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Ash Mazinani

Ash has been working at Mazinani Divorce Lawyers since 2013, building his practice from the ground up and developing deep, practical experience in Ontario’s family court system. Having worked with the firm in multiple capacities before becoming a lawyer, Ash brings a rare, end-to- end understanding of how family law cases are prepared, advanced, and tried. Ash holds a Bachelor of Arts from York University, where he graduated with academic distinction as a member of the Dean’s Honour Roll, and earned his Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School. At Osgoode, he completed the Certificate in Family Law Skills and Practice, reflecting his early and focused commitment to family law advocacy.Ash practices exclusively family law and is known for his strength as a trial lawyer. He regularly appears before the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice, acting for clients in contested proceedings involving complex property disputes, income determination, support claims, and high-conflict parenting cases.Ash approaches each file with a litigation-ready mindset, preparing cases thoroughly from the outset while remaining strategic and pragmatic in negotiations.Clients value Ash’s ability to cut through uncertainty, put their situation in perspective, and advance their cases with clarity and confidence. He combines meticulous preparation with persuasive advocacy, ensuring that his clients’ positions are effectively presented when resolution requires court intervention.Ash is an active member of the family law bar and is a member of the Ontario Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Family Lawyers’ Association of Ontario.Some of Ash’s reported cases in the Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice and Court of Appeal include:<ul class="list-ul"><li value="1" class="listitem"> Salgado v Sabando 2024 ONSC 3322</li><li value="2" class="listitem"> Lee v. Singh, 2021 ONCA 829</li><li value="3" class="listitem"> Jamali v Parsamehr, 2023 ONSC 4324</li><li value="4" class="listitem"> Ali v. Mumtaz, 2024 ONSC 3216</li><li value="5" class="listitem"> Vali-Farhad v Haeri, 2023 ONSC 3032</li><li value="6" class="listitem"> Ashkan v. Yeganeh, 2024 ONSC 1563</li><li value="7" class="listitem"> Malekan v. Behzadi, 2025 ONSC 3666</li><li value="8" class="listitem"> Shokoufimoghiman v. Bozorgi, 2023 ONSC 6124</li><li value="9" class="listitem"> Mehdian v. Dadras et al., 2023 ONSC 5173</li><li value="10" class="listitem"> Afatmirni v. Sharifi, 2024 ONSC 3471</li><li value="11" class="listitem"> Shokoufimogiman v. Bozorgi, 2022 ONSC 5057</li></ul>

Sam Alai

Sam is multilingual in Farsi, English and German. He is efficient in assessing cases and effectively evaluating how to achieve the most desirable outcome for the firm’s clients.Sam has worked at Mazinani &amp; Associates for several years, developing the necessary skills to assist the firm’s clients in their family law disputes.

Hector Galindo

Hector is a lawyer in Colombia. He is the Office Manager at Mazinani &amp; Associates. He is fluent in Spanish and passionate about helping clients.

Erick Zepeda McKinlay

Erick Zepeda McKinlay is divorce and family lawyer with a diverse academic background and a commitment to providing exceptional legal services. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law. With extensive experience in various legal arenas, Erick has appeared before multiple courts, including Ontario Court of Justice, and Superior Court of Justice. His robust understanding of the legal system, combined with his certification as a family mediator and collaborative training, equips him to handle a wide range of family law matters with professionalism and care. Erick’s commitment to the legal profession extends beyond his practice. He is an active member of the University of Toronto’s Alumni Mentorship Program and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee at Collaborative Divorce Toronto. He also serves on the Mississauga Appeals and Property Standards Committee, contributing to the betterment of his community. Fluent in Spanish and conversational in Italian, Erick brings a unique global perspective to his legal practice, offering clients a diverse and approachable legal experience.

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Ellmon Jafargholizadeh

Ellmon Jafargholizadeh holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology, from York University. He is a legal assistant at Mazinani &amp; Associates.His academic background enables him to approach each case with empathy, insight, and a nuanced understanding of client needs during challenging transitions. Ellmon is committed to supporting clients with professionalism and care, ensuring that their interests are effectively represented throughout the divorce and family law process. His dedication to client service and his ability to navigate sensitive issues make him a valuable member of the family law team at Mazinani &amp; Associates.