Carl Michael Shusterman

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Carl Michael Shusterman
Former INS Trial Attorney (1976-82) - Seven Lawyers with 100+ Years of Immigration Experience
5.0 star rating
The most professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy lawyer!
- Felicia and Florin B.
5.0 star rating
Best lawyer in USA
- Lilian and Maged Hosny, a Immigration client

Overview

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 213-623-4592
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  • Law Offices of Carl Shusterman
    600 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1550
    Los Angeles, CA 90017
    Office: 213-623-4592
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Languages Spoken

  • Cantonese
  • Chinese, Gan
  • Chinese, Hakka
  • Chinese, Jinyu
  • Chinese, Min Nan
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About Me

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Widely recognized as one of the most prestigious firms in the U.S., the Law Offices of Carl Shusterman, established in 1982 by former INS Trial Attorney Carl... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“The most professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy lawyer!”

Posted by: Felicia and Florin B., over 1 year ago.

Client Review: We very much appreciate the professionalism and quality services that Shusterman's team is offering. They helped us in a record time. He guided us in... more
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5 star rating

“Best lawyer in USA”

Posted by: Lilian and Maged Hosny, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: My experience with the office of Mr Shusterman was great, they are very professional, trust-worthy, extremely reliable. My husband is a physician he... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

108 endorsements


Scott D. Pollock

I endorse this lawyer's work. Carl is a leader in the field of immigration law who serves as a mentor and role model to other immigration lawyers... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Scott Pollock , Chicago (IL), Over 3 years ago
Ann Pinchak

Carl is a lawyer's lawyer. He has worked for the Service and has a great gut feel for where Immigration is coming from and what will happen with a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ann Pinchak , Houston (TX), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

40 years since Carl Michael Shusterman was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1973 12/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Attorney at Law Offices of Carl Shusterman 1982–present
Trial Attorney at U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service 1976–1982

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1973
University of California - Los Angeles Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1969
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Lawyer Best Lawyers in America 2013
Best Lawyer Best Lawyers in America 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Immigration Lawyers Association 1985–present
Member Los Angeles County Bar Association 1982–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 20
Answers: 13,559 Legal Answers
502 Best Answers - chosen by asker
13,682 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
4,145 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 160 Legal Guides
6 Staff Picks
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Recently Posted

Publications

Article Publication Date
Employers Beware: The I-9 Dragon Grows a Second Head! Immigration Lawyers on the Web 2013
April 2013 Visa Bulletin: Some Welcome News Immigration Lawyers on the Web 2013
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Immigration 101 Pincus Professional Education CLE Program 2013
What Employers Need to Know about US Immigration Laws PIHRA, Rancho Mirage, CA 2013
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