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Biography
I am a Certified Family Law Speciaist who truly loves being an attorney. I strongly believe that passion drives success. As a passionate advocate, I work hard to represent my clients through the very difficult and emotional issues that arise in family law cases. If you give me the opportunity to represent you, you will not regret it.
To Any Readers of Third-Party Reviews of My Performance As Part of This Profile - Please realize that the content of the reviews do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter, as the facts and circumstances of each case differ. Please also note that the policies of this website do not permit me to edit any client review and thus I cannot attest to the factual accuracy of the statements made in any such reviews. Finally, in responding to a negative review by a prior client, I am limited due to attorney-client confidentiality rules and cannot fully defend myself.
Effective, Aggressive & Compassionate Representation For All Of Your Family Law Needs
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
50%
Divorce and Separation
30%
Child Custody
10%
Child Support
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2023 2021 2020
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
MOJADDIDI LAW, A Professional Corporation
8880 Cal Center Drive, Suite 310, Sacramento, CA, 95826
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Case Results (47)
Recommendation (38)
Professionalism (37)
Practice Area Knowledge (27)
General Knowledge (24)
Responsiveness (24)
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Showing 11 - 15 of 27 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Megan | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Effective Advocate
Wazhma has represented me for a year and a half, navigating a complex custody and divorce situation. I would have been lost without her, even as an attorney myself. Her staff is competent, caring and responsive, and Wazhma conducts herself with a high level of professionalism in the courtroom, duri...
Posted by Cynthia | April 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Professional, knowledgeable and honest
Prior to hiring Wazhma I fired a careless lawyer. I found Wazhma and decided to hire her after reading her reviews online. My case was not your typical child custody case due to being in the military and not living in California. I am grateful that she was up for the challenge! Ms. Mojaddidi is very ...
Posted by tatyana mironyuk | October 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The Best Family Attorney in Sacramento
Wazhma is professional attorney. At first I did not have attorney and it was mistake. Dealing with my ex I knew I need a knowledge hard working attorney. I prayed to God to send me the right attorney who would help me. I did some research and when I saw Wazhma's page and reviews I called her office s...
Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A Committed and Determined Lawyer!
Wazhma handled my family's immigration case which dragged out for a long seven years. I am grateful that Wazhma held on to our case as she discontinued handling immigration cases. Her commitment and patience displayed loyalty and compassion towards us. I highly appreciated her honesty and non-judgmen...
Posted by Jennifer | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
A Million Stars
Wazhma has found her calling. She helped me completely turn around a custody situation that I thought was hopeless. The family court system is difficult to understand and impossible to navigate on your own. I was naive in my knowledge of how the law worked. I put all of my faith in Wazhma as the prof...
Wazhma Mojaddidi's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I went to law school with Ms. Mojaddidi; she always projected great work ethic, maturity and class, even as students. As a professional, I know she is respected in the community and has done some serious trial work."
"I endorse Wazhma. I refer clients to her when I am not accepting new cases because she is aggressive, sharp, and no-nonsense. Highly recommended."
"I have known Wazhma for over 20 years - she is as smart as they get, and this is truly her calling. Consider yourself lucky if she has taken your case!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Wazhman is Xtremely articulate and smart. If my brother lived in Sacramento, and needed the best local family law attorney, I'd send him to her!"
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"I highly recommend this attorney. Very intelligent and very thorough when analyzing legal issues! Compassionate with clients and aggressive with legal issues! 5 STARS!!"
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Top Family Lawyer of 2022, Daily Journal
2022
Top Family Lawyer 2022, Sacramento Magazine
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2021
Board Certified - Family Law, California State Bar
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Top Attorneys in Sacramento, Sacramento Magazine
2002
Order of the Barristers, McGeorge School of Law
2002
Oral Advocacy Competition Finalist, McGeorge School of Law
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Principal Attorney, Mojaddidi Law, A Professional Corporation
2003 - 2005
Adjunct Professor, McGeorge School of Law
2002 - 2003
Program Coordinator, King Hall Immigrant Detention Project, UC Davis School of Law
Associations
2021 - Present
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsMember
2014 - Present
Closing the GapMember - Board of Directors
2014 - Present
One Day Divorce Clinic - Sacramento CountyVolunteer Attorney
2014 - Present
Placer County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2014 - Present
Placer County Bar Association, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2013 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2012 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2008 - Present
National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration ProjectAttorney Member
2005 - Present
Anthony Kennedy Inn of CourtAttorney Member
2005 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2003 - Present
Sacramento County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2011 - 2014
CAIRPresident
2006 - 2008
ACLU - SacramentoBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Child Custody - Move Away
Father is awarded primary custody and Mother's move-away is denied.
Education
2002
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Univ of California Davis
Bachelor's of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
King Hall Career Panel
Legal Career Panel
2013
Know Your Rights Legal Seminar
Know Your Rights
2013
Career Panel
UC Berkeley Alumni Networking
2006
Women Defenders Annual Seminar
Keynote Speaker
2006
Center for Social Justice
How Politics Played A Role in the Case of USA vs. Hayat
Languages
Spanish
Farsi
Urdu
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If I am self represented, no lawyer, can I make proof for service by mail signed by myself?
07 May 2018
Q&A
Do I need to go to court if an Ex Parte was denied?
28 Jul 2015
Q&A
Pre trial statement in family law trial. Deadline for submitting it & can a supplemental declaration be added later?
08 Oct 2014