Julie T Oliver-Zhang

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Julie T Oliver-Zhang

also known as Julie Teresa Oliver-Zhang

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Immigration, Family

810 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC

About Julie

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 34%

12 years

34%
Family 33%

12 years

33%
Immigration 33%

12 years

33%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 16 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Oliver-Zhang Law

810 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20037

oliverzhanglaw.com/

Online Presence

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Julie T Oliver-Zhang's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Sofia | December 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Experience!

Everyone has heard horror stories about how stressful the process of obtaining a marriage green card can be, but the team at Oliver-Zhang Law (especially Julie, Rachel and Annjelika) made it as painless as possible. They could not have been more helpful, courteous or friendly, no matter how many que...stions we raised throughout the journey. We felt like they were always in control, always had our back, and made sure we knew exactly where we were from start to finish. We can't thank them enough and will absolutely be recommending them to anyone we meet in a similar situation!

Posted by Michael | March 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Wonderful Team and a Pleasure to Work With!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed working with the Oliver-Zhang Law team for my wife’s application for adjustment of status (from travel visa to permanent resident). At the start, we were simply seeking consultation about our options, but we immediately felt comfortable with them. Throughout the proce...ss, we had numerous phone conversations with Rachel as they helped figure out a strategy for us, and we were in contact with several members of their team at different points. We greatly appreciated their availability and how patiently they listened to our story and the special considerations we had. Moreover, they were very flexible and cooperative with us in devising an approach that we were comfortable with. The Oliver-Zhang Law team thoroughly prepared us for every step of the process. Prior to submitting our application, they helped us gather a wide range of supporting evidence. They also helped us organize and select evidence to include with our submission, and prepared a briefing that detailed our background and grounds for admissibility as well as outlined all of our supporting evidence. On top of that, they prepared multiple briefings to address to the special considerations we faced. Post submission, they stayed in contact with us anytime they received case notifications, helped us gather post-submission evidence, and continued to answer our questions. Once our interview was set, Julie led us through a comprehensive mock interview, and the team continued to write supporting documents and answer questions, even on the day of our interview. Our interview was a success, and my wife’s application was quickly approved thereafter. Overall, my wife and I confidently recommend Julie and her entire team to anyone looking for knowledgeable, experienced, prepared, and successful attorneys who are always available, willing to listen, and easy to work with.

Posted by jenny | February 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great Law Firm

After my son was hit by an Uber driver while we were visiting Washington, D.C. from New York City, it was daunting task to find a lawyer far away from home. Fortunately, a friend who practices negligence law in NYC researched the Washington bar on my behalf and learned about the extraordinary practi...ce of Julie Oliver-Zhang, Esquire. As a Chinese immigrant not comfortable in English (yes, this comment is written with the assistance of Google translate!), I needed an attorney who could communicate with me in Mandarin. Ms. Oliver-Zhang and her dedicated colleagues explained every aspect of my case to me with the greatest patience. They advised me over many years and were vigilant in standing up to Uber and the insurance company. The result was an outstanding settlement for my son who has suffered greatly and deserved the best legal representation. Thank you to Ms. Zhang and her extraordinary colleagues — Rachel, Amanda, & Kelly. You give a great name to the legal profession. Needless to say, I recommend them with boundless enthusiasm to anyone who wants the finest representation.

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Literally the Best!

Dealing with any lawyer can be such a daunting task, and as a single father trying to finalize my divorce and custody agreement, it was safe to say that my expectations were measured at best. Julie and her team did a tremendous job in making me feel valued and took the time to get to know me as a per...son prior to even making a decision on taking my case. Her expertise in family law made me feel reassured and the open lines of communication gave me a sense of relief knowing that I could reach out and ask her legal counsel on any circumstance that arose during the process. Being with my son is the most important thing to me, and I wouldn't have been able to do that without the help of Julie and her team. I would highly recommend her firm to anyone in need of family & immigration law services.

