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Michael Moosavi Shabani

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  • Hoover, AL
  • Licensed for 23 years
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Michael Moosavi Shabani
Michael Moosavi Shabani
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About Michael

An American Dream. A better support, education, job, medical care, & benefits that the U.S provides.

We also represent criminal aliens and criminal/DWI related matters. Our firm handles all type of related employment & labor, family law, divorce, custody, paternity, child support, individuals in auto accidents, work related accidents as well as wrongful death cases. We have staff attorneys who have specialties in all these areas.

History of Michael Shabani

  • Mr. Shabani is a member of American Immigration lawyers Association, American Bar Association, US District Court of Alabama ( Birmingham & Montgomery), US Court of Appeal for the 11th Circuit, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, D.C. Court of Appeal and Birmingham Bar Association. 
  • Mr. Shabani has been practicing Immigration law since 1997, and has clerked since 1991 for prominent immigration lawyers and judges prior to his own practice.
  • Mr. Shabani has a formidable and sincere interest in the issues that are important in the field of law and he is blessed with ability to relate and interact with people from all walks of life.
  • As a self-starter and an extremely self-motivated individual, Mr. Shabani is well suited to handle high levels of responsibility.

We invite you to explore his experiences and to observe the depth of education and training he has attained. Education: University of Alabama (1991); Birmingham School of Law (1995).  Mr. Shabani is the only attorney in the State of Alabama who has been appointed by Mexican Consulate in Atlanta, Georgia to represent indigent Mexican Nationals at reduced attorney fee.  Mr. Shabani is an Immigration Law Professor at Birmingham School of Law.  

Practice areas

OtherLitigationFamilyCar accidentImmigration
  1. Immigration: 50%

    Detention,removal, immigration court, family petition, work visa, investment visa, waivers, consular processing, naturalization, student visa, fiance visa, criminal immigration, Federal Habeas appeal, petition for review, DACA

    24 years, 3,000 cases

  2. Car accident: 15%

  3. Family: 15%

    Family Immigration, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony

  4. Litigation: 10%

    Civil litigation

  1. Criminal defense: 10%

Languages spoken

Farsi, English, Persian, Spanish, Turkish

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Contact

5500 Southlake Park
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Shabani & Associates, P.C.

5500 Southlake Park
Suite #200-250
Hoover, AL, 35244

Fax (205) 823-1946
Website
http://michaelshabani.com

Michael Shabani ABC News Television Interview on Immigration Policy. July 2018

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
DCInactive 200410/14/2017
ALOccupational License - Authorized to Practice199711/10/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers3490
Legal guides2
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Best Personal Injury Lawyers in BirminghamExpertise2020
Clients' ChoiceAvvo2018
Clients' ChoiceAvvo2017
Top LawyersTop Lawyers2016
Best Immigration Lawyers in BirminghamExpertise2016
Top ContributorAvvo2015
Clients' ChoiceAvvo2015
LeadCounsel Ratedhttp://www.leadcounsel.org/attorney/michael-shabani2015
Top Immigration AttorneysBirmingham Magazine2014
Superb Top Immigration AttorneyAvvo Rating2014
Best Immigration Lawyer in BirminghamGuaranteed Lawyers2011
Strong leadershipwho is who Registry2000
VLPBirmingham Bar Voluntary Program1999
Moot Court Competition StudentBSL1995
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyImmigration Chair at Shabani & Associates, P.C2015 - Present
CEOImmigration Chair at Shabani & Associates, P.C1997 - Present
Adjunct ProfessorBirmingham School Of Law2014 - 2015
Immigration Law ClerkJudge Joseph Boohaker1996 - 1997
Case ManagerWilliam Freeman, Esq.1995 - 1996
Immigration Law clerkPaul Soreff, Esq.1993 - 1993
Office manager -immigrationJaffe & Associates,Esq.1991 - 1995
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
LeadCounselAttorney2015 - Present
Middle District of AlabamaAttorney Member2014 - Present
Iranian Lawyers AssociationDirector2010 - Present
Alabama trial lawyersmemebr1998 - Present
US Court of Appeal 11th CircuitActive member1998 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationActive member1997 - Present
Alabama State BarActive member1997 - Present
American Bar AssociationActive member1997 - Present
Alabama Supreme CourtActive member1997 - Present
US District Court Northern DistrictActive member1997 - Present
Immigration talkMember attorney1997 - Present
Alabama/GeorgiaMember attorney1997 - Present
immigration logMember attorney1997 - Present
Alabama Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member1997 - Present
Birmingham Bar AssociationCommittee member2012 - 2014
Martindale hubbellMember1997 - 2005
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Latino NewsDeffinition2015
Difference between Asylum and RefugeeAsylum2015
LexisNexis Communities212(h) waiver of Hardship- Drug related2014
AVVO Legal GuidesDACA2014
AVVO Legal GuidesPost conviction2014
TV LatinoImmigration2013
you TubeElection 20122012
Consequences of a criminal pleaImmigration law2009
What is green cardImmigration & Nationality2004
Birmingham Bar Association BulletinSpecial Juvenile and what is green card2003
Federal Judicial CenterThe consequences of a criminal plea2002
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Birmingham School of Law (Birmingham, AL)JD - Juris Doctor1995
University of AlabamaBS - Bachelor of Science1991
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
2012 Latino voteDACA2012
Catholic ChurchImmigration2011
Immigrant Due Process rightsImmigration2007
Birmingham Bar AssociationImmigration and immigrants2006
Catholic churchimmigration2003
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
AAO-http://www.lexisnexis.com/…/aao-212-h-hardship-victory-mexi…AA0 appeal victory

