Jylan M. Megahed

An attorney with Megahed, Esq., Jylan M. Megahed helps clients as they navigate some of the most difficult times of their lives. Those in San Diego, California, and the surrounding area come to her for help with family law matters, including the following: guardianship, adoption, paternity, modification of orders, spousal support, restraining orders, Islamic marriage and divorce, prenuptial agreements, annulments, domestic partnerships, legal separation and divorce.A warrior in court for her clients, Ms. Megahed is committed to speaking for those who have no voice. Her efforts to meet her clients’ needs extend from legal and emotional to financial as she works to come up with a solution that maximizes their success and happiness. Along with family law, she also gained experience in employment law as a legal assistant while she was earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University.After graduation, she moved on to law school and earned her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Ms. Megahed is fluent in Arabic and English and worked closely with former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia while completing a study abroad trip. A respected, knowledgeable and compassionate attorney, she gives back to her community with volunteer work at the Superior Court of California’s Family Law Facilitator’s Office and the Guardianship Clinic of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program.While Ms. Megahed is prepared to take any case to trial, she also understands the value of settlement and negotiation. In amicable situations, she works to get to a resolution as quickly as possible using her extensive negotiating skills.