Meenoo Chahbazi

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Meenoo Chahbazi

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

4742 N. 24th St., Ste 300, Phoenix, AZ

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About Meenoo

Biography

Dedicated Employment Discrimination Lawyer Licensed in AZ & CA

Dedicated Attorney With Extensive EEO Experience

Dedicated Employment Attorney With Extensive Experience Litigating Harassment Cases

Dedicated Employment Attorney Serving Employees

Dedicated Employment Attorney

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Discrimination 25%

Unlawful Workplace Harassment and Discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, sex, age (over 40) or disability, including denial of reasonable accommodations, and retaliation.

20 years

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

False Claims Act, Qui Tam, Employment Discrimination, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII, Equal Pay Act, Fair Labor Standards Act

20 years

25%
Sexual Harassment 25%

Unlawful Workplace Harassment

20 years

25%
Wrongful Termination 25%

20 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 13 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2008

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 17 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2008

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Chahbazi Law PLLC

4742 N. 24th St., Ste 300, Phoenix, AZ, 85016

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Meenoo Chahbazi's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lydia | October 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Distinguished in Excellence, Compassionate and Caring

When in the depths of a legal dispute, Meenoo Chahbazi is one of the attorneys who represented me. Her unwavering support and diligent study of my situation made it obvious I was in capable hands, which gave me great comfort. Soon it was clear from her astute observations and creative recommendatio...ns that she was very familiar with the intricate details of my case. Ms. Chahbazi worked long and hard to bring my case to a successful conclusion; rating her at "5 Stars" would be an understatement. I hope to never be involved with litigation again, but if I am, Ms. Chahbazi will be my first contact for advice. Ms. Chahbazi has a steady demeanor and many stellar attributes that contribute to her excellence, including: 1. Compassionate and caring (she patiently explained complex processes/issues to facilitate my understanding). 2. Exceedingly intelligent (her credentials are impeccable). 3. Hardworking (she is extremely thorough in addressing considerations clearly and concisely). 4. Reliable (she dependably managed countless deadlines and documents). To anyone who requires legal representation, I wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Chahbazi.

Posted by Ana | May 16, 2019 | Employment & Labor

Excellent attorney, best in Phoenix AZ

Atty Chahbazi is the attorney you want to consult with no matter how confused and overwhelmed you feel about how to proceed with a work environment-related complaint. Over the past 15 years I have worked with 6 lawyers who helped me with different types of complaints. Chahbazi is not only the best of... the five, she is also in an entirely different league. Meeting with lawyers can be stressful -- I asked myself every time: "I don't know what I am doing", "Is the lawyer trustworthy", "How could I possibly evaluate the information they share with me"...since I never studied law! When I worked with Atty Chahbazi on two occasions - in 2017 and 2019 on two different matters, all my concerns dissipated within the first 5 minutes of our conversations. She is extremely transparent and trustworthy. She educated me, and answered questions without making me feel ignorant. I found that Atty Chahbazi cares deeply about her clients--something I did not experience with not a single one of the other 6 lawyers I hired in the past. She pays close attention to the details I shared with-not knowing if they were even relevant! Instead of being dismissive about those details, she helped me organize my thoughts within the constraints of existing legal frameworks so that we could together discuss the pros and cons of any action we might pursue. After my two meetings with her, followed by email correspondence, I felt completely at peace and empowered by Atty Chahbazi. If you have any questions about where and how to start an employment-related case, Atty Chahbazi is the best lawyer anyone could hope for!! Look no further...

Posted by Sarah | November 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent and Talented Lawyer

I am so grateful for my "total experience" with Meenoo and I couldn't be happier with the result. She handled my case and won. She made the process seamless. She was also very caring, helpful, and a good listener. She made me feel confident that she will do her utmost, and in turn I felt so good kno...wing I had her on my side. She displayed an outstanding work ethic throughout the process. She was patient with me and supporting me through this difficult time in my life. Meenoo took care of everything and answered all my questions. She had the knowledge for the issue at hand, and was absolutely pleasant to work with. She communicated frequently with me to let me know where we are in the process. I just wrote this to thank her for the outstanding job she did on my case. If you're looking for a lawyer that treats its clients with the upmost respect and care for them like family, and is super talented then I highly recommend her.

