Biography
Zeena Alchokhachi is a dedicated family law practitioner who brings a thoughtful, people-centered approach to every case she touches. Raised in Upland, California, Zeena has cultivated a career grounded in understanding human dynamics, clear communication, and the belief that the stories behind each case matter.
Zeena’s path toward family law began long before she entered the legal field. With an academic foundation in psychology and hands-on experience working directly with families, children, and individuals facing emotional and legal challenges, she discovered early on that she is at her best when she is helping people navigate complicated turning points in their lives. Zeena has served in a variety of roles that deepen her perspective as an advocate. Her work across mediation, judicial chambers, and nonprofit legal departments shaped her into a practitioner who values clarity, empathy, and strategic problem-solving. Each experience strengthened her understanding of how people communicate, how conflicts escalate, and — most importantly — how they can be resolved with respect and precision.
Through her role as an associate family law attorney, Zeena is committed to guiding families through difficult transitions with intention and integrity. Her approach blends emotional intelligence with a steady, analytical mindset, ensuring that clients feel heard while their interests are firmly protected.
Outside of work, Zeena finds balance through weightlifting, yoga, and traveling. These practices keep her grounded, focused, and continually curious about the world and the people in it.
Interesting Facts
Zeena believes that effective advocacy begins with understanding a client’s motivations. She takes time to build open communication, listening closely to the underlying needs, fears, and goals that shape each case. Her psychology background allows her to look beyond surface-level conflict and identify the perspectives driving the dispute.
Once she understands the “why,” she works to find alignment, reduce friction, and identify practical paths forward, often helping clients reach resolutions more efficiently.
If negotiation stalls, Zeena shifts into a proactive, litigation-ready posture. Her experience drafting for judges, analyzing Requests for Orders, and conducting mediations equips her to present clear, compelling narratives in court. While she strives for amicable outcomes, her advocacy is confident, prepared, and grounded in meticulous attention to detail.
Zeena Alchokhachi’s academic journey reflects her dedication to understanding people and their decision-making. She graduated summa cum laude from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, earning her B.A. in Psychology and serving as a research assistant and member of the Psychology Honor Society.
She later attended the University of California Law School, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), where she earned her J.D. cum laude. During law school, Zeena served as a research assistant, earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award® in Federal Income Tax, and gained significant hands-on legal experience through her mediation clinic and various legal internships.
Her background in both psychology and law gives her a unique lens for understanding family dynamics, communication patterns, and conflict, all of which enrich her work as a family law attorney.
Zeena has served communities in multiple capacities, including: