Camelia Mahmoudi

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Camelia Mahmoudi

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning ... +4 more

2021 The Alameda Ste 200, San Jose, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Camelia

Biography

Never be intimidated by the complexity of the legal process again. Get help from a veteran.

Certified Specialist: Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law. State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Certified Specialist: Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law. State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Certified Specialist: Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law. State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Certified Specialist: Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law. State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Certified Specialist: Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law. State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Experience and professionalism at it's finest. Call now for support through your case.

With years of experience Camelia will make things as comfortable as possible during your case.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Family 30%

Never intimidated by the complexity of the legal system, reach out to us today.

30%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Focused on making a comfortable and professional experience for our clients is our standard of practice.

20%
Elder Law 10%

Certified Specialist: Trust & Probate Law and Estate Planning. State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

10%
Estate Planning 10%

Certified Specialist: Estate Planning and Trust & Probate Law. State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

10%
Probate 10%

Certified Specialist: Trust & Probate Law and Estate Planning. State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

10%
Tax 10%

Certified Specialist: Trust & Probate Law and Estate Planning. State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

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Trusts 10%

Certified Specialist: Trust & Probate Law and Estate Planning. State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Camelia Mahmoudi

2021 The Alameda Ste 200, San Jose, CA, 95126

camelialaw.com

Online Presence

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Camelia Mahmoudi's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

Mrs. Mahmoudi helped us to set a living trust. She is really knowledgeable and honest with her clients. She explained everything clearly and guided us to the best legal advice for the service . She has been always available to help and answer our questions

Posted by Jonah | April 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent experience with family probate

Camelia made the task of dealing with a loved ones passing the easiest possible for myself and my family. Communication was clear and concise for all tasks as personal representative and I never had to attend court myself. She made all the calls and met all the guidelines to complete the process. Tha...nk you for guiding us through a tough process.

Posted by Kathi | January 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

True standout

When I found myself in the daunting position of having to work my way through the legal ramifications of a loved one’s death in another state with no will or trust in place, I found and chose Attorney Camelia Mahmoudi based on her many positive online reviews. They did not steer me wrong. She explain...ed what to expect throughout the probate process , patiently answered my many questions and reassured me when I felt overwhelmed and out of my depth. Her quick response to emails and phone calls was nothing short of amazing. She responded at night and even on weekends. Her dedication and attention to her clients needs cannot be stressed enough. Her compassion and work ethic make her a true standout.

Posted by Kamyar | February 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Competent, thorough, skilled, organized attorney!

Camelia helped us with establishing a living Trust, Will, and Advanced Health Directives. She guided us through every step of the way and was able to accomplish the whole thing remotely! We recently asked her to make some modifications to the Living Trust due to changes in our life and she completed ...the Amendment in the same professional manner as the first time. I highy recommend her for your legal needs.

Posted by Swapnil | December 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly knowledgable attorney and easy to work with

I recently worked with Camelia on creating a living trust. I was thoroghly impressed with the way Camelia handled my case. Not only that Camelia is expert in the matter, but also that she's very easy to work with. She was very responsive to my queries, which mattered to me a lot. It's the overall... experience that matters, and Camelia exceeded my expectations in every category. I highly, highly recommend Camelia!

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Camelia Mahmoudi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Abbas Hadjian

Family lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am a family law practitioner in Southern Califirnia and met Camelia first by her reputation in the Persian community in San Jose and Bay area. Attorneys and non-attorneys praised her integrity, honesty, knowledge of law and dependability. This became proven to me recently when I had a chance to work with her in a family law case. She is professional, balanced, and fair. I am pleased to endorse and recommend her on any areas of her expertise, family law, taxation and probate."

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James Hoover

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with, been on the opposite side of, and personally known Ms. Mahmoudi for 18 years in the family law profession. Ms. Mahmoudi is reputable, consistent, reasonable, professional, compassionate, responsive, informative, solution-oriented and an all-around fantastic family law lawyer and mediator. I highly recommend her! Jim Hoover"

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Christine James

Probate lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney provides consistently helpful answers and would be a good resource for the community in the event they need a lawyer in this field."

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Monica Ganjoo

Family lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Camelia on several cases, where I have handled the immigration law side and she has handled the family law side. The clients I have referred to her have been extremely happy. She is very responsive, caring and knowledgable. I endorse this attorney."

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Daniel Shafer

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Camelia Mahmoudi is an excellent attorney: hard-working, friendly, effective, and well-liked by her clients. If you have legal needs in the areas of estate planning, family law, or tax, Camelia is a great choice and highly recommended."

