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About Navid
Biography
Family Law Attorney in Orange County and Founder of Moshtael Family Law
Expert Divorce and Family Law Attorney
The founder of Moshtael Family Law, Navid Moshtael leads a team of highly skilled and knowledgeable attorneys with diversified expertise in the areas of divorce (dissolution) and separation; marital property characterization, valuation, and division; spousal support and child support; child custody and visitation; prenuptial, postnuptial, and marital settlement agreements; high net worth marital estates; post-judgment modification of orders; paternity; and domestic violence.
The firm’s attorneys provide clients throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County with exceptional legal services in all aspects of family law.
Exclusive Focus on Family Law
Mr. Moshtael focuses his practice exclusively on family law. With insightful understanding and extensive experience handling all related matters, he has an established reputation of achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients, even in the most complex and contentious disputes.
Commitment to Clients
Moshtael Family Law works closely with its clients to provide them with the care and expertise that is essential to successfully navigate the path from a client’s expectations to their desired outcome in each case.
With more than 140 years of combined family law experience, the firm’s attorneys are aggressive advocates when it comes to achieving favorable results while maintaining compassion and understanding for their clients.
Moshtael Family Law's stellar reputation is based on achieving the most optimal resolution for their clients, as expeditiously and discretely as possible while minimizing financial and emotional costs. When it comes to being at the top of their game every day, it comes down to knowledge, hard work, experience, integrity, compassion, and a love of the law.
Consultation
Moshtael Family Law offers consultations for those seeking legal representation in Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. If you have questions or think we can be of service, please do not hesitate to call us or visit our website to schedule a consultation.
Your Divorce Attorney: Optimal Results Through Strategic, Efficient & Aggressive Representation.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
20 years
Family
40%
20 years
Domestic Violence
5%
20 years
Marriage and Prenuptials
5%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Moshtael Family Law Orange County
3990 Old Town Ave, Suite. C105, San Diego, CA, 92110
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Practice Areas
Family (123)
Divorce & Separation (92)
Child Custody (79)
Lawsuits & Disputes (40)
Litigation (23)
Domestic Violence (19)
Child Support (10)
Alimony (6)
Adoption (3)
Criminal Defense (2)
Guardianship (2)
Appeals (1)
Bankruptcy & Debt (1)
Elder Law (1)
Marriage & Prenuptials (1)
Mediation (1)
Power Of Attorney (1)
Violent Crime (1)
What Clients Mention
Advocacy (154)
Case Results (132)
Recommendation (104)
Professionalism (91)
Practice Area Knowledge (85)
Staff & Support (72)
Responsiveness (64)
Character & Conduct (51)
General Knowledge (50)
Communication Style (49)
Compassion (46)
Trustworthiness (42)
Cost of Services (35)
Free Consultations (5)
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Showing 6 - 10 of 23 reviews | Litigation
Posted by Garrett | September 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Best litigator in OC
If you want a 5 star hard core litigator, Navid and his team are the way to go. Navid represented me and my wife on a termination and adoption case. First go around was a grueling 13 day trial. We unfortunately did not get our request granted. No fault to Navid. The second time, we did. I’m sur...
Posted by Shelly | August 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Tenacious and Competent.....
Court rooms can be an intimidating place for many. This was my first court appearance with Navid. He stayed cool and collected under pressure. The Opposing Counsel was quite argumentative but Navid held class and tact throughout. He did not succumb to pressure, knew what I wanted, and held firm. ...
Posted by Barbara | July 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Highly recommend Navid Moshtael and his team!
Dealing with divorce is difficult enough but in the case if our son the challenge was compounded by his ex claiming a different separation date then actually true. Two attorneys dropped from the case stating it was too difficult for them. Navid Moshtael and his team came through with the highest leve...
Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Termination Paternal Rights
Dan Knowlton and his team just helped me winning a Termination Paternal Right case. It’s a big relief that legally the biological father’s rights are terminated. When we met with Navid, he told us that it’s not easy, but they will try their best, and they did. It’s truly not easy, but we won! Dan’s ...
Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Best Family Law Attorney you can hire
I will be forever grateful for having Navid Moshtael and this law firm represent me in my family court case. My case was a bit tricky and Navid and his team worked closely with me to understand the all of the details of my case. During the court proceedings, I was extremely impressed with how Mr. M...
Navid Moshtael's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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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"Navid is an aggressive, detail oriented, and has a tireless work ethic. Basically, everything you could ask for in a family law trial attorney."
"I endorse Navid. He is a great family law attorney."
"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."
"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."
"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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"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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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
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
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