About Zina Badri
Zina Badri Gleason trained as a lawyer at Western State University College of Law, earning her J.D. in 2008. She moved into practice in California after completing her studies. The early years of her career were shaped by courtroom routines and client meetings, the steady work that builds a practice.
Her legal training included not only litigation skills but also methods to resolve disputes outside court. She later added a mediation certification from OC Human Relations. That credential informs how she approaches cases today. It also gives her another set of tools when clients seek alternatives to prolonged litigation.
Gleason’s career has been rooted in California practice. Over time she developed experience in matters commonly associated with family law. She learned to balance the procedural demands of court filings with the interpersonal side of advising people in difficult transitions. Colleagues describe her as methodical in case preparation and clear in client communications.
At Redefining Divorce she works with clients on a range of matters that arise when relationships end. The firm’s name signals the terrain she occupies. Her mediation training often comes into play during settlement talks, custody discussions and negotiations over financial arrangements. She uses mediation techniques to narrow disputes before they reach trial.
Gleason has maintained an ongoing role in professional circles since at least 2017. That continuity reflects a steady presence rather than flash achievements. She participates in the routine of legal practice: drafting pleadings, attending hearings, conducting client interviews and preparing settlement proposals. She also spends time staying current on developments in family law and procedural rules that affect practice in California courts.
Clients working with Gleason can expect an attorney who mixes courtroom preparation with negotiation tools. She aims to keep options open for clients who may wish to settle and for those who prefer to litigate. The work is often technical and procedural, yet it requires attention to the personal stakes involved. She adapts strategies to each client's circumstances.
Gleason continues to practice in California through Redefining Divorce and holds mediation certification from OC Human Relations. She currently focuses her practice on divorce and related family law matters in California.
