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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).
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Licensed in Texas for 12 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2013
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Rahgozar Law Firm, PLLC
2825 Wilcrest Dr., Suite. 515, Houston, TX, 77042
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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Trustworthiness
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Professional and Empathetic
Pegah Rahgozar and team are amazing, they are professional in their work ethics and you get the best service and their response time is amazing. Ms. Rahgozar is focused, detail oriented and fights for her clients and deliver the best results. This attorney is dependable and highly recommended.
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 anonymous | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Pegah Rahgozar - Outstanding Attorney
I was highly impressed by Pegah's sense of knowledge and professionalism. She was very clear about the process of my case and it truly made me and my husband feel confident about our decision in hiring her. She does not sugar coat anything and prepares her clients effectively. I was also impressed by...
Posted by Maya | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS, UNA LUZ EN LA OBSCURIDAD
My case has been very difficult and I have look for someone to help me for 10 years, after many lawyers taking my money just to tell me No! i cant help you! I was lucky to find Pegah and her team, from the moment that you first talk to her you will feel that you can trust her, not only because she ...
Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Brilliant Attorney!
I am really glad I found Pegah right before I gave up hope due to a very incompetent attorney. Pegah is very friendly and approachable, and understands what you require and explains not just the pros but also the cons of all your legal options. She is straightforward, honest and hardworking and is w...
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."
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"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."
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"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