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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Posted by Marisol | April 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Divorce Attorney in Bakersfield, CA

I had the privilege of being represented by Anthony (Tony) Azemika and Amanda Azemika during one of the most difficult and emotional times in my life. What initially drew me to Tony was his impeccable reputation and decades of experience—qualities that gave me the confidence I needed to move forward ...with such a critical decision. My divorce was incredibly complicated and, quite honestly, not pretty. But Tony understood the heartbreaking circumstances I was facing. Through his expertise and guidance, he made me feel like I had a fighting chance to protect what I had worked so hard to build both before and during my marriage. Having Amanda join the case was truly a blessing. She approached everything with care and precision, breaking down each step and ensuring I understood all my options. Their responsiveness, attention to detail, and empathy made navigating the process much easier and less overwhelming. I felt like I had a true family of attorneys standing beside me, fighting for my future and my family’s best interest. Despite the odds being stacked against me, Tony and Amanda were able to achieve an outcome that far exceeded my expectations—something I honestly didn’t think was possible. It’s true what they say: you get the representation you pay for. And in this case, the Azemika team proved to be worth every single penny. They are a powerhouse, and I will forever be grateful for their dedication and strength during a time when I needed it most.

Posted by Tamara | August 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce attorny

I hired Anthony Azemika as my divorce attorney. From our consultation, I felt like I had known him forever and I just really trusted him. I truly felt that he had my best interest in mind and didn't want to waste my time or my money. He made me feel very comfortable working with him. He was very thor...ough, answered all of my questions and emails; he's very down to earth, and knowledgeable. He exuded confidence and in the end, I was very happy with the judgment. He's got a lovely and professional staff. I highly recommend his law firm if ever you need a family lawyer.

Posted by Ashley | January 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Attorney!!!

We hired Tony Azemika, he was our attorney throughout a very long & intense custody battle. Anytime we mentioned to “anyone” who we’d hired including people who worked for the law, would tell us we hired the best. We felt extremely confident walking into the court room with him on our side. The Azemi...ka law firm has a great reputation and high level of respect from those around them. We knew the opposing attorney from the opposite side knew exactly who Tony was….And they were not happy to have to go against him. To say the least we couldn’t be happier with our end results. Nick Azemika stepped in in the very beginning when Tony had another court case to attend due to interfering dates for an emergency exparte we had scheduled. We felt like we had two attorneys in one. And Nick is just as amazing. Nick won our exparte and that was only the beginning. Tony is very honest and upfront from the very beginning, and during the process he used his knowledge of the law, intelligence, and true facts to win our case. He makes sure you understand the law and answers any questions you have & doesn’t give you “false” hope. I believe he upholds a great reputation because Tony will also do what is right morally. He fought for what was in the best interest for our daughter and family. We really appreciated this about him. We felt extremely confident that we would be okay and we were! Tony worked so hard to help us win everything we asked for. He was very patient with us and understood that there were a lot of emotions and stress we were under. We did stop and think about the money we were paying out, and each time we did, we said he was worth every penny. He relieved the heaviest load we had ever had on our chest and took care of us. This allowed us to continue with our daily life of work and family while he handled the rest, then would let us know what we needed to do on our end. And now our family and daughter are safe and happy. Without Tony we wouldn’t have been able to close this chapter. We simply couldn’t have done it without him. Tony went beyond our expectations….and his team is extremely kind and professional. Bridget was so sweet and kind every time I called to pay! We thank them all!!! The Amemika and Amemika law firm is by far the best! We recommend them to everyone we know because they are truly amazing at what they do.

Posted by Leslie | February 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great representation

I hired Tony when I was going through some minor custody challenges. The situation got way worse when I suddenly had some false accusations brought against me! Tony and his brother also represented me and this is the team you want to have on your side. They were able to keep full custody for me.

Posted by Stephen | January 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Termination of Spousal Support

Atty Azemika handled termination of spousal support paid to my ex-spouse when I retired. He was able to negotiate an agreement which limited my ex-spouse to receiving a share of my retirement based on the time-share rule. I was not required to pay a residual spousal support after my retirement. Furth...ermore, extraneous issues (payment of ex-spouse's legal fee was requested by opposing counsel) were eliminated from the negotiation.

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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

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