Reviews

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Successful representation in highly complex, employment-based petition for permanent residency

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My employment-based application for Adjustment of Status (AOS) was highly complex, spanning an entire decade of employment history and involving five different corporations and six different engineering positions. When I lost my job only a few months before becoming eligible for AOS, two other immigration attorneys told me that I had very little chance of successfully applying for Permanent Residency and that I should exit the U.S. right away. Mr. Shabani on the other hand, after thoroughly examining applicable case law, advised me otherwise. Mr. Shabani handled my case himself (I never had to deal with a rookie paralegal...), examined and discussed all legal options and kept me informed at each step of the process. Nine months later, a USCIS Permanent Resident "Welcome Letter" was in my mailbox!!!
Michael Shabani's response: You are a very intelligent engineer and a great individual. You deserve this and i am very happy to see you procuring such status. When i decide to visit Greece, i will call on you. Best wishes.

Impressed with clarity!

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Mike handled our many questions regarding the daunting immigration options with clarity and transparency. He genuinely cared that we made the right decisions based on our personal needs and for once we feel the family has a grip on the situation. It's hard to make decisions confidently when you don't know the rules and your options.
Michael Shabani's response: Glad to be any help.

Shabani and associates

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Mr.Shabani and his team the best lawyer I know will definitely recommend Mr.Shabani for any immigration case, him and his team worked really hard on my husband case. Mr.Shabani is very knowledgeable and profesional at what he does. Will definitely rehire him I highly recommend him and his team very friendly and caring.
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Received Permanent Residency

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Shabani & Associates, P.C. Successfully got my husband and I green cards after years of other immigration lawyers throughout Birmingham telling us it couldn’t be done, and/or multiple denials upon trying. He got it done quickly without any refusals along the way. We are Canadians now living in Alabama. Thank You Mr.Shabani and your team. You have changed our life!
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Michael Shabani's response: I am very happy to assist your lovely family in an employment based labor certification. May God bless you all. Thank you very much for your business.

Great Person Great Lawyer

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Very good person overall. A good friend of mine, easy to talk to and a great help to me through my immigration process. Thanks and all praise to Allah I Passed my test and I will be becoming a citizen. I Highly recommend him to anyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The best attorney

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I highly recommend Mr.Shabani for immigration cases. He made the whole process go by smoothly. Mr.Shabani’s staff were extremely helpful. Mr.Shabani is an honest, kind, trustworthy man. I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney. Michael Shabani Is a hardworking man and the best attorney out there. I highly recommend!
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Professional and Knowledgeable

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Mr. Shabani and his team were very professional and caring while handling several legal issues for me and my family. They went above and beyond to assist me.
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Very good lawyer

