--- title: "Deborah Yamashiro | Family Law Paralegal at Families First Mediation" description: "Deborah Yamashiro Deborah Yamashiro Senior Divorce Paralegal & Case Manager Phone Number: +1 408-357-3486 Email: info@ffmediation.com Address: 1702 Meridian Ave Unit L260, San Jose, CA 95125,..." url: https://ffmediation.com/about-us/deborah-yamashiro/ date: 2024-12-26 modified: 2026-03-27 author: "Dina Haddad" image: https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2.webp type: page lang: en --- # Deborah Yamashiro | Family Law Paralegal at Families First Mediation # Deborah Yamashiro ![FFm Senior Paralegal Deborah Yamashiro](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2.webp) ## Deborah Yamashiro Senior Divorce Paralegal & Case Manager [ ](tel:+14083573486) ### [ Phone Number: ](tel:+14083573486) [ +1 408-357-3486 ](tel:+14083573486) [ ](mailto:info@ffmediation.com%20%20) ### [ Email: ](mailto:info@ffmediation.com%20%20) [ info@ffmediation.com ](mailto:info@ffmediation.com) ### Address: 1702 Meridian Ave Unit L260, San Jose, CA 95125, United States [ ](https://ffmediation.com/) ### [ Website: ](https://ffmediation.com/) [Families First Mediation ](https://ffmediation.com/) [ Youtube ](https://www.youtube.com/@divorcewithdina) [ Linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinahaddad/) [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/Families-First-Mediation-100162333372826/) [ Tiktok ](https://www.tiktok.com/@divorcewithdina) ## Our Practice Areas - [ Child Custody ](https://ffmediation.com/practice-areas/child-custody-visitation-mediation-lawyer-ca/) - [ Child Support ](https://ffmediation.com/practice-areas/child-support-mediation-lawyer-san-jose-california/) - [ Legal Seperation ](https://ffmediation.com/practice-areas/legal-separation-california/) - [ Spousal Support ](https://ffmediation.com/practice-areas/spousal-support-mediation-lawyer-in-san-jose-ca/) - [ Divorce Mediation ](https://ffmediation.com/practice-areas/california-divorce-mediation-services/) - [ Prenuptial Agreement ](https://ffmediation.com/practice-areas/prenuptial-agreement-mediation-lawyer-san-jose-ca/) - [ Postnuptial Agreement ](https://ffmediation.com/practice-areas/san-jose-postnuptial-agreement-mediation-lawyer-ca/) - [ Child Support Modification ](https://ffmediation.com/practice-areas/child-support-modification-san-jose-ca/) - [ High Net-Worth Mediation ](https://ffmediation.com/practice-areas/high-net-worth-divorce-mediation-california/) - [ Divorce Settlement Conference ](https://ffmediation.com/san-jose-family-law-settlement-conference-ca/) [ ](tel:408-357-3486) ### [ SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT ](tel:408-357-3486) 408-357-3486 Deborah Yamashiro joined Families First Mediation in September 2016. She has over 20 years of family law experience working as a paralegal and has worked for several well-known law firms in the Bay Area.  She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies as well as an AA Paralegal degree from De Anza College. Prior to moving to the United States, Deborah worked in London’s West End for several law firms before opening a Montessori pre-school nursery in her local village.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and grandchildren. Her hobbies include dancing, working out at the gym, hiking, reading and traveling. ## Education - Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies - De Anza College – AA Paralegal Degree ## Certifications - De Anza College – AA Paralegal Degree ## Role - Case Manager - Family Law Paralegal at [Families First Mediation](https://ffmediation.com/). ## How Deborah Help Clients - She uses her experience and knowledge to guide divorcing spouses with form-filling and court-filing procedures. - She can help clients regarding serving divorce papers to their spouses. ## Strengths - Singing - Empathy - Creative & Critical Thinking [ ![Lynn](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/unnamed-9.webp) Lynn*☆**☆**☆**☆**☆*Verified ](https://g.co/kgs/1ezUcRc) "Dina Haddad and Families First made a difficult process so much easier for us. For families with complex situations, Dina is the perfect choice..." 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