Parastoo Golesorkhi-Zahedi

Parastoo Golesorkhi-Zahedi

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Immigration Lawyer at Vienna, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration

Parastoo G. Zahedi Attorney at Law, 8133 Leesburg Pike Suite 770, Vienna, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 37 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1989

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Location

Law office of Zahedi PLLC

Parastoo G. Zahedi Attorney at Law, 8133 Leesburg Pike Suite 770, Vienna, VA, 22182-2730

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Parastoo Golesorkhi-Zahedi's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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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... our family with unwavering support and dedication. Her expertise and strategic thinking were absolutely critical in helping us navigate a very complex immigration situation. She explained every step clearly, always followed up, and made sure we never felt alone in the process. Thanks to her relentless work and advocacy, our family finally has hope and stability again. Parastoo is not just an extraordinary attorney, she is a genuinely caring human being who treats her clients like family. I am deeply grateful for everything she has done for us, and I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for an immigration lawyer who goes above and beyond. Thank you, Parastoo, for giving our family peace, strength, and a path forward. You are truly exceptional.

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...ything with remarkable professionalism and care, ensuring I felt supported and informed throughout the journey. Their ability to simplify a complex process and address all my concerns made all the difference. I highly recommend her and her team to anyone seeking reliable and effective legal assistance. They truly go above!

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... knowledge and clearly demonstrated it during this whole process. I will strongly recommend her as your immigration attorney.

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...ence very smooth.

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...andling of my case. I highly recommend her and her office as they kept me advised of all steps in my case and handled everything with great care and diligence, giving me peace of mind during a most stressful process.

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Parastoo Golesorkhi-Zahedi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Smyrnos

Immigration lawyer | Jun 28

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"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!"

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

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"I'm pleased to endorse Parastoo. She is a top-notch immigration lawyer and a zealous advocate for her clients. A highly recommended attorney."

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Michael McVicker

Immigration lawyer | Nov 02

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"Ms. Zahedi has an excellent reputation as an experienced, knowledgeable, and conscientious immigration attorney."

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David Mahdavi

Immigration lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer"

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David Drake

Immigration lawyer | Aug 12

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"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."

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Herman Dhade

Unknown lawyer | Oct 20

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Associations

2007 - 2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Past Chair, Washington DC Chapter

Education

1988

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

George Washington University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Farsi

French

Spanish

English

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