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Carl Michael Shusterman

Also known as Former INS Trial Attorney (1976-82)
Carl Michael Shusterman

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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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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Immigration

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card, Cash

Contact Information
  • Law Offices of Carl Shusterman
    600 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1550
    Los Angeles, CA 90017
    Office: 213-623-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • Chinese, Mandarin
  • Chinese, Yue (Cantonese)
  • Farsi
  • German
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog
  • Tamil
  • Turkish

About Me

Photos (11)

Videos (24)

About me: Mr. Shusterman is a 1973 graduate of the UCLA School of Law. He served as an attorney for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) until 1982 when... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 41 reviews
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5 star rating

“Excellent Service”

Posted by: Almario, 2009-11-13 8 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I had a wonderful experience with Atty Elli and her paralegal Ana with the processing of my H1b visa and green card application. I just got my green... more
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“Best Decision”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-11-11 10 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Carl Michael Shusterman's firm had helped successfully obtained my GC in the EB1 Category bypassing labor within 1 year. I think he is one of the... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements

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Kelly Marie McCown

I endorse Carl Shusterman as one of the top lawyers in Southern California. We have known each other through our immigration bar association for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kelly McCown , San Francisco (CA), 2 months ago
Navid Dayzad

Attorney Carl Shusterman is knowledgeable about immigration law and truly cares about how the law effects the people. He continues to be active in... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Navid Dayzad , Los Angeles (CA), 3 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 36 years since Carl Michael Shusterman was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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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 BS - Bachelor of Science 1969

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Lawyers in American Best Lawyers in America 2010
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2010
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Los Angeles County Bar Association 1982–present
Member American Immigration Lawyers Association 1985–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: Filed I130 for daughter in Philippines. Will...
Carl's answer: Do not worry. Whether your daughter resides in the Philippines or Australia, she is still your... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
International Medical Graduates Key to Solving the Physician Shortage HealthLeaders Media 2009
Will Comprehensive Immigration Reform Become a Reality? Recruiting Trends 2009
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Cases
Title:
Schneider v. Chertoff, 450 F.3d 944 (9 Cir.2006)
Practice Area:
Immigration
Outcome:
Appeal Successful
Description:
U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit overturned INS regulations restricting National Interest Waivers for foreign-born physicians practicing in...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Child Status Protection Act AILA Northwest Conference (Seattle, Washington) 2010
Child Status Protection Act 2009 AILA Midwest Regional CLE Conference (Chicago, Illinois) 2009
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