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Joshua K.

Joshua Kushner

29 reviews
Joshua Kushner has over 20 years of experience advising early, growth and enterprise stage companies in emerging industries. Josh brings a unique mix of legal, business, an... read more
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Roberto (Bobby) E.

Roberto (Bobby) Escobar

5 reviews
Roberto "Bobby" Escobar has been a general counsel, labor and immigration advisor, and an environmental lawyer in Michigan and California. Most recently, he was counsel f... read more
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Usman S.

Usman Shaikh

28 reviews
Founder and managing attorney of U.S. Law Group, Usman Shaikh is also the executive vice president of business and legal affairs at UG Strategies. Beyond providing corporate, entertainment, and intellectual property transactional services for businesses across a range of sectors, Mr Shaikh shares his insight and experience through publications on the U.S. Law Group News website.
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Ursula T.

Ursula Trimming

64 reviews
Immigration is an area of the law that can have a serious impact on an individual's life and few attorneys understand that better than Ursula Trimming. Ms. Trimming specializes in employment-based working visas and green cards. She can also help with Marriage Green Cards, Fiance/Spouse Visas, and Family Sponsorship. Ms. Trimming provides effective services with compassion and drive.
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Ayda A.

Ayda Aghnami Akalin

13 reviews
Ayda Aghnami Akalin is inspired by the extraordinary talents of her clients. Practicing U.S. Immigration-Nationality Law, Ayda advises foreign entrepreneurs, investors, artists, scientists, and athletes on inbound U.S. immigration and visa matters. For three years running (2013, 2014, 2015) Ayda has been named both a “Rising Star” (Super Lawyer) and Top Immigration Attorney (Pasadena Magazine).
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Angie R.

Angie Rupert

6 reviews
Angie Rupert is an immigration attorney that is also experienced in areas of employment law that relates to the immigration of foreign employers. She has over 13 years of experience and is licensed to practice law in California. Angie obtained her legal degree from the Loyola Law School. She is able to assist with the acquaintance of different types of VISA documents, depending on the client’s requirements. Angie founded the Rupert Law Group in March 2015.
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Stuart W.

Stuart Webster

2 reviews
Stuart Webster is an Attorney, as well as an International Legal Consultant. He is currently the Foundation Director and Shareholder for The Village Press, as well as a Seasonal Attorney. For 24 years, he served as an equity partner with a top New Zealand law firm. His main practice area is Employment Law, but he also handles legal matters in Business Law and Litigation. Stuart obtained his Bachelor of Laws from The Victoria University of Wellington and graduated with Honors.
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Deborah D.

Deborah De Niro

2 reviews
Deborah De Niro is a business lawyer with almost two decades of experience. She is licensed to practice law in California and obtained her legal degree from the University of London in the United Kingdom. Deborah specializes in dealing with legal matters that involve immigration law. She is also experienced in providing legal assistance to start-up companies, as well as entrepreneurs and small businesses. Deborah founded her own law office in January 2003.
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Joubin S.

Joubin Sedgh

2 reviews
Joubin Sedgh, a founding partner of Los Angeles-based Eikon Law, specializes in business law. He advises firms on a broad range of topics and has counseled foreign companies interested in franchising in the U.S. Joubin received his J.D. with a concentration in Litigation from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He is admitted to practice in California as well as the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
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Ashkan E.

Ashkan Emami

2 reviews
With over six years of experience as an immigration lawyer, Attorney Ashkan Emami is able to walk you through all of the paperwork and legalities involved in coming to the US. Specializing in O-1 visas, E-2 visas, I-140 petitions, and H-1B petitions, you can count on him to help you understand what is going on and what papers to file. When you need to enter the US on a visa, don’t turn anywhere else.
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Karen M.

Karen Miller

2 reviews
Karen Miller, the host of the television show "Legal Hot Seat", has been the Owner of her own Law Firm since 1996, handling cases in Family Law, Criminal Law, Immigration and Crimmigation matters. Her focus is equally divided between legal matters regarding divorce, domestic violence, child support, child custody and family. Karen has been a member of the American Bar Association for 20 years. She obtained her J.D. from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law - West Los Angeles.
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Victoria S.

Victoria Suh

2 reviews
Victoria Suh is a Certified Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law - certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. She practices exclusi... read more
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Ned M.

Ned Menoyo

2 reviews
Ned Menoyo is an attorney at law with over two decades’ worth of experience. He is licensed to practice law in multiple states, including California and Massachusetts. Ned obtained his Juris Doctorate in law from the Northeastern University School of Law. He primarily specializes in legal research and writing. Ned is also skilled in dealing with real estate law, trademark and copyright law, as well as commercial contracts. He is currently serving as the president of EEM Law.
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Felix G.

Felix Gonzalez

2 reviews
Felix Gonzales is an attorney at law who has been practicing law for the past 16 years. He has been licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey and Arizona. Felix has a Juris Doctorate degree in law, which he obtained after he graduated from the Rutgers University School of Law – Newark. He specializes in trademark and copyright law, but also has experience in other corporate legal practice areas. Felix has been serving as the managing member of his own legal office since 2001.
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Genie D.

