A Tireless Advocate

We advocate for your rights and are committed to delivering the best legal solutions to your unique situation.

With experience and dedication on our side, our qualified family lawyers provide knowledgeable guidance and legal advice in all family law matters. We understand that your best solution lies not only in our ability to provide you with intelligent and knowledgeable legal advice but also in our ability to protect your best interests at all times. We have the skills, dedication, and strategy to deliver your most advantageous results. We can provide a wide range of solutions from mediation to vigorous litigation and everything in between.

Our Attorneys

Soheila Azizi ESQ.
Senior Attorney, Owner

Ms. Azizi has been practicing law for nearly  30 years, her areas of focus are Civil Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Professional. Azizi was born in Iran to an Iranian mother and a Russian migrant father, and she remained in the country for the first 18 years of her life. She and her family fled to Europe and eventually to the United States because of religious persecution under the Iranian government.

Soheila Azizi has served as a mediator for the San Bernardino and Riverside civil and family courts, and she has personally mediated more than 1,000 family law cases. She attended Hofstra University and University of La Verne School of Law here in California after deciding to pursue law as a second career. She is now a recognized legal expert in the Inland Empire, a panelist for Inland Valley Arbitration and Mediation Services, a member of the Iranian American Lawyers Association, and a member of several bar associations.

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Practice Areas

  • Civil Litigation
  • Mediation
  • ODR
  • ADR
  • Nursing Home Neglect
  • Elder Abuse
  • Family Law
  • Medical/Hospital/Dental Malpractice
  • Child Custody, Child Visitation, Child Support
  • Divorce
  • Spousal Support
  • Adoption
  • Guardianship
  • Conservatorships

Professional & Other Associations

  • Consumer Attorney’s Association of Los Angeles
  • LA County Bar Association
  • San Bernardino Bar Association
  • Inland Valley Arbitration and Mediation Services (IVAMS)
  • Women on the Move Network – Founder and Board of Directors- Founder, Board of Directors
  • Women On the Move Network- President
  • San Bernardino County Superior Court and San Bernardino Small Claims Court- Judge Pro Tem

Presentations & Articles

  • Co-Presenter: Inland Valley Interfaith Network at Parliament of World Religions in Salt lake City
  • Panel Presenter on Confronting Domestic Violence: Legal Ramifications and Advocacy, University of La Verne, College of Law, Ontario, California
  • Organization & Public Presentation of Campaigns on Human Rights Violations:
    Letter Writing Campaign for Religious Persecution Victims, “The Yaran!”
    “Education Under Fire” Campaign and Film Screening at University of La Verne
    “Five Years Too Many!” Campaign Against Religious Persecution
  • Adjunct Professor, ULV College of Law

Joshua Edmondson,
Associate Senior Attorney

Joshua Edmondson has been working at The Law Offices of Soheila S. Azizi & Associates, P.C. since 2017. Before working with Soheila Azizi, he worked with several other firms including Perona, Langer, Beck, Serbin and Mendoza, Shernoff Bidart Echeverria LLP, Law office of Elliot Luchs, and Law office of Robin Harrison. He has gained experience in various areas of law working for these firms, which include Worker’s Compensation law, Real Estate Law, Employment Law, Products Liability, Municipal Law, and Family Law.

Joshua is a graduate from the University of La Verne for his JD degree and University of California, Riverside for his Bachelor’s Degree. At the University of La Verne, he participated in the Moot Court Honors program, which was awarded to the top twenty students in Appellate Advocacy. Additionally, he was one of the two students chosen to represent the law school in the HNBA Moot Court Competition, New Orleans. In addition, he was an Articles Editor on the Journal of Law, Business, and Ethics, a peer review inter-disciplinary scholarly journal by the Pacific Southwest Society of Legal Studies.

Joshua currently lives in the Inland Empire with his wife and two young daughters. He understands the importance of getting cost-effective, efficient results for his clients.

Practice Areas

  • Civil Litigation
  • Family Law
  • Child Custody, Child Visitation, Child Support
  • Divorce
  • Spousal Support
  • Adoption
  • Guardianship
  • Conservatorships
  • Will & Trust
  • Estate Planning
  • San Bernardino Bar Association

Email: joshuaedmondson@azizilaw.com

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Mila Afshar, J.D.,
MBA Litigation Support and Legal Research

Mila Afshar graduated from Western State College of Law in Orange County. She initially received her MBA degree with a specialty in Information Technology. Driven by the passion to give a powerful voice to the voiceless, Mila pursued a Juris Doctorate degree.

