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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Joel Stuart Seidel's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent attorney

So glad I had Joel represent me in my divorce. He is personable and had my best interest at heart. Going through a divorce is definitely stressful and he always made himself available whenever I had a question or a concern as to what direction my divorce was heading. Unfortunately the ex was a nar...cissist and in California that doesn't matter and I was the bread winner. Joel is straight forward and honest and advise on things that I did not necessarily agree. I consulted another attorney for a second opinion and this attorney said "Why would you consider changing attorney when you have the #1 divorce attorney in the San Fernando Valley?" Well rest assured I stayed with Joel. He is kind and considerate but holds no punches when it comes to strategies. He is well respected among his peers. His fees are reasonable and even gave me a break at times. Overall I settled out of court and satisfied with the outcome.

Posted by Maria | September 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended

Joel rescued my divorce when I thought all was lost. The friend that recommended Joel said to me "for every thousand bad attorneys, there is one good one - Joel." Joel was very personable, honest, and to the point. He proved his experience in a messy, complicated divorce. There is nothing more terri...fying than the fear of losing a child or your child being taken away from you. Also nothing scarier than losing your hard earned assets. My situation was terrifying and none of the 3 attorneys I worked with prior to Joel knew the parameters needed to smoothly resolve my messy divorce. Joel Seidel was the only attorney who secured my trust that my situation could be favorably resolved. He calmly and confidently managed all the hurdles we faced. Joel fixed the mess my prior inexperienced, negligent attorneys had created. We were successful in getting as favorable a result as one could hope for, under the circumstances. I know I can confidently recommend him to my friends.

Posted by Arshia | August 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Five star/A+++

Five star/A+++ attorney and representation. Highly recommended. Anybody that’s in the unfortunate position to have to hire an attorney for a high conflict child custody case is already involved in a high drama situation. What makes navigating the waters easier, having piece of mind, and less drama is... having representation where the attorney is extremely knowledgeable, highly respected, has over 2 1/2 decades of experience, and so personable that you know him and his team really do care about their client and take the time to understand and represent the client with the upmost professionalism and strategy that can only be learned through years of experience, practice, and knowledge. This is exactly what I found in the two years time that Joel Seidel and his colleague Tasneem Campwala represented me in my high conflict child custody case. From the beginning Joel and his team were the upmost of professionals. Not skipping a beat in the representation of me and my young daughter. After initially hiring an attorney who seemed to not have the experience to navigate the Family Court system in the City of Los Angeles, I did some follow up research and found Joel to be exactly what I needed and wanted, someone who went above and beyond all of my expectations. Once I hired Joel everything was like clockwork. Every phone call, email, or text I sent to Joel and Tasneem was responded to immediately and always within a very short time. Joel’s representation of my case in court was always on point and him and his team were never drawn into the drama that the opposing counsel was trying to create but only stuck to the facts and our strategy of what was best for my daughter. At this point my daughter is 5 years old and if I need to use Joel’s services at any point before she turns 18, I will not hesitate to call him as he and his team have represented me and my daughter with the upmost diligence, care, and professionalism. Custody issues can be extremely difficult but what makes it easier is having a team that understands clearly and concisely what they’re doing and I’m thankful to Joel and Tasneem for fighting for me and my daughter and getting the best possible outcome. I am truly grateful to Joel and Tasneem for their excellent and superb representation of me and my daughter. This is without a doubt the team you want on your side and representing you.

Posted by Raquel | June 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Phenomenal & Professional

Mr. Seidel is by the far the BEST ATTORNEY I’ve worked with and is highly recommended by other lawyers I know. He’s insightful, efficient with time, responsive with all forms of communication, and so vast in his knowledge and experience with the law.

Posted by ted | February 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent collaborative attorney

When my first lawyers grossly overcharged me for services and time I didn't ask for- i hired Joel on the recommendatio of a good friend. Joel was immediately more honest and conscientous of my costs- and very invested in resolving my matter in the most efficient way possible. He took pride in being ...able to handle things in this manner, unlike so many other lawyers. If you're looing for an honest, effective collaborative attorney, you should definitely consider Joel.

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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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