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Sarvenaz Fahimi

Family lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Mahmoudi is an excellent attorney who shows compassion towards her clients as well. She is very knowledgeable in the areas of family law, estate planning and taxation."

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Christina Adames

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Camelia for the past five years. Camelia is hard-working, competent, and very ethical. I highly recommend Camelia in the field of family law."

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Michel Rouhani

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow attorney, I highly recommend Camelia Mahmoudi for any case within her field of expertise. Michel Rouhani Attorney at Law"

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Shawn Hartung

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Camelia is responsive, professional and highly competent. I respect her continuing her legal education and receiving her LLM. She has a passion for the legal system, and it shows."

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Sherri Malloy

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend Camelia Mahmoudi in San Jose- 1550 The Alameda, (408)287-2030, web site is www.camelialaw.com, email is [email protected] I have known Camelia for 12 years, we went to law school together, and are former co-workers. She has been practicing family law for 9.5 years, and estate planning for the past seven. Camilia is very smart, knowledgable, honest, hardworking, as well as efficient and easy to talk to. You will find her rates to be very reasonable."

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Daniel Brown

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I strongly endorse Camellia. I have known Camellia for many years. Earlier in her career, she worked for me as an associate attorney. She is easy to talk to, and listens. While I am endorsing Camelia for estate planning, she is also an excellent family lawyer. Camelia is highly regarded in the trust and estates communities in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Please feel free to contact me if you would like further information."

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Gary Haase

Family lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Camelia in 2003. She is conscientious, intelligent and personable. Camelia is multilingual and has the ability to provide legal services in Farsi and Italian. Her LL.M. in Taxation has equipped her with advanced, specialized training, so she can provide excellent services in the area of Taxation. I was happy to see that Super Lawyers recognized Camelia in 2012 for her work in the areas of Estate Planning & Probate, Family Law and Tax."

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Caroline Nasseri

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Mahmoudi has a reputation among her peers as being a compassionate, diligent, ethical and hard working attorney and I highly recommend her in matters of Estate Planning, Taxation and Family law."

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Gabriel Jack

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Camelia Mahmoudi is a very committed, compassionate and knowledgeable Attorney. I am glad to fully endorse her."

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Monica Ganjoo

Immigration lawyer

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Daniel Shafer

Intellectual property lawyer

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Abbas Hadjian

Family lawyer

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Christina Adames

Family lawyer

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Michel Rouhani

Unknown lawyer

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Daniel Brown

Estate planning lawyer

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Gary Haase

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Caroline Nasseri

Estate planning lawyer

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Gabriel Jack

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Law, State Bar of California

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

2014 Women Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

2013 Women Northern California Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

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SCU Law Pro Bono Project, Santa Clara University School of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Santa Clara University

2003 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Camelia Mahmoudi

2013 - 2014

Professor, Lincoln Law School Of San Jose

Associations

2015 - Present

Santa Clara Estate Planning Council

President

2010 - Present

State Bar of California, Taxation Section, Young Tax Lawyers Committee

Member

2009 - Present

Kasner Estate Planning Symposium Committee

Board Member

2006 - Present

Iranian American Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Santa Clara Estate Planning Council (Past President - 2015-2016)

Board of Directors & member

2005 - Present

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

2017 - 2019

Santa Clara County Bar Association - Judiciary Committee

Member

2009 - 2010

Live Oak Senior Care

Board of Directors member

2007 - 2019

Silicon Valley Bar Association, Estate Planning

Member

Education

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Golden Gate University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws in Taxation

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Santa Clara Univ SOL

Juris Doctor

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California State University, San Francisco State University

Masters & Bachelor Degrees

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Universita` Degli Studi di Firenze, Italy

Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2018

14th Annual Kasner Estate Planning Symposium

Elimination of Bias

2017

13th Annual Kasner Estate Planning Symposium

How to Establish Your Own Law Practice

2016

Santa Clara University How to go Solo

Fee Arbitration

2015

Sant Clara University Going Solo Seminar

Fee Arbitration

2014

Santa Clara University Solo Practice Seminar

Solo Practcice Seminar

2013

The Law and You

Why Do You Need Estate Planning

2013

Solo Practice Seminar

Solo practice Seminar

2009

Iranian Parents of Northern California

Estate Planning

2009

Appadana Iranian TV program

Avoiding Probate

2008

Society of Iranian Professional

Estate Planning

Publications

N/A

Pezhvak Monthly Newspaper Probate Process

N/A

Pezhvak Monthly Newspaper Ending a Marriage

Languages

Italian

Farsi

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