Mila served as Vice President of Family Law Society at WSCL. She also served as American Bar Association Representative, Board Member and Treasurer at NIALSA, Board Member at IABA Orange County Chapter, a member of Orange County Bar Association, and a member of Orange County Women Lawyers Association.

Practice Areas

  • Civil Litigation
  • Medical/Dental Malpractice
  • Will & Trust
  • Estate Planning
  • Elder Abuse
  • Conservatorships
  • Family Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Orange County Bar Association
  • Western San Bernardino County Bar Association
  • Orange County Women Lawyers Association

Email: milaafshar@azizilaw.com

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Sanam Ghoddoussi J.D.,
Associate Attorney

Prior to becoming licensed to practice law in the state of California, Sanam has worked as a certified law clerk at the Riverside County Public Defender’s Office where she attended the mental health/drug court as well as the felony court. There, under attorney supervision, she was entrusted with the task of explaining to criminal defendants the consequences of their pleas and their constitutional rights.
She has also served as an extern at the Disability Rights Legal Center at the University of La Verne College of Law in Ontario, CA where she helped to prepare Due Process Complaints by drafting the Statement of Facts using email correspondences, school records, medical records, and medical experts’ reports.
Sanam is a graduate from California Polytechnic University in Pomona, CA. She obtained her JD degree from the University of La Verne College of Law in Ontario, CA. She received the Cali Award of Excellence in the Anti-discrimination Seminar.
Sanam currently lives in Rancho Cucamonga, CA with her husband and daughter. As a wife, a mother, and an attorney, Sanam understands the value of her promises and commitments as well as the importance of a strong work ethic. She endeavors to create and foster trust, assurance, and ease of mind in all clients by treating their concerns and cases as though they were her own.

Practice Areas

  • Legal Research
  • Appeals

Email: sanamghoddoussi1981@yahoo.com

Kamran Sadighi, J.D., B.S.
Account Financial Manager

“Mr. Sadighi has long been associated with our practice and is currently the Account Financial Manager at the Law Office of Soheila S. Azizi & Associates, P.C.

A graduate of Southwestern University School of law, he is responsible for financial aspects of our case work including Trust Accounting, QDRO preparation, Probate Accounting and preparation of financial disclosures for Family Law cases.”

Practice Areas

  • Legal Research
  • Appeals
  • Trust Accounting
  • QDRO Preparation
  • Probate Accounting
  • Family Law Financial Matters

Email: kamransadighi@azizilaw.com

Lynda Walker, Paralegal

Ms. Walker has had over 25 years of paralegal experience and expertise in the areas of Medical/Dental/Hospital/Nursing Home Malpractice/Abuse as well as with all aspects of Family law, Domestic Violence, Child Custody, Support and Property Division. Ms. Walker has joined the Azizi team of lawyers and staff members for most of her working experience and takes a sincere and loving personal interest in handling the paralegal aspects of cases for our clients.

Attended the University of La Verne

Practice Areas

  • Family Law
  • Child Custody, Child Visitation, Child Support
  • Divorce
  • Spousal Support
  • Adoption
  • Guardianship
  • Conservatorships
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Civil Litigation
  • Dental Malpractice
  • Wrongful Death
  • Elder Abuse

Email: lyndawalker@azizilaw.com

Lorenzo Colunga,
Office Administrator

We are happy to welcome Lorenzo R. Colunga, as the newest member of our firm. Lorenzo our Office Administrator and Personal Assistant to Attorney Soheila Azizi, is a lifelong resident of Colton, CA. After graduating from Colton high school, he continued his education at the University of California- Riverside where he completed his undergraduate work.

Lorenzo served as an office administrator for a local law firm for 12 years, where he assisted in family, civil, and criminal law matters. Lorenzo’s incredible work ethic and compassion has allowed him to establish a working relationship with both coworkers and clients that is based on trust and mutual respect. Lorenzo is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing our office to serve our Latino community. Impeccable customer service is Lorenzo’s top priority, to ensure our clients receive the best service and attention to their cases. His attention to detail and ability to organize, ensures our office is always working at optimum capacity.

In his free time Lorenzo is a care giver to his elderly mother. He enjoys spending time with his family, especially his two granddaughters, Sofia and Mila. They are his world. He is an avid gardener, music enthusiast, and enjoys antiquing. Always looking for that “Next Find”.