Camelia Mahmoudi

Camelia Mahmoudi is an attorney based in San Jose, California, and the founder of the Law Office of Camelia Mahmoudi. She has practiced law in California since 2003 and focuses on estate planning, trusts, probate, taxation, and family law. She is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law recognized by the State Bar of Californias Board of Legal Specialization.

Camelia helps individuals and families address important legal and financial matters, including preparing wills and trusts, administering estates, resolving tax issues, and navigating family law proceedings. Her approach emphasizes helping clients understand their legal options and guiding them through complex processes with clear communication and practical advice.

Estate planning is a central part of Camelias practice. She assists clients with preparing legal arrangements for the management and distribution of their assets, both during their lifetime and after death. Her services include wills, living trusts, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and related estate planning documents.

Careful estate planning can help individuals clarify their wishes, organize their assets, and establish arrangements for their beneficiaries. Camelia also assists with advance healthcare directives, durable powers of attorney, guardianships, and conservatorships, addressing legal and personal considerations that may arise when planning for future care or decision-making needs.

Camelia represents clients dealing with probate and estate administration after a death. These matters may involve identifying and managing estate assets, addressing legal obligations, administering trusts, and distributing property to beneficiaries.

Her practice also includes trust administration and conservatorship matters. She works with clients who need guidance through the legal responsibilities involved in managing another persons affairs or carrying out the terms of an estate or trust.

Camelia holds a Master of Laws degree in Taxation and assists clients with a range of tax-related legal matters. Her services include negotiating compromises of tax liabilities, arranging tax payment agreements, responding to tax collection actions, and assisting with audits, appeals, and requests for penalty abatement.

Tax disputes can involve complicated rules, deadlines, and financial consequences. Camelia helps clients understand the issues involved and evaluate available legal options for addressing outstanding tax obligations or disputes with tax authorities.

Camelia also represents clients in family law matters, including divorce and separation, premarital agreements, marital settlement agreements, child custody and visitation, and child and spousal support.

Family law matters often involve important personal, financial, and parenting decisions. Her practice addresses issues such as the division of marital assets, guardianship arrangements, and the legal agreements needed to establish or resolve family responsibilities.

Camelias educational background combines legal training with graduate-level specialization in taxation and earlier studies in design and architecture.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.): Santa Clara University School of Law
• Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.): Golden Gate University School of Law
• Bachelors and masters degrees: San Francisco State University
• Undergraduate studies in architecture: University of Florence, Italy
• Professional certification: Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

During law school, Camelia participated in the East San Jose Law Clinic and received a public interest certificate and recognition for pro bono service. Her earlier legal experience included work with the Santa Clara County Counsels Probate unit and a judicial externship with a judge of the Superior Court of California.

Camelia speaks English, Persian, and Italian, and has conversational Spanish, according to her professional profiles. Her Persian-language ability can help Iranian and Persian-speaking clients discuss estate planning, family matters, and tax concerns in a familiar language.

Her professional background also includes participation in legal and community organizations, including the Santa Clara Estate Planning Council and local bar associations. She has received recognition for pro bono legal service.

Based in San Jose, Camelia Mahmoudi provides legal services to individuals and families dealing with estate planning, probate, taxation, and family law. Her practice is relevant to clients who need to organize their assets, plan for the future, administer an estate, address tax obligations, or resolve family-related legal matters.

For members of the Iranian community, access to a Persian-speaking attorney can make it easier to discuss sensitive personal and financial concerns, understand legal documents, and ask questions throughout the process.