Simon Aziz Budhwani, Esq.
Our Attorney
Biography
Principal Attorney
Simon Budhwani is a founding partner of Core Family Law, LLP. He is well recognized in the legal community—Super Lawyer 2024-2026, Super Lawyer Rising Star 2016-2029, and the Orange County Metro Magazine Top Lawyer Award. He has represented clients inside and outside the courtroom, including a spot on Nancy Grace for his role in a Real Housewives of Orange County custody battle. He’s received recognition in legal academics, earning Dean’s List & Amjur recognition, serving as an editor of the Journal of Juvenile law. He served as a Sub-Committee Chair for both the American Bar Association.
Simon has two mottos for his law practice – 1) he who knows his case file best usually wins, and 2) leverage is key. These two philosophies have been the foundation of Simon’s success.
- Simon always knows the file and facts of the case better than anyone else (even the client!). He uses that knowledge to gain an edge over opposing attorneys and to build a rapport with the judge. When the judge asks a question, Simon has the answer while the opposing attorney is stumbling through his file.
- Simon knows the outcome of any case, big or small, depends on which side obtains and maintains leverage. So, Simon never shies away from putting in the work necessary to find the areas where his clients have leverage. But he doesn’t stop there. Part of maintaining leverage is making sure you keep the other side working. Simon is always aggressive with motion work, Court appearances, and demands to the other side. Simon makes sure his clients have leverage by outsmarting and outworking the other side.
In his personal life, Simon was an amateur boxer fighting in the super fly weight division. He has a passion for cooking (so long as it comes out of a box and has written instructions). He is deathly afraid of snakes and See’s Candies Stores.
Awards & Recognitions
- Super Lawyers – Rising Star Award
- NAFLA – Top 10 Under 40 Award (National Academy of Family Law Attorneys)
- Orange County Metro Magazine – Top Lawyer Award
- Dean’s List (Law School Academic Achievement)
- AmJur Award (American Jurisprudence Award – Legal Academic Excellence)
Publications & Academic Roles
- Editor, Journal of Juvenile Law
- Published Author (Legal academic publication)
Professional Memberships & Leadership Roles
- American Bar Association (ABA) – Sub-Committee Chair
- Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) – Sub-Committee Chair
