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

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Posted by Barbara | July 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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...l of professionalism, expertise and patience in dealing with the issues at hand. They know the complexities of the law and understand how frustrating and difficult the process is for their clients. Although extremely challenging they won the case and I would recommend them highly for any legal services you require! Kudos to Navid and his entire team.

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Family Law Firm

Navid's team is undoubtedly the gold standard in family law practice. Charles stands out for his meticulous approach, leaving no stone unturned in analyzing every aspect of the case with precision and attention to detail. Navid's commitment to his clients is exemplary; he tirelessly fights for their ...rights with a blend of professionalism and deep legal knowledge. Their collaborative efforts ensure that clients receive comprehensive and strategic representation tailored to their unique circumstances. From navigating complex legal issues to providing compassionate support, Navid's team goes above and beyond. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking resolution and justice in family law matters.

Posted by Jacob | April 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best In The Business

Going through a divorce and custody battle is one of the most painstaking, stressful, and emotionally-draining experiences in the world, especially when your child is involved, and unfortunately it is never a clear-cut, one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to successfully navigating the choppy wa...ters, which can be extremely unsettling throughout the entire process. There are a lot of questions, a lot of unknowns, and a lot of things that could go terribly wrong if you are not properly prepared for what is to come. That is why choosing the right legal team to represent and fight for you, and your child(ren), is absolutely critical if you want to win your case. When I first began my search for a legal team, the most important thing I knew about my case were the facts and who I was going up against in court; a disgruntled and resentful ex-wife, but at the end of the day, the mother of our daughter, which I made explicitly clear from the very beginning. This meant I needed a legal team who would be extremely aggressive and firm, but morally and ethically fair when it came to fighting for my daughter and I. After spending a few weeks extensively researching and comparing legal teams, I confidently chose Moshtael Family Law as my representation, and it has been one of the greatest decisions I have ever made. Navid is every bit of the moral and ethical “shark” I was looking for. Not only is he one of the most experienced family law attorneys I have ever come across, but he is also the type of attorney who will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear, which is exactly what you should want from an attorney, regardless of your case or their specialization. Furthermore, in addition to Navid, I was also assigned a full team of professionals (specifically Brittany [Paralegal] and Karissa [Associate Attorney]) who have been there to assist me through every single step of this difficult process. Having this type of team and support system has been absolutely incredible and has meant the world to me. Without them, this process would undoubtedly be much more difficult and stressful, because what most people fail to acknowledge, understand, and/or accept is that Navid is constantly in court, relentlessly fighting for his clients (which is what we all want), but this makes him inaccessible at times. If you reach out to him with something urgent, he will always respond as soon as he can, but while he is away, it is this support team that is making sure your questions are answered, needs are met, and that you are being treated as a valuable client (which is what we all are). While my divorce and custody case is still ongoing, what I can tell you with absolute certainty is that this team is the best in the business. Regardless of your case and what you are going through, and no matter how difficult it may seem in the current moment, if you are looking for a relentless, aggressive, top-notch legal team to represent and fight for you, I highly recommend choosing Moshtael Family Law. While results cannot be guaranteed, for a multitude of reasons outside of your/their control, what I can guarantee you is that this team will go above and beyond to make sure they put you in a position that gives you the greatest chance at successfully winning your case. To Navid and Team, I truly appreciate you for everything you have done and continue to do for my daughter and I.

Posted by Ryan | January 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Grateful

I hired Navid and his team recently after several attorneys in the area that I live, which is San Diego, declined to take the case due to my missing the filing deadline to submit a response to my ex-wife‘s appeal on support. I was told it was unlikely that any argument would sway the appeals Panel ...given it was literally months overdue. My divorce has been going on for close to eight years which included a four day - all day, every day trial. Ugh!!-)….. High conflict with multiple financial complexities intertwined and mixed with other personal Complexities Navid, Dan and the team ……. within 48 hours ….had a response prepared. I’m still not sure how they did it, but not only did they have the response prepared but we were actually granted An exception to file a full brief response!! Navid saved me from what I thought was a good decision to not spend the time or money to file a response and take my chances… Something you never wanna do in divorce court in California!! thank God for Navid and his team because without them stepping up to the plate in literally the shortest amount of time you could possibly give someone ( not even 48 hours) they have saved me probably tens of thousands of dollars in additional fees plus more time in court. They filed a response that was so detailed and so well written, even My core divorce attorney told me it was one of the best appeal briefs she had ever seen. This is the first law firm that I have ever put my name on as one I would recommend and refer, but I absolutely would, and do put my name on their work, level of competency and understanding time frames being critical & of the upmost importance. Also i would say overall they really do care.. I just don’t believe anyone could provide that sort of Service without caring about their work & clients

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Awesome

This is the second time that I hired the Moshtael Group. I 100% trust them. I’m currently dealing with a child support modification case where the children’s father is trying to get more child support from me while hiding income. Navid, Kim, and the team are very thorough. I’m very grateful to have f...ound them.

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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

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Courtney Shepard

Family lawyer | Feb 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Wishart

Family lawyer | Feb 16

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"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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Alan Snyder

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Lucy Cole

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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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