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
Petitions for Alien Relatives, Naturalization Applications and Adjustment of Status.
8 years
Divorces, Child Support, Custody Modifications, Adoptions, Enforcements and Name Changes.
8 years
Languages spoken
Urdu, Hindi
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2013 | 12/05/2020 |
Legal answers | 396 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top Attorney | Avvo | 2018 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2017 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2017 |
Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2016 |
Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Zara Ali & Associates PLLC | 2014 - Present |
Associate | Damani Law Firm | 2013 - 2014 |
Associate | Busby & Associates, PC | 2012 - 2013 |
Legal Intern | Law of office of Anuj Shah | 2011 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Fort Bend Family Bar | Member | 2018 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | N/A | 2017 - Present |
HYBLA | N/A | 2013 - Present |
State Bar of Texas | N/A | 2013 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Houston Law Center | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2014 |
South Texas College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
King's College London | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2008 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Texas Bar College Annual Summer School | When Immigration Collides with Criminal and/or Family Law | 2018 |
Case name | Outcome |
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H1-B Extension | Approved |
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Farah Kamal, Family Attorney on Aug 18, 2020
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.
Tasha Ricks, Family Attorney on Jul 25, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
D'Angelo Lowe, Family Attorney on Apr 6, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. She is a great attorney and mediator. Always reasonable, knowledgable and reliable.
Fran Brochstein, Family Attorney on Jan 6, 2017
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.
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
David Schwaner, Immigration Attorney on Aug 29, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Zara is well respected immigration attorney in the avvo community.
Ameya Telkikar, Immigration Attorney on Aug 23, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer for her professionalism and service to her clients.
Marina Melman, Family Attorney on Aug 11, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Frederick Forlano, Family Attorney on Jul 8, 2016
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.
Carolyn McDaniel, Family Attorney on Jul 8, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Anna Din, Immigration Attorney on May 27, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I recommend this attorney's work.
Chikeersha Puvvada, Family Attorney on Apr 12, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Zara was easy to work with and responded to communications promptly.
Lacey Richmond, Family Attorney on Jan 3, 2016
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.
Zulfiqar Prasla, Family Attorney on Nov 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Faisal Punjwani, Family Attorney on Nov 16, 2015
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.
Lawrence Eulette, Family Attorney on Nov 15, 2015
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.
Kamran Makhdoom, Immigration Attorney on Nov 11, 2015
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.
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, Immigration Attorney on Nov 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Zara is a great attorney, I often recommend her for immigration cases because I know she will do a great job.