field. My father had the opportunity to meet with Karen on a number of occasions and every time we left her office his response was always the same, "You've found yourself an excellent attorney, Lisa. There's no one better for this case." On two separate legal matters, both the Custody Master and the Judge ruled in our favor. I don't think I would have held myself in the same confidence had I not had Karen by my side. Notwithstanding her exemplary competence as an attorney, Karen is kind, compassionate and caring; she has an ease about her that makes you feel confident in your case . I am forever grateful for all of her hard work and all of the time she has dedicated to my custody matter. I don't think I could ever find the words to express my gratitude or thanks for her help with my case. Hands down, without a second thought, you will not find a better attorney than Karen Reynolds.

Kirk
May 4, 2015

I want to take a few minutes to share my experience having Karen Reynolds as my legal representation during my divorce process. When my former wife and I decided to separate and seek a divorce Karen was recommended to me and I retained her services. She did a great job talking me thru the various steps of the process. I felt informed and that I understood what was happening during all phases of the process. She gave me confidence and I knew then and still know now that I can count on Karen to represent me if/when it is needed. She is very reasonable and down to earth and I have never questioned my decision to have her as my legal representation. I would highly recommend Karen for anyone that is involved in a divorce proceeding.

Joanne
March 25, 2015

Karen was empathetic to my situation right from the start! I chose Karen because of her expertise and she did not let me down. The level of professionalism was top notch. There were quite a few occasions where I needed to speak with Karen ASAP and had no issue getting in touch with her. She calmed my nerves and talked me through quite a few difficult and sensitive issues with ease. Karen made a difficult time in my life easier to endure. I would recommend her to anyone who is in need of a Lawyer specializing in divorce and/or Child Custody.

Mark
November 11, 2014

I went to Karen for help with a very contentious custody situation. Her legal advice and expertise was much better than I could have hoped for. She was excellent about keeping me informed and answering my laundry list of nuanced questions. She was professional, supportive, and informative from the very beginning all the way through the end of an extremely contentious proceeding. I truly felt like she was living the experience right along with me and it showed in her representation of me in court. I could not be any happier and I would recommend Karen to anyone.

Michelle
September 29, 2021

If you are in need of a family law attorney, look no further. Karen is kind, compassionate, understanding and a delight to work with, even in the most turbulent of times. She has the experience needed to do an excellent job- spend just a few minutes with her and I am sure she will prove it to you. I HIGHLY recommend Reynolds Family Law to everyone!

Diana
September 2, 2020

I can’t say enough about Karen’s professionalism and expertise at guiding me through all of the necessary steps for my divorce. She was thorough and very responsive to every need. I am thrilled I hired her and would not hesitate to use her if the need ever arises in the future.

Whitney
October 31, 2019

After many google searches, and endless phone calls with other lawyers, literally about to give up hope, Karen Reynolds family law popped up on google. Let me preach about Karen and our story for a moment; because I will forever swear by Karen Reynolds. She is the most patient, kindhearted, attentive, thorough lawyer we have had the pleasure of working with. My fiancé has had an ongoing uphill custody battle with the mother of his child. Not only would the mother not let the child see his father; but she wouldn’t even allow a simple phone call for Father’s Day. Or a call on his birthday. because a “5yr old boy has just such a busy schedule; there was no time or room to fit in dad.”That is what the mother told the father in many messages. From the countless messages of him begging to just speak with his son. Sadly, I hopelessly watched the man who I love and admire for his strength and resilience crumble and break. this woman singlehandedly, who he once loved, vowed to spend the rest of his life with; the same woman who he created a beautiful little boy with destroyed any hope he had of ever seeing his child again. The same man who I 1000 percent trust with my 3 boys, wasn’t allowed to even speak to his child. The mother ripped even his legal rights away. Finally my fiancé listened to me, and went against his “better” judgment. (He’s had really bad luck in the past with previous lawyers.). we saved for the lawyer, and in March met with Karen. We told her his story. She listened and was very very thorough with the history, paperwork, and attentiveness to the matter. There wasn’t a time of day Karen didn’t respond to a call or email. Karen saw my fiancé is not a bad person. He is not an evil man he was made to look like. And he was NOT abusive or controlling in the ways he was portrayed. He was a stay at home daddy that devoted himself to his son. Then was turned into the manipulative angry violent monster. He was not perfect. He had an addiction that stemmed from his time in the marines. But he got clean 3yrs ago; and has been clean ever since. Ultimately, he was not that person he was made out to be;In fact Karen saw his kind heart, his emotionally charged unconditional love for his son; difficulty in swallowing his pride to let Karen take control. Almost a 9mths since my fiancé last saw his child; months of back and forth emails, phone calls, consolidations, court hearings, piles and piles of paperwork. Karen’s motherly frustrations, patience, and instinct with my fiancé was award winning to say the least. With every bump Along the way, she never gave up on my fiancé; she never told him it was impossible. Actually, she told him it was inevitable; he was going to see his son again. At some points my fiancé started to lose hope. But between Karen and myself, we kept him fighting. Now, my fiancé gets every other weekend with his child. He has his legal rights back; which shouldn’t have been taken to begin with. He can show up to his extra curricular activities. He can FaceTime with his son privately. His son finally gets to meet his step brothers that he has been hearing on those calls. He gets holidays. He gets to be apart of his child life again... all thanks to Karen. Karen made the impossible, possible again. We still call on her for the most minuscule things; because the mother makes it absolutely impossible to work with. But again, Karen is still right there, sending email after email. We couldn’t be any more grateful for her. trust me, our battle isn’t over yet. She will also be handling his divorce, too. If you want a welcoming, kindhearted, assertive “shark” lawyer who is has an abundance of knowledge. who is very well educated in family law, and will help with the financial aspect the best she can; Karen Reynolds is without a doubt the best family lawyer Throughout Chester and Montgomery county. i swear she is worth every penny. (Karen, we cant say thank you enough.). The coffee at the office was the cherry on top.

