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Maryam Jahedi

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  • New York, NY
  • Licensed for 7 years
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About Maryam

New York City Attorney, Ms. Jahedi founded Maryam Jahedi Law Firm in 2012. She is an alumna of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College where she obtained extensive training on trial advocacy. She earned her Juris Doctorate from University of Sydney, Sydney Law School with concentration in criminal law and international law. Previously to that, she obtained her B.A. from University of British Columbia, majoring in Economics. Ms. Jahedi is fluent in Farsi and has extensive international experience by having lived in four different countries. Her international exposure and knowledge of variety of cultures allow her to build solid relations and communication with her clients.

Ms. Jahedi has obtained advocacy skills in the public sector through her experience at the Legal Aid Society. At the Prisoners’ Rights Project of the Legal Aid Society in Manhattan, she advocated on behalf of individual prisoners in New York City jails and New York State Prisons.

She serves as a New York Delegate to the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division House of Assembly. She is a member of American Bar Association, New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, New York State Bar Association, Metropolitan Black Bar Association, and serves as a member of Board of Directors at National Iranian American Bar Association.

 

Practice areas

OtherFederal crimeFamilyCriminal defenseDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 40%

    Uncontested Divorce; Contested Divorce; Muslim Divorce; Islamic Divorce; Islamic Marriage Agreement; Mahr, Dowry, Mehr litigation; Separation Agreements; Prenuptial Agreements.

  2. Criminal defense: 40%

    Federal Crimes; State Crimes; Arrest; Arraignment; Criminal Investigation; Assault; Gun Possession; Drug Possession; Prostitution; DWI; DUI; Fraud; Embezzlement; Corruption; Money Laundering; Stalking; Violation of Order of Protection; Bail Jumping; Arrest Warrant; Racketeering; Gang Crimes; Burglary; Robbery; Menacing; Aggravated Harassment; Homicide; Larceny; Probation Violation

  3. Family: 5%

    Child Support and Custody; Child Visitations; Family Offense Petitions; Order of Protection; Family Law Related Matters

  4. Federal crime: 5%

  1. International law: 5%

    OFAC Representation; OFAC Compliance and Licensing; Trade Law; Sanctions Law; International Extraditions.

  2. Domestic violence: 5%

    Family offense; Assault; Harassment; Stalking; Orders of Protection; Restraining Order; Menacing.

Languages spoken

Farsi, English

Contact

65 Broadway.
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Maryam Jahedi Law Firm P.C.

65 Broadway.
Suite 1603
New York, NY, 10006

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 201206/01/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Legal guides9
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyMaryam Jahedi Law Firm2012 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Super LawyersRising Star2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationNY Delegate2014 - Present
Iranian American Bar AssociationBoard of Directors2013 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersN/A2012 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationN/A2011 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionN/AN/A
New York County Lawyers' AssociationN/AN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Parker PressYou've Been Arrested: Now What?2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Sydney, Sydney Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2011
University of British ColumbiaBA - Bachelor of Arts2006
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeN/AN/A

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Fantastic Lawyer

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I would highly recommend Maryam Jahedi if you are looking for a lawyer. She has been my lawyer through a very emotionally difficult ongoing family issue and can say first hand that she is a very caring, thorough and extremely competent lawyer.
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Best in Business

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I have never felt so comfortable with a lawyer before. Maryam was professional & also in touch with my best interested and never steered away. Always available and always communicated details. I was extremely happy i made the right decision going with Maryam. Thank you so much!!!
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Responsive, Intelligent, Well-spoken and Caring Attorney

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My case hasn't ended yet, but Ms. Jahedi began work on it as soon as I called for the consult (I consulted over 10 attorneys) but retained her immediately. It is important to find a defense attorney that is responsive, and if needed, aggressive- but I genuinely wanted an attorney that truly listened, someone who thoroughly reviews evidence (and I sent a 65 page PDF of evidence and my statement), then comes up with a strategy that allows your voice to be heard. Some attorneys I noticed some to not review the actual evidence or facts, perhaps they don't care whether they think you are guilty or innocent (I cared). The entire process is daunting (personally thankful at the last minute I opted not to attend Law School, but a different graduate program), yet I believe I can get through it, because my attorney, Ms. Jahedi, understands who I am, the circumstances fully and what is at stake for me. She is also cognizant of the stress one is under; some attorneys approach you and it automatically puts you on the defensive. Ms. Jahedi approached me with a calm demeanor, allowing me to present the issues, and made me comfortable enough to share the entirety of the case. One thing Ms. Jahedi especially does well is updating the client (because I assume many clients would be like I am, fully unfamiliar with the proceedings and emotionally stressed by the entire process). Within the few weeks she has worked on my case, I get updates on each stage. She was even able to get things processed more quickly than planned. I do suggest consulting a number of attorneys to find the right "fit", and be comfortable with your choice, because it could be a long working relationship (obviously you never hope to need an attorney but you cannot predict the future). I am glad I did consult a number of attorneys, but I would be surprised if anyone does not find Ms. Jahedi as the perfect fit. Lastly, for some, and particularly me, retainer fees were a concern, given the sad complexities of my the case. I found her retainer reasonable, especially for the quality she has already demonstrated.
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RELIEF OF DISABILITY

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Maryam Jahedi is a wonderful attorney. She seems to really care about her clients and i was very impressed with the way she spoke and handled herself.. the probation department did not recommend my relief of disability it because it was there policy. the DA also did not recommend it because the probation dept did not recommend it. a real catch 22 situation, but the judge approved it regardless of the recommendations of the probation dept and district attorney. without maryam there i do not believe i would have been approved.

One of the most dedicated criminal lawyers in the state of NY...

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Maryam Jahedi is not only a great lawyer, she's also an excellent human being who cares about her clients. She handled a very difficult case on my behalf and thanks to her dedication my case was resolved. I can't thank her enough for all her hard work and for demonstrating that she really cares for her clients....

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Somair Alam, General practice Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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Ms. Jahedi is an extremely capable attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to her clients. I endorse her without reservation.

Ross Russell, Arbitration Attorney on Apr 18, 2016
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Maryam Jahedi is a passionate lawyer who cares deeply for her clients. Her due diligence and knowledge of the law is exceptional. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking representation.

Susan Parker, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 6, 2016
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Ms. Jahedi is passionate about serving her clients and enforcing their rights. Not only is she smart and diligent, but she's practical and knows the ropes. I highly recommend Ms. Jahedi for anyone seeking a criminal defense lawyer.

Elizabeth Douglas, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 3, 2016
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Attorney Jahedi is a competent, and sharp attorney who knows how to think outside of the box. She approaches each client's situation with vigor, expertise, and discernment. I highly recommend her for representation in Criminal Law Proceedings.

Erin Flynn, Foreclosure Attorney on Jul 31, 2015
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Maryam is an excellent attorney. She is dedicated to getting the best results for her clients.

H. Perez, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
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Ms. Jahedi is a hard-working criminal defense lawyer who represents her clients with dedication and skill.

Paul Prestia, Civil rights Attorney on Feb 3, 2015
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Maryam is for certain one of the rising female attorneys of the NY City Criminal Defense Bar. Her knowledge of the law, keen attention to detail and her zealous advocacy for her clients truly distinguishes her from the rest.

John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on May 14, 2014
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A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

Daniel Fisher, Immigration Attorney on Oct 14, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Jahedi is a very good attorney who diligently works on behalf of her clients. She is a zealous advocate.

Howard Lewis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 18, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Jahedi is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services.