Genie Doi

2 reviews
Genie Doi is a startup immigration lawyer who has been serving corporate clients for the past three years. She is licensed to practice law in California and obtained her degree in law from the Loyola Law School. In December 2017, Genie founded her own law firm, Immigrate.LA. Genie has also been serving as a general counselor and the VP of OPS at Swenson HE since November 2015. Prior to this positions, Genie served as an associate attorney at Stone Grzegorek & Gonzalez.
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D F.

D Fr

2 reviews
Cecelia Turnbeau is a business lawyer who was recently licensed to practice law in California. She obtained her legal degree after graduating from the Pepperdine University School of Law. Cecelia has represented numerous clients, including Dell, American Express and VISA. She primarily focuses on legal research and writing, and is also experienced in dealing with commercial contracts. Between January 2015 and October 2017, Cecelia served as a legal assistant at The D Firm.
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Ana Clara V.

Ana Clara Vogler

2 reviews
I am an experienced Brazil and California Attorney, I have experience in international matters as Immigration, Business transactions, Contracts, and Tax. I am Brazil Tax La... read more
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Vicky H.

Vicky Huang

2 reviews
Vicky has extensive experience on corporate immigration, including nonimmigrant visa (H-1B, L-1, E-2, O-1, TN, B-1/2, J-1, F-1, etc.) and permanent residency applications (... read more
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Sherry W.

Sherry William

2 reviews
California and New York experienced attorney with domestic and international transactional experience, advising borrowers, lenders, developers and investors on corporate an... read more
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Robert M. B.

Robert M. Brown Ii

2 reviews
In 1991 practiced corporate & business law, then in 1997 provided deportation/removal, political asylum, and family visa services. Now I focus on family, business &... read more
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Malika E.

Malika Ewart

2 reviews
"I am committed to providing legal for the people, everyday people. Through advocacy- giving voices and representation to small businesses, marginalized groups and the glob... read more
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Thomas L.

Thomas Lee

1 review
Thomas Lee has practiced law since 2000. Currently, he is working as an Attorney for the Lighthouse Law Group. His focus areas are mainly employment and labor law disputes. He also has experience in Immigration Law - helping clients obtain green cards, temporary work visas, restore immigration status, as well as avoiding deportation and file appeals. He graduated from Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University in 2011. He is fluent in Korean.
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Christie B.

Christie Beard

Christie Beard is a major advocate for people of “all stripes”. Reuniting loved ones by removing barriers, Christie Beard knows firsthand about trying to build a new life in the US. After her father went through the process emigrating from Nigeria, she learned and saw how frustrating and confusing the system can be and wants to make the process easier for future immigrants.
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Hector Andres P.

Hector Andres Pacheco

Specializing in entertainment and business law, Hector Pacheco handles transactions and civil litigation. His clients include entrepreneurs, videographers, and talent. Hector enjoys working for clients in new media and online distribution using his experience with production contracts, talent agreements, motion picture synch, and mechanical licensing.
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Anish V.

Anish Vashistha

An expert in US immigration law, Anish Vashistha represents clients in cases including deportation defense, post-conviction relief, and lawsuits against the government. He has even been involved in some relatively unknown and complex forms of immigration relief — complexity and location never create boundaries. Mr. Vashistha uses his blog to publish articles about the latest changes to immigration law.
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Daniel L.

Daniel Lavi, Esq.

Businesses need an attorney who understand their needs and Daniel Lavi meets that qualification. Mr. Lavi has both a J.D. and MBA so he understands many of the most basic business needs that other attorneys may not even consider. He can help your company, big or small, address real estate issues, formation, contract disputes, and help with general business litigation.
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John N.

John Nelson

John Nelson was once a Sales Manager for international airlines, negotiating multi million dollar agreement all over the world. After a decade, Nelson decided to study Law. He is currently the Managing Partner of his own Beverly Hills law firm. He has over ten years of experience in the legal world alone, and practices in areas such as Business, Trusts & Estates, Real Estate, Immigration, Food & Beverage, Entertainment Law and Civil Litigation.
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Jin Ho L.

Jin Ho Lee

Jin Ho Lee is primarily an immigration attorney, but he also has extensive experience in dealing with cases related to tax law, business formation, mergers, commercial contracts and copyright law. Jin has been licensed to practice law in California for the past two years. He received his J.D. degree after graduating from the University of Southern California. Jin has been the principal attorney at his own law office since December 2015.
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Omeed T.

Omeed Tabiei

Omeed graduated from the David A. Clarke School of Law in Washington, DC and has a bachelors degree in Political Science. His practice areas include business formation, com... read more
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Andrew B.

Andrew Barcello

Andrew Barcello is a transactional attorney with more than seven years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in California and obtained his degree in law from the University of Connecticut School of Law. Andrew is experienced in dealing with legal matters related to labor and employment law, as well as trademark and copyright law. He founded his own legal firm, Barcellow Law, in December 2010, where he now acts as the founding attorney.
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Andres H.

