Iranian Community Events in Berkeley, CA

Jasmine Davaloo is the Founder of The Law Office of Jasmine Davaloo, an established and reputable family law practice in San Francisco Bay Area . She handles all types of family law issues, such as obtaining a dissolution of marriage (divorce) or domestic partnership, securing child custody, child support and spousal support (alimony) orders, dividing assets and debts, and modifying or enforcing existing court orders. She serves clients in Marin, San Francisco, Alameda and Sonoma counties only. Ms. Davaloo received her B.A. in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles where she graduated cum laude with College Honors, and received her Juris Doctorate degree from University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Attorney Davaloo genuinely cares about her clients and their families. She listens to and understands her clients’ needs, and guides them through the most difficult time of their lives with the utmost care, zealous advocacy and professionalism.

Legal services in the areas of (1) Trust, Estate, including Wills, Living Trusts, Probate, Trust Administration, and Conservatorships. (2) Taxation, including Compromise of Tax Liabilities, Tax Payment Agreements and Workouts, Defense Against IRS Collection, Audit and Appeals, and Abatement of Tax Penalties (3) Family Law, including Prenuptial Agreements, Divorce, Custody, Division of Assets, and Guardianships. Certification/Specialties Camelia Mahmoudi is Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law from the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization Public Interest Certificate Bar Admissions California U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court Northern District of California Adjunct Faculty, Santa Clara University, California Former Faculty, Lincoln Law School of San Jose, California Super Lawyer: Years of selection: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 Rising Star: 2011

Yelda Bartlett is the founder and principal of our firm. Yelda completed her undergraduate and graduate education in California public schools, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics from the University of California Berkeley, and a Juris Doctorate degree at University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Yelda’s legal education and experience spans criminal, civil, legislative, as well as appellate work. During law school, she participated in the Criminal Defense Clinic hosted by the Northern California Innocence Project, where she investigated the innocence claims of inmates serving life in prison. Her interest in constitutional law led to a fellowship award by the National Lawyer’s Guild to work on Federal and State appeals of death row inmates. Later, she served as a Legislative Intern to the Public Safety Committee of the California State Assembly, where she researched and analyzed national criminal law policy. In addition to traditional litigation, Yelda is well-versed in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, having completed courses in Negotiation and Mediation, Advanced Multi-Party Negotiation, and International Negotiation & Dispute Settlement. In her practice, Yelda serves as a mediator for family as well as business disputes. Yelda is active in the local community. She served as a Commissioner for the Community Environmental Advisory Commission and the Commission on the Status of Women (COSOW) for the City of Berkeley where she was elected chairwoman of the Commission. Yelda is admitted to practice law in the State of California and is a member of Alameda County Bar Association, National Lawyer’s Guild, and the Iranian American Bar Association.

Serving Berkeley, California and surrounding communities, the Persian Center is a nonprofit charitable organization rooted in the rich heritage of Persian civilization and the lived experiences of Iranian immigrants and their descendants. For more than five decades, the Persian Center has worked to nurture the best of Persian culture and heritage, making it accessible and meaningful to all who wish to connect with these traditions. The organization recognizes that as the world becomes increasingly globalized, thousands of Iranians maintain deep cultural connections to their homeland, and the Center provides an essential space where these bonds can be celebrated and strengthened. As a gathering place for the Iranian diaspora in Berkeley, CA, the Center is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where Iranians and Iranian descendants can gather to strengthen their sense of identity and integrity while engaging others interested in Persian community and culture. The Center's mission emphasizes quality of life enhancement for the entire community through social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities that honor Persian traditions while building bridges across cultures. By facilitating programs that celebrate Persian contributions to human civilization—from poetry and philosophy to scientific advancement and early declarations of human rights—the Center helps ensure that these traditions continue to inspire and enrich future generations.

United for Iran, headquartered in Berkeley, California, is a mission-driven nonprofit organization founded on the belief that defending human rights is a collective responsibility shared by people everywhere. The organization envisions a transformed Iran—one where every citizen's liberties and rights are honored, where ordinary people are empowered to participate meaningfully in public affairs, and where society is vibrant, open, and democratic. Operating from the San Francisco Bay Area, United for Iran brings together advocates, technologists, and community members who recognize that sustainable change emerges from within communities themselves. Rather than imposing external solutions, the organization partners with Iranian civil society to build local capacity, strengthen networks, and create the conditions for organic democratic growth. United for Iran's work is grounded in the conviction that everyone has a role to play in advancing human rights, whether through direct advocacy, technological innovation, or community support. The organization serves as a bridge between the Iranian diaspora and civil society organizations working on the ground, facilitating knowledge-sharing and resource allocation that amplifies local efforts. By combining human rights expertise with technological capability, United for Iran demonstrates that meaningful progress is possible when communities are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to advocate for their own futures.