Navid Moshtael

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Navid Moshtael

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 20 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 20 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

269 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 40 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Thaddeus | June 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Moshtael Family Law

Navid and company is one of many law firms that I have spoken to about taking my case, when other firms had informed me that my demands were completely outrageous and the court would never allow them, he ensured me that he could make it happen, and I am happy to say that they succeeded in keeping up ...their promise.

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

complex multi state with assets

My case was complex. I am the party with assets, and my other party challenged me for jurisdiction in California. I interviewed over fifty lawyers in three states in preparation for what i felt might inevitably happen. I had spent years carefully preparing an exit from an abuser with expert s...kills at extracting money from his victim (me) while avoiding all responsibility, and duping the world into thinking he was "the good guy that really cared" I was terrified of going to court in OC against a handsome, charming veteran when I had heard hundreds of horror stories of good moms getting terrible results against narcissist dads who sought to punish them.....my exact situation. I was referred to Navid by a close friend who had won an ongoing, complex battle with an unnerving psychopath who tried every dirty trick in the book on her, and she highly recommended him based on her own experiences. I was immediately impressed by the warmth of Navid's staff, when I called and had my initial interview with him in his well appointed office. His staff is polite and courteous, but more important, i felt at home with a trusted advisor immediately. Additionally on a material note, his entire staff was well groomed and attractive. While this may seem like a frivolous comment to some, it won't to anyone accustomed to success in the southland. As a single mother trying to preserve capital and "wear more than one hat" I was VERY impressed that Navid and his entire staff was the only California lawyer who welcomed my children into his office for our initial interview, and not only that, but had toys for them. Navid was not stingy with his time either. I put him on retainer immediately at that meeting, recognizing his value based on how quickly his firm has grown, the results he got others, and the energy I felt in his office, but a year later it appeared I might never need a California lawyer and i asked for my money back. Navid's staff promptly returned my entire retainer. As fate goes, shortly thereafter I was challenged for custody in California and we filed a motion to quash. Navid paired me with a partner lawyer, Ron, who was a good match, a fellow gen x-er with a very demure, straightforward approach, who was of high intelligence and a quick thinker. He presented the facts of my case accurately without flagrancy. The cost of southland lawyers is much the same across the board, the difference lies in, whether a firm will intentionally string you out with minor "mistakes" and padding bills through other typical methods, plus their energy in truly behaving as a fiduciary in your matter. I can say that I felt 1000 times more comfortable in my scary, expensive multiple state custody battle with Navid and Ron handling my affairs. When I was afraid, they were there to reassure me, but, more importantly, Ron was completely successful in having the case dismissed within a minimum number of court appearances and billable hours. In a sea of cutthroat southland family lawyers, I would highly recommend his firm. If I ever need help in this type of matter again I will be returning to their firm without question. Navid and his staff are a very valuable asset.

Posted by Cesar | August 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent lawyer

Navid got me a favorable outcome and made sure to spot and point out every lie the other side tried to tell. He was worth every penny.

Posted by Victoria | July 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Move Away Order

Thanks to Navid’s firm and attorney Daniel Knowlton I won my case although it was a difficult one and done during a pandemic I couldn’t be more pleased! I highly recommend Navid and his firm, he has extremely qualified lawyers as well as himself, you won’t be disappointed!

Posted by Patrick | May 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

An AMAZING Law Firm

Navid is very passionate about his job and getting justice for his clients and the staff he has hired are just as passionate as Navid is! Navid and his staff are amazing and are worth every penny they charge...if not more! You pray that you never need an attorney in life, but when you do you hope and... pray to find someone like Navid and his staff! From the moment I hired them Navid and his staff got right to work on my case. Within just a few days they had already read, studied, and reviewed every piece of paper and evidence I gave them and came back to with me a starting game plan re: my case. From the get go Navid and his staff were very honest with me re: what was in my favor and what we may have some issues with and how to fight them. There wasn't one day that I did not get an email from Navid and his staff re: my case and what they needed from me to fight and defend my case. If you are getting a divorce or being sued civilly - you NEED to hire Navid and his firm. Navid knows his business/the law well and he has only hired attorney's and the rest of his staff that are top in their fields! Navid and his staff were always in communication with one another and myself re: my cases. This law firm makes you feel like you are family and they fight for you like you are family - I HIGHLY recommend this law firm!

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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

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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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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

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Courtney Shepard

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Brett Wishart

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Chris Jafari

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Nicholas Salick

Family lawyer

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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