Wail Sarieh

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Wail Sarieh

also known as Family Law Attorney, Certified Family Law Specialist

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Costa Mesa, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family, Domestic Violence

3200 Park Center Drive, Suite 200, Costa Mesa, CA

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About Wail

Biography

Divorce, Move Away, Custody, Paternity. Certified Family Law Specialist.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

A divorce lawyer helps you if you no longer want to be married. Whether you want a legal separation or the marriage ended, divorce lawyers assist you to arrange financial and family matters, typically in a negotiation with your spouse's lawyer. Alimony, child custody, child support, and a fair division of community assets (like who keeps the house or how your checking and savings accounts are divided) are matters that a divorce lawyer is trained to help determine.

21 years

40%
Child Custody 25%

If you are getting divorced and have children, part of the divorce agreement will involve determining where and with whom the children will live. A child custody lawyer can help you negotiate custody, either by agreement or in court. The custodial parent (the one the child lives with) earns the legal right to make decisions regarding the child's lifestyle,

21 years

25%
Family 20%

We are recognized as one of the top-rated law firms per Avvo. Wail Sarieh handles Family Law exclusively and has handled hundreds of cases

23 years

20%
Domestic Violence 15%

If you have been accused of physically or mentally threatening someone close to you (e.g., a family member, boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner), you should contact an experienced domestic violence (DV) lawyer. DV lawyers can defend you against false accusations of domestic violence, which might otherwise put you at a disadvantage in divorce or child custody negotiations. If you are a victim of domestic violence and are seeking help with restraining orders, etc., you should talk to a family law at

21 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
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2018 2016 2014
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sarieh Family Law

3200 Park Center Drive, Suite 200, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

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14 Corporate Plaza Dr, #120, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Wail Sarieh's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 23 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great atttorney

I have been working with Sarieh Law Offices for the past year, and they have finalized my divorced. It was a very difficult time, Mr. Sarieh was my 3rd attorney and he was able to resolve it in less time than my previous attorney. I highly recommend his team and attorney Sarieh.

Posted by Kayli | January 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

BEST DIVORCE ATTORNEY IN ORANGE COUNTY

Mr. Sarieh and his team has helped me navigate through the divorce process with great outcomes. They are attentive to their client’s needs with prompt responses. Extremely professional. There are “cheaper attorneys” in the market as some might say, but Mr Sarieh and his team will get you the best ...result that is worth every penny. I have recommend friends, and highly recommend anyone who is looking for a great attorney that will fight for you and your children. The staff are amazing!

Posted by Jeff | August 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing Attorney for Complicated Case

We retained Wail Sarieh to help us out with what had been a contentious, incredibly confusing, and emotionally draining two-year long divorce process for my elderly father. Our situation was unique in that our father and his wife both suffered from dementia and were not active participants in the pro...cess. We had been working with another attorney for almost two years but there had not been any movement in our father’s case for a long period of time. Negotiations had stalled because there was a lack of communication from the other side, and both sides were struggling to divide properties and assets accumulated during and before their marriage. We needed to find an attorney that could pick up the pieces and get the ball moving in this divorce case so our father could enjoy his remaining years. We found that and more in Wail and his staff. Wail was invaluable in helping us get to a very fair settlement in very little time. Wail is incredibly intelligent, professional, driven, and tough when the situation calls for it. He is well-versed in the law and familiar with the judges, attorneys, and courts in the Southern CA area. You cannot help but think you are in good hands with Wail as he exudes confidence, and this allowed us to relax a little for the first time in months. During our first meeting with Wail, he was able to tell us things about our case and showed us invaluable documents that our other attorney had not presented in the two previous years. I wish we would have started working with Wail from day one as we would have saved a lot of time, money, and frustration. Also, I do not think you could find a better advocate for your cause then Wail. He is truly that good. I cannot recommend Wail Sarieh and his staff enough.

Posted by Ray | October 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

No Nonsense Attorney

I was trying to work out a reasonable settlement with my ex-wife in our divorce. After all, who needs to spend thousands on attornies to get a limited asset divorce? I thought ours would be straight to the point. I wasn’t trying to hide anything or cheat her from what was due her or our daughter. B...ut she got an attorney. I still thought I fought work it out. How wrong I was. Her attorney thought trying to break me was going to help her. So I asked Wail to help resolve the matter. He was straight to the point. No nonsense. He puts you on notice he isn’t cheap. He wasn’t outrageous either. His fee was reasonable considering he doesn’t milk the situation. I couldn’t have been happier with his entire team’s efforts.

Posted by Roula | September 13, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Great, Trustworthy, Knowledgeable, and Informative Lawyer

I tried to consult many lawyers before contacting Mr. Sarieh. They were not very helpful and will not give any valuable information until been hired. However,Mr. Sarieh was very kind and very helpful lawyer. I did a free consultation with him and he was very patient, very informative and very helpful.... he explains and clarifies all the issue that I did not know regarding my divorce. I am going to hire him. Definitely, will highly recommend him to others. Thank you Mr. Sarieh for your time and great advice, greatly appreciated.

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Wail Sarieh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Channika Desilva

Child custody lawyer | Mar 26

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"Mr. Wail is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered his primary area of practice over the course of his professional experience. His sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of his cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for his services."

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Kris Crawford

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 17

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sarieh provides great advice to those in need. He takes time out of his day to answer questions on AVVO and point people in the right direction."

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Nicole Levy

Adoption lawyer | Mar 29

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"I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves."

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David Pittman

Unknown lawyer | Mar 22

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"I endorse this lawyer. His answers to questions posed are very informative and well thought out."

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John Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Wishart

Family lawyer | Jan 13

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"I have seen Mr. Sarieh at court many times. He effectively argues, advocates, and defends his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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John McCarthy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 15

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 08

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Sarleh is one of the finest family law attorneys in his state, I highly recommend his legal services."

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Marie Braun

Family lawyer | Sep 01

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"Mr. Sarieh was professional and prepared. He appeared in Court ready to proceed and willing to resolve issues rather than exacerbate them. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Liu

Family lawyer | Aug 02

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sarieh is a great asset to the Avvo community and provides great legal representation to his clients."

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Michael Kazemi

Family lawyer | Jul 21

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"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent lawyer and true gentleman."

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Walter McKeague

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Kosner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Smurda

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 25

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is well-respected and highly knowledgeable."

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John Elbert

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 13

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"Wail is an experienced, highly respected attorney who always represents his clients with the utmost of skill,knowledge and understanding.i can readily endorse him without hesitation or reservation."

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Nicholas Buscemi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Jan 12

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"Great representation at all times. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mildred Phillips

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 12

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"I endorse Attorney Sarieh. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the profession."

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Tobie Waxman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 07

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Douglas Borthwick

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 07

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Foundation

member

2012 - Present

California Board of Legal Specialization

Certified Family Board Specialist

2012 - Present

Arab American Lawyers Association of Southern California

Member

2006 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

2006 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Attorney 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

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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

Top Contributor

Wail earned significant contribution points in 2020.

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