Atty. Roxana Shayan
With over 32 years of legal experience, attorney Roxana Shayan offers competent legal advice and litigation in the areas of divorce, custody and related family law matters, including child support, alimony/ spousal support, domestic violence, and paternity. As an experienced attorney, I care about giving you peace of mind during your divorce.
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About Roxana Shayan at a Glance
Roxana Shayan is a divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Roxana Shayan. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California (1993). Educated at Western State College of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—) and Western State Univ COL Fullerton CA California St Univ Long Beach CA (—). Serves clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Roxana Shayan
- With over 32 years of legal experience, attorney Roxana Shayan offers competent legal advice and litigation in the areas of divorce, custody and related family law matters, including child support, alimony/ spousal support, domestic violence, and paternity
- As an experienced attorney, I care about giving you peace of mind during your divorce
- Whether in divorce negotiation, or litigation, I will zealously and aggressively pursue your best interests in a divorce settlement
- From complex divorces involving child custody and financial disputes to straightforward, amicable divorces, I will offer you the right legal knowledge combined with compassion and understanding toward your situation
Practice Areas Explained
Roxana Shayan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roxana Shayan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Costa Mesa.
Divorce in Costa Mesa
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Roxana Shayan is one of 50,071 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in California →
Child Custody & Visitation in Costa Mesa
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Personal Injury in Costa Mesa
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Costa Mesa
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family Law in Costa Mesa
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Costa Mesa
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Costa Mesa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Costa Mesa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Costa Mesa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Costa Mesa Choose Roxana Shayan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Roxana Shayan's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Roxana Shayan brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, child custody, and personal injury, Roxana Shayan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Costa Mesa
A Costa Mesa-based practice means Roxana Shayan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Roxana Shayan Handles in Costa Mesa
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Roxana Shayan has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Roxana Shayan directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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