Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in California since: 2003
Education: University of San Francisco School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Persian (Farsi)
Farimah F. Erlandson is a renowned attorney at Viola Law Firm P.C. in San Mateo, California. Her practice is predominantly centered on family law, where she has a proven track record of being adept at handling and resolving complex matters involving custody as well as spousal and child support through litigation and amicable settlements. Her professional legal services extend to clients across San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco and Alameda counties.
Upon completing her Bachelor of Arts in communication studies with a minor in Middle Eastern studies at San José State University in 1999, Ms. Erlandson furthered her legal aspirations at the University of San Francisco School of Law. She achieved her Juris Doctor in 2002 and was admitted to The State Bar of California in 2003.
During her tenure at law school, Ms. Erlandson was actively involved with the Public Interest Legal Foundation and devoted time to tutoring, underscoring her dedication to law and education. This commitment to mentorship has continued in her professional life, as evidenced by her volunteer work as a judge for Moot Court Competitions at the University of San Francisco School of Law and UC Law San Francisco, as well as her participation in the High School Mock Trial programs in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Erlandson maintains active memberships with the Santa Clara County Bar Association, The Bar Association of San Francisco and the San Mateo County Bar Association. Additionally, she possesses proficiency in the Farsi language.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2003, California
Professional Webpage: https://violaw.com/attorney/farimah-f-erlandson/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Santa Clara County Bar Association
- San Mateo County Bar Association
- The Bar Association of San Francisco
Pro bono / Community Service
- Volunteers as a Judge in Moot Court Competitions at the University of San Francisco, School of Law and U.C. Hastings College of the Law and the Santa Clara and San Mateo County’s High School Mock Trial Programs.
- Public Interest Law Foundation, Member
Educational Background
- University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, California - J.D., 2002
- San Jose State University, San Jose, California - B.A., Major: Communication Studies, Minor: Middle Eastern Studies, 1999
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