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
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
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
Family Immigration, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony
Civil litigation
Languages spoken
Farsi, English, Persian, Spanish, Turkish
Shabani & Associates, P.C.
5500 Southlake Park
Suite #200-250
Hoover, AL, 35244
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Inactive | 2004 | 10/14/2017 |
AL | Occupational License - Authorized to Practice | 1997 | 11/10/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Birmingham | Expertise | 2020 |
Clients' Choice | Avvo | 2018 |
Clients' Choice | Avvo | 2017 |
Top Lawyers | Top Lawyers | 2016 |
Best Immigration Lawyers in Birmingham | Expertise | 2016 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2015 |
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Clients' Choice | Avvo | 2015 |
LeadCounsel Rated | http://www.leadcounsel.org/attorney/michael-shabani | 2015 |
Top Immigration Attorneys | Birmingham Magazine | 2014 |
Superb Top Immigration Attorney | Avvo Rating | 2014 |
Best Immigration Lawyer in Birmingham | Guaranteed Lawyers | 2011 |
Strong leadership | who is who Registry | 2000 |
VLP | Birmingham Bar Voluntary Program | 1999 |
Moot Court Competition Student | BSL | 1995 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Immigration Chair at Shabani & Associates, P.C | 2015 - Present |
CEO | Immigration Chair at Shabani & Associates, P.C | 1997 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | Birmingham School Of Law | 2014 - 2015 |
Immigration Law Clerk | Judge Joseph Boohaker | 1996 - 1997 |
Case Manager | William Freeman, Esq. | 1995 - 1996 |
Immigration Law clerk | Paul Soreff, Esq. | 1993 - 1993 |
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Office manager -immigration | Jaffe & Associates,Esq. | 1991 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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LeadCounsel | Attorney | 2015 - Present |
Middle District of Alabama | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
Iranian Lawyers Association | Director | 2010 - Present |
Alabama trial lawyers | memebr | 1998 - Present |
US Court of Appeal 11th Circuit | Active member | 1998 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Active member | 1997 - Present |
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Alabama State Bar | Active member | 1997 - Present |
American Bar Association | Active member | 1997 - Present |
Alabama Supreme Court | Active member | 1997 - Present |
US District Court Northern District | Active member | 1997 - Present |
Immigration talk | Member attorney | 1997 - Present |
Alabama/Georgia | Member attorney | 1997 - Present |
immigration log | Member attorney | 1997 - Present |
Alabama Trial Lawyers Association | Attorney Member | 1997 - Present |
Birmingham Bar Association | Committee member | 2012 - 2014 |
Martindale hubbell | Member | 1997 - 2005 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Latino News | Deffinition | 2015 |
Difference between Asylum and Refugee | Asylum | 2015 |
LexisNexis Communities | 212(h) waiver of Hardship- Drug related | 2014 |
AVVO Legal Guides | DACA | 2014 |
AVVO Legal Guides | Post conviction | 2014 |
TV Latino | Immigration | 2013 |
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you Tube | Election 2012 | 2012 |
Consequences of a criminal plea | Immigration law | 2009 |
What is green card | Immigration & Nationality | 2004 |
Birmingham Bar Association Bulletin | Special Juvenile and what is green card | 2003 |
Federal Judicial Center | The consequences of a criminal plea | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Birmingham School of Law (Birmingham, AL) | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
University of Alabama | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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2012 Latino vote | DACA | 2012 |
Catholic Church | Immigration | 2011 |
Immigrant Due Process rights | Immigration | 2007 |
Birmingham Bar Association | Immigration and immigrants | 2006 |
Catholic church | immigration | 2003 |
Case name | Outcome |
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AAO-http://www.lexisnexis.com/…/aao-212-h-hardship-victory-mexi… | AA0 appeal victory |
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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.
One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer.
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