Parastoo Golesorkhi Zahedi is a solo practitioner who has been practicing immigration law since 1989. Ms. Zahedi’s practice ranges from deportation, asylum, and citizenship issues to all employment based immigration matters, and family based immigration. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, having served on the Executive Committee of the Washington D.C. Chapter as its Chair for 2007-2008. Before her election as Chapter Chair, she served as the Treasurer, Secretary, Vice Chair and Chair Elect. She has also served as a presenter and panel member at local and national AILA conferences as well as speaking to the criminal defense bar associations in MD, DC and VA. Listed in The Washingtonian Magazine as one of the top immigration lawyers in Washington, D.C.- 2009-2011-2013-2015. Listed in The International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers-2009 to 2015
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Parastoo G. Zahedi Attorney at Law, 8133 Leesburg Pike Suite 770, Vienna, VA, 22182-2730
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Posted by Salar | February 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional
I cannot say enough good things about Parastoo Zahedi and her team. Parastoo is the kind of attorney you pray to have on your side, knowledgeable, compassionate, responsive, and truly invested in her clients. Throughout one of the most stressful and emotional experiences of our lives, she stood by...
Posted by Farhad | April 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Naturalization
I had the pleasure of working with her and her exceptional team for my naturalization process, and I couldn't be more grateful. Thanks to their efficiency, deep knowledge of immigration law, and unwavering honesty, I was able to obtain my citizenship with ease. From start to finish, they handled ever...
Posted by Jona | September 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
H1B process
It is great to work with Ms. Zahedi. From the start, she thoroughly explained what needs to be done for this entire process. She sent all needed documents that we need to review and sign. She made sure that we know all critical parts and understand those that needs some special attention. She has the...
Posted by Gebrekidan | June 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Asylum Process
Ms Zahedi and her team has done miracles for me. The office picked up my asylum case that was going south due to errors in the original filing and turned it into a success (obtained grant of asylum by the immigration judge). Through careful planning and communication, Ms Zahedi made my court experi...
Posted by Hesam | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Permanent Resident Application Process
Ms. Zahedi is one of the most competent attorneys that I have ever worked with. She handled my case with such great competence and in a timely manner that when I made a comparison between the length of time for how my case was processing with other colleagues, she was by far the most precise in her h...
"Parastoo is a leading figure in the immigration field who stays atop of ever-changing developments. She personally advised me regarding a niche area of immigration law affecting refugees - her experience and counsel were invaluable. Highly recommend her for those seeking immigration expertise!"
"I'm pleased to endorse Parastoo. She is a top-notch immigration lawyer and a zealous advocate for her clients. A highly recommended attorney."
"Ms. Zahedi has an excellent reputation as an experienced, knowledgeable, and conscientious immigration attorney."
"Parastoo is smart and dedicated and very savvy and experienced. She is also very honest with her clients. She is a leader of the immigration bar in the DC area. I very highly recommend her."
Criminal defense lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Immigration lawyer
2015
Washington's Best Lawyers-Immigration Law, Washingtonian Magazine
2013
Washington's Best Lawyers, Immigration, Washingtonian Magazine
2011
Washington's Best Lawyers, Immigration, Washingtonian Magazine
2011
Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2010
Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2009
Top Lawyer, Immigration Law, Washingtonian Magazine
2009
International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2007 - 2008
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationPast Chair, Washington DC Chapter
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BS - Bachelor of Science
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30 Jan 2019
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22 Mar 2012