Elena Mebtahi

Elena Mebtahi

4.8
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 30 years

Child support Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

10866 Wilshire Blvd #400, Los Angeles, CA

About Elena

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Support 20%

I have dedicated a lot of my time to helping fathers' who are in arrears on their child support payments. I work with many clients who live outside of California with issues like warrants, drivers' license suspension, modifications and many more.

32 years | 500 cases

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

I give my complete attention to all of my criminal law clients. I know that the more diligent I am, the better case I can build for my client.

32 years | 300 cases

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

The attorney you choose to take your DUI case can make a significant difference, You need an attorney who knows the system and will put in the work to get you the best result possible.

32 years | 200 cases

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

I have helped many spouses with their separation. Whether it is a contested, uncontested or mediation. The personal attention I give to each of my cases helps me to deal with this sensitive matter.

32 years | 250 cases

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

I focus on drivers who are about to lose their license. My experience and knowledge of the system can help to keep you on the roads. If you drive for a living, and about to lose your license, it is imperative that you call an attorney.

32 years | 500 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

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Location

Law Offices of Elena Mebtahi

10866 Wilshire Blvd #400, Los Angeles, CA, 90024

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Elena Mebtahi's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

118 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 19 reviews | Child Support

Posted by Keith | May 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Client: Keith M.

Hello, I hired Elena Mebtahi to help me on a child support case that had been lingering on for some time and was starting to take its toll on me emotionally. Elena gave me confidence in the days coming up to court and on the day of court, we succeeded as planned! I highly recommend her!

Elena Mebtahi

Replied last May 26, 2016

Keith, was a pleasure assisting you with your case and I thank you for your kind review.

Posted by DAVID | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Best attorney in southern California

Elena, Is the greatest. She has represented me several times and does a great job every time. She takes command of the court room and takes over the court room. Men you do not want any other attorney. She got my child support dismissed. When was the last time you herd of a man getting his child su...pport dismissed- never, not Elena she went to that court room and took over!! This last trial she was able to confirm me getting custody of my son and the tax benefits!! This attorney rocks!! I have never had a problem with her or her staff. They all have been very kind and professional to me. Those you that have written bad reviews you need to check your self and your responsibilities and expectations. I have never had a problem with Elena or her staff. Ask questions up front- she will answer them. This is a very, very good attorney. DO NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE!!!

Elena Mebtahi

Replied last May 09, 2016

David, can't thank you enough for all the positive things you always had to say about me and my staff. So glad to have had the opportunity to represent you with your case and with all the best wishes for you and your son.

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2015 | Child Support

Beyond Excellence, Just Awsome Representation !

Recently I was served by DCSS for child support arrears in axcess of $48,000 plus, with an accruing interest rate that is out of control . I would be trying to pay this off for the rest of my life. I have to say DCSS is Ruthless ! Everytime I went to court by myself to lower it, I would endup payin...g more. Needless to say, I was affraid, and now i need an attouney to represent me. After researching many lawyers, I came accross Elena Mebtahi's website, she had the expierience and skill set to handle my issue. I gave her a call and immediately she put me at ease, she said not to worry, I can get you a low monthly payment. After a few phone calls with her, we were ready to meet in court with DSCC, we sat down with the attourney representing DSCC, and immediately Elena went to work negotiating a better deal for me, I sat back and was amazed by her vast knowledge and expierience in this matter, she was totally looking out for my best interest. By the time the smoke cleared, she had negotiated a small lump sum compromise that would nock the total to, ZERO MONEY OWED !!!! I am free and clear.. I went from paying for life, to Zero Money Owed.. I recommend Elena Mebtahi's services to everyone, check her website out. With 20 years expierience as a attourney she is very affordable...

Elena Mebtahi

Replied last September 27, 2015

So happy I was able to help. Thank you so much for your kind review and wishing you all the best.

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2015 | Child Support

child support issues

I highly recommend Elena Mebtahi to anyone who is having child support issues. After searching and calling many lawyers, who wanted to charge a high exorbitant fee that I would have been paying, the rest of my life, I found Elena Mebtahi’s website, she had experience in the exact issues I was having,... garnished wages, also back pay (arrears) if you lose your job or become disabled forget it. Your arrears will just add on and on, before you know it, you now owe thousands of dollars, your license will be suspended (now you can’t drive to work) DCSS does not care!!! The system is stacked against the paying parent. Never mind that I love my children and trying to do the right thing (funny thing is do they monitor the other parent’s income? As much as they do mine?) Do Not go by yourself to court, that is why I am recommending Ms.Mebtahi, she charged a very affordable flat fee, that I was able to pay, she is very competent, professional, personable, compassionate. I am very satisfied.

Posted by Maurice & Tonya | August 26, 2014 | Child Support

Excellent Representation!

Attorney Mebtahi is no doubt the best!!! My husband and I secured her for a bogus child support case he had from a previous marriage, and she saved us a total of $92(k). From start to finish, she and her team were responsive. We were a bit apprehensive in the beginning since the case origina...ted out of California, thus requiring us to hire an attorney from there (even though we live in Missouri). Communication and trust were key since we relied on her to respond to all of our inquiries via phone and email, and trust that the money we authorized to be debited from our credit/debit cards would not be spent in vain. For this reason, we highly recommend her services for any child support case that needs to be modified. Her professionalism, flexibility and attention to detail added to the successful outcome, and we greatly appreciate working with someone of her knowledge and expertise. Elena is the truth and definitely our California attorney.

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Brian Michaels

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In addition to being the best traffic lawyer in Southern California, Elena is a top notch Criminal Defense attorney as well. You will be in great hands with Elena."

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DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 25

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"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."

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Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Sep 15

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Brian Crockett

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 15

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"Attorney Mebtahi has to be one of the hardest working, most compassionate and client oriented advocates to be practicing law. I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

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"I endorse this lawyer. She is simply excellence personified and I would recommend to anyone and everyone."

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Divorce and separation lawyer | May 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Cheren

Family lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Elena is a top professional, very knowledgeable, dedicated to her clients and works hard to achieve the best possible results for them."

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 03

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"Hard working and knowledgeable.I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Robbins

Child support lawyer | May 31

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"Attorney Mebtahi is passionate about the law and dedicated to her clients. I highly recommend and endorse her."

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Anthony Rao

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mebtahi is a well-regarded, and highly respected attorney. I highly recommend her services."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Offices of Elena Mebtahi

2005 - 2012

Judge Pro Tempore, Southern California Courts

Associations

1999 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Santa Monica Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Member

Education

1995

University of West Los Angeles

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of California - Los Angeles

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Family Law Event

Child Support Arrears

Publications

Languages

Farsi

English

Activity

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