Saraphoena B. (Austin) Koffron

Attorney Saraphoena B. Koffron provides appellate and trial-level litigation services for those entrenched in conflict, and mediation services for those who seek alternative or more progressive forms of dispute resolution. Saraphoena has represented in complex matters involving dissolution of high asset marital estates, family owned businesses, spousal support, premarital property, and inheritance issues. She successfully obtained favorable results both at trial and also through alternative dispute methods such as mediation and direct negotiation. In her mediation practice, Saraphoena draws from her extensive experience litigating divorce and post judgment matters to avoid pitfalls and common oversights. Her familiarity with local courts gives parties a realistic view of what to expect if their case proceeds without a settlement. Likewise, her experience as a litigator enhances the quality of her appellate advocacy. She knows what it's like to have to face the trial court on remand after a reversal. She works with trial counsel to ensure that arguments on appeal are consistent with, and not at the expense of, the client's long term goals. On a personal level, Saraphoena and her law partner (Mike Koffron) are married with three children. They are heavily involved in the Jewish community and enjoy shouting at the Detroit Lions. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Saraphoena B. (Austin) Koffron included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors State Bar of Michigan 2010 John W. Cummiskey Pro Bono Award, Nominee International Women's League of Conservative Judaism, recipient of two International Ba'alat Mitzvah awards Super Lawyers, Rising Star (Michigan) 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Michigan State University College of Law, Jurisprudence Award Martindale Hubbel, Platinum Client Champion Award, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 Other Sources of Feedback About Saraphoena B. (Austin) Koffron Included on the 2026Michigan Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2018 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2017 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers list

• Partner - Attorney, since July 1, 2016

• Levine & Levine, Attorney, 2013 - 2016
• Miller Johnson, Associate, 2009 - 2013
• Austin & Koffron, PLLC, Attorney, 2005 - 2009
• Hafeli, Staran, Hallahan, Christ, & Dudek, PC, Independent Contractor (Attorney), 2006 - 2007
• Unemployment Insurance Agency Advocacy Program, Advocate, Advocate, 2005 - 2006
• University of California Hastings College of Law, Research Assistant, 2002
• Los Angeles Unified School District, Special Education Substitute Teacher, 2001

• Hunter v Hunter
• Citation: 484 Mich 247
• Court: Michigan Supreme Court
• Year: 2009
• Langan v Richardson
• Citation: WL 4628898
• Year: 2014
• Myland v Myland (II)
• Citation: WL 1698374
• Year: 2012
• Carr v Carr
• Citation: WL 3243442
• Year: 2019

• Kalamazoo County Family Law Assistance Clinic, 2012 - 2015
• Kalamazoo County Bar Association, Legal Aid Clinic, 2014 - Present
• Legal Aid & Defender Organization, 2005 - 2006

• Michigan, 2004

• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, 2013 - Present (Member)
• American Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
• Family Law Section of the American Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
• Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan, 2013 - Present (Member)
• State Bar of Michigan, 2004 - Present (Member)
• Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, 2005 - Present (Member)
• Kalamazoo County Family Law Bar Association, 2009 - Present (Member)
• Kalamazoo County Bar Association, 2009 - Present (Member)
• Amicus Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan (Member)
• Van Buren County Bar Association