anonymous
February 25, 2019

I went through 3 different lawyers before finally settling to work with Karen. I regret wasting time and money with other lawyers, as Karen was far more knowledge and efficient at handling my case anyone I worked with. Karen is very smart, practical, compassionate, easy to work and has deep rooted knowledge of martial law in PA. As a result, she helped guide me towards strategies that were effective and help move the case in the right direction. What I especially like about Karen, is that she will not always tell you what you want to hear, but will rather inform you on the what works and what doesn't. This type of approach helps calibrate expectations realistically and select strategies that will have a material impact on your case. Without a doubt, the best money I spent on my divorce was with Karen. You won't be disappointed or find a more competent attorney.

Michael L. Kolber
January 23, 2018

I would highly recommend Karen. She has a strong moral and ethical awareness. She cares about her clients and children. Karen knows what’s important to litigate family matters and do what’s best for the children involved. Karen is well spoken and to the point in court. I was very fortunate to work with her. If Karen accepts your case, rest assured you’re in very good hands!

Suzanne
October 11, 2017

Karen is a caring and very accomplished attorney. She NEVER GAVE UP when dealing with my situation, and always provided sound, honest advice. I would not have gotten through my personal situation with out her!

Lisa
November 19, 2015

I knew the moment I met with Karen she was just the attorney I needed to represent me with respect to my custody matter. Karen was such a breath of fresh air. I had been in the middle of an extremely difficult custody matter and she had not only the knowledge of the law behind her, she had a kindness and caring about her that set her apart from anyone else I had interviewed. Her confidence and experience with custody matters clearly set her apart from and above all the rest in her field. My father had the opportunity to meet with Karen on a number of occasions and every time we left her office his response was always the same, "You've found yourself an excellent attorney, Lisa. There's no one better for this case." On two separate legal matters, both the Custody Master and the Judge ruled in our favor. I don't think I would have held myself in the same confidence had I not had Karen by my side. Notwithstanding her exemplary competence as an attorney, Karen is kind, compassionate and caring; she has an ease about her that makes you feel confident in your case . I am forever grateful for all of her hard work and all of the time she has dedicated to my custody matter. I don't think I could ever find the words to express my gratitude or thanks for her help with my case. Hands down, without a second thought, you will not find a better attorney than Karen Reynolds.

Kirk
May 4, 2015

I want to take a few minutes to share my experience having Karen Reynolds as my legal representation during my divorce process. When my former wife and I decided to separate and seek a divorce Karen was recommended to me and I retained her services. She did a great job talking me thru the various steps of the process. I felt informed and that I understood what was happening during all phases of the process. She gave me confidence and I knew then and still know now that I can count on Karen to represent me if/when it is needed. She is very reasonable and down to earth and I have never questioned my decision to have her as my legal representation. I would highly recommend Karen for anyone that is involved in a divorce proceeding.

Joanne
March 25, 2015

Karen was empathetic to my situation right from the start! I chose Karen because of her expertise and she did not let me down. The level of professionalism was top notch. There were quite a few occasions where I needed to speak with Karen ASAP and had no issue getting in touch with her. She calmed my nerves and talked me through quite a few difficult and sensitive issues with ease. Karen made a difficult time in my life easier to endure. I would recommend her to anyone who is in need of a Lawyer specializing in divorce and/or Child Custody.

Mark
November 11, 2014

I went to Karen for help with a very contentious custody situation. Her legal advice and expertise was much better than I could have hoped for. She was excellent about keeping me informed and answering my laundry list of nuanced questions. She was professional, supportive, and informative from the very beginning all the way through the end of an extremely contentious proceeding. I truly felt like she was living the experience right along with me and it showed in her representation of me in court. I could not be any happier and I would recommend Karen to anyone.