Posted by A.L from India | February 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding legal support

My partner and I wanted to seek the support of a law firm for our green card application because we wanted reliable guidance on filing as a same-sex couple without fear that our application would run into any procedural roadblocks. Julie, Amanda and their colleagues at Oliver Zhang-Law were excellent... to work with because of the very clear and transparent process they followed (including what fees were involved), the systematic communication, correspondence and checklists they used to track actions and progress, and the empathy they displayed in understanding our circumstance, concerns and challenges at each stage. I particularly appreciated the fact that we could email them with questions on specific issues like whether I could travel internationally for work or not during the course of the application, or whether we could go ahead with our move from one state to another while our application was being reviewed, to which they offered specific and reliable advice on the set of options and trade-offs we were facing, which allowed us to make informed choices. I trust the way they handled our personal information and records. I highly recommend their professional and truly outstanding services to anyone in need of legal counsel – they had our best interests in mind at every step.

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Julie T Oliver-Zhang's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Dougherty

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Ms. Oliver Zhang on a matter few years ago. Her dedication to her client's interests and expertise of the law, particularly procedural aspects, are second to none. I still speak with Ms. Oliver Zhang to gain her insight on my own cases. I endorse her and recommend her as excellent legal practitioner."

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Joshua Goldberg

Immigration lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julie is a smart, talented lawyer who always puts her client's best interests first."

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Soudabeh Gillis

Immigration lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Oliver-Zhang is a professional, extremely knowledgeable and compassionate attorney whom I have had the pleasure of collaborating with on a complex matter. Her thoughtfulness and care for her clients is unparalleled. I fully endorse this attorney and plan to continue working with her on future cases."

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Schivan Pedawi

Immigration lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Other

"Julie is the best. She is a rare and extremely special lawyer. I found her by searching Super Lawyers in DC, but Super Lawyer is an understatement when it comes to this wonderful woman. Julie is a modern day saint. She is absolutely brilliant, strategic, thorough, and brings a human element to her practice that is unheard of. Within a few moments of speaking with her, I immediately knew I was dealing with someone who was cut from a different cloth. She was never crass and showed nothing but care and concern for my case. She went above and beyond the call of duty. Her only concern was for my well-being. Despite her angelic character, she is fierce, competent, amazing and possesses supreme knowledge of the law. Notwithstanding her busy schedule, she contacted and advised me on a regular basis all before she was even retained. She never once tried to solicit my business. The law is a noble profession and she is model for all lawyers. I only wish the world had more people like Julie. 10+"

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Amanda Utterback

Unknown lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Julie is a brilliant attorney, who devotes herself wholeheartedly to her clients. As an advocate, she embodies the ideal of this profession with her genuine compassion, unwavering dedication, and fierce representation on behalf of all clients. Having worked with Julie for several years, I have seen how these traits, combined with her legal skill, intelligence and experience, consistently result in extraordinarily positive case outcomes. I endorse Julie without reservation, and recommend her to any person seeking excellent legal counsel."

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Ian Valkenet

Unknown lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Julie on several federal cases. She is a passionate, intelligent, and skilled litigator. I happily endorse her."

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Jennifer Anukem

Immigration lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend this lawyer. She is dedicated to her clients and ensuring that they are satisfied."

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Aaron Foxman

Unknown lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Julie. She effortlessly balances a friendly demeanor with a practical and determined approach to problem solving."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Top Attorney, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Founder and Managing Partner, Oliver-Zhang Law

2009 - 2010

Associate, Howrey LLP

2008 - 2008

Summer Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP

2006 - 2013

Senior Associate Attorney, Aaron M. Levine & Associates

2006 - 2009

Law Clerk, Arnold & Porter, LLP

Associations

2013 - Present

Litigation Counsel of America

Fellow

American Bar Association

Maryland State Bar Association

District of Columbia Bar

National Association for Justice

National LGBT Bar Association

2015 - 2016

Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment and Appeals Project

Host

Sample of Legal Cases

Fecho, et al. v. Eli Lilly & Co., et al.

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Education

2009

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

American University, Washington College of Law

Languages

English

Mandarin

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