Zara Ali

Zara Ali

also known as Zara Ali & Associates, PLLC

4.9
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 13 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.

13 years

50%
Family 25%

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

13 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 13 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

Showing 31 - 35 of 51 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Narmeen | August 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Amazing experience

It was an amazing experience with Zara Ali. I will be happy to refer any of my family and friends to your law firm. I am very thankful to Zara for everything that she has done on my case. Zara kept in touch with me to let me know how everything was going and I am very happy with the service that she ...provided. Thank you.

Posted by NH | July 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Interview Assistance

Zara was really helpful in getting us ready for the change of status interview. She helped get our documents in order and to understand the interview process exactly. She also was flexible in scheduling the interview times. It was definitely helpful to have her come to the interview with us and she e...nsured we submitted all the related documentation. It also helps to have a tech-savvy lawyer as it definitely speeds up all the digital communication. Certainly, give her practice a shot especially if you have had a bad experience with any other lawyers, I am sure you will have a better experience this time.

Posted by Asad | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Super Lawyer

I would like to offer a candid assessment of Mrs. Zara Ali’s legal immigration services. We were extremely lucky to have Zara represent my wife at her citizenship interview. Prior to the interview Zara spent significant time with my wife and I to prepare us for the interview. She took the time t...o answer ALL of our questions. Our previous lawyer rushed the application process and forgot to submit all the necessary documents. As a result, my wife was asked some tough questions by the officer, but Zara was able to keep my wife calm and collected. Zara’s knowledge and understanding of immigration law is second to none. She is professional, thorough, and extremely personable. Without her guidance and expertise, I don’t think my wife would be where she is today. If you’re looking for knowledgeable immigration attorney, that will take the time to properly handle your immigration case, I would highly recommend Zara Ali.

Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Poor communication skills

This is my honest take on this lawyer without delving into personal details: Zara Ali did a poor job handling my case. In my opinion, she has very poor communication and recall skills that are crucial to be an effective and successful lawyer. Not only did she take several days to respond to all my ca...lls and emails, she failed to respond at all to some calls, emails, and texts (and this is after I put down my retainer fee). It was hard to get straight forward information about my case form her, and she showed minimal effort in preparing me for my case. I would really advise this lawyer to step up to the high standards expected of lawyers since such service is not only lackluster, it is unethical to paying and trusting customer who had really high hopes for a lawyer of this caliber.

Zara Ali

Replied last June 04, 2017

I appreciate your feedback. At the beginning of each case, It is my policy to explain to each client, that whilst they can and should reach me directly by email, text or phone, it is hard for me to respond immediately if I am in a meeting or in court. Unlike some other firms, I attempt to personally receive my client's calls and emails. I strive to give each client the attention and time they deserve. I am sorry to hear that you were unhappy with my firm's services. I would encourage you to connect with me personally, as I am unable to determine your case and cannot address your situation on this forum. Thank you.

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent

I had a divorce case she helped me to file all papers and explain me everything step by step.

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Zara Ali's Lawyer Endorsements

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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

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D'Angelo Lowe

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Marina Melman

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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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