Wazhma Mojaddidi

PRO

Wazhma Mojaddidi

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

8880 Cal Center Drive, Suite 310, Sacramento, CA

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About Wazhma

Biography

Effective, Aggressive & Compassionate Representation For All Of Your Family Law Needs

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 50%

A family law attorney can act as a mediator, fighting for custody of your children, getting you back-owed child support, and negotiating for you on cases of alimony.

50%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Hiring an experienced divorce attorney is the best way you get peace of mind when dealing with child custody, alimony, and asset division. Having a divorce lawyer advise you helps ensure that nothing is left out of your divorce agreement.

30%
Child Custody 10%

A lawyer experienced in child custody cases can help you get the custody arrangement that's in the best interests of your child.

10%
Child Support 10%

Hiring a lawyer experienced in child support issues will help you navigate the legal system, and if possible, get you the money that you're owed so that you can properly provide for your child.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2021 2020
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

MOJADDIDI LAW, A Professional Corporation

8880 Cal Center Drive, Suite 310, Sacramento, CA, 95826

mojaddidilaw.com

Wazhma Mojaddidi's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

81 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 27 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Les | February 13, 2015 | Child Custody

Professional

We hired Ms. Mojaddidi to help us gain visitation rights with our granddaughter. Grandparent visitation rights are apparently a bit tricky, but Ms. Mojaddidi handled our case beautifully. We were up against another female attorney known for her bullying tactics and high volume courtroom histrionics.... Ms. Mojaddidi calmly and cooly undercut all of the opposing councils' arguments using logic and her superior understanding of the law. I think the judge appreciated her professional demeanor. And she wins, again and again. We couldn't be happier.

Posted by Child custody, family law client | February 06, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Honest, hardworking, compassionate, and intelligent attorney

I approached Wazhma to represent me on my divorce case and I have been very happy with the way she handled my case. I wish I had come to her earlier and saved a lot of money and stress but I am happy I was able to find her when things were really heading south. My case was complicated as my ex did no...t care how much money she spent as long as they can affect me financially and emotionally. It might be useful to readers to understand why I found Wahzma better than the other two lawyers. When I first received my divorce papers I wasn't in a position to personally meet the lawyers to find out whether my lawyer understands the complexity of my case. I looked up reviews and went with an attorney who had excellent credentials, top rating on Avvo, and I simply handed over my case to them. While the attorney appeared competent he was not assertive enough to stop the other party's tricks. Rather I was convinced to work with other party in an attempt to avoid trial because I was short of funds. This resulted in putting me, the father of my child, in a very bad situation. I switched to the second lawyer because I received positive feedback about her from an acquaintance. She was better but she could not understand the underlying bad faith moves played by my ex as things got complicated because the lawyer was from a different cultural background. She couldn't corner the other party effectively and I incurred huge expenditure. I lost hope on attorneys and wanted to self represent. At that point, I picked Wazhma because I could relate to her cultural background and she had good reviews on Avvo. However, due to prior bad experiences and expenses, at first I intended to use Wazhma's services for paper work only. Inspite of the limited scope, Wazhma jumped on my case right away, understood the complexity and immediately suggested what steps we need to take to tame the other party. I didn't need to explain much from my part as Wazhma understood everything that has happened in prior two years almost immediately. Even though she went through a trial on another case a few days earlier, Wazhma surprised me with her memory, attention to detail, and clarity of thought on my case. Long story short she made the impossible possible on the first issue in my case and I will be grateful to her forever. Wazhma represented me on the child custody trial as well and did an excellent job. She did depositions, cross-examinations for the trial asking questions with amazing clarity and spontaneous thinking. It was truly a speechless experience working with her. She cornered my ex's attorney to an extent that the attorney had no other trick to play except calling in sick and buy time! Although in the end my case fell prey to the widely recognized family court bias, Wazhma did everything on her end to get me justice and I am completely satisfied with her work.He knowledge on immigration issues also came in handy. Thanks to Wazhma's services and cooperation during the rough times I went through both financially and emotionally. I highly recommend Wazhma to everyone who wants their attorney to be smart, work hard, and care for them during divorce.