Andres Holguin-Flores

Andres Holguin-Flores is a business lawyer who has been serving corporate clients for the past two years. He has been licensed to practice law in California and obtained his legal degree from the Southwestern Law School. Andres is exceptionally experienced in immigration law. He is also skilled in legal research and writing. Andres has been serving as an associate attorney at Weisz Immigration Law Group since September 2017.
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Hari Kishan Lal H.

Hari Kishan Lal Heerekar

I was a judge in India and 7 years law practice. I moved to US and did law from University of Southern California Gould school of law. I passed the Bar started working in m... read more
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Elias P.

Elias Parisca

Elias is a an attorney with experience in litigation, labor and employment matters, immigration and general corporate matters. He has spent the past two years working at De... read more
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Why Hire an Immigration Lawyer?

Immigrating to the United States legally is a complex process. Even figuring out which form to fill out and file and how to fill it out correctly can become confusing. There are several ways to immigrate, including based on employment or based on family members who already live in the United States. Even a small mistake on the forms could lead to delays or even a rejection of your application. Regulatory government agencies screen and monitor immigration requests carefully.

Working with an immigration lawyer in Los Angeles, California, is the best option when trying to immigrate to the United States. An experienced lawyer can help answer questions and assist with a variety of concerns, such as:

  • Whether you are eligible for permanent residency or another immigration status
  • You have a job offer from a U.S.-based employer that is not assisting with the immigration process or sponsoring you on a work visa
  • Which form(s) to file
  • Your application has been denied or delayed
  • You are struggling to obtain permanent residency, a visa, or authorization to work in the United States
  • You have been deported from the United States and cannot return
  • You have immediate family members in the United States but cannot legally enter to live with them
  • You are a business owner seeking to conduct business in the United States

The top immigration lawyers in Los Angeles will have a strong understanding of the process of immigration and the various options available to residents of other countries who wish to move to the United States. Hiring an immigration attorney might seem like it's outside of your budget constraints, but it may actually save you money. Filing immigration forms often requires a fee, and paying multiple fees due to filling out the wrong forms or filling them out incorrectly will add up fast.

Immigration attorneys do more than just fill out forms; they help their clients understand complicated laws and find the best options for immigrating to the United States.

How to Find the Best Immigration Lawyer

Hiring the best immigration attorney can make a big difference when trying to immigrate to the United States, whether as a permanent resident (green card holder) or on a temporary basis, such as for a short-term job. Avoid working with lawyers who approach people at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices, as these lawyers are likely attempting to solicit high volumes of business. Immigration attorneys should devote appropriate time to your case, not have hundreds of other clients looking for the same assistance. This practice is also considered unethical by the legal bar in the United States.

You should also make sure that your immigration attorney is a licensed lawyer in California. Some people claim that they can assist with filling out immigration forms and handling your case, but they are not actually lawyers. Instead, these "visa consultants" or "petition preparers" have no formal legal training. They could take your money and disappear or counsel you incorrectly when filling out your immigration forms.

Before you pay any legal fees to an immigration attorney, research him or her online. You can find out whether the lawyer is a member of the California Bar Association, which is a requirement to practice law in the United States. Some websites allow former clients to leave reviews. Finding out that a lawyer has been disbarred or convicted of a crime before scheduling a meeting can save you time and money.

A top attorney should be confident in his or her abilities to help you present the strongest immigration case, but should never make unrealistic promises or guarantees. The final decision when allowing immigrants into the United States is in the hands of USCIS officials, the Department of Homeland Security, and/or an immigration judge.

Talk about the cost of hiring the immigration lawyer up front so you aren't surprised after you've spent a few hours working with the lawyer. You can look at immigration as an investment into your future, but you should also know how much to budget for the process and not be caught off guard with high fees.

Questions for an Immigration Lawyer

  • Do you think I have a good chance to be approved to immigrate to the United States?
  • What is your experience with immigration cases similar to mine?
  • Will you be the attorney representing me, or someone else in the office?
  • How often can I expect to hear from you or someone in your office in regards to the status of my case?
  • Can you provide an estimated quote for the immigration process?
  • Do you offer a flat-rate fee for immigration?
  • Why are you a better choice than other immigration attorneys in Los Angeles?

Going through the process of immigration is tough, but working with the right immigration lawyer in Los Angeles can make it a lot easier.

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Our Los Angeles immigration attorneys & lawyers can help you or your company secure a work visa for business-related matters, such as advising you on obtaining a short-term visa for business trip or a work visa that will allow an employee or executive work within the United States or abroad for an extended period of time.

Some of the types of visas that the Los Angeles immigration attorneys on UpCounsel have helped clients obtain include: H-1B visas, which is for temporary employment in specialty occupations, O-1 visas, where an individual possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, L-1, which is for employees of an international company with offices in both the United States and abroad, E-2 visa, which is for investors, along with several other popular work visas.

Whether you or your company requires advice on obtaining a work visa for an executive, employee, or foreign national in regards to U.S. immigration or matters abroad such as: visitor visas, employee work visas, legal permanent residence (green cards), investor visas, and citizenship - our immigration attorneys can help you throughout the entire process.

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