Sonia Ansari

Sonia Ansari

4.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 21 years

Immigration Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

901 S Mopac Expy, Barton Oaks Plaza, Bldg. 1, Austin, TX

About Sonia

Biography

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 21 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2004

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Sonia Ansari, PLLC

901 S Mopac Expy, Barton Oaks Plaza, Bldg. 1, Austin, TX, 78746

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Sonia Ansari's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Alexander | March 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Unfortunately cannot give half a star

This "Lawyer" says one thing and then does another. Even after paying all the fees, and their full honoraries. She acted when spoken to as if she was doing me a favor. Did not sound professional when on the phone and she only does things over the phone. The agreement was for her to do a Cancelation ...for Deportation and she did not want to turn all the paperwork we wanted to turn in regarding our case to ensure it was a successful case. She doesn't understand the concept of Burdain of proof. Initially the the Goldfinch Law office who is who she works with stated that it was an easy case to do but this lawyer seems to complicate things by not doing the things that are time sensitive manner. It was difficult to reach her because they shield behind other people and you have to explain the case to a million people on that office and all they call you for is to ask you for a review. So... here it is the review they so desperately wanted.

Posted by Juan Angel | March 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Impressed!

Ms. Ansari is one of the most patient, thorough, and knowledgeable attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. She is an incredible asset to have in your corner. She is honest and diligent.

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2011 | Immigration

Great attorney for marriage case!

We used Sonia for our marriage-based adjustment of status case. She was very knowledgeable and kept us up to date throughout the process. She attended our interview with us, which was a big help. Our case was approved without any problems because of her excellent preparation. My husband and I hig...hly recommend her for your marriage case!

Posted by Selena | October 21, 2010 | Immigration

Knowledgeable, Professional, and Diligent‎

We began the adjustment of status process earlier this year, and we were very surprised and impressed with the short amount of time it took to process our application. It only took about 6-7 months to complete the entire thing. We were very pleased with Sonia’s knowledge and professionalism and the d...iligence of her staff. Unlike other immigration attorneys, Sonia continuously advised us and kept us informed throughout the whole process. We will definitely continue to consult her for our naturalization/citizenship application. We strongly recommend Sonia Ansari for all immigration matters!

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2010 | Immigration

Professional, practical, and knowledgeable in managing our case.

We consulted Mrs. Sonia Ansari for our marriage-based adjustment of status and found her to be incredibly professional, practical, and knowledgeable in managing our case. We strongly recommended that you consult Mrs. Sonia Ansari regarding any immigration matters.

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Sonia Ansari's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Edwards

Immigration lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sonia is that rare combination of attorney who is smart, hard-working, and ethical. I refer all my clients or potential clients to her for their immigration matters. If she can't help them, nobody can."

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Jamie Jatzlau

Immigration lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Sonia. She is a conscientious and dedicated attorney who does her best by clients. I wouldn't hesitate to refer a family member or friend to her for immigration assistance."

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Mark Avery

Immigration lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Other

"Sonia is a dedicated attorney who carefully gives appropriate legal (and practical) advice to her clients and then helps them meet their goals. I highly recommend her for any immigration law issue."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

10 Best Attorneys in Texas for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2025

Top 10 Attorneys in Texas for Dedication to Justice, America’s Best Advocates

2014

Selected as a Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Selected as a Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Selected as a Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Selected as a Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Selected as a Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2021 - 2022

Immigration Attorney, Lincoln Goldfinch Law, PLLC

2020 - 2021

Litigation Counsel, The Ko Law Firm, PLLC

2015 - 2020

Librarian, Austin Public Library

2006 - 2015

Immigration Attorney, The Ansari Law Firm, PLLC

2004 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Jones Day

Associations

2006 - 2025

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - 2009

American Gateways (formerly the Political Asylum Project of Austin)

Board Member

Education

2004

The University of Texas

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) (with honors)

2001

The University of Texas

Bachelor of Arts (with honors)

2001

The University of Texas

Bachelor of Science (with honors)

Languages

Urdu

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