--- title: "Dina Haddad, Esq. | Founder & Family Law Mediator" description: "Dina Haddad, Esq. Dina Haddad, Esq. Principal & Founder Attorney-Mediator 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/dina-haddad-esq/ date: 2024-12-26 modified: 2026-03-27 author: "Dina Haddad" type: page lang: en --- # Dina Haddad, Esq. | Founder & Family Law Mediator # Dina Haddad, Esq. ![Founder of Families First Mediation - Dina Haddad](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FFM-Founder.webp) ## Dina Haddad, Esq. Principal & Founder Attorney-Mediator [ ](tel:+14083573486) ### [ Phone Number: ](tel:+14083573486) [ +1 408-357-3486 ](tel:+14083573486) [ ](mailto:info@ffmediation.com%20) ### [ Email: ](mailto:info@ffmediation.com%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:+14083573486) ### [ SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT ](tel:+14083573486) +1 408-357-3486 Dina is the founder and principal of Families First Mediation.  As an attorney-mediator, Dina's mission is to make A-class services available throughout California to clients at a fraction of the cost of traditional divorce options. She has practised family law at some of the most prestigious law firms in Southern and Northern California.  Dina Haddad facilitates communication and negotiation between couples to reach fair agreements, reducing stress, time, and cost compared to traditional divorce litigation. She is known for her ability to manage high-conflict and high-asset cases and help them reach a speedy but high-quality resolution. She is focused not only on helping the parties today, but creating a plan for their futures. She completed her post-doctorate law degree in mediation from the premier Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. For more than 9 consecutive years, Straus was ranked the number one dispute resolution program by U.S. News and World Report. Straus received this honor again for 2018. Very few mediators, particularly in family law, have this unique training. Dina provides all purpose settlement conferences for parties and attorneys needing an alternative option to expensive divorce litigation. She has a very streamlined and accessible process, giving hope to those lost in the divorce litigation battle. Dina Haddad combines her legal expertise with compassionate mediation techniques, using an educational approach to level the playing field between the spouses. This allows parties to be empowered to mediate quality solutions for themselves and their family. Dina is focused on high-quality mediation services. Dina sat as a Judge Pro Tempore for the Personal Property Arbitration in Santa Clara County and is a family law mediator for the Agency for Dispute Resolution (ADR), a premier provider of private dispute resolution services with a selective panel of neutrals.  She frequently publishes about divorce and mediation. You can find those articles at[ Families First Mediation](https://ffmediation.com/blog/) and [The Complete Divorce](https://thecompletedivorce.com/blogs/).  Ms. Haddad is a proud mother of four children and happily married to her husband, who is a marriage and family therapist, specializing in sex addiction recovery, trauma and marriage counseling. ## Educational Background - Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution–Master’s in Law. - Pepperdine Caruso School of Law–Master’s degree in law with a concentration in mediation (ADR), 2010. - University of California, Hastings College of the Law–Juris Doctor (J.D.). - University of California, Los Angeles– Bachelor of Arts, political science and Near Eastern studies, 2002. ## Practice Areas As a mediator-attorney, Dina, specializes in the following areas of family law mediation: - Divorce/Mediation - Spousal Support/Alimony - Spousal support modification - Child Custody & Support - Child Support Modification - Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements - Uncontested Divorce - Legal Separation - Marital Property - Collaborative Law - Faith-Based/Christian Divorce ## Roles - Founder & Principal Attorney Mediator at [Families First Mediation](https://ffmediation.com/). - Creator of Successful DIY & Online Divorce Program, [The Complete Divorce](https://thecompletedivorce.com/). ## Awards & Achievements - Selected to **[ Super Lawyers ](https://profiles.superlawyers.com/california/san-jose/lawyer/dina-haddad/26280b1a-cd1c-4074-9ceb-6fc0ed5836e8.html)**2025. - **[Marquis Who’s Who](https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/516366/marquis-whos-who-honors-dina-haddad-esq-for-expertise-in-legal-services)**: 2025 Innovative Leader in Family Law Mediation. - Rated by Expertise.com as Best Divorce Lawyer Beverly Hills – 2025. - 2025 10 Best Attorney by American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. - American Jurisprudence Award for Wills & Trusts, & Trial Advocacy. - “Very Good” rating at [Avvo.](https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/95128-ca-dina-haddad-1216387.html) ## Voluntary Work - Volunteer as a Settlement Officer, Santa Clara County Family Law Court.  ## Professional Associations & Affiliations - [The State Bar of California](https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/Licensee/Detail/244389) (License: #244389) - [Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara](https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/node/527) - [Justia Lawyers ](https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/dina-haddad-141103) - [Lawyer Legion](https://lawyers.lawyerlegion.com/california/dina-sameer-haddad-31247847) - [Mediate.com](https://mediate.com/author/dina-haddad/) - [FindLaw ](https://lawyers.findlaw.com/profile/view/5344076_1) - [LawInfo](https://www.lawinfo.com/lawfirm/california/san-jose/families-first-mediation-pc/60531b02-44bc-43c0-a221-f79868f4c13e.html) ## Publications & Speaking Engagements **Publications ** - [Receiving Temporary Spousal Support in a Divorce.](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/FFM-Receiving-Spousal-Support.pdf) - [Understanding the 6-Month Period for Finalizing a Divorce in California.](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/FFM-6-Months-Period-for-Divorce-Feb-2015.pdf) - [When Should I File for Divorce?](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/When-Should-I-filed-for-Divorce-Vanguard-2014.pdf) - [Avoid a Legal Nightmare with a Cohabitation Agreement.](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Cohabitation-Agreement-October-2014.pdf) [Media Appearances](https://ffmediation.com/media-appearances/)[ ](https://ffmediation.com/media-appearances/) - “Fundamentals Of Divorce,” Law and You, February 27, 2011.  - “Using Mediation in Family Law,” Law and You, March 6, 2011.  - “Signs a Relation is in Trouble and What to Do!” Part I, Law and You, June 19, 2011.  - “Signs a Relation is in Trouble and What to Do!” Part II, Law and You, June 26, 2011.  [Monthly Newsletters](https://ffmediation.com/monthly-newsletters/) - September 2014: Child Exploitation Gets an Overhaul in California. - June 2014: Are the Divorce Stats Wrong? Hope for Your Marriage. - April 2014: Be Happy! Get a Divorce? - March 2014: Better Times. More Divorces.  [ ![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..." [ ![Steven](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/unnamed-10.webp) Steven*☆**☆**☆**☆**☆*Verified ](https://g.co/kgs/u8bwjVn) "Very good experience. Dina knows how to get everyone on the same page while keeping both parties on friendly terms..........." [ ![John](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/unnamed-19.webp) John*☆**☆**☆**☆**☆*Verified ](https://g.co/kgs/hwQJesj) "We like the way Dina Haddad and Families First Mediation made the well-being of our kids their top priority. They guided us through......." 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