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Sonia Ansari
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Experienced and compassionate immigration attorney based in Austin, TX specializing in marriage-based permanent residency and citizenship cases. Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Immigration Law Section of the Texas State Bar. Fluent in Urdu.
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Licensed in Texas for 21 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2004
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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
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Posted by Ketan | November 07, 2021 | Immigration
One of my "go to" immigration lawyers
Immigration work requires a lawyer to be diligent, knowledgeable about the law, and personable and compassionate to help clients in an often stressful situation where getting it right the first time can make all the difference. Sonia is all of these things, and that's why I regularly recommend her wh...
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2021 | Employment & Labor
Highly recommended!
Ms. Ansari is an extremely competent attorney. She truly has her client's best interests in mind and puts your mind at ease. When I consulted her regarding employment after graduate school, I found Ms. Ansari highly approachable and knowledgeable. Her promptness in responding to my questions and clea...
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2021 | Immigration
Very knowledgeable and professional
Sonia is a highly-experienced immigration attorney who really knows her stuff. She is also a consummate professional and a compassionate voice for her clients.
Posted by Anwar | November 17, 2011 | Immigration
H-1B Case
Sonia was very helpful in getting my H-1B visa this year. She responded promptly to inquiries from me and my employer and always kept us updated on the status of the case. We received a Request for Additional Evidence for my case because of the unusual job title/position but Sonia responded to it e...
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.
Sonia Ansari's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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
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 AssociationMember
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