Anthony Payman Azemika

Anthony Payman Azemika

also known as Tony Azemika

4.8
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bakersfield, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +3 more

924 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA

About Anthony

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Alimony 20%

35 years

20%
Child Custody 20%

35 years

20%
Child Support 20%

35 years

20%
Family 15%

35 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-385 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Azemika & Azemika, A Professional Law Corporation

924 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93301

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Anthony Payman Azemika's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Child Support

Posted by Sam | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Best Family Lawyer in Bakersfield

In 2016, I desperately consulted Tony for a few months and eventually retained Tony to represent me in my divorce case, with children, in California. For the next 3 years, Tony stood by my side and did what true lawyers should do; listen to your client, the opponent, and then use facts and best judgm...ent to help solve the case. His professionalism was outstanding! I can't thank Tony enough for showing what all family lawyers should do, and be. If you really need help, guidance, or representation for your divorce or child support/custody case, Tony is your to-go guy! Thank you, Tony and the Azeimika Team!

Posted by Teresa | April 30, 2014 | Child Support

Intelligent and Savy Lawyer, the only one fit for the job

I had heard of Tony Azemika over the years due to many colleagues and friends divorces. They would either say "he is the best" or " I should've hired Tony instead of ...." After 10 years of marriage, 2 school age children, being self employed, and jointly owned properties it was now time to hire Tony..., from all the word of mouth it had to be him I was going to hire. Right after the initial meeting and then the filing, it was clear how very attentive he was. My emails were returned inside 24 hours, the staff was patient and knowledgable. He had explained that child support, spousal support would be a challenge so I wasn't hit off guard. As court dates would come and go the one characteristic that would show up with Tony every single time was how he would bring up an aspect of the law and the opposing side would never be able to hide how dumb founded they were either because they were not as bright or they just didn't pay attention to their cases. I found myself very relieved that he was my lawyer even before the judgment was ordered for support. Thankfully due to relentless negotiating on Tony's part the support came in that was very manageable. While sitting in the court hallway for hours waiting my turn, I could see first hand the "buddy system" that other lawyers would use and you just didn't find Tony in that circle. He was professional at every instance and always made the client first. It was great to have a lawyer that was always keen to my case but was also very in tuned to what tax issues were in my favor to divide assets and resolve support issues. In the end, I have never regretted the money I spent in hiring him and neither will you.

Posted by yolanda | January 01, 2013 | Child Support

Divorce and Self-employment

After 15 years of marriage and 1 child, my exhusband and I had built a lawn service business with over 200 clients and I was W2 employee, in a situation where self employed people are not always "accurate" about their income, I was looking at a situation where my exhusband was going to pay nothing to... very little to my son, I didnt want anything from the business , nor spousal support but my ex did want my retirement. Granted my ex was entitled to some of the retirement and I to the business, Tony Azemika never let up on the facts on what it would truly cost my ex to go after the retirement. Tony made negotiations to the other side a "no choice negotiation" with steadfast demeanor all due to his keen sense of the law. The divorce took just over a year to complete, but along the way Tony Azemika was very attentive to me and truly educated me along the way as to why the law works in my favor and at times didnt. For me, this was priceless, when going through a divorce we feel everything is unjust but I felt stronger in knowledge and that is due to how meticulous Tony Azemika was, at every turn he had a strategy to get what my son deserved. After many court dates and watching other laywers it was very clear that he stood out in his knowledge of the law. In the end my son got what he needed and I was able to keep my retirement and my ex kept the business. I am very happy with the results of my divorce and I would recommend him a thousand times over.

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Anthony Payman Azemika's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Heather Cullen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Azemika provides thoughtful, educated and experienced answers to the questions provided herein. Attorney Azemika provides a needed service by providing voluntary and free legal assistance to the individuals herein who are in need of immediate legal answers."

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Richard Middlebrook

Family lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tony is an amazing advocate for his clients. He is tenacious and stalwart in the presentation of his cases. His knowledge of the law and legal system in Kern County is beyond reproach. Honesty and integrity are more than words for Tony, they are way he lives his life. You would be lucky to have Tony represent your interests."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

N/A

Paul Harris Fellowships, The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Partner, Azemika & Azemika, APLC

1992 - 1992

Attorney, Law Offices of Edward J. Thomas

1992 - 1994

Attorney, Borton Petrini & Conron

Associations

2004 - Present

Rotary International Club

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Member

1992 - Present

Kern County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Kern County Bar Association

Past Vice President

Kern County Bar Association

Former Board Member

Education

1991

University of California, Hastings College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

San Francisco State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Farsi

English

Activity

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