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 36 - 40 of 118 reviews

Posted by Steve | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic citation

I have a friend who's a criminal defense attorney and he advised me that a particular ticket I had gotten wouldn't be bearable, he said in Simi Valley they won't negotiate the ticket down. I got the particular vehicle code, and contacted Elena. To be clear elena didn't make any guarantees, and I expl...ained my situation that I'm pretty sure I'd be losing my license. I gave her details of the situation, and gave her the non moving violation vehicle code, she wasn't cheap by any means but worth every penny, everyone told me I was going to lose this citation but Elena managed to get me to a non moving violation and minimal fine. This happened about a year ago and I totally forgot to give a review, I just recently got another ticket and will be using her again as well

Elena Mebtahi

Replied last July 04, 2017

Thank you so very much Steve for your kind review and very well appreciated.

Posted by David | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Excellent Lawyer

I was not sure at first because you never know when you first meet a stranger. But I can say without a doubt Elana was the most helpful in my case. I have had this issue for 20 yrs trying to find my kids and trying to get a handle on my child support. She handled all of this and my QDRO with a profes...sional approach and dignity where even my ex spoke and negotiated with her. She truly loves her job and cares. It's not about the money she has to charge you cause she is making a living but she loves what she does and gets real pleasure in helping families come together. I have one more court date and I not only have my boys back In my life but I will be able to open a bank account and have my life back again. I'm so glad I met her and I recommend her to all of you dad's. She truly cares and does what she can with in the measure of the law to help! Thank you Elana. I can't say that enough

Elena Mebtahi

Replied last July 04, 2017

That is so sweet of you David and it was a true please assisting you with your case as I can not say enough about how happy I was to see you reconnect with your son. True pleasure to have witnessed that and I have all the best wishes for you and your children. Thank you so very much for your kind and touching review.

Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Thank you Elena

Elena Mebtahi is outstanding professional which was able to assist me with a traffic violation I received incorrectly. I would recommend her services to anyone.

Elena Mebtahi

Replied last May 31, 2017

Thank you so much for your kind review.

Posted by Mahmud | May 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Pleased with the level of service

I have been using Elena Mebtahi's office for a few years now; mainly for traffic violation. She has been able to dismiss majority of my cases. I have been impressed with the level of professionalism that her office has exhibited during the process. I always got frequent updates regarding my cases a...nd clear status on what to expect next. I have been particularly pleased by the fact that I have never had to spend any time appearing in courthouses or dealing with paperwork and everything was done through email communications. I have recommended this office to my colleagues and they have also expressed been pleased with the work done by Ms. Mebtahi's office.

Elena Mebtahi

Replied last May 31, 2017

Thank you so much Mahmud for your kind review.

Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Absent representation

I hired Elena to represent me for a 25+ mph speeding ticket. Elena, and her assistants were totally fine and communicative until my case went to trial. After being told I didn't have to be there, and would be told within 7 days what the outcome was, it's been radio silence. Nothing and it's c...oming up on 2 weeks from the time of the trial. Checking the status of my case online I saw today that it's status was changed to "matters set for compliance" and fine was attached. I've been trying to get a hold of the court to find out what happened. I paid the fee having no communication from my lawyer. * *After posting my review to avvo.com <http://avvo.com> Elena reached out to me to inform me that she had indeed been working on my case, and she wish I hadn't paid the fine because she had gotten traffic school to be an option. Which is great, but really should have been communicated to me earlier and before the fee was posted for me to pay. Even the slightest "we're working on it" email would have been very appreciated and helpful.

Elena Mebtahi

Replied last April 03, 2017

Dear client as explained to you over the phone at times the courts do not give us the paperwork right away due to their heavy calendar and we have to wait to go back to court to obtain that. Without the paperwork from the court I would not know exactly how much you would have to pay and by when. Unfortunately I did not have the exact information to relay to you within the promised 7 days. As you stated on the phone to me you did not make any attempts to call my office either before you made your payment. If you had also made an attempt to call my office this information would have been relayed to you. I am sorry for the turnout as I had in fact gotten you a very good deal on your case. Thank you and wish you all the best.

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Elena Mebtahi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Unknown lawyer | Nov 28

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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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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Lacour

Unknown lawyer | Jun 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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Shane Bernard

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Molinaro

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Sep 15

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Brian Crockett

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Christopher Leroi

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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Herman Dhade

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Salim Sheikh

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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Other

"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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