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
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 16 - 20 of 50 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by myrna | September 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Moshtael Family Law- They're the Big Rock for family law!

I used to be with another lawyer and was unhappy so I started looking and I found Moshtael Family Law. I switched with Navid for the feelings that they will help me and fight for me with the results that is due to me. I'm currently assigned to Ron Chaplin, Lucy Cole and Navid. We just finished our... hearing today to release my IRA funds which was frozen by my ex and his lawyer. Great results , my IRA was released by the Judged , so I can start drawing money again. I felt the whole team cared for me and they all deserved beyond 5 stars, they're the ROCK for family law and when in comes to fighting for they're clients! Ron fought for me hard, knows my case even briefed the Judged to understand my case to help him make the right decisions. Lucy is in charged for the submissions for technical papers and responding to proofs, and Lucy is on top of things and very detail oriented and I felt that she's also looking out for me. And of course Navid, very caring, brilliant, responds to the client needs promptly

Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Review for Moshtael Family Law

I recently retained the Moshtael Family Law firm to represent me in a DVRO case. I had filed the DVTRO using a different law firm. However, two days before my scheduled hearing, I decided to switch law firms because during the three weeks of my TRO, I realized that I was dealing with an extreme narci...ssist with other severe mental instabilities. The opposing counsel had been aggressive with his tactics and was showing signs of narcissism himself. I realized I had a high conflict case on hand, and I needed the best lawyers with lots of experience dealing with narcissists. After my initial phone conversation with Navid, I decided to retain his firm because he demonstrated his dedication and experience. In fact, it was a Sunday, and Navid took the time to reach out quickly since he knew my hearing was in two days. He laid out his strategy for my case after hearing my side of the story. He analyzed how the opposing counsel may fight the case. I worked mainly with Erin Noonan and Dan Knowlton for my RO case, and within one month they helped me obtain a five-year DVRO. Erin has been very organized and helped me sort through the mountain of evidence. All my interactions with her has been enjoyable. She speaks openly and frankly. She has a way of putting my mind as ease, which has been great help for me mentally. Whenever I asked her to do something, she responded timely and with a high level of professionalism. Dan was the lawyer that did the deposition on the respondent and appeared at all my hearings. Dan is witty, focused, and has great strategy. I honestly enjoyed watching him in action in court. He asked great questions, and with lots of respect and grace. I believe the judge was able to observe Dan’s respect for the court and everyone involved as well. He is logical in his questioning. He is also humble and discussed things with me openly. Dan helped me prepare and stay focused in the cross examination, which was the part that gave me the most anxiety. I was a victim in domestic abuse, and the opposing counsel did not hesitate to re-victimize me. However, Dan helped me center myself and focus on my facts. I believe I did a great job in the cross examination because of that. I am so glad I retained the Moshtael Family Law firm. I did not have a particularly strong case, and it sure was high conflict. I am thankful to everyone involved, especially Dan and Erin, for giving me this best outcome that I could have hoped for.

Posted by Cameron | May 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child Custody

Navid and his team have been extremely helpful thus far in my child custody case, and I hope our continued relationship leads to a fruitful outcome. I will update this review as the case goes on, but as of this moment, his practice has been extremely knowledgeable on helping me with my situation.

Posted by myrna | May 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

TOP LAWYER

I hired Navid after working with another family lawyer. Navid, Ron , and Lucy ,their the top lawyers in Orange County you don't even have to look around anymore . once you found them. They will fight for you hard, stand by you, experts, they know every details of the law and they will apply it on... your case. You will feel very good that you have them on your side and you will be confident to get a great outcome on my case and I am confident that I will keep every penny that I have worked hard!

Posted by Patrick | May 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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

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

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Shawna Murray

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Alan Snyder

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Brett Gover

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Erin Noonan

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lance Duran

Divorce and separation lawyer

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James Wellman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lucy Cole

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Courtney Shepard

Family lawyer

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Brett Wishart

Family lawyer

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Chris Jafari

Unknown lawyer

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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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