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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32 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Steven | September 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Save me $400k

I got a horrible result from my 1st attorney in my divorce case concerning the Moore Marsden (the calculation to divide the community assets). I was fortunate to be referred to Attorney Seidel from the Accountant that was doing my calculations. Mr. Seidel gave me a realistic and informed outl...ook on my Appeal for my Moore Marsden court case. He was able to confidently get me through the process and win the Appeal saving my about $400,000 dollars. Yes, amazing. He really cares for his clients, and he is very knowledgeable about the Divorce Appeal process. You can be assured that Attorney Seidel cares and will work for your best interest. Thank you again Attorney Seidel. Steven H.

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 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 Ramin | February 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

A true Family Law Attorney you can count on to get the job done

There are many divorce attorney who are skilled out there, but to find a skilled Family Law Attorney who is highly ethical as well as reasonable in his billing practice and willing to listen to your wants and needs is a rarity. Mr. Seidel has all of these qualities and frankly much more... he is a sk...illed negotiator and focuses on the children's' needs and his clients goals. I was involved in a very high conflict divorce extending for several years and after going thru a half dozen Family Law Lawyers, I found Joel as the legal eagle who understood the complex issues and fought vigorously to attain justice for the kids and certainly for me as an alienated parent. Go With Joel to save your sanity and savings, specially after a nasty divorce!!

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.

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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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