Javad M. Khazaeli

Javad M. Khazaeli

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Litigation Lawyer at Saint Louis, MO
Practice Areas: Litigation, Immigration, Corporate & Incorporation

911 Washington Ave, Suite 211, Saint Louis, MO

About Javad

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

24 years | 300 cases

50%
Corporate and Incorporation 25%

16 years | 20 cases

25%
Immigration 25%

24 years | 500 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 13 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2012

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 23 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2002

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Khazaeli Wyrsch LLC

911 Washington Ave, Suite 211, Saint Louis, MO, 63101

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Javad M. Khazaeli's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

I have had great lawyers this is not someone you ever want working for you

On our first visit to his office I was appalled by his appearance he look like he was getting ready to binge watch HBO( sweet pants hadn't shaved look bad I speak English but my wife does not she only speaks Spanish well his secretary was going to interpret to this day I don't know if she speaks flu...ent Spanish so me and my wife sat there quit listening he was rambling on about ways she could when her case never asking whybshf came to America in the first place goingbon ahout how we could use me to fake being depressed for a reason she could stay in the United states on in on my goodness would this man shut up already we paid him 800 hundred dollars to do one simple thing we wanted him yo file a motion to drop the case and seek another judge his words he called thd judge a few things but anyway he had two weeks to get this motion in to thd judge sounds simple like a high school kid could do that for 800 hundred dollars right no not him when we did go in front of the judge he denied the motion the binge watcher got the motion in the same day as the court date was so the judge said no way and guess what mc fly was wearing sweet pants tee shirt hadn't shaved my goodness there is more but im saving that for my formal complaint to the board unbelievable

Javad Khazaeli

Replied last August 28, 2023

To be clear, you tried to get a refund on your wife's case when your wife explicitly told us that she wanted to stay with our firm. Then you threatened your wife. We called the police, and you were arrested for harassment after evidence of domestic violence was uncovered. We have no regrets about continuing to advocate for your former partner. Our other reviews speak for themselves. And FYI, you are still banned from our building.

Posted by Leul | March 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Greatest lawyer

Javad M. Khacaeli is the best lawyer I am very happy to have him as my immigration lawyer! I really recommend people to consult or hire him as their immigration lawyer.

Posted by Wali | January 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good communication skills, Very articulate, and also a very good listener

I just cannot find words to express my profound gratitude for Javad and Karin . It was simply my immense trust in you, which kept me going. Before I met you, I had already surrounded to fate and could not see any light at the end of the tunnel. But the sudden meeting changed my entire attitude. I ask...ed you to represent me because of your honesty, true interest in my situation, I trusted you, and your willingness to stay with me to the very end. It was only due to your perseverance and counseling that I realized that not all hope had been lost. Your concern for me was starkly visible and that gave me additional courage and confidence. Best Lawyer I have come across.

Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good Lawyer and a Good Person

I am thankful to have Javad as our lawyer. I was referred to him by another reputed law firm. He was very direct and knowledgeable. He knew the exact solution to my case. Legal issues are never easy to comprehend but he explained process and procedure without making it sound super complicated. Mo...st of all- he was there, when I called him/when I emailed him to answer. This was new to me! I have been dealing with lawyers for past 1.5 yrs. The most difficult situation for a client is - to hire a lawyer who over-promises you, charges you your life savings and then go cold turkey when things go south. Never picking up, yelling on top of their voice is quite common for lawyers. So what you need is someone on the other end- who is honest and tells you facts as they are- not making it sound easy/ or scare tactics. Javad was all this for us, so I would be happy to recommend him as immigration attorney.

Posted by Fatmeh | May 29, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Professional and absolutely helpful

Javad gave me a very helpful and clear consultation about my complicated situation of change of status. He was a super nice guy and spent about an hour to listen to my questions and concerns and explained them to me very clearly at no charge.

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Javad M. Khazaeli's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Cox

Immigration lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Javad is a brilliant and dedicated attorney who knows the immigration system intimately and can effectively advocate for his clients like few others can."

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Michael Kohler

Immigration lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Javad's unmatched legal experience truly sets him apart from the field and will be an unbelievable asset to your case. I wholeheartedly endorse Javad for any immigration matter...from a "simple" matter to the most complex issues."

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Thomas Nitschke

Immigration lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recommend Javad for any immigration or litigation matter you may have. He is experienced, honest, diligent, and result driven."

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Nedim Ramic

Immigration lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. With his vast experience in and out of the courtroom, Javad brings a superior level of service to his clients."

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Marcus Sanborn

Litigation lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Khazaeli for more than 12 years. He is an exceptional attorney and counselor. Mr. Khazaeli is a well-known and highly-respected member of the community."

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Eli Roberts

Immigration lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The immigration process can be tricky and stressful, but not when Javad is handling the matter. I endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Mark Grzymala

Immigration lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Javad. He's passionate about immigration and is dedicated to his work."

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Kevin Etzkorn

Immigration lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Javad is a devoted and passionate advocate whose training and experience in is unmatched by any other immigration lawyer in the St. Louis area."

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Timothy Etzkorn

Immigration lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Javad has the experience, intelligence, and compassion to represent his clients with the skill required for me to whole heartedly endorse him for immigration law and litigation. He is one of the premier attorneys in St. Louis for immigration."

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Sam Halabi

Immigration lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Javad brings to his advocacy a unique ability to combine substantive mastery of often arcane and difficult to follow immigration rules with the contacts and network that make those rules manageable and real. Immigration clients will find him able to get on the phone within a few minutes, contact an authoritative manager at a relevant agency, and speak to that manager in a way that conveys his command of the law with the sympathy due his client."

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Jonathan Georgis

Immigration lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an asset to the legal community."

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Daniel Lipsitz

Immigration lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Award for Outstanding Case Resolution, Department of Homeland Security

2006

Special Achievement Award, Department of Homeland Security (ICE/OPLA)

2005

Special Achievement Award, Department of Homeland Security (ICE/OPLA)

2001

Trial Advocacy Competition - Finalist, Washington Universtity

2001

Wiley Rutledge Moot Court - Semi-Finalist, Washington University

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Founding Member, Khazaeli Wyrsch Stock LLC

2014 - 2014

Partner, Khazaeli Wyrsch LLP

2013 - 2014

Partner, Cantwell & Cantwell

2010 - 2013

Certifying Officer, Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification

2003 - 2010

Attorney, National Security Law Division, Department Of Homeland Security, Immigration & Customs Enforcement

2002 - 2003

Attorney, Counterterrorism, Department Of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service

Associations

2016 - Present

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Committee Chair - Immigration

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

International Institute of St. Louis

Executive Committee - Community Development Committee

2014 - Present

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Member

2012 - Present

Illinois State Bar

Member

2011 - Present

Legal Prep Charter Academy

Associate Board Member

2010 - Present

Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation

Executive Committee Member

2002 - Present

Missouri State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

US v Alleged Members of the PFLP

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Education

2002

Washington University

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BS - Bachelor of Science

1998

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Washington University - Intersession Keynote Speaker - Careers in Law

2015

Washington University School of Law Judge (Finals)

2015

Washington University - Intersession Immigration Law Table Top

2015

Washington University - Immigration Law Society Immigration Law Career Panel

2015

SLU - International Law Society

International Law Careers

2009

ICE National Security Law Conference

National Security Law 101

2008

ICE National Security Law Conference

Litigation Skills

2007

ICE National Security Law Conference

Trends in Federal Litigation in National Security Cases

2006

ICE National Security Law Conference

New Attorney Training on National Security Charges

Publications

Languages

English

Farsi

Activity

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