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 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Alem | February 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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 Henry | October 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best of the Best

Attorney Ali had all the right answers that I ask her. No sugar coating on what was going to happen. Attorney Ali is very compassionate and understands the needs of the client. She knows divorce law and knows the length of time it will take to settle the case. On a scale of 1 to 10 she is a 10. That'...s why she is the "Best of the Best". Thank you Attorney Ali!!

Posted by Mitra | January 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

She is above and behind

Ms. Zara Ali is a very professional and ethical lawyer. She is responsive to your inquiry in timely manner or better say promptly. You don't feel left over when you are reaching any barriers in your case. She make sure that you have her support every step away in your case. She helped us with my marr...iage spouse petition immigration case and even due to circumstance we had a long journey with her but she continue to remain guenon, attentive and kind . She is smart, patient, and down to earth with very positive attitude as an individual. If I would able to give her more than 5 stars certainly I won’t hesitate. I am glad i choose her as my lawyer probably due to reading prior all these beautiful words of feedback so it is my turn to say NOW she is an excellent candidate and you don’t regret to choose her for your case as your lawyer.

Posted by Alam | January 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

God Sent

Zara Ali was the best thing that happened to us in between so many things going on! She guided us and held our hand through out our entire journey. She is extremely professional, communicative, and always positive! Super down to earth personality makes you feel comfortable with Zara and trust her wit...h all of our concerns. She advised us like family does for family and did not think of us as just a "file". I would highly recommend her!

Posted by Doris Diaz | May 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Lawyer

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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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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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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