About
Affordable family law attorney in Chicago
Kinza Khan is the founder and principal attorney at Kinza Khan Legal, LLC. With a deep commitment to justice and a passion for serving marginalized communities, Kinza has dedicated her career to providing compassionate, culturally informed, and trauma-aware legal services.
As a member of the South Asian and Muslim communities herself, Kinza understands the unique cultural, religious, and social challenges her clients face. This personal connection drives her mission to ensure that every client feels heard, respected, and empowered throughout their legal journey.
Knowledge & Experience

I founded Kinza Khan Legal, LLC to provide compassionate, culturally informed, and trauma-aware legal services to clients, particularly within marginalized, South Asian, and Muslim communities. I saw a critical need for legal care that not only understands the law but also respects the unique cultural, religious, and social challenges my clients may face.
As a solo practitioner, I handle each case personally, bringing sensitivity, patience, and respect to every client interaction. Whether it’s a matter of domestic violence, divorce, or obtaining an order of protection, I am committed to ensuring that my clients feel heard and empowered throughout their legal journey. At Kinza Khan Legal, I am more than just an attorney: I am a dedicated ally, here to help clients navigate challenging circumstances with dignity and confidence.
My Mission
To empower clients through respectful, informed legal representation and by providing them with the legal knowledge they need to make informed decisions. This process is not just a legal one but an emotional one, and I create space for that in my advocacy. I believe that when clients understand their rights and options, they are better equipped to pursue justice, protect their well-being, and build a healthy future.
Practice Areas:
Civil Domestic Violence: Orders of Protection, Stalking No Contact Orders, and Civil No Contact Orders
Criminal Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking cases
Family Law: divorce, child support, spousal support, custody
Modification of previous family law court orders
Prenuptial & Postnuptial agreements
Mediation
Human Rights Representation: Assistance for victims of human rights abuses
Consultations or Limited Scope Representation available
Flexible fees available for clients facing economic challenges
Languages: Urdu/Hindi fluently, limited Arabic, limited Spanish
Certifications and Awards
- Grant Seeking Essentials Training Certificate – Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM)
- Ready to Lead Midwest 2024 Training Program – New American Leaders
- Interfaith Leadership Certificate – Interfaith America
- Teaching & Learning Certificate – Depaul University College of Law
- Court Approved Mediation Training Certificate – Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR)
- Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Training – Wright Foundation for Social and Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership Development Training – American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute (AMCLI)
- 40 hour Domestic Violence Training – Prairie State Legal Services
- Restorative Justice Skills Series – DePaul University College of Law
- Public Interest Fellowship Award – South Asian Bar Association
- Social Entrepreneurship Fund Grant Recipient – One Chicago, One Nation & Chicago Community Trust