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Wail Sarieh
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Biography
I started my legal career in 2001 by providing consultation to lawyers handling medical malpractice cases. In an attempt to enhance the quality of the consulting business, I attended Quinnipiac law school in 2002. After my first class in tort law, I knew that this what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I transferred to Loyola Law L.A. as a full-time student.
In 2005 I began practicing family law and I became Certified Family Law Sepcialist dedicating my entire practice to family law
Divorce, Move Away, Custody, Paternity. Certified Family Law Specialist.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
21 years
Child Custody
25%
21 years
Family
20%
23 years
Domestic Violence
15%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2020 2017 2016
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2018 2016 2014
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Sarieh Family Law
(714) 924-3571
Fax
3200 Park Center Drive, Suite 200, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
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Fax
14 Corporate Plaza Dr, #120, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
No principality, legality, loyalty, professionalism, or integrity.
Mr. Sarieh was hired for my divorce case, concentrating on distribution and freezing my assets until the court settlement. In order to prevent my ex from abusing the fund which was removed from my joint and transferred to his personal account. Not only Mr. Sarieh did not grant my wish and interest...
Posted by Michael | September 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Get Ready to Be Nickeled and Dimed
During the time Mr. Sarieh represented me, he would nickel and dime me and attempt to charge for every little thing. Sometimes after e-mailing him a document, and charging me for receiving it, he would lose the document and ask me to send it to him again. He would charge me again for e-mailing him th...
Wail Sarieh
Replied last September 08, 2015I find it difficult to respond to this email without breaching the attorney-client privilege. I will keep my response to the basics. You retained our firm as your Attorney due to our family law experience and the agreed-upon strategy for your case. Our firm is very good at disclosing in great details our fee structure, including fax, phone calls and even mileage fees. I gave you an hourly rate discount which I rarely do because is not fair to my other clients to pay a full rate. I wanted to help and compromised my policy. I also know that you spoke to my paralegal and she waived your last invoice with our firm. Nevertheless, I am sorry to hear that we did not meet your expectations and that you didn’t reach out to me to resolve any additional concerns. On continuing the court date: it is not up to the attorney to move the court hearing date, I informed you of the other party’s request for continuance and we both agreed to give them the continuance based on the circumstances of the pending discovery at that time. The decision was mutual made and not based on my personal calendar, the court assigned us the date, which was not under my control. I know from personal experience how emotional, expensive and challenging it can be to go through a divorce. I do value my clients’ positive and negative feedback. It is part of doing business and a learning tool for myself and my firm. Please feel free to reach out to me on my personal line if you would like to discuss any additional details or concerns
Posted by Divorce client | February 12, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Waste of your money
Mr. Sarieh made several critical mistakes in my divorce case and withdrew important information from me that led to my loosing the former family residence and almost loosing my children. I had to hire another attorney to fix his mess and I was able to get my children back for a shared physical custod...
Wail Sarieh
Replied last February 12, 2015Dear Sir or Madam, I am deeply sorry and humbled to hear you were not fully satisfied with our legal services. We always try to ensure providing the best legal service possible. At times it is out of our hands to make certain decisions. I have taken the time to review my files trying to connect the above situation to address your concerns; it seems I am unable to do that especially since no name was given and I have no way of reaching you. I highly encourage you to please call me directly at (714) 542-6200 to discuss in depth your concerns with me. Thank you!
Wail Sarieh's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Best of 2013, Santa Ana Award Program
2012
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Sarieh Law Offices, ALC.
2005 - 2006
Attorney, Richardson and Patel, LLC
2004 - 2005
Law clerk, Phan & Paz, LLP
2000 - 2005
Managing Partner, Physician Experts, Inc
1998 - 2000
Physician/Assistan Coordinator of Emergency, Department of Emergency Medicine, Red Crescent Society
Associations
2013 - Present
Syrian American Foundationmember
2012 - Present
California Board of Legal SpecializationCertified Family Board Specialist
2012 - Present
Arab American Lawyers Association of Southern CaliforniaMember
2006 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2006 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2005 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
IRMO RUBIO
switched custody of child from father to mother
In re MATTHEW N., a Minor
Parental right terminated, we won the appeal
Education
2012
California board of legal specialization
Certified family law specialist
2005
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Educational Commison for Foreign Medical Graduates
ECFMG Certificate
1992
University of Aleppo
MD - Doctor of Medicine
Speaking Engagements
2014
When to hire and attorney
Divorce, custody and child suppport
Publications
1992
Aleppo University
Upper GI Hemorrhage
Languages
Arabic
Spanish
Activity
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Top Contributor
Wail earned significant contribution points in 2020.
Legal Answers
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I have an attorney for my custody case but want to file contempt of court charges on my own. Can i?
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Is there anything that can be done legally to have the other parent respond in a timely manner on parenting app?
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