Zara Ali

Zara Ali

also known as Zara Ali & Associates, PLLC

4.9
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 12 years

Immigration Lawyer at Katy, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family, Divorce & Separation

2717 Commercial Center Blvd, Suite E200, Katy, TX

About Zara

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 50%

Petitions for Alien Relatives, Naturalization Applications and Adjustment of Status.

12 years

50%
Family 25%

Divorces, Child Support, Custody Modifications, Adoptions, Enforcements and Name Changes.

12 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2013

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

ZARA ALI & ASSOCIATES, PLLC

2717 Commercial Center Blvd, Suite E200, Katy, TX, 77494

Law Offices of Zara Ali

3 Sugar Creek Center Blvd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX, 77478

Law Offices of Zara Ali

12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1100, Houston, TX, 77046

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Zara Ali's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

194 Client Reviews

Posted by Irvin | February 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

Hired Zara for a custody matter with one of my children. She was very upfront and honest about the process and provided great advice throughout. Everything went smoothly and without any hiccups.

Posted by Alem | February 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank You Zara

Zara has been the most professional and kind hearted lawyer I've worked with in my entire life. She communicates regularly and handles everything I don't need to. Thanks to her I've been able to bring my mom to the U.S and I can't thank her enough.

Posted by Akbar | February 8, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

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

Legal matter

Zara was very knowledgeable and patient in her advice regarding how to advance my US immigration process. Thank you for your invaluable assistance Zara!

Posted by Jessica | January 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer I've ever meet

I consider the luckiest thing in my life to have hired Zara as my divorce attorney. I was initially terrified by my husband's threats and found Zara, who comforted me and talked me through the process, which instantly put me at ease, and one of the best things about Zara was that I was able to talk t...o her directly every time I needed her, unlike other teams of attorneys who have to talk to paralegals and then wait for long periods of time before they can formally meet with the attorney or call. Zara helped me win my case and was very responsive. She took her job very seriously and was able to identify key points during the mediation and present them in a way that was more favorable to our side. I highly recommend Zara and hope that she will get better in the future.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Definitely Recommend!

Zara Ali recently assisted me with my immigration needs, and I couldn't be more pleased with her services. From the start, she displayed a high level of professionalism and expertise that immediately put me at ease. She was always prompt in responding to my questions and kept me informed throughout t...he case, which I really appreciated.

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Zara Ali's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Zara
Rehan Shams Alimohammad headshot
Rehan Alimohammad

Immigration lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"She is conscientious and hard working. I trust her with my clients, which is the ultimate compliment another attorney can give."

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Farah Kamal

Family lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Zara and I have been on opposite sides on more than one occasion and while we both advocate for our clients we are able to work together to make both parties happy. She is a fellow attorney I fully endorse."

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Tasha Ricks

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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D'Angelo Lowe

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a great attorney and mediator. Always reasonable, knowledgable and reliable."

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Fran Brochstein

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have mediated with this attorney on several occasions. She is totally professional and a great advocate for her client. She is caring and compassionate yet thoroughly prepared before she appears for a mediation. Her clients trust and adore her. Her fellow attorneys respect her. As you can see, she has many endorsements by her fellow attorneys."

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Timothy Hutton

Unknown lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Payma

Unknown lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Schwaner

Immigration lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Zara is well respected immigration attorney in the avvo community."

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Ameya Telkikar

Immigration lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for her professionalism and service to her clients."

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Marina Melman

Family lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Frederick Forlano

Family lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who fights hard for her clients and works well with opposing counsel to obtain the best results for clients."

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Carolyn McDaniel

Family lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anna Din

Immigration lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend this attorney's work."

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Chikeersha Puvvada

Family lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Zara was easy to work with and responded to communications promptly."

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Lacey Richmond

Family lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I had a case opposite Zara. She was easy to work with, quick to respond to emails, and had a lot of immigration knowledge that was helpful for her client (her client was in the process of trying to obtain citizenship). Her knowledge in family and immigration is wonderful for any client with an accompanying immigration issue, and she is very familiar with and knowledgeable about family law issues."

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Zulfiqar Prasla

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Faisal Punjwani

Family lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a dedicated worker for her clients. I recommend her for all the family law matters that come my way."

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Lawrence Eulette

Family lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ali is the consummate professional. She fights relentlessly for her clients while maintaining a professional relationship with opposing counsel. This characteristic is important because it allows us to focus strictly on the issues in the case."

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Kamran Makhdoom

Immigration lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Zara Ali, as she has always shown deep dedication and devotion to her clients. She is not afraid to ask help and guidance, a trait uncommon in some professionals, but she does this with stride and with only the benefit of her clients in mind."

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Candace Demary

Unknown lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zara and I met through a mutual attorney friend. She is a very qualified attorney. I have seen her with a client at the courthouse and was impressed by her professionalism. I would highly recommend her."

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Rehan Alimohammad

Immigration lawyer

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Farah Kamal

Family lawyer

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Denise Khoury

Child custody lawyer

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D'Angelo Lowe

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Top Attorney, Avvo

2017

Top Contributor, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Attorney, Zara Ali & Associates PLLC

2013 - 2014

Associate, Damani Law Firm

2012 - 2013

Associate, Busby & Associates, PC

2011 - 2012

Legal Intern, Law of office of Anuj Shah

Associations

2018 - Present

Fort Bend Family Bar

Member

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

HYBLA

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

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Education

2014

University of Houston Law Center

LL.M - Master of Laws

2012

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

King's College London

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

State Bar of Texas

Advanced Family Law Drafting 2021

2021

State Bar of Texas

Advanced Immigration Law 2021 - Feb 11, '21

2018

Texas Bar College Annual Summer School

When Immigration Collides with Criminal and/or Family Law

Languages

Urdu

Hindi

Activity

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