Sherine M Pahlavan

Sherine is the most dedicated and caring attorney I've ever encountered. She has a natural ability to calm me down and has lead me in the direction that is best at all times. Sometimes she is a sounding board and sometimes she has to be the realist and give you the best advice even when you do not wa...nt to hear it. She will never leave you feeling alone or neglected throughout the divorce or custody issues. I've cried, laughed, screamed and had every emotion possible throughout this ordeal. I value her as my attorney, and I value what having her in my life has done for all aspects of daily living and sanity. She has made recommendations outside of the law that have helped our family in more ways than I can count. She will never let you down and knows family law well. She will always give you every option. I am proud to highly recommended her. Sherine will be the one to get you through this time in your life when things are scary and challenging. Sherine will be the one that helps you to close a chapter and open your next one and you will be happier because of how strong she will advocate and stand up for you. Her caring personality, professionalism and knowledge will give you confidence throughout the family court process each step of the way. She will guide you and answer as many questions as you have.

Through out the process of a toxic and stressful divorce and custody battle my lawyer Sherine had proven herself to be not only an experienced advocate on my behalf, but empathetic to my situation. She treated me like a human being and not just a another client, helping me navigate the legal process.... She answered my questions and constantly reassured me when I was I was lost in the complexities of the court system, and stood up for my rights when my ex-husband and his attorney tried to take advantage of me. If it was not for her guidance I do not think I would have made it through and accomplished coming out of this horrific disillusion of marriage in the positive way we were able to settle. There is nothing worse than feeling alone and grieving and trying to comprehend the legal system and stipulations forced upon you when going through a divorce in general, but it was made bearable by having someone represent you and build up your confidence and show you how to stand up for yourself and educate you while having to deal with such a harsh experience. I highly recommend Sherine for anyone going through a similar situation. I don't know what I would have done without her advising me.

I interviewed a dozen attorneys on the phone and five attorneys face to face for a consultation before hiring Sherine. She was the last attorney I met with and instantly I knew I wanted her on my side. She is truly dedicated to helping families during one of the most challenging and emotional time in... your life. Sherine cares about her clients and tries to reduce the stress and anxiety during custody proceedings. My case is a high conflict custody battle. She listens and asks important questions. She is ethical, meticulous, courteous, well-organized, sincere, wise and successful. My case is still active. She has represented me through three custody hearings and what looks to be headed to a trial (not because we haven't tried to settle multiple times). Sherine has prepared me, guided me and represented me against an extremely hostile and intimidating opposing counsel who has refused to work out a compromise. Sherine doesn't play games and takes the high road when faced with unethical tactics of opposing counsel. If I had to describe Sherine in one word it would be trustworthy. Sherine has a natural ability to remain calm and professional at all times. She looks at all aspects of each situation with the hearings and develops a strategy. Sherine is not afraid to tell me the truth or to make recommendations. The last year has been hard for my family. We are starting 2016 with the custody battle continuing. With Sherine as my attorney, I know I am in good hands and even more so, I know my children are in good hands with her fighting for us in court. Having Sherine as my attorney provides me with a legal adviser who always makes me feel as if I am her only client. She works with me to always put my children's best interest above everything else.

Finding Sherine felt like we won the lottery. My husband was going through a rough and bitter custody battle with his ex wife. One day we were served with emergency court summons and the attorney we had been working with up until then was out of town and unavailable. I was recommended to her offi...ce and lucky me she was there! She took the time to sit down and hear our story even though it looked like she was on her way out the door. We had already been going through a long and emotionally draining few years in the family law courts. We had put our life on hold, an indefinite engagement, and plans for growing our family together. Sherine instilled a confidence in us and encouraged us to move forward and to live our lives. We then felt at ease enough to take the first step, and planned a small intimate wedding in Tahoe this last August with the boys as the "best kids". Sherine then went to work for us! The court ordered a 3111 evaluation of our 2 boys. The report had come back consistent with multiple evaluations and therapist reports stating the boys wanted equal time with both parents, yet we found ourselves in a trial anyways. This is where we really got to see Sherine shine. She was so focused and on point with her directs and redirects, a lot of thought and planning went into play with her questions. Sherine has a very calm presence in the courtroom, something I feel the judges and other court room staff must appreciate due to the high conflicts of the proceedings. Don't be fooled by the calm demeanor though, she is listening, planning, and will get her word in. I really appreciated her approach in the court room, classy and effective! Sherine really took the time to hear us and understood our situation, and educated us on what our rights are and fought along side us to uphold those rights. By the end of the trial we walked out of the court room with EVERYTHING we asked for as well as a few extra we didn't think about that the judge threw in there as well. Has things calmed down now with my husbands ex wife since the judgement? No not really, but I do see the hint of light at the end of the tunnel and a wealth of tools to use to help the kids, my husband and myself to transition into our life together. Without Sherine I'm confident the results would not have been what they are. I never felt like we were a "job" for her that she had to clock in for, she was and is always there to help and listen and teach. We were not an easy case, such a high conflict and the boys, sadly, really are affected by so much of it. We are just so happy with what Sherine has accomplished for us and Thank you is such an understatement!

I am a current client of Ms. Pahlavan, and could not even imagine working with another attorney. I am currently going through a divorce, and was referred to Ms. Pahlavan. I had no idea where to even begin and was pretty much lost. Divorce isn't easy, but Ms. Pahlavan has made this process easier an...d less scary for me. She gives me 110% of her time and effort and I can't tell you how great that is to me. I have 100% confidence in her and her work.