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 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Salvador | October 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Case dismissed!

100/10 Elena got my case dismissed. Super easy and she did a great job. Didnt even have to show up for court.

Posted by Tim B | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Elena is Amazing!!!

Elena was amazing!! She not only got my misdemeanor reduced to a ticket, but she also had all fines dismissed as well! Throughout the entire process, Elena was excellent at communication, reassurance, and promptly let me know what she needed from me. Even in the face of a global pandemic, Elena maint...ained progress and professionalism with my case. I will absolutely be using Elena for any future defense needs and would recommend her to any friends or family needing assistance.

Elena Mebtahi

Replied last December 19, 2021

Thank you so much for your kind review Tim. Your input is greatly appreciated.

Posted by Rafael | August 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mistaken identity

First and foremost I want to say that Miss Elena is such a amazing attorney. My case began when I applied for a job and the background results came back for a crime that I didn’t do. I called the court house and it turned out I had a warrant out for my arrest. I began researching attorneys and came a...cross Elena. I gave her a call and she quickly decided to take my case. For two months we were gathering and preparing documentation to clear this whole mess up. I’ve had so many questions and Miss Elena was very professional and answered each and every single one. She answered all of my calls, and went beyond to clear it up. My case was dismissed and I couldn’t have been happier with Miss Elena’s services. Thank you sooo much Miss Elena.

Posted by Duvie and JD | June 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My Daughter is Moving Forward :)

My daughter's DUI & failure to appear, $5,000 Bench Warrant from 2005 was a dark shadow of her brief stay in So. Calif. Now living on the east coast, she wanted to get her life squared away and move forward. I found Atty Elena on the AVVO site and after going through some of her client's reviews,... did an initial consult after which, my daughter and I chose Elena as our legal counsel. That was January 2016. three months later, Elena's associate, Randy was able to get the Bench Warrant squashed. However, the LA Airport judge was very unhappy that my daughter had not contacted the court for more than 10 years and ordered her to appear in-person May 8th. With the Bench Warrant squashed, my daughter was able to get a driver's license so she could fly to LA. She asked if I'd come with her, of course I went with her. Being in court that day and observing the preceding cases coming before the court, the judge was having an off day with so many people coming before her totally unprepared. By the time my daughter's case came up, the judge wanted to mandate a jail sentence of 10 days for every year the case had been open. Randy had a report with the LA City Atty and was able to get her sentence reduced to 45 days, with the notation that it was not very likely she;d serve the entire 45 days. There were promises though! she agreed and would surrender after the weekend. My daughter, her uncle and I went with her early Monday morning. Atty Elena was there with a final attempt to negotiate a better deal. To no avail, the court reviewed the 45 day sentence and my daughter was whisked into custody after we hugged her good bye. The good part of this situation is that, when she's done, the case will be closed with no probation, fines, etc. I returned to home to Wisconsin. Needless to say, the "Dad" aka me, was feeling really helpless even with the assurance of Atty Elena. After two days, May 12th (My birthday), I got a call from my daughter that she was out and to please call her uncle. Prayers answered! I am very grateful to Atty's Elena and Randy for their professionalism and personal attention to my daughter's DUI case. Thank you Ms Elena and Randy, Sincerely, Duvie and JD

Elena Mebtahi

Replied last June 01, 2016

Thank you so very much JD for your kind words and a pleasure helping your daughter and so happy with the outcome of her case. Best wishes for her.

Posted by Reza | January 05, 2014 | Criminal Defense

The Best!!!

Elena Mebtahi was the best. I retained Ms. Mebtahi to take care of an eight year old misdemeanor traffic case that had turned into an arrest warrant. This was a California case and I had since moved to the east coast. She informed me that she would try to recall the warrant without my being presen...t. This is EXACTLY what she did. Not only did she recall the warrant, but she also got the case dismissed!!! Everything went smoothly; the communication between myself and Ms.Mebtahi was clear and understanding. I highly recommend Elena Mebtahi to anybody who is in need of an attorney.

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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

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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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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

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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

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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"I endorse this lawyer. She provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. She is an asset to the legal community."

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Christopher Cook

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 01

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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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