Rosalyn A. Jamili
Associate Attorney
Ms. Jamili is a zealous and passionate advocate with a deep understanding of the complexities of family law. Ms. Jamili recognizes that family issues can be emotionally charged and overwhelming, which is why she approaches each case with empathy, sensitivity, and professionalism. Her goal is to provide each client with the support and guidance needed to navigate the legal process smoothly in order to achieve the best possible outcome for the client and their loved ones.
Ms. Jamili specializes in all aspects of family law matters, such as child support and spousal support; child custody and visitation, including parental alienation; parentage actions, including multiple parent claims; property division, characterization, allocation and valuation; post-judgment matters, including omitted assets; enforcement of out-of-state and international orders; contempt actions; domestic violence issues; dependency actions, including actions involving Native American children; and step-parent and adult adoptions. Ms. Jamili works closely with forensic accountants, child custody evaluators, social workers, and psychological experts to assist at each stage of a family law case.
Ms. Jamili’s experience working closely with families has provided her with valuable insight into the psychological dynamics of each litigant, which has greatly influenced and contributed to her negotiation and trial skills. Ms. Jamili has assisted alienated parents in reunifying with their children, and further ensured clients and their children received the necessary tools and assistance to heal from trauma. Ms. Jamili has even assisted clients in discovering millions of dollars in hidden assets due to her thorough analysis of complex financial documents and persistent nature.
Ms. Jamili earned her B.A. in Pre-Law from Fresno Pacific University, where she received a minor in Conflict Resolution. While in undergrad, Ms. Jamili became a certified mediator through the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) and conducted numerous mediations between teenage offenders and their victims for rehabilitation purposes. Ms. Jamili obtained her J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law (GGU) and was admitted into the merit-based Honors Lawyering Program (HLP). While in law school, Ms. Jamili received the Witkin Award in Legal Research and Writing and the CALI Award in Property. Ms. Jamili also served as an Editor to GGU’s Law Review. Ms. Jamili interned for the Hon. Judge Monica F. Wiley in the Unified Family Court of the San Francisco Superior Court throughout law school. Following law school, she clerked for the Supervising Judge Christine Anne Massullo at the Unified Family Court.
Ms. Jamili was the Chair of the Family Law Section of the Fresno County Bar Association from 2020-2021. She now serves as the President of the Central California Asian Pacific American Bar Association (CCAPABA). When Ms. Jamili is not advocating for clients, she enjoys boot camp, Turn It Up, Peloton, and Mirror classes. She mostly enjoys lounging poolside with her daughters while catching up on their week.
Bar Admissions
- California
Publications
- Rosalyn A. Jamili, United States v. Rodriguez: Fresno Laser Pointer, A “Knucklehead” But Not A “Bin Laden”, 46 Golden Gate U. L. Rev. 73 (2016).
Education
- Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, CA
- J.D. – 2016
- GGU Law Review
- Honors Lawyering Program
- Honors: Witkin Award for highest grade in Legal Research and Writing
- Honors: CALI Award for excellence in Property
- Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA
- B.A. – 2014
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude with highest honors
- Major: Pre-Law
- Minor: Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution
Honors and Awards
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2021 and 2022
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Northern California Chapter – Mentee
- Central California Asian Pacific American Bar Association (CCAPABA) – President
- Central California Asian Pacific Women’s Association – Board Member
- Family Law Section of the Fresno County Bar Association – Past Chair (2020 – 2021)
Pro Bono Activities
- San Mateo Superior Court, Family Law Status Conference Calendar, Volunteer Attorney
- Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP), Certified Mediator
- CASA Madera Fresno, Court Appointed Special Advocate