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Ms. Allred is an attorney and partner with Allred, Maroko & Goldberg. She has been practicing law for over Forty years.. Her law firm, Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, handles cases involving employment discrimination including sex, race, and physical handicap discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination; family law including divorce and custody disputes; and civil rights and civil litigation.. She has won countless honors for pioneering legal work on behalf of women's rights and rights for minorities discriminated against because of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, or physical condition.. An active feminist, Ms. Allred founded and is currently serving as president of the Women's Equal Rights Legal Defense and Education Fund (WERLDEF). Ms. Allred was a talk show host on KABC TalkRadio in Los Angeles for 14 years and is a columnist for the legal newspaper The Daily Journal. Recently USA Today selected her as one of the twenty-five most important radio talk show hosts in America. She has thrice been nominated for an Emmy for her television commentaries on KABC-TV.. Articles by or about Ms. Allred have appeared in publications such as Time Magazine, the New York Times, Ms. Magazine, The American Lawyer, the Daily News, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the Herald Examiner and the London Times . In July 1990 Los Angeles Magazine named her "one of the 30 Most Powerful People in Los Angeles" and in 1994 "One of the 50 Most Interesting People in Los Angeles." Time Magazine called her "one of the nation's most effective advocates of family rights and feminist causes.". In 1985 Ms. Allred received the President's Award from the National Association of Women Lawyers. In 1986 she was honored with a commendation by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for her "exceptional record of achievement." She also received a commendation from Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley "for her many outstanding contributions to the justice system.". In June 1986, at a White House luncheon, President Ronald Reagan presented her with the "1986 President's Volunteer Action Award" for outstanding volunteerism in response to her development of an innovative child support amnesty program in California.. Ms. Allred is also the only individual in the nation to win the "1986 Public Service Award" from the National Association of Federal Investigators and she was voted one of 1987's "Best Lawyers in America" by the attorneys who had won that honor in 1986. She was honored again by her peers in 1991, named one of the best lawyers in America.. Every year since 2004 she has be named a Southern California "SuperLawyer" by Law & Politics and Los Angeles Magazine.  In addition, she has been recognized by LawDragon magazine as one of the top 500 plaintiff's lawyers in America.. Ms. Allred was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and earned her BA with honors in English from the University of Pennsylvania. She earned her MA from New York University and her JD cum laude from Loyola University Law. She was also awarded an Honorary JD from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law. In addition to her work as an attorney, Ms. Allred has held California life credentials in secondary school education and supervision. She taught in public schools for six-and-one-half years and was a lecturer at the University of Southern California for several years.. Ms. Allred has two grandchildren, Sarah and Sam, and her daughter Lisa is an attorney who anchors a daily show on Court TV

Jeannie M. Moreno grew up in East Los Angeles.  Ms. Moreno graduated from Garfield High School, and graduated from Occidental College with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. While in college, Ms. Moreno volunteered with the VISTO program counseling troubled teens facing drug and gang related issues.  She thereafter traveled to the State of Washington to attend law school and obtain her Juris Doctor degree.   As a member in good standing with the State Bar of California, Ms. Moreno aggressively represents family law clients, yet she retains a strong sensitivity to their individual needs.. Jeannie M. Moreno was the founding member of the Latino Law Students Association in law school.  Ms. Moreno also competed in the ATLA Mock Trial competitions and was the Academic Standards Representative for the Student Bar Association.   As an avid supporter of Aids Project Los Angeles (APLA), Ms. Moreno volunteered in the legal department helping AIDS stricken patients draft their last will and testament, and volunteered in their Buddy Program offering assistance to an AIDS patient she was paired with.. Jeannie M. Moreno was most recently a member of the VIP Mentor program where she counseled and guided recent parolees.  Ms. Moreno currently volunteers with the Los Angeles County Bar Association Domestic Violence Project (LACBA DVP) helping individuals prepare restraining order documents that are unable to afford an attorney.. Ms. Moreno joined Castellanos & Associates, APLC in 2001.   Ms. Moreno is committed to taking the time needed for each individual case ranging from simple to complex.   Ms. Moreno devotes her legal career 100% to family law related cases. Much of the Castellanos & Associates client base is derived from referrals from former,  satisfied clients.. Areas of Practice:. Divorce/Legal Separation. Paternity. Custody & Visitation. Child Support. Alimony & Spousal Support. Guardianships. Domestic Violence. Restraining Orders. LA County Child Support

I have been in family law practice in Los Angeles since 1977, upon graduation from UCLA School of Law.  I began practice as an associate with Stuart Walzer, then "The Dean of Family Law."  I left to become an associate and then a partner heading the family law practice at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, where I practiced for 11 years.  I was a partner at Los Angeles' largest family law firm Trope and Trope, where I met Larry Ginsberg.  Larry and I left and started our own firm together in 1996 and we have been a successful and respected family law firm ever since.  We now have 11 lawyers in our all-family law firm.  We represent clients in dissolution of marriage, paternity proceedings, post-judgment modifications of support and custody and pre-marital agreements.  Our firm handles many international family law matters and complex property division issues for high net worth individuals.

For over 25 years, Kourosh Pourmorady has been a steadfast advocate for his clients, providing caring and personalized legal services in family and divorce law. His approach is centered on understanding and addressing the individual needs and emotions of each client, ensuring that they receive the support and dedication they deserve during challenging times. Mr. Pourmorady’s commitment to compassionate service reflects his belief that clients come first, no matter the complexity of their cases.. Kourosh Pourmorady is known for his aggressive legal strategies that focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients. With a quarter-century of experience, he possesses the expertise to navigate the complexities of family law, ensuring that his clients’ rights are protected and their voices are heard. Whether negotiating settlements or representing clients in court, Mr. Pourmorady’s assertive tactics are tailored to meet the specific goals and interests of each client, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to their success.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.