Joel Stuart Seidel

Joel Stuart Seidel

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Northridge, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

9939 Louise Ave, Northridge, CA

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Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

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Joel S Siedel & Associates

9939 Louise Ave, Northridge, CA, 91325

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Posted by Crystal | October 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Absolute Best!

I have never felt so confident going into court as I did this time around knowing I had Joel on my side. Joel and Kristine are the absolute best. Joel's confidence in the court room really made me feel at ease. From the moment I met with him for a consultation, I knew I needed to hire him. He really ...took the time to listen and get every detail of my situation from start to finish. I love the fact that Joel and Kristine want to get all the details on the history of your case so they can find the best strategy when preparing your paperwork and for court. I appreciate them always being an email or phone call away whenever needed, for all their knowledgeable advice on how to deal with my ex whom was constantly harassing me and micro managing every situation, for always answering every single one of my questions and guiding me. After court, it felt strange having to say my "goodbyes" to Joel when he and Kristine have been my go to people for the last few months. Haha. But Joel, is honestly very caring and wants the best for his clients, he made sure to let me know that he is still around and available if I ever have a question or need them. Thank you so so much for caring and never making me feel like I was just another case. Although you guys are extremely busy, you always made me feel like my case was a priority and that is truly remarkable. If and when I ever need to go back to court, best believe I will be reaching out to Joel! Once again, thank you for your keen attention to detail in my case that did not allow my ex to manipulate the system this time around. For that, I continue to have sole custody of my daughter and making sure she continues to remain safe.

Posted by Atianna | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

THE MOST AMAZING ATTORNY EVER!!

I am beyond elated!! We retained Joel with a history of one bad attorney after another. We were hopeless and couldn't find anyone that actually knew what they were doing because our case was so complicated and had previous attorrnies cause more errors then you can imagine... some attorneys didn't eve...n want to take my case because it was a mess with horrible orders already made by two judges! Finally, when Joel came on board, he found ways to change our judge and fought hard- he had the court room under his finger tips!! His level of professionalism, knowledge and confidence was a breath of fresh air! Our last hope was Joel! Forr him to have won this case for us, it was literally a miracle! I was fighting a custody battle for 18 months in dependency court without success. Then moved my case to family court and the disaster of terrible court orders continued until Joel worked his magic! This man fought so strategic, professional and passionate that we won and had orders made in our favor that would have never been possible without him!!! I won full custody of my children and finally had the hands of an expert work the court room like nobodies ever seen! I have my family back because of Joel!! I cannot find enough words to thank this man for his hard work and determination! He is a miracle that turned our greiving into joy!!! I will refer this attorney to any person I come across that needs the best possible legal advocate there is out there! I will forever be grateful for all of Joel's hard work, brainstorming, professionalism and expertise. This man literally took a case that was doomed for failure and pulled us out of the worst possible situation you could ever imagine. I highly recommend Joel and know that anyone he represents, he will do so with such a high level of ethics, honesty and dedication that they will succeed with him by their side. Thank you so much Joel, you have given me the happiest outcome possible!! Joel... our family loves you and will never forget what you have done for us!!!

Posted by Philip | June 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Family Law

In my family law case, Joel Seidel did an extraordinary job and got a good result. My concern and my priority from the first day was the wellbeing of my children. Joel recognized that, and from the first day took that on as his primary objective. Joel knows case law, and he knows it well. He i...s a quick study......assesses the opposing counsel quickly, gets a clear view of their strategy , then devises the most efficient, deliberate response based on his vast knowledge and experience.. He is not a fancy guy , he is a "get it done " guy. He is always prepared , presumes the challenges before he is confronted with them and never takes his eye off the ball. In terms of listening well, accumulating discovery, preparing a position and performing in a courtroom , I cannot imagine any better family lawyer. Although, I am struggling my way back to financial stability, he is the first guy that will be paid in full......every cent....because he more than earned it. I give Joel Seidel my highest recommendation.

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Smart Professional Attorney

Joel and his wonderful team helped me in my divorce and recent custody issues. I was referred to Joel by a highly respectable Family Law Firm. Little did I know on what results he would achieve for me. Throughout the last 4 years of my divorce and custody battle, I finally made progress in my case th...anks to Joel. He guided me in the right direction and set a strategy. He worked hard on my case and fought very hard on the issues of custody. After my divorce was finalized Joel then set a direction towards custody. Battle for me has not been easy, it has been an emotional and financial challenge for me. Joel and his team made sure to be there for me and my family and made the journey through this difficult time smooth for me. Everytime I walked out of his office after meeting with him, I felt confident, secured, and trusted. I could write all day long and it still won’t be enough to praise the countless hours of hard work that Joel and his team put into my case. Just recently I won the majority of custody of my child. This could not have happened without Joel and his teams hard work and efforts. If you are looking for an attorney who is smart in the area of family law, dealing with divorce and custody, there is no one more efficient and articulate than Joel Seidel. Thank you to Joel and his team for all of the hard work they put into my case. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a Smart knowledgeable family law attorney.

Posted by Kris | April 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

You need this man/team in your corner

Joel and his team are an incredible force both in and out of the court. His calm, friendly and reassuring demeanor did much to alleviate our anxieties in areas we knew nothing about. No question or concern was ever too small. In the courtroom he was amazing to watch. He is professional, skillful and ...knowledgeable of the law. His cool confidence, knowledge, and skills in the court room have earned him respect from colleagues, judges as well as court staff. He is a powerhouse who is not intimidated by opposing counsel nor judges. He can articulately explain the law to opposing counsel or judges in that cool, professional, polite demeanor while defending his case leaving everyone's self-esteem intact. He is never condescending, belittling or unrealistic. The compassion, drive and legalese of Joel and his team gave us tremendous peace of mind in a very tumultuous time.

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Joel Stuart Seidel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Louis Shapiro

Family lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joel is patient, courteous and knows how to diffuse very contentions situations. It's no wonder why he is a certified family law specialist by the State Bar of California."

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Raymond Hovsepian

Family lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joel for over 25 years. He treats clients with the utmost respect and has extensive knowledge in all facets of family law. He is one of the few attorneys that I trust with my referrals."

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Regina Kogan

Family lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joel Seidel. He is top notch."

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Mark Baer

Family lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel is an emotionally intelligent family law attorney, something I don't see very often. He understands the importance of facilitative mediation in family law, something that involves de-escalating conflict, improving communication between the parties, and actual problem-solving. He's assertive and not unnecessarily aggressive. Study after study has shown that a facilitative approach typically leads to higher quality outcomes from the clients' perspective. He's also extremely well-versed in family law and is skilled at managing his clients' expectations. If I were still litigating cases, I'd likely handle my cases in a similar manner."

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Jennifer Halperin

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dorita Azizi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He has a lot of integrity, he is experienced, and intelligent."

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Maya Shulman

Family lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2020

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2019

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2017

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2009

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2004

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

1993

American Jurisprudence Award, Southwestern University School of Law

1991

American Jurisprudence Award, Southwestern University School of Law

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Managing Partner, Joel S Siedel & Associates

Associations

2004 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Member

1994 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1994

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

California State University, Northridge

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Family Law Intensive Course (FLIC) 2019: Child Support

Child Support

2017

Family Law Intensive Course (FLIC) 2017: Child Support

Child support

Publications

2020

Appellate Court decision in favor of client Marriage of Mohler

Languages

English

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