Shakeb Ahmad Razai

Shakeb Ahmad Razai

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Mission Viejo, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

25108 Marguerite Parkway, Ste A-512, Mission Viejo, CA

About Shakeb

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Annulments; Child Custody & Visitation; Child Support; Contested/Uncontested Divorce; Division of Assets and Debts; Domestic Violence Restraining Orders; Father’s Rights; Garnishments; Guardianships; Legal Separations; Parental Relocations/Move-Aways; Post-decree modifications; Property Rights Spousal Support/Alimony; Termination of Domestic Partnerships; Unmarried/Paternity/Parental Rights

18 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-400 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Shakeb Ahmad Razai

25108 Marguerite Parkway, Ste A-512, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692

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Shakeb Ahmad Razai's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lisa | May 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kept Me out of Court

Mr. Razai is a proactive attorney that never lets anything slip through the cracks. He is forthcoming with all the possible outcomes so you can make informed decisions. He also explains the law in a way that is methodical, so things are more clearly understood. There is no middle-man to deal with... as he deals directly with your case, so he is always available to respond to emails and phone calls. Previously, I was dealing with an attorney that I had spent $10k to carryout a set aside that should have taken 3 mos, but took 7 mos. I needed to get my kids back from a my children's narcissistic father who had played the judge at a custody hearing and did not tell the court that I had an excused non-appearance, therefore granted him the custody schedule he had been seeking - a 20/80 timeshare! Mr. Razai took on my case and handled it as if he's done it a thousand times before. I hired Mr. Razai, who had a clear hold on the Orange County court system and the Family Law judges which gave me a sense of comfort. It also helped that he was a parent himself. But more importantly, he wrote an article about the phenomenon of the narcissistic father battling divorce and acted accordingly during my case. Considering this, I was impressed that Mr. Razai was able to keep the custody and child support hearings out of court which saved me a lot of grief and exorbitant costs. Mr. Razai was recommended to me by a friend and I would do the same for anyone who is looking to defend your case in a succinct, professional manner. He is a hero in our household because he was able to get my ex to rightfully change our timeshare back to 50/50 AND defend my case against child support modification.

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best divorce lawyer!

Shakeb is not only and outstanding lawyer, but also an exceptional human being! He made my divorce process manageable. He was always available when I needed him-- day or night. His responses to the opposing attorney were also written in a timely manner. After the divorce was final, he met with my so...n to speak to him about a law career. When I was taken back to court over a custody issue, Shakeb was back in my life to ensure proper management of the case. I don't think I would have survived the process without him!

Posted by Andrew | May 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Lawyer For Dads

As a father fighting to have Rights to be with their child is tough. I had one weekend a month because my child was an still is living in Phoenix while I lived in Orange County. My child's mother did not want to give me more time with our son and so I took it to court and hired Shakeb. After hirin...g Shakeb, my 1 weekend a month turned into 50/50, both parents were responsible for pickup/drop off, and holidays were shared equally. Sure it was a tough battle, however, because of Shakebs expertise, he helped me walk through every process as well as provide me recommendations and explained to me what the worst case scenarios could be. The outcome was well worth more than the I expected an now I I have my child a lot more and I could not be more satisfied with what Shakeb did for me.

Posted by anonymous | May 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tough, Honest, and Fair

Finding an attorney can be a daunting task, especially in the midst of a high conflict divorce. I wanted to find someone who was tough, honest, and fair. Mr.Razai and his staff met and exceeded my expectations. Grateful every day for their representation.

Posted by Phillip | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest and fair

After working with a previous attorney whose only goal seemed to be to bill me till there were no more funds left, I was referred to Shakeb by a friend. I was so fed up with my current attorney who could not get anything done other than to send out bills, so I made an appointment to meet with Shakeb.... After meeting with Shakeb, who did not bill me to meet with him unlike my prior attorney, I hired him to handle and finish my divorce. He was so efficient and fair and even corrected all the errors that my prior attorney had made . I have at this point referred him to any friends or customers of mine who are looking for an honest and fair divorce attorney. A friend of mine who I referred to Shakeb and whom she hired said it best. " Shakeb did for me in 4 days what my current attorney could not do in 4 years". That to me pretty much says it all. I cannot say enough about Shakeb for what he did for me and for treating me fairly with the goal of getting my divorce closed versus working to drag it as long as possible which seems to be the goal of most others. Thank you again for all you did as it is greatly appreciated.

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Shakeb Ahmad Razai's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jan Breslauer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow attorney, I sought Shakeb's advice about a friend's divorce settlement situation. Shakeb provided excellent guidance in terms of what options were available. He is generous with his knowledge, collaborative, astute, and circumspect. I heartily endorse him."

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Matthew Sundly

Family lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is professional and knowledgeable in his field."

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Douglas Borthwick

Family lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Shakeb. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Bethanie Fanti

Family lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure to work with Mr. Razai on a couple of cases. He is a very knowledgeable family law attorney that care's about his clients and their wishes. I enjoy working with Mr. Razai."

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Brian Fenn

Unknown lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Wishart

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Shakeb as opposing counsel in a family law matter. He was both professional and honest. He also represented a former co-worker of mine, who was very pleased by her experience with him. I look forward to many more cases with Shakeb on the other side. I know I will be working with a highly competent, yet reasonable counsel."

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David Monarch

Family lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Martin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am very lucky to know Shakeb for approximately 2 years now. Shakeb has worked with my firm to represent clients in their contested divorce cases. I have been very happy with the feedback we have received. Shakeb is a tireless advocate for his clients. Shakeb displays a talent for being able to focus on the heart of the matter and not waste extraneous time and energy on issues that don't move a client's case forward. I have recommended him and I will continue to recommend Shakeb highly to my own family and friends and anyone in need of a sharp and effective divorce attorney."

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Mario Zapata

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Razai is an experienced and well-respected advocate for his clients. I have not hesitated to refer clients to him. I endorse this attorney."

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Robert Von Esch

Family lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Nicole Newman

Family lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Charlene Chen

Family lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Razai is an excellent family law attorney with a highly respected reputation within the community. He is a compassionate attorney that works tirelessly and tenaciously to advocate for his clients best interests. I highly recommend him for any family law matter."

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John Cannon

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shakeb is a fine attorney who understands the need for compassion while advocating for his clien'ts best interests."

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Danielle Wakefield

Family lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. In fact, if I ever needed the services of a lawyer in the family law arena, I would retain Shakeb to be my attorney."

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Elise O'Brien

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Razai is an experienced and well-respected attorney. He is an aggressive litigator and a zealous advocate for his clients. Highly recommended."

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Matthew Sundly

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 10 Attorney in the State of California Under 40, National Association of Family Law Lawyers

2014

Top Lawyer, OC Metro Magazine

2013

Top Lawyer, OC Metro Magazine

2003

Merit Scholarship, Chapman University School of Law

1999

Cum Laude, University of California, Irvine

Work Experience

2006 - 2009

Attorney, Farzad Law Corp.

Associations

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Public Law Center

Volunteer - Guardianship Clinic

2009 - Present

National Association of Realtors

Member

2009 - Present

California Association of Realtors

Member

2009 - Present

Orange County Association of Realtors

Member

2006 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Phi Beta Kappa

Member

2006 - Present

Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

M.L. vs. A.L.

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Education

2006

Chapman Univ SOL

Law

2003

Univ of California Irvine

Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2017

Platinum Coast Business Network International

Premarital Agreements

2016

Platinum Coast Business Network International

Family Law Basics

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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