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I just want to thank you and your wife for the good work you all did on my husbands immigration case , at one point I thought we had lost our case before I went and looked for a lawyer , but God put a good lawyer (Mr.Shabani) to help our case go through. We recently got approved and are very thankful to be together as a family . Thank you .
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To my immigration lawyer

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Excellent lawyer with a verry professional associates. I will definitely recommend him. Thank you Mr Shabani. Keep up the good job.
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Permanent Residence and Citizenship

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Hello, my name is Guillermo and I recommend Mr. Shabani for immigration cases. I have hired him for 2 different occasions. First for my permanent residence and it was successful. The second occasion was for my citizenship and thanks to him and his staff I am now a legal citizen of the United States.
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Attorney endorsements

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David Lashgari, Immigration Attorney on Jan 15, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Michael for many years. He is a professional and well respected fellow lawyer in the community.

Magdalena Cuprys, Immigration Attorney on Jul 18, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mike cares about his clients and goes out of his way to find creative solutions for their problems.

Jonathan Green, Immigration Attorney on Jun 5, 2019
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Mr. Shabani is a very competent and knowledgeable immigration attorney. He is professional in all matters and does an excellent job staying abreast of developments in immigration law. When I am presented with an issue involving immigration law in my own practice, I always reach out to Mr. Shabani for his help. His many years of experience have been a valuable resource for both myself and the clients for which I seek his advice. Should you need immigration services in the Birmingham area or anywhere in the surrounding Southeast, I highly recommend him!

Stephen Mashney, Immigration Attorney on Jun 25, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Shabani is a skilled lawyer in the immigration field. He tirelessly advocates for his clients especially in the current adverse legal atmosphere. I consider myself privileged to know him and I highly recommend him.

Jennifer Jones, Immigration Attorney on Aug 3, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Attorney Shabani has extensive knowledge and experience in the complex field of immigration law. He is sincere and fights hard for his clients. I recommend this attorney without reservation.

Leonard Boyer, Immigration Attorney on Mar 3, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Charlie Shah, Immigration Attorney on Jan 30, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Michael is an outstanding attorney. He is a strong voice for his clients and works hard to achieve the best results for them. I refer any immigration matter I have to Michael.

Hiba Ghalib, Immigration Attorney on Nov 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Michael is an excellent attorney. He is honest, passionate and dedicated when it comes to representing his clients. I highly recommend him and as a fellow immigration lawyer it is my pleasure to endorse him.

Bradley Latta, Immigration Attorney on Oct 21, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I endorse this lawyer.

Jason Bonar, Immigration Attorney on Aug 1, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Shabani is an excellent attorney.

Gregory McCauley, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Kenneth Levine, Immigration Attorney on Dec 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mike Shabani is exceedingly knowledgeable about U.S. immigration law, particularly in the areas of family and business immigration. He is highly respected in the Alabama and GA legal community for his depth of knowledge and passionate advocacy on behalf of his clients.

Gordon Nicol, Family Attorney on Aug 27, 2015
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

John Khosravi, Immigration Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Michael is an attorney that actively fights for his client's interest. I endorse this lawyer.

John Fisher, Family Attorney on Jul 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and compassionate with superior communication skills.

Armen Gukasyan, Immigration Attorney on Jun 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Shabani is a top contributor to this community. And I am pleased to endorse him.

Elizabeth Kozycki, Immigration Attorney on May 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Mr. Shabani as an expert in the field of immigration law. He addresses many complicated and complex issues with ease. He is dedicated to his clients, and I am sure he will more than exceed your expectations.

Sonia Figueroa, Immigration Attorney on May 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Because Mr. Shabani is a member of AILA, the national organization of immigration attorneys, already I know that he is someone that seeks to improve his knowledge-base, which is a great asset to his clients. His confidence and experience also speak to his ability to fight for his clients and help them seek workable solutions.

Allen Shabani, Immigration Attorney on May 1, 2015
Relationship: Family member

I endorse Mr. Shabani. He is a hard working, intelligent, and skilled professional attorney who focuses on many complex immigration law practice areas. He has an impressive track record of success and is clearly committed to clients and fights hard to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients. Mr. Shabani is a dedicated professional who is widely respected within the legal community and also an adjunct immigration law professor. I have been honored to work for him at his law firm, and I am confident that his work with and for his clients has been stellar.

Jonathan Lacour

One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer.

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