Azita Rahim - San Francisco, CA
Attorney at JKZ LLP
Trust and Estate Litigation Lawyers in San Francisco, CA
101 Montgomery Street Suite 1600 (between Bush and Sutter) San Francisco, CA 94104 - 4133
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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5
Years
Experience
San Francisco Trust and Estate Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 04/24/2026
Areas of Practice
- Trust and Estate Litigation
- Trust Administration
- Probate
Attorney Information
Overview
Azita is a trusts & estates litigation attorney. She specializes in trust contests, beneficiary/trustee disputes, trustee removal, breach of fiduciary duty claims, financial elder abuse, fraud, undue influence claims, and trust/probate administration.
Azita obtained her law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law while working full-time as a paralegal at an AmLaw 100 firm catering to high-net-worth clients.
Azita graduated from law school with a certificate of specialization in litigation. While in law school she obtained a Witkins Award of Excellence in Legal Ethics in Criminal Law and Appellate Advocacy. She also obtained Cali Awards in Contracts, Criminal Law, and Dispute Resolution. During law school, she participated in Moot Court and the Mock National Trial Advocacy team, placing 1st in the 2018 competition.
She is a member of the San Francisco Bar Association and a diversity committee member. She is also a member of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers and the California Lawyer's Association. Azita has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Northern California Rising Star for 2024 and 2025.
In her spare time, Azita likes to hike and spend time with her family and dog Hazel.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Azita Rahim
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Golden Gate University School of Law,
San Francisco,
California
J.D., 2019
Honors: Dean’s List
Honors: Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Legal Ethics in Criminal Law and Appellate Advocacy
Honors: Cali Awards in Contracts, Criminal Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Honors: Certificates of Specialization in Public Interest Law and Litigation
Honors: Member, Moot Court team and competed in the 2018 ABA National Appellate Advocacy competition
Honors: Member, Mock National Trial Advocacy team and placed 1st at the 2018 California Attorneys for Criminal Justice competition
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Golden Gate University School of Law,
San Francisco,
California
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Non Legal Education
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California State University East Bay,
Hayward,
California
B.A.
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California State University East Bay,
Hayward,
California
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate Attorney
Languages
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Farsi
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English
Classes and Seminars
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Understanding the CA Uniform Directed Trust Act. February 26, 2025
- “Spears v. Spears: New Paths for Trust Creditor’s Claims” - presented before the San Francisco Bar Association.
Published Works
Articles
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“Filing a Creditor’s Claim: Sidestep the Pitfalls of CCP 366.2” - The Trial Lawyer, Summer 2023 publication.
Bar Admissions
- California
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of California (Member)
- San Francisco County Bar Association (Member)
- California Lawyers Association (Member)
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, Diversity Committee
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Contact
101 Montgomery Street
Suite 1600
(between Bush and Sutter)
San Francisco, CA 94104 - 4133
Phone: 415-527-0788
Fax: 415-693-0500
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.jkzllp.com
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