Haitham “Sam” Amin — Founder & Principal Attorney

Bay Area Family Law Attorney | Former Deputy Public Defender

Haitham “Sam” Amin is the founder and principal attorney of Amin Law, P.C., where he represents clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in contested and complex family law matters.

His practice includes:

• Divorce and dissolution of marriage
• High-conflict and high-asset divorce
• Child custody and visitation
• Child and spousal support
• Property division and complex financial disputes
• Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs)
• Parentage and paternity
• Legal separation

Courtroom Experience That Informs Family Law Strategy

Before entering private practice, Sam served as a Deputy Public Defender, representing clients in contested court proceedings and developing substantial courtroom experience.

That litigation background informs his approach to family law matters in which credibility, evidence, preparation, and effective advocacy can significantly affect the outcome.

Sam represents clients in both negotiated resolutions and contested court proceedings, including cases involving child custody, support, property disputes, domestic violence allegations, and other high-conflict family law issues.

Domestic Violence Restraining Order Representation

A significant part of Sam's family law practice involves Domestic Violence Restraining Order proceedings.

He represents both individuals seeking protection and individuals responding to DVRO requests. These proceedings can move quickly and may affect child custody, parenting time, housing, communication between the parties, firearm rights, and other important interests.

Sam's approach is to identify the allegations and evidence that matter most, prepare carefully for the hearing, and present the client's position clearly and effectively.

Complex Divorce and Financial Matters

Divorce can become significantly more complicated when substantial assets or sophisticated compensation structures are involved.

Sam represents clients in matters involving business interests, real estate, investment accounts, retirement assets, stock options, restricted stock units, startup equity, separate-property claims, and other complex financial issues.

His approach is to identify what is financially at stake, understand the evidence and legal issues affecting the marital estate, and develop a strategy designed to protect the client's long-term interests.

Child Custody and Parenting Disputes

Child custody cases often involve some of the most important and emotionally difficult decisions a parent will face.

Sam represents parents in custody and parenting-time disputes involving contested schedules, modifications, relocation and move-away requests, emergency custody issues, demanding work schedules, domestic violence allegations, and other high-conflict circumstances.

The focus is on understanding the family's actual circumstances, identifying the evidence that matters, and developing a practical strategy centered on the issues the court must decide.

A Strategic and Client-Focused Approach

Family law disputes can affect a client's children, finances, home, career, and future.

Sam works closely with clients to understand their priorities, distinguish important legal issues from unnecessary conflict, and develop a strategy tailored to the circumstances of the case.

Where a reasonable resolution is possible, Amin Law works toward settlement. When an important issue cannot be resolved through agreement, Sam prepares the matter for contested court proceedings.

The goal is not conflict for its own sake. It is careful preparation, practical advice, and effective advocacy focused on achieving a legally and practically sound result.

Modern Legal Representation

Amin Law, P.C. uses modern technology to make communication and case management more efficient and accessible.

Clients can communicate with the firm, exchange documents, and participate in many aspects of their representation remotely while receiving clear guidance about the issues affecting their case.

Sam also provides educational legal content designed to make California family law easier for the public to understand.

Education and Professional Background

Sam earned his Juris Doctor from John F. Kennedy University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from San Francisco State University.

He is a recipient of the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence and has been selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list multiple times.

Before entering private practice, Sam served in the Offices of the Public Defender in Solano and Marin Counties.

Today, Amin Law, P.C. represents family law clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area from offices in San Francisco, San Mateo, Oakland, and Pleasanton.

Call Amin Law, P.C. at 415-851-4300 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.