$ 400-500 per hour
About Steve
Biography
He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1989. He is also a Certified family Law Specialist, Certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. He was selected as Super Lawyer (2014). He is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, U.S. District Court, Central California, and U.S. Court of Appeal, 9th Circuit.
He became an adjunct professor of law at the University of La Verne, College of Law, in 1997. He then became the Dean of Students at University of La Verne, College of Law, at the San Fernando Valley campus, in 1999. He was the Professor of the Year in 1999-2000 and 2005-2006. He is currently a full-time Professor of Law at University of West Los Angeles, College of Law. He has taught courses in Community Property, Advanced Community property, Family Law, Torts, and Lawyering Skills Practicum. He has been an Instructor at California State Bar certified Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Programs.
He also serves as a Court Appointed Family Law Mediator. He was a Candidate for Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in 1996. He was the first president and one of the founding members and of Iranian-American Lawyers Association, an affiliate of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
He was appointed to the Los Angeles Police Department, Police Commission, as the Chairperson of the Permit Review Panel in 2001, and served until 2006.
He is the recipient of the Justice Bernard Jefferson Award of Excellence. He has received commendations from Governor of State of California, Chair of the County of Los Angeles, Board of Supervisors, Mayor of the City of Los Angeles, and Speaker of the California State Assembly. Selected as a Super Lawyer for 2014 and 2015.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Family
100%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Steve Saeid Zand
16130 Ventura Blvd # 650, Encino, CA, 91436-2503
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Steve Saeid Zand's Reviews
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Steve Saeid Zand's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Zand is a the most dedicated and hard working family law attorney I know. His work ethic, professionalism and knowledge make him the best family lawyer in Los Angeles. He's well known in the community and his reputation speaks for itself. If I needed a family law attorney I would choose Mr. Zand over anyone else. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Not only is he knowledgeable and experienced, his aggressive representation for his clients has earned him a name in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Steve both personally and professionally for over 20 years. I often handle complex estate planning matters that involve family law issues. Steve is my ultimate source of precise legal analysis coupled with practical approach. He is articulate, knowledgeable, aggressive, but most importantly, caring and ethical. Steve is always on top of my list as an outstanding human being as well a fantastic lawyer."
"Steve is one of the best family law attorneys I know. He not only teaches various law school subjects, but he is also competent, meticulous, articulate, and ethical. I certainly recommend Steve without reservation."
"I have known Steve for over 29 years and have followed his professional growth for years. Steve is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist and as such I have referred all my family law cases to him. All the clients who have been referred to him have raved about his immense knowledge of the law, his professionalism, his conscientiousness and loyalty to his clients. If you wish to have a winning family law attorney on your side, go to him or refer your family law matters to him. He will make you proud."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Excellence in Practice, SuperLawyers
2015
President's Award, University of West Los Angeles, School of Law
2014
Excellence in Practice, Super Lawyers
2011
Commendation, Mayor of County of Los Angeles
2005
Professor of the Year, University of West Los Angeles, School of Law
2004
Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California
2003
Justice Bernard Jefferson Award of Excellence, University of West Los Angeles, School of Law
2003
Commendation, Mayor of City of Los Angeles
2003
Commendation, Governor of the State of California
2003
Commendation, Speaker of the California State Assembly
2003
Commendation, Chair of the County of Los Angeles, Board of Supervisors
1999
Professor of the Year, University of La Verne, College of Law
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Full-time professor of Law, University of West Los Angeles, School of Law
1989 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Steve S. Zand
Associations
2003 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Supreme Court of the United States of AmericaMember
1994 - Present
Iranian American Lawyers AssociationPast President
1990 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaMember
1989 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
1989 - Present
Supreme Court of the State of CaliforniaMember
Education
N/A
Univ of LaVerne COL
law
N/A
California St Univ Northridge
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2015
State Bar of California, Family Law Section
Discovery of Foreign Hidden Assets! No Right to Remain Silent
2015
Cultural Competency in Family Law
Validity of Marriages
2014
MCLE
Offshore Assets in Divorce
2014
Cultural Competency in Family Law
Foreign Assets in California Litigation
2012
MCLE
Double Dipping in family law cases
2011
MCLE
Contempt and family law
2006
Family Law Section
Contempt and Family Law
Publications
2014
State Bar of California, Family Law News
Disclosure requirements for offshore assets in divorce
2013
Los Angeles Lawyer
Offshore Assets in Divorce
2012
Los Angeles Lawyer
The problem of Double-Dipping in Dissolution of Marriage
2011
Article
Contempt in Family Law Proceedings