Navid Moshtael

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Navid Moshtael

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials, Domestic Violence

17682 Cowan, Suite B, Irvine, CA

About Navid

Biography

Your Divorce Attorney: Optimal Results Through Strategic, Efficient & Aggressive Representation.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Divorce, executive divorce, separation, premarital and post marital agreements, high asset cases, complex custody litigation, division of assets and liabilities, child support, custody/visitation, spousal support, domestic violence and attorney fees.

20 years

50%
Family 40%

Family law, divorce, executive divorce, paternity, custody, visitation, child support, division of assets and liabilities, spousal support, attorney fees, post judgment matters, and domestic violence matters.

20 years

40%
Domestic Violence 5%

20 years

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Draft and opine on premarital and post marital agreements.

20 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Moshtael Family Law Orange County

17682 Cowan, Suite B, Irvine, CA, 92614

moshtaellaw.com/

Moshtael Family Law Orange County

3990 Old Town Ave, Suite. C105, San Diego, CA, 92110

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Navid Moshtael's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

268 Client Reviews

Showing 61 - 65 of 85 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Annelle | April 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Navid Moshtael is an exceptionally skilled lawyer.

I hired Mr Moshtael to help me collect money owed to me from a divorce settlement and to help me get child suppprt from my daughter. He is absolutely gifted in his use and interpretation of the laws to protect his clients and serve his clients needs. I honestly have never witnessed a lawyer object wi...th credible legal grounds so many times and just shut down the other side leaving silence. instead of being stressed and sad to be in court situation. I was smiling as he worked to hold my ex husband and his lawyer accountable to the process. If you are dealing with a family law issue and your ex spouse is a bully or won't pay. He is your guy. He won't back down and watching him drown out the other lawyer in their own nonsense was a relief. He is my champion. I am long overdue for the back up. I feel safe and relieved for the first time in 4 years. I can't wait to start getting some of the money I am owed and need for my children.

Navid Moshtael

Replied last April 22, 2019

Thank you for the great review. The team works hard to meet expectations like yours, and we are happy to hear we hit the mark for you.

Posted by Brett | April 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

If your looking for a fighter!!!!

My best bit of advice is you get what you pay for. Mr. Moshtael is an enthusiastic, focused, knowledgeable and determined individual and has absolutely blown me away. he is extremely aggressive when need be yet calm and calculated. I hope to never find myself on the opposite side of the table as this... man because no doubt the opposing attorney I would be sitting with would pale in comparison. I have been battling either divorce or custody for the last 7 years. I have only employed Mr. Moshtael's services in the last 7 months but I can honestly say I wish I would have had him for my divorce. we are still in process but I've seen him in battle and I'm confident I've got the best person possible on my team. I will confidentely recommend Mr. Moshtael and his helpful and professional team to anyone needing a quality attorney

Navid Moshtael

Replied last April 22, 2019

Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A no nonsense attorney you want to call

When you think of lawyers, compassion and concern are usually not the words you think of first, but with Navid Moshtael, those words are a priority! I highly recommend Navid. This attorney is a rare find; he does what so many attorneys don’t know how to do. Navid LISTENS… He is my second attorney...; I am going through an ugly child custody dispute and when I came to Navid I can assure you that the things were not going in my favor at all. Since he has taken over, my case has made a 360 turn. (no exaggeration at all) He is sharp and quick on his feet. I promise you, this is the type of attorney you want in your corner when walking into a courtroom. Navid is handling my case swiftly, fairly and with dignity. The best part; he's completely flustered my ex-wife and her attorney, the two of them are running around in circles having disagreements. To put it in perspective, when the courts dismissed us for lunch my ex-wife’s attorney came and sat with us for most of the lunch break!! If you want someone you can trust and someone who knows the “law”, goes above and beyond for you, does everything he promises and who genuinely cares about you and your kids Navid Moshtael is the person to call.

Navid Moshtael

Replied last April 22, 2019

Thank you very much for your review. We are happy to hear you are pleased with your experience. Everyone at the firm works hard to provide exceptional service to our clients. We appreciate your feedback.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Attorney Navid Moshtael

Attorney Moshtael is our family law attorney. We were settling custody issues and a very serious domestic violence issue. He happened to be in the right place at the right time and leaned over to offer insight when he could see our respondent's attorney was railroading us in the courtroom. At that m...oment we immediately knew we had to retain him and he represented us on the spot. Since we retained him we are more than relieved and confident that our children's best interests are represented. He is intense, informative, practical, yet very aggressive in the courtroom. Outside the courtroom, he prepares us well and continually provides guidance tailored to our situation. It is evident he is well versed in his profession. We highly recommend him.

