Maryam Kia

Maryam Kia

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1101 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA

About Maryam

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

19 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Maryam Kia

1101 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95825

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Maryam Kia's Reviews

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42 Client Reviews

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Posted by Donna | November 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and Fair

My husband and I were referred to the Law Office of Maryam Kia after several immigration lawyers declined to take our case. We are a non-traditional couple which made our permanent residency application more challenging. Maryam did not hesitate to take us on as clients. From our first conversation, s...he was honest and matter-of-fact. During the process, Deny kept us well-informed, giving us detailed instructions about the applications and letting us know the timeline and what to expect. Deny's sense of organization and detail inspired confidence and order throughout. Calls and emails were promptly replied to - there was rarely, if ever, any problem with communication and understanding what was expected from us. Deny worked tirelessly to make it a positive experience for us. Maryam's counsel and explanations of the law addressed every point of concern we had. We felt relaxed and informed every step of the way. In short, the entire process was smooth and highly professional. The respect with which we were treated was also deeply appreciated, especially in light of the reluctance from several male lawyers we consulted. Maryam is an advocate in every sense of the word and we consider ourselves lucky to have landed in her hands.

Posted by Ruthie | June 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kind, efficient, and knowledgeable!

Maryam was kind, efficient and extremely knowledgable for our green card immigration case. She knew what to expect and how to manage any potential snags or challenges. The green card process can be intimidating and stressful, but she was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns, she clearly... understood our case, and she seemed to care about us as people. I don't know what we would have done without her!

Posted by Marie Angela | June 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Attorney!

I m so happy for the all out support and guidance Attorney Kia gave to our family. She really make sure that she guides us every steps that we need to do. She make sure that we are very well prepared in our immigration process. We will keep in touch with her and we recommend her very much!

Posted by mojde | January 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

professional and knowledgeable

Maryam helped me for my green card and citizenship and she made the process easy for me. I am happy that hired her.

Posted by William | September 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Maryam is the best!

Without hesitation, I highly recommend Maryam Kia for all of your immigration needs. She, and her team, are knowledgeable, patient, and compassionate. She knows how to navigate the system, and is familiar with case law and precedents which will make all the difference when issues arise. My wif...e did not take the traditional route to living in the United States. She came over on a Tourist Visa and never left. When she and I met, we determined to resolve this issue. During the process, we were met with multiple hurdles including unmet requirements for a prior J-Visa and questionable actions while my wife was a youth. Our first attorney started our immigration process in a very boilerplate way, counting on the courts to identify any exceptions we would need to resolve at the time. That process was an expensive failure. Undaunted, we found Maryam. When we explained the circumstances, Maryam was there for us. She was kind, compassionate, and (above all) exactly who we needed. She drew up a plan and walked us through the process every step of the way. If it were not for Maryam, I would still have the daily fear that an immigration agent was going to show up at our door. Don't waste your time and money, and certainly don't risk your legal protections with just any attorney. Immigration is an incredibly complex (many would say broken) system. You need someone who specializes in the domain, and someone with over a decade of proven experience. Maryam is the attorney you need.

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Maryam Kia's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Patrea Bullock

Immigration lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Maryam is very smart and dedicated to her clients."

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William MacBride,

Immigration lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She was quite helpful and pleasant to deal with, regarding an immigration question."

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Najmeh Mahmoudjafari

Immigration lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Maryam. She is a great advocate that truly cares for her clients. She is willing to go above and beyond. She is also very friendly and approachable. She is one of my go-to attorneys for referrals."

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Gina Klump

Immigration lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Maryam. She is extremely knowledgeable, organized and conscientious. She tenaciously advocates for her clients. I feel confident referring clients, friends, and family members to Maryam because I know they will receive competent, thorough, individualized attention."

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Lawrence Gruner

Immigration lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Maryam Kia. She is an excellent attorney. She is very smart and she is dedicated to her clients. She is a strong advocate for her clients and she is always trying to find ways to help them. She is also a very nice person. I highly recommend her to all potential clients."

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Rebecca Gardner

Immigration lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Maryam. She is very knowledgeable and very passionate about helping her clients."

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Mikalah Liviakis

Immigration lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Maryam is very smart and she is dedicated to her clients' success. As an immigration attorney she is a strong advocate for helping US residents remain in the country and gain their citizenship."

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Arturo Benavidez

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maryam Kia is an excellent and competent attorney. She fights for all of her clients and never stops finding avenues for relief. I highly recommend her to all potential clients."

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Charles Hughes

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Maryam. She is very smart and amazing at compiling the law. I don't think there is such a thing as a matter too complicated for her because if she doesn't know the answer she is able to find and interpret the law at lightning speed."

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Mohammad Mokarram

Immigration lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred clients to Maryam in the past and they are all extremely happy with her professionalism and expertise. Maryam is a great attorney!"

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Patrea Bullock

Lemon law lawyer

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William MacBride,

Immigration lawyer

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Arturo Benavidez

Immigration lawyer

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Gina Klump

Family lawyer

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Lawrence Gruner

Immigration lawyer

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Mohammad Mokarram

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top Lawyer - Immigration, Sacramento Magazine

2015

Top Lawyer - Immigration, Sacramento Magazine

2000

Helen P & Jack Levin Scholarship, Helen P & Jack Levin

1999

Dean's Scholastic Scholarship, University of Southern California

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Maryam Kia

2015 - 2017

Volunteer Immigration Attorney for Legal Clinic, Imani Clinic

2015 - 2017

Volunteer Attorney, WEAVE, Inc

2014 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, Cosumnes River College

2007 - 2008

Staff Counsel, California Department of Mental Health

2005 - 2007

In-House Counsel, Alarm One, Inc

Associations

2014 - Present

Women Lawyers of Sacramento

Member

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2007 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association

2005 - Present

State Bar of California

Sample of Legal Cases

Quilantan "Wave in" Case Approved

Approved

Making the Impossible, Possible

Green Card Granted

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Education

2005

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Southern California

MA - Masters

2001

University of Southern California

MA - Masters

1998

University of California Riverside

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

BNI

Immigration

Publications

2013

Immigration Library at www.mklegaladvice.com Provisional Waivers for Immediate Relatives of US Citizens

2012

Immigration Library at www.mklegaladvice.com Citizenship through Marriage

Languages

Farsi

Spanish

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