Posted by Dale | August 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Patient and competent counsel

Meenoo represented me in a case that took nearly 4 years to close. She was completely forthright regarding the strengths and weaknesses of my case, and was equally honest and ethical at each step of the process. Meenoo saw a bigger picture than I did initially, and she was very patient with me. Me...enoo developed a strategy, and prompted me for information that I would not have initially thought relevant. And that information proved important to achieving settlement. I believe the outcome we obtained was fair, which was my intent. I would have virtually no chance at a similar outcome without Meenoo's competent, patient, and persistent guidance. I sincerely hope I do not again need Meenoo's assistance, but if I do, I would not look elsewhere for counsel.

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Excellent Lawyer

Meeno is a superb attorney, she represented me before the EEOC. She is compassionate about her work and her clients, she always kept me up to date on what was going on with my case. She is very knowledgeable, hard working, and dedicated. I highly recommend Meenoo.

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Pinky Ghuman

Wrongful termination lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meenoo is passionate about providing high quality legal services to her clients. She is well versed in employment law. She takes every matter seriously!"

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Josephine Hallam

Sexual harassment lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Chahbazi is bright, articulate and fiercely defends her clients. Her educational credentials are impeccable, and her outstanding work experience make her an asset to her clients. She impressed me with her thorough knowledge of the law regarding sexual harassment and wrongful termination. I highly recommend her as an attorney."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Melinda Sloma

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Meenoo Chahbazi. She possesses the unique combination of intelligence, knowledge of the law and compassion for her clients."

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Christopher Houk

Civil rights lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Meenoo for over six years. She is the hardest working lawyer I know. She has keen intelligence, is a tough litigator, and is very passionate about her cases."

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John Fisher

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Guy Knoller

Discrimination lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Ms. Chahbazi is an excellent, caring attorney. She represents her clients to the fullest. She is very intelligent and highly competent."

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Paul Padda

Civil rights lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Zoldan

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 19

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pouria Paknejad

Civil rights lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Chahbazi's conduct and abilities in the matter for which we were opposing counsel was nothing short of exemplary. She is a knowledgeable attorney with a passion for the field of law in which she practices: I endorse her as a colleague."

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Wendy Musell

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Pinky Ghuman

Discrimination lawyer

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Josephine Hallam

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Samuel Randall

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Christopher Houk

Employment and labor lawyer

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Michael Zoldan

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Guy Knoller

Employment and labor lawyer

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Employment and labor lawyer

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Richard Sexton

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

CELA Leadership Award, California Employment Lawyers Association

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Chahbazi Law PLLC

2018 - 2020

Of Counsel, Robaina & Kresin, PLLC

2014 - 2018

Partner, Robaina & Kresin, PLLC

2009 - 2014

Trial Attorney, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

2006 - 2008

Associate, Sanford Wittels & Heisler, LLP

2005 - 2006

Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. Court Of Appeals For Veterans Claims

2003 - 2004

Judicial Law Clerk, Alaska Supreme Court

Associations

2020 - Present

Arizona Lawyers for Equal Justice

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Attorney Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

National Association of Muslim Lawyers

Member

2023 - 2024

Arizona Collaborative Bar

Past Co-chair

2022 - 2023

California Employment Lawyer Association Immigrant Employee Rights Committee

Past Co-chair

2014 - 2016

Phoenix Iranian American Bar Association

President

2014 - 2016

Iranian American Bar Association

Representative to the National Board

Education

2003

Harvard University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

U.C. Berkeley, Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Annual Employment & Labor Law Fall Seminar

Recent Developments in Equal Employment Opportunity Law

2021

2021 Annual Employment & Labor Law Fall Seminar

Recent Developments in Equal Employment Opportunity Law

2014

Equal Pay Equity Symposium

Legal Requirements and Application of the Equal Pay Act

2013

Questions and Answers on Legal Topics

Federal Employment Discrimination Laws

2013

Know Your Rights Event

Employee Rights Under Federal Employment Discrimination Law

2013

CLE

Employee Rights and Management Responsibilities: An Overview of Federal Employment Discrimination Laws, Legal Requirements, and Common Pitfalls

2010

Iranian American Community Event

What To Do If You're A Victim Of Employment Discrimination

2007

IAAB 2007 Conference

Federal Categorizations of Iranian and Middle Eastern Race

Publications

2006

IABA Review Can Iranians File Suit for Racial Discrimination? Demystifying the Paradox Between Federal Agency and Court Categorizations of Iranian and Middle Eastern Race

Languages

Farsi

English

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