--- title: "Samira Amato, Esq. | Family Law Mediator at Families First Mediation" description: "Samira Amato, Esq. — Of Counsel Divorce Mediator Samira Amato, Esq. — Of Counsel Divorce Mediator Phone Number: +1 408-357-3486 Email: info@ffmediation.com Address: 1702 Meridian Ave Unit L260,..." url: https://ffmediation.com/about-us/samira-amato-esq/ date: 2024-12-26 modified: 2026-03-27 author: "Dina Haddad" image: https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1.webp type: page lang: en --- # Samira Amato, Esq. | Family Law Mediator at Families First Mediation # Samira Amato, Esq. — Of Counsel Divorce Mediator ![Attorney Mediator Samira Amato at Families First Mediation](https://ffmediation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1.webp) ## Samira Amato, Esq. — Of Counsel Divorce 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:408-357-3486) ### [ SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT ](tel:408-357-3486) 408-357-3486 Samira Amato, Esq., is a highly experienced and excellent family law attorney-mediator with years of experience in the courtroom. She is trained in the highest standards of trial advocacy. She entered the legal practice to provide solutions in difficult situations.She brings that tradition of excellence to private mediation. After graduating with honors from the University of California at Berkeley, she joined the Peace Corps to contribute to the global community. Upon her return, she earned her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law with a specialization in Intellectual Property.  She subsequently clerked for Judge Katherine Lucero of the Superior Court of California County of Santa Clara. Ms. Amtao and her husband are very involved in the community, assisting those who are less fortunate. They recently sent off one of their daughters to college and soon will be sending the other. Her Capacity for active listening, empathy, and comprehension of various viewpoints (each case presents) makes her distinct in the legal field. This approach of Samira  has always helped clients better mediate their divorces. ## Educational Background - Santa Clara University School of Law–**Juris Doctorate (J.D.)** with a specialization in Intellectual Property. - University of California at Berkeley – **Undergraduate Degree.** ## Practice Areas As a mediator-attorney, she  specializes in the following areas: ## Family Law - Child Custody & Support - Child Support - Father’s Rights - Guardianship & Conservatorship - Paternity - Marital Agreements - Restraining Orders & Same Sex Family Law - Adoption  ## Divorce - Contested & Uncontested Divorce - Military Divorce - Property Division - Spousal Support/Alimony - Collaborative Law - Property Division  ## Business Law - Business Contracts - Business Dissolution - Business Finance - And More… ## Employment Law - Employee Benefits - Employment Contracts - Employment Discrimination - And More… ## Role - Associate Attorney Mediator at [Families First Mediation](https://ffmediation.com/). - Her specific role is to mediate family law disputes by facilitating negotiations, applying her trial advocacy skills, and leveraging her extensive legal experience to help parties reach resolutions. ## Awards & Achievements - Member of Good Standing, State Bar of California ## Community Involvement/ Voluntary Work - Peace Corps Volunteer in the Eastern Caribbean. - Volunteering at the Red Cross. ## Professional Associations & Affiliations - [The State Bar of California](https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/Licensee/Detail/229568) # 229568 - [Legal Information Institute (LII)](https://lawyers.law.cornell.edu/lawyer/samira-amato-87678) - [Justia Lawyers ](https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/samira-amato-87678) - [FindLaw](https://lawyers.findlaw.com/profile/view/5186953_1) - [Avvo](https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/95110-ca-samira-amato-83337.html) - [Oyez](https://lawyers.oyez.org/lawyers/employment-law/california/marina) ## Publications & Speaking Engagements ## Publications  - Update to California’s Paid Family Leave Program - New Whistleblower Posting for Employers - Prohibition Against Driver’s License Discrimination - What are the Benefits of Choosing Mediation Over Litigation?  ## Speaking Engagement - Divorce Care & Recovery: Helping families through Divorce, Menlo Park California, May 5, 2014.  [ ![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. 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