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Zara Ali

also known as Zara Ali & Associates, PLLC
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About Zara

At Zara Ali and Associates we strive to provide every client professional legal service, whether it be in the area of Family or Immigration Law. We work closely with each to client and ensure they are well informed about their case from start to end. In order to provide you the best service, we schedule all consultations at the office.

  I was born and raised in the southwest region of England. In 2008, I graduated with First Class Honours from the University of London, King's College London. Thereafter, I moved to Houston and received my J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 2012. I am eligible to practice in the Southern District of Texas. I have experience in areas of Family Law including, Appeals, Adoptions, Divorces, SAPCRS and Termination of Parental Rights. 

I received my LL.M. from the University of Houston Law Center. During this time, I received specialized training in Immigration Law, particularly, Family Immigration. I am also a certified mediator and have training and experience in Family Law mediations.

Practice areas

FamilyImmigration
  1. Immigration: 50%

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

    7 years

  2. Family: 50%

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

    7 years

Languages spoken

Urdu, Hindi

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Contact

2717 Commerical Center Blvd
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2717 Commerical Center Blvd
Ste E200
Katy, TX, 77494

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

12 Greenway Plaza
Suite 1100
Houston, TX, 77046

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 201307/22/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top AttorneyAvvo2018
Client's ChoiceAvvo2017
Top ContributorAvvo2017
Client's Choice AwardAvvo2016
Client's Choice AwardAvvo2015
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerZara Ali & Associates PLLC2014 - Present
AssociateDamani Law Firm2013 - 2014
AssociateBusby & Associates, PC2012 - 2013
Legal InternLaw of office of Anuj Shah2011 - 2012
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Fort Bend Family BarMember2018 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationN/A2017 - Present
HYBLAN/A2013 - Present
State Bar of TexasN/A2013 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Houston Law CenterLL.M - Master of Laws2014
South Texas College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2012
King's College LondonBA - Bachelor of Arts2008
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Texas Bar College Annual Summer SchoolWhen Immigration Collides with Criminal and/or Family Law2018
Legal cases
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Reviews

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I am pleased that my case was directed and executed appropriately, especially remotely, by Ms. Zara Ali. I heartedly recommend having her services engaged for Divorce proceedings.
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Great Attorney!

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Attorney Ali is a true professional! I am so pleased that Attorney Ali was my attorney. She was so pleasant to me.
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Legal Counsel with Guaranteed Result

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I hired Zara to help me clear my name with the State Attorney General regarding both Child Support and Marital Support. The AG based on erroneous information from my ex, levied an assessment of more than $100K even though I could prove with bank transfers that I had actually overpaid. It sounds like this should be an easy fix but it is not... it took more than a year of very persistent work on Zara's part to get me in position for a court hearing that would allow me to clear my name. Then the lockdown came and somehow Zara worked a miracle and got our hearing scheduled through zoom at the end of April. The outcome was better than I expected with me being awarded a credit in the 5 figures. The most amazing part was there were ZERO extra charges after we finished. She did the entire case including the curveballs from the lockdown for exactly what she quoted me. If your looking for a bulldog to pursue your legal issues and you want to be treated fair, then Zara is your legal counsel. Please know that Zara is very ethical, which is how I wanted my case to be handled. It is possible to be above board, ethical and still get great outcomes. I am is proof of this thanks to Zara!
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Excellent

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I don't normally write reviews, however I felt this was one worth writing about. It's been a long process for me, that has finally come to an end. I am truly thankful to Zara Ali, who helped me during this process!! She was so wonderful!! She was always so prompt to respond and very kind. I would often times get responses back to my emails when it was late in the evening. To me, that says they all work so very hard very their clients. Good people!!
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I-751

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I hired Zara Ali to file my I-751. I spoke with a few other immigration lawyers before deciding to work with Zara. All other lawyers tried to intimidate me into thinking that my application was late and that I had to pay a few thousand dollars extra to expedite my filing. Zara was honest with me and told me that her other clients received their green card extensions within a few weeks, so I would most likely be fine too. Indeed, I got my green card extension within two weeks and my ten-year green card in nine months. I would recommend her based on her demonstrated integrity.
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Great Lawyer

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I’m so grateful with Lawyer Zara Ali who helped me fight for my immigration status. She was so kind and patient helping me filed my case.
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Helpful.

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She was very helpful in providing all of the information we needed to help prepare for the case. The government took forever, but we finally received approval and documents for permanent residency. Thank you, Zara.
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Exceptional Service!

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Zara has been a blessing since my spouse and I hired her for immigration purposes! She was extremely attentive, knew exactly how to approach the case and was always a call away. If I had any questions she would always answer my calls/emails in a timely manner and would always have an answer. I really enjoyed her personality, her positive outlook about our case, her communication, her manners, and the peace of mind she would give us. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend her services to anyone!
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Understanding and Honest

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Zara was very straightforward, trustworthy, and communicative through the whole process. She answered all questions and put all concerns at ease.
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Excellent Lawyer

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I found attorney Zara Ali through Google search, and I’m so glad that I found her, she is very knowledgeable and highly professional, you can call her anytime when you have a question regarding your case which is not very applicable with other lawyers. I highly recommend her to anyone that needs immigration service. Thank you so much for being our lawyer.
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Tasha Ricks, Child custody Attorney on Jul 26, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.

D'Angelo Lowe, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. She is a great attorney and mediator. Always reasonable, knowledgable and reliable.

Fran Brochstein, Mediation Attorney on Jan 6, 2017
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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.

Timothy Hutton, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 19, 2016
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David Payma, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 1, 2016
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David Schwaner, Car accident Attorney on Aug 29, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Zara is well respected immigration attorney in the avvo community.

Ameya Telkikar, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 23, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer for her professionalism and service to her clients.

Marina Melman, Car accident Attorney on Aug 11, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.

Frederick Forlano, Juvenile law Attorney on Jul 8, 2016
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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.

Carolyn McDaniel, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 8, 2016
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Anna Din, Family Attorney on May 27, 2016
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I recommend this attorney's work.

Chikeersha Puvvada, Family Attorney on Apr 12, 2016
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Zara was easy to work with and responded to communications promptly.

Lacey Richmond, Family Attorney on Jan 4, 2016
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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.

Zulfiqar Prasla, Real estate Attorney on Nov 18, 2015
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Faisal Punjwani, Business Attorney on Nov 17, 2015
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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.

Lawrence Eulette

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.

Kamran Makhdoom, Immigration Attorney on Nov 11, 2015
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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.

Candace Demary, Family Attorney on Nov 10, 2015
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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.

Ahmad Azam, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 9, 2015
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Zara is a great attorney, I often recommend her for immigration cases because I know she will do a great job.

Derek Pershing, Commercial real estate Attorney on Mar 23, 2015
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Zara and I have known each other for many years. She is always someone I can count on and is a very diligent person. And she is also one of the nicest people you could know. I endorse this lawyer.

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