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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Licenses

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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32 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Experience on your side

Finding yourself in a legal battle is a life event nothing can prepare you for, finding yourself in a legal battle with an experienced, and knowledgeable professional on your team is something you can prepare for; and you should, as having a lawyer as focused on your goals as you are makes all the di...fference in the courtroom. Joel Seidel and his associates are a legal team with years of experience, unique and flexible ideas, and a legal passion and drive that has led them to create laws that are now in place to support not only their clients, but all others facing family law injustices. If you are looking for a family law attorney, there is nothing simple about the road ahead, but meeting with Joel and discussing your case is simple. Joel and his associates welcome you into their office for a face to face understanding of your personal situation and goals, and continue to avail themselves by phone, text, or email as you continue through your case. Joel and his associates are recognized throughout our local court system and have earned the respect of the court and fellow bench officers earning them the opportunity to support the outcome of your case through successful communication, mediation, or trial hearings. As a recent client I can tell you that my case was unjust; my partner was deceitful, my home was compromised, and my personal safety affected, and at all turns Joel Seidel and his associates were present, supportive, and responsive with next steps until case end.

Posted by Luis | August 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Experienced Attorney

If you are looking for an attorney to get the job done in your favor, rely and count on the expertise of Mr. Joel Seidel. Honest, caring, professional, and extremely knowledgeable in family law, Mr. Seidel is the attorney you want on your side. His dedication and skill in handling family law cases ar...e truly commendable. Highly recommended!

Posted by Paul | September 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A true family attorney

I am very grateful for the warm welcome and help I received from Joel Siedel and Kristine Bowman. Three years ago, I needed their services for a simple divorce procedure that became overextended. Throughout the process, Joel and Kristine were there to walk me through the confusing parts and calm me d...own when things became unfamiliar and scary. Their service exceeds all expectations regarding professionalism and personal care for their client. Whenever I need them, they are always available to help quickly and with a high level of service. Thank you so much for everything!

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 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.

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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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