Reza Mazaheri

Reza Mazaheri

also known as Abdolreza Mazaheri

4.8
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Asylum, Appeals

26 Broadway, 21st Floor, New York, NY

About Reza

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Immigration 40%

Artist Visa including EB1, O and P visas. Employment based visas. Family based visas. Deportation and Removal. Asylum.

19 years

40%
Appeals 20%

19 years

20%
Asylum 20%

19 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sethi & Mazaheri, LLC.

26 Broadway, 21st Floor, New York, NY, 10004

Sethi & Mazaheri, LLC

121 Newark Avenue, 5th Floor, Jersey City, NJ, 07302

Sethi & Mazaheri, LLC

1727 King St.,, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA, 22314

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Reza Mazaheri's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

57 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | 1 star

Posted by Hamidreza | October 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Extremely Disappointing Experience with Reza Mazaheri

I recently had the unfortunate experience of working with Reza Mazaheri as my immigration lawyer, and I feel compelled to share my experience as a warning to others seeking legal assistance. From the beginning, Mr. Mazaheri's representation was marred by financial discrepancies. I was charged a su...bstantial fee of $1000 for his presence during my citizenship interview, which I paid without hesitation. However, just four days before the interview, I was informed that there had been significant changes in his office, and I was required to send an additional $1000 for this "transition." This unexpected cost, for changes that were clearly the responsibility of his office, left me frustrated and confused. During the citizenship interview itself, it became apparent that Mr. Mazaheri's performance was far from satisfactory. He provided incorrect information to the immigration officer on multiple occasions, and it was evident that he was not actively listening during the session. This not only compromised the quality of his representation but also caused unnecessary stress and confusion during a crucial process. To make matters worse, Mr. Mazaheri charged me a total of $2000 for the session, despite the interview proceeding more smoothly than expected. While he later offered to refund $500 of the fees, his office has since been unresponsive to my attempts to discuss and process the refund, leaving me deeply unsatisfied with his services. In light of these issues, I cannot in good conscience recommend Reza Mazaheri as a lawyer to anyone seeking legal assistance. My experience with him has been marked by financial inconsistencies, subpar performance, and a complete lack of professionalism and communication. I sincerely hope that my review serves as a cautionary tale for those considering his services and encourages them to explore other options for their legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

DO NOT GO WITH THEM!!!

They misled me about my EB1 application, and it was denied. I provided ALL the documents they requested, and they only filed 30% (if not less) of what I had sent them, which resulted in a massive RFE and a denial afterward. Trust me when I say, do not work, consult or hire law firm Sethi and Mazaheri... LLC.

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Reza Mazaheri's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anna Livshits

Immigration lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Reza Mazaheri is an experienced and ethical attorney who I highly recommend for immigration and criminal law matters."

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Molly Full

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Holtz

Immigration lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Reza is an excellent immigration attorney who I highly recommend."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Mazahari's number one priority is to protect his clients' best interests and to provide highly knowledgeable, experienced and aggressive representation on their behalf. A highly recommended immigration lawyer."

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Russ Kofman

Immigration lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Svetlana Prizant

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Reza is a professional and an excellent attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to a client."

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Travis Tormey

Immigration lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Reza is my go-to guy when it comes to immigration. I send all my cases his way."

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Joseph Ghabour

Domestic violence lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Matey

Unknown lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Van Zwaren

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. His background in criminal law and civil rights litigation is impressive."

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Gary Redish

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Moumita Rahman

Immigration lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maggi Maksoud

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Caporrino

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Meil

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Miriam Jacobson

Immigration lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jef Henninger

Immigration lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sanjay Sethi

Immigration lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney - Partner, Sethi & Mazaheri, LLC.

2008 - 2010

Prosecuting Attorney, Union County Prosecutor's Office

2007 - 2008

Law Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey

2007 - 2007

Research Assistant, SETON HALL LAW CENTER FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

2006 - 2007

IMMIGRATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS CLINIC, Seton Hall Law Center for Social Justice

2006 - 2006

Legal Intern, South Brooklyn Legal Services

2005 - 2005

Research Assistant, Human Rights Watch

Associations

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Iranian American Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

New Jersey Muslim Lawyer's Association

Member

2008 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Union County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2007

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

State University of New York, Stony Brook

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Seton Hall Career Event

Careers in Law

2013

Seton Hall Law School

Career Round-Table

Publications

2015

American Association for Justice (AAJ) The Major Immigration Consequences to Minor Offenses

Languages

English

Farsi

Activity

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