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Pegah Rahgozar
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Biography
Ms. Rahgozar is an attorney and founding partner of the Rahgozar Law Firm. She holds a Bachelors degree in Political Science, with a minor in Legal Studies, from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center. During her time at the University of Houston Law Center, her concentrations included: Immigration and Business, Contracts, Real Estate Transactions, Oil and Gas, and Employment and Labor Law. She is authorized to practice law before all Texas courts by the State Bar of Texas.
Ms. Rahgozar has successfully represented clients in various corporate transactions and immigration matters. During her time at the University of Houston Law Center, Ms. Rahgozar was a member of the Joseph A. Vail Immigration Clinic where she represented clients in many complex cases in the area of Defensive Asylum and Cancellation of Removal before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR). While in the Immigration Clinic, Ms. Rahgozar drafted and submitted motions before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). She has also assisted clients with processing Affirmative Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Special Immigrant Juvenile, U-Visa and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) cases before various governmental agencies. Additionally, Ms. Rahgozar's professional work experience includes presenting family and employment-based petitions (immigrant and nonimmigrant cases) before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), the National Visa Center (NVC), various U.S. Embassies abroad, and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
Among her many accomplishments, Ms. Rahgozar served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Justice Tracy Christopher of the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas. She also gained experience as a Law Clerk, doing compliance work for the Office of the General Counsel of the University of Houston Systems. Additionally, Ms. Rahgozar is also fluent in Farsi (Persian).
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
60%
13 years
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Licensed in Texas for 12 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2013
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Location
Rahgozar Law Firm, PLLC
2825 Wilcrest Dr., Suite. 515, Houston, TX, 77042
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Posted by IFTIKHAR | January 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Immigration & Citizenship Attorney
Excellent Immigration Attorney. I would definitely recommend her to all my contacts who seek help on immigration and citizenship. My case was held pending after the interview. I would have not done it properly had I done it at my own. My son AHTESHAM AHMED recommended her. Rahgozar helped me in a ver...
Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Awesome experience!!!
My husband and i strongly recommend Pegah Rahgozar to anyone seeking immigration advice or services. She is very knowledgeable, professional, transparent and courteous. During the entire process, Pegah kept us in the loop via email, phone, and text. She always responded to my questions very quickly. ...
Posted by Behzad | August 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
If your case is tricky l, Don’t go to this attorney
I hired this attorney on my case and she show terribly poor performance in the court and she did not even request the judge to reduce the amount of bound. I paid her 2750$ for consultation and bond hearing. After court she took attitude of running away from the case and told me I can not repre...
Posted by Charlie | October 04, 2017 | Immigration
Excellent legal advice
Pegah's advice was invaluable to me. My case was severely delayed and I was hitting a wall with immigration: countless inquiries and service requests, congressional inquiries, long holding times to speak to Tier 2 officers, and Ombaudsman intervention - none of which helped. It was not until ...
Posted by Surendra | September 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly Experienced and Qualified immigration attorney.
I would like to share a positive review about Rahgozar Law Firm, PLLC. I was highly satisfied with the firm's handling of my immigration application. They were very professional, courteous, warm and friendly and corresponded in real time. Several follow meetings were set up to ensure that I understoo...
Pegah Rahgozar's Lawyer Endorsements
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"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"As a lawyer, Pegah has an expert understanding of immigration law, As an Attorney, she never stops fighting for her clients until she knows their rights are adequately defended and protected. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
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"Pegah is a compassionate and experienced attorney with an impressive record of success in the field of immigration. She is a fearless advocate for her clients and will fight vigorously for their success."
"Pegah exhaustively researches potential solutions to ensure that she is able to obtain the best results for her c lients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Pegah is a great attorney who is detail oriented and goes the extra mile for her clients. I have no reservations sending immigration clients to her and I highly recommend her."
"Pegah is a tenacious and passionate advocate. I know she cares about her clients and getting the best result. I endorse this lawyer."
"Pegah is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Rahgozar is an expert in Immigration law and a valuable contributor to the AVVO community"
"I am happy to endorse Pegah Rahgozar. She is respected by colleagues and dedicated to the immigration field and her clients. She is strategic, compassionate, and a relentless attorney who goes the extra mile for her clients. In addition to these qualities, I know that she can be trusted to handle the case to the best of her ability."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Pegah is an excellent immigration attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients. I recommend that you call her if you have any questions about any facet of immigration law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I met Pegah while we were in Court, waiting on a judge. In that short time, I saw that she is very attentive and well-prepared. Shortly thereafter, I heard compliments about her work ethic from another colleague. I endorse this attorney."
"Pegah is an enthusiastic and passionate attorney who devotes a lot of time and effort to her cases. I highly endorse this attorney and recommend her for all immigration matters."
"Pegah is dedicated to her clients and takes the time out to really make them comfortable with the entire legal process. She's very knowledgable and a great attorney. I definitely endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. What makes Pegah special as an Attorney is that she truly cares and looks out for her clients. There needs to be more Attorneys like Pegah in the legal community who care about developing a strong relationship with their clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable in immigration law. I highly recommend her."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top Lawyers in Immigration Law, Houstonia Magazine
2017
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2017
10 Best in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2016
10 Best in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Top Lawyers in Immigration Law, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Recognition for Commitment to Immigrant Community, Own the Dream
Associations
2013 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
DACA
Approved
I-601A, Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
Approved
I-539, Change of Status from B-2 to F-1
Approved
Waiver of Joint-Filing for Conditional Resident Granted
Granted
I-539, Change of Status F-1 to TN (Mexico)
Approved
Reasonable Fear Interview
Granted/Pending
I-130 for Spouse of US Citizen
Approved
Release on Bond
Granted
Motion to Reopen Based on Marriage to USC
Granted
Education
2013
University of Houston Law Center
Certificate in Advanced Commercial Arbitration
2012
University of Houston Law Center
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2010
University of Texas System, San Antonio
Political Science and Legal Studies
Speaking Engagements
2017
University of Houston Immigration Clinic
Practicing As A Solo Immigration Attorney
2017
Radio Dabang
President Trump's Travel Ban 3.0
2017
Radio Dabang
End to DACA
2017
Lone Star Community College-Kingwood
President Trump's Executive Orders
2016
University of Houston Law Center
Practicing As A Solo Immigration Attorney
2015
University of Houston Immigration Clinic
Practicing As A Solo Immigration Attorney
2014
University of Houston Law Center
Practicing As A Solo Immigration Attorney
Languages
Farsi
Persian
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How to go for H1B visa interview with warrant out/pending criminal mischief felony indictment?
06 Sep 2018
Q&A
Can i sponsor my friend without my spouse
14 Aug 2016
Q&A
Do I have to see a special agent from Homeland Security?
05 Apr 2016