Bani Family Law P.C. is a Persian/Iranian family lawyer based in Richmond Hill. This listing has been verified via Google Places with a rating of 4.8 stars based on 48 customer reviews. Highly recommended for the Persian-speaking community in Richmond Hill.

Shelly is diligent, direct and really cared about a positive outcome for me. Shelly ensures that I understand the legal process and is always available to answer my questions. She is well connected and resourceful. I really felt like I was in good hands and that she had my best interest at heart. She is hard working and definitely has zero issues standing up for me in court. I couldn’t ask for a better lawyer!

Shelly was fully engaged at every meeting and very responsive to my emails. I never felt like just another “case,” which was my experience with my previous lawyer. She was clear, honest, and didn’t waste time. You could tell she genuinely wanted to help resolve things.

From the very beginning, Shelly was punctual, organized, empathetic, realistic, and highly efficient. When you're navigating a complex legal process, people often say you need to hire a "shark" lawyer. In my view, any lawyer can take an aggressive stance and march you straight into court—but Shelly offers something far more valuable. She has a remarkable ability to de-escalate high-conflict situations while staying strategic and focused on the end goal. Our meetings were always goal-oriented, and I felt confident that she was keeping the process moving forward with clarity and purpose. My case was especially complex financially. Shelly took the time to truly understand the details of my financial situation. Coming from a family of lawyers myself, I was clear on my financial goals and well-versed in my resources. Rather than dismissing what I brought to the table, Shelly empowered me. She respected my input, provided sound legal advice, and gave me the confidence to handle many matters directly—always with her support and guidance. Even in the face of numerous unprofessional emails from opposing counsel, Shelly remained calm, focused, and composed. She consistently prioritized what truly mattered and moved the case forward with well-crafted, concise responses—often addressing complex issues in a single, strategic email, compared to the flurry from the other side. Shelly was always laser-focused on the goals we had outlined and, even under pressure, often came up with sharp, creative solutions to problems at the eleventh hour. Most importantly, in what was a very stressful and chaotic time, I always left my conversations with Shelly feeling grounded—with a clear plan, a checklist of next steps, and a sense that someone truly compassionate and competent was in my corner. She is a rare combination of sharp legal mind and genuine care.

I had the pleasure of working with Shelly Banihashemi during my divorce process. She was always available, highly knowledgeable about family law, and made everything easier to understand. As a Farsi speaker, I really appreciated being able to communicate in my own language — it made a big difference and helped me feel more comfortable and confident throughout the process. Shelly is professional, kind, and truly committed to helping her clients. I highly recommend her to anyone, especially members of the Persian community, who are looking for a reliable and compassionate family lawyer. Thank you so much, Shelly!