Navid Moshtael

Replied last April 22, 2019

Our mission is to be there for clients like you every step of the way and achieve a satisfactory resolution of your family law matter to the best of our ability. Thank you again for choosing to work with us.

Posted by Elizabeth | April 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Helped make it all clear

Navid really brought clarity to my difficult situation and helped me settle a custody issue with my challenging ex-husband. Navid is capable and made me feel protected in the situation, he gave me a sense of power in a circumstance that had previously left me helpless. His mastery over the law helped... guide this case to a satisfactory close ultimately without having to go to court.

Navid Moshtael

Replied last April 22, 2019

As a business, we strive to satisfy our clients' expectations and it is rewarding to hear we met the mark for you. You can always count on us and we truly value the trust you put in us.

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Navid Moshtael's Lawyer Endorsements

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Myle Nguyen

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Navid knows his stuff when it comes to getting the best financial outcome for his clients. He is aggressive in the courtroom and is available to his clients when they need him."

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Brian Bayati

Family lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Navid is a knowledgeable family law attorney who zealously advocates for his clients and their rights. Navid has a thorough understanding of family law and litigation procedure. For these and other reasons, I endorse Navid as a strong family law litigator!"

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Nicholas Salick

Family lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I cannot more highly endorse Navid. I have known Navid professionally since 2006 when we were both associates at a prominent family law firm in Orange County. Since then, we have both grown substantially as family law litigators. We often confer with one another about intricate procedural and substantive issues. I have always been impressed by his ability to comprehend complex financial cases, which is something not a lot of family law attorneys can so easily do. I have referred potential clients to Navid, and will not hesitate to continue to do so. I would feel comfortable referring a family member or close friend to Navid."

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Christine Roberts

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Navid is a highly skilled family law attorney. I have worked with him on two contentious, high-asset dissolutions. He has particular expertise in these types of cases, but also consistently gets great results for clients in other areas of family law including custody and child support."

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Ryan McEachern

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Navid is a very passionate, intelligent, and, when necessary, aggressive attorney. He is committed to getting the best result possible for his clients and has the track record that corresponds with that commitment. Navid is one of the few attorneys I'd rather never have to face as a fellow Family Law attorney."

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David Wheeler

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Courtney Shepard

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Wishart

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stacey Dippong

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Huestis

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Navid is an aggressive, detail oriented, and has a tireless work ethic. Basically, everything you could ask for in a family law trial attorney."

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Justin Snell

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Navid. He is a great family law attorney."

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Chris Jafari

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I referred multiple clients to Navid and all have told me how great of a lawyer he is and thanked me for referring them to his office. Navid truly cares about all of his clients and I intend to refer him more clients in the future."

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Diane Vargas

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Navid, he is a good lawyer that works hard to be prepared in the representation of his clients. He is knowledgeable in the law and gets along well with his peers."

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Douglas Pinkham

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Navid Moshtael is well-respected, hard working Family Law attorney. I have opposed Mr. Moshtael in the past, and he always appears to be well-prepared and willing to advocate aggressively for his client."

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Noah Peterson

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Sullivan

Family lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Moshtael is a highly regarded Family Law attorney and is a fierce advocate. If you are looking for an aggressive attorney that will zealously represent you Mr. Moshtael is the attorney for you."

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Ronnie Chaplin

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Shawna Murray

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Alan Snyder

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Brett Gover

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Erin Noonan

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Lance Duran

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James Wellman

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Lucy Cole

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Courtney Shepard

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Nicholas Salick

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2025

Client's Choice, Avvo

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

1998

Presidential Scholarship, University of Oregon

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Navid Moshtael

Associations

2014 - Present

Iranian American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2005

Chapman University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Oregon

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Divorce Summer Speaker Series

Divorce timeline

Publications

2016

Los Angeles Daily Journal Controlling Behavior is Now Sufficient for Issuance of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

2016

Los Angeles Daily Journal Pending Legislation in the Senate Seeks to Clarify the Meaning of “Date of Separation”

2016

Los Angeles Daily Journal Grandparents Visitation: A recent California case expands grandparent visitations rights

2016

Los Angeles Daily Journal Stepparent adoption & termination of parental rights: roadmap

2016

Los Angeles Daily Journal Tax opinion may effect support deductions

2014

Los Angeles Daily Journal Modification of spousal support: taking party expectations into account

2013

Los Angeles Daily Journal Want to pay your ex’s attorney's fees? Ignore discovery requests

2012

Los Angeles Daily Journal When is a premarital agreement unconscionable?

2012

Los Angeles Daily Journal Be wary of using boiler plate provisions

2011

Los Angeles Daily Journal Good concept, bad outcome

2010

Los Angeles Daily Journal Did you advise your client to change his or her beneficiary designation after the divorce?

Languages

English

Farsi

French

Activity

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