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About Zishan
Biography
Mr. Lokhandwala earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in 2016 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, graduating summa cum laude in 2012.
Mr. Lokhandwala is licensed to practice law in two states, including California. He is also admitted to the bar of the United States Supreme Court, the federal Northern and Eastern District Courts of California and the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He has extensive civil litigation experience at both the trial and appellate court levels, and experience with complex legal matters involving public employment law, constitutional law, corporate compliance, insurance coverage and real property law. He regularly attends City Council meetings as a Deputy City Attorney and assists various special districts as Deputy General Counsel.
During his time at UC Berkeley Law School, Mr. Lokhandwala served as Director of the Local Economies and Enterprise Program and the South Asian Law Students Association, as well as Associate Editor to one of UC Berkeley Law School’s premier law journals, and Co-Chairperson for the 2015 California Water Law Symposium.
Mr. Lokhandwala serves on the executive board of the Tulare County Bar Association, the steering committee for Central California Legal Service’s expansion of pro-bono services to Tulare and Kings Counties, the global advisory board for "Food Not Bombs" with autonomous chapters operating in approximately 1,000 cities across more than 65 countries, and is a member of Visalia’s County Center Rotary.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
General Practice
20%
Government
20%
Land Use and Zoning
20%
Personal Injury
20%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in California for 6 years
State: California
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 8 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Zishan Lokhandwala
2924 W. Main Street, Visalia, CA, 93291
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Posted by John | January 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Someone you must have in your corner!
"I’ve work in law enforcement for many years, and don’t hand out praise lightly. I have known Mr. Lokhandwala for several years and he assisted me with a property matter for my family after my father's passing. He has good character, a fantastic can do attitude and I’m grateful for the help he prov...
Posted by Sam | April 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Highly Recommend Mr. Lokhandwala
Mr. Lokhandwala was amazing to work with and very thorough! He is extremely knowledgeable in his field. He helped stop a party from appealing a judgment against them in regards to a land dispute. Grateful for the time he took to work with me and explain everything along the way. Highly recommend ...
Posted by Chris | March 06, 2025
Go to for any legal reasons
I have been using Zishan for many years and no matter how long it’s been he will answer and it will be as if there has been no time he’s professional and knowledgeable and always willing to help in any way he possibly can l. He’s been my go to for any legal advice or proceedings always willing to hel...
Posted by Marco | March 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Highly Recommended Legal Services
My experience working with Mr. Lokhandwala has been nothing short of exemplary. From first contact, Mr. Lokhandwala was approachable, professional, detail-oriented, and efficient. Impressively, he is well-versed in several different fields of law. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Lokhan...
Posted by Donald | March 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Exceptional Legal Services for Estate Planning
I used Mr. Zishan Lokhandwala’s professional services to arrange my grandmother’s detailed Last Will and Testament. He was professional and efficient, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. I was so impressed with his work that I recommended him to a friend, who also had him prepare a will...
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Experience
Honors
2015
Editor, California Ecology Law Quarterly
2015
American Jurisprudence - Dean Prosser Award [Insurance Law], Berkeley Law School
2014
Associate Editor, Berkeley Journal of Criminal Law
2012
Phi Beta Kappa, University of California, Los Angeles
2012
Summa cum laude, University of California - Los Angeles
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Senior Attorney, Public Interest Law Firm
2018 - 2024
Attorney, Romaine Lokhandwala Law Group, LLP.
Associations
2026 - Present
Visalia Emergency Aid CouncilBoard of Directors
2025 - Present
National Association of RealtorsReal Estate Broker
2025 - Present
Rotary ClubScholarship Committee Member
2024 - Present
Central California Legal ServicesSteering Committee Member
2024 - Present
League of California CitiesAttorney Member
2022 - Present
Tulare County Bar AssociationBoard Member
2016 - Present
Food Not Bombs GlobalGlobal Advisory Board Member
Education
2016
University of California - Berkeley, School Of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2014
UC Berkeley School of Law (Legal Research Assistant To Author Professor; named in footnote citation)
The United States Execution Drug Shortage: A Consequence of Our Values
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Navigating the Enhanced Tax Deduction for Food Donations: A Legal Guide for Food Vendors and Farmers
05 Mar 2025
Legal Guide
The "Everyman's" Legal Guide to Seeking Coverage Under an Accidental Death Policy
08 Mar 2025
Legal Guide
Did You Know Home-Distilling Was Illegal? A Court in Texas Just Said Otherwise and Why It Matters.
12 Apr 2026