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Ms. Megahed is a local San Diego attorney from Rancho Penasquitos. She is described as a driven, aggressive, passionate and zealous advocate for her clients.
In 2004, she found her passion for Family Law while interning at the respectable Law Office of Emory L. Boutilier, which is the same office that the Honorable Commissioner Darlene A. White worked for.
While completing her Bachelor of Science Degree at Arizona State University, she sucessfully submitted her dissertation titled, "The Comparison of Family Law in Phoenix, Arizona and Cairo, Egypt" to the Barrett Honors College. Wanting to expand her horizons, she became the legal assistant to the Law Office of Francis G. Fanning to learn Employment Law. She also explored Corporate Law and Estate Planning at the People's Choice in Tempe, Arizona.
Ms. Megahed moved back to San Diego County to complete her Juris Doctorate Degree. She volunteered her efforts to the Guardianship Clinic of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program and the Family Law Facilitator's Office of the Superior Court of California.
After Ms. Megahed was sworn into the California bar, she opened her boutique family law practice in Mission Valley. She provided family law services to various boutique law firms throughout San Diego County.
She is professional, personable, caring and respected by her colleagues in the community. With Ms. Megahed by your side, there is no losing.
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600 W Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I had a very bad experience with Jylan. She violated every code of ethic in California. She is good at filing paperwork but bad in everything else like communication, compassion, working for her client's interest, respecting the client, advising her client, working towards her client's goal, informin...
Posted by Mehmet | July 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I had a complicated asylum case and she worked hard to make things better. I was happy with her, I recommend her. The best thing about Jylan is when you ask question, she answer fast, she is not like some other lawyers who forget about you or your question.
Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I've found Jylan after a year of spending my money to a Lawyer (which i forgot her name) who charged me 7k a month for no reason. As soon as I was done talking to Jylan on the phone, she took care of my case the next day. I am grateful to work with her. You will feel that you're on her top priori...
Posted by Larry | June 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I was in need a great attorney. I was a single dad and had been raising my children on my own for many years. Navigating the process of finally getting a divorce was extremely difficult. I would highly recommend Jylan, her constant calm professional manner, availability, quick responses and attentio...
Posted by Hakima | June 20, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
Jelan was an outstanding attorney who helped me a lot through my divorce case, she was fighting for my rights as a single mom suffering during my divorce! Jelan was there for me every minute I needed! She is very tough n serious about her job, which is I admired her work towards her job as attorney I...
"Jylan is a very passionate and savvy family law attorney. She really knows the family law system and procedure, especially in the San Diego courts. Please don't hesitate to contact her for your family law matters."
"highly endorse Mrs. Megahed. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact her first."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her contributions to this Avvo forum demonstrates her high level of knowledge as a lawyer."
"Jylan is an aggressive and dedicated Family Law attorney. She currently works for an up and coming firm that is taking San Diego by storm. She is instrumental, as part of an impressive team, in providing excellent results for their clients. Jylan is an expert in discovery issues in Family Law as well. Therefore, I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."
"I highly recommend Jylan. She is very intelligent and very thorough when analyzing legal issues. She is also very compassionate with clients and aggressive in court!"
"I have known Jylan for several years and I highly endorse her as a lawyer. She is hardworking and dedicated to providing the best possible service to all of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jylan is a personal friend and colleague. She is personable and professional."
"Ms. Megahed represents her clients with great skills and passion. She is highly regarded by her peers, and I am happy to endorse her."
"Jylan works hard, hates to lose, and never gives up. That is exactly the kind of lawyer that you want and need, when dealing with a family law matter."
"Jylan is a passionate attorney with significant experience in family law discovery. Her commitment to assisting her clients and zealous advocacy set her apart from others."
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2009
Distinguished Service Award, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
2009
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
2015 - Present
Managing Attorney, M E G A H E D, E S Q.
2013 - 2015
Family Law Associate Atorney, Miranda Law Group, PC
2012 - 2013
Attorney, Jylan M. Megahed, ESQ.
2008 - Present
Lawyers ClubOutreach Committee Secretary
Member
Member
Prevailed: Jurisdiction Proper in CA
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
Family Law
2014
Family Law
2013
Family Law
Arabic
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