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2014 | Child Custody

Helped me with my Step-parent rights, yes we have rights!

Wazhma helped me with my step-parent rights. Lawyers and everything I read on the internet said I had no rights as a step-mom, she proved all of that to be false. I was given a chance to fight for my rights to my step children during a tricky custody matter and I will forever be great flu for Wazhma ...and her assistant Angela for helping me and my family through such a crazy and difficult time. Her family law knowledge is dang near genius and she has a heart of gold!

Posted by Steve | January 29, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Absolutely Fantasic!

Being that I live in Arizona and my divorce case was based in Sacramento, California, I was a little worried about how I was going to get a conclusion to my divorce case with the distance and my limited funds. I had already worked with a couple of other lawyers who took my money and didn’t do a thing... for me. Feeling defeated and worn down I looked for one final attorney who could push my case to finality. I searched website upon website reading reviews and opinions to hopefully find the right attorney for me. I contacted and later hired Wazhma and she was able to accomplish more in the 6 months she represented me, than the combination of lawyer’s I had for the previous 3 years. She was able to bring a conclusion to an emotionally and financially draining experience that lasted for almost five years. I am finally free of court proceedings and no longer have to worry about my ex-wife using something I’ve said against me in court. Wazhma was always available when I needed to talk to her, and would usually respond either right away or within a few hours. She is incredibly easy to talk to, and she really takes the effort to understand your case and what you want to achieve out of it. In hearings she was very stern, and would not let the opposing council push her around and always strived to get me the best outcome. I cannot say enough good things about her professionalism and experience in the family law field. I would recommend Wazhma to anyone who needs legal help with family law. She’s fantastic. Thank you Wazhma, you have given me the ability to move forward with my life.

Posted by Vi | August 30, 2013 | Child Custody

child custody

Hiring Wazhma was the best thing i did for myself. She was professional, knowlegable and most important of all she listens to all your concerns in all aspect of child custody issues. Although the respondent drop the case on the very last minute, Wazhma made sure that i am protected on all legal paper...work with the court. I Highly recommend Wazhma in all family law matter. Thank you Wazhma for taking your time to help me with such a stressful and sensitive subject. Life saver for sure!

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Wazhma Mojaddidi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Couzens

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Shannon Ramos

Family lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Sumita Bhandari

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Thurman Arnold

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Jacklin Rad-Rastegar

Immigration lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jillian Duggan-Herd

Family lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Mojaddidi spends a lot of time responding to questions posted on this website with informative and considerate answers which reflect a high degree of knowledge and expertis. She shows compassion and a willingness to help clients during difficult times. I endorse this lawyer."

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Valerie Murphy

Immigration lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mohaddidi provides excellent answers to client concerns on Avvo and donates her time to this needed service."

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Abraham Chaparian

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Family lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Howard Siegrist

Family lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heather Cullen

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mojaddidi provides thoughtful, educated and experienced answers to the questions provided herein. Attorney Mojaddidi 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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Michael Terani

Unknown lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Bowman

Unknown lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Douglas

Immigration lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Linh Nguyen

Immigration lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Her answers on Avvo are spot on and well communicated."

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Charles Franklin

Immigration lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Kenneth LaBore

Unknown lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Mojaddidi is very knowledgealbe"

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Andrew Edelberg

General practice lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robin Mashal

Family lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Mojaddidi has made a subtantial number of contributions on AVVO. I have read several of her contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Douglas Wright

Family lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Specialists

Member

2014 - Present

Closing the Gap

Member - Board of Directors

2014 - Present

One Day Divorce Clinic - Sacramento County

Volunteer Attorney

2014 - Present

Placer County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

Placer County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Admitted to Practice

2012 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

2008 - Present

National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project

Attorney Member

2005 - Present

Anthony Kennedy Inn of Court

Attorney Member

2005 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Admitted to Practice

2003 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2011 - 2014

CAIR

President

2006 - 2008

ACLU - Sacramento

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Child Custody - Move Away

Father is awarded primary custody and Mother's move-away is denied.

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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

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