Arek Alexander Nizamian

Arek Alexander Nizamian

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

2975 Wilshire Blvd Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA

About Arek

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Immigration is ALL we practice. If something has changed in Immigration Law, we know about it and will keep you informed.

24 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

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Nizamian & Nizamian LLP

2975 Wilshire Blvd Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA, 90010

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Arek Alexander Nizamian's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

202 Client Reviews

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Posted by Orhan Basak | August 14, 2014 | Immigration

Best Immigration lawyer I have worked with.

Searching for a good attorney took some patience and money, but I'd have to say it was worth it to find Arek at last. I hired Arek for my family's immigration paperwork and it was nothing but a smooth ride with his guidance and knowledge in the field. He is your attorney and your friend on your journ...ey. He is someone that always checks in with you and helps you see through the process. He must be so experienced that the path he put in front of me from day 1 was exactly how my process played out. To sum it up, expect lots of useful communication, honesty and results.

Posted by serhat | August 04, 2014 | Immigration

Highly recommended !!!

I highly recommend Arec, Patrica and his company. They handled B1 visa for me then E2 visa to me and my family. -Professional -Very helpful, friendly and trustworthy -Easy to reach and talk -Handled everything on time -Prices are acceptable -He can also speaks Turkish I felt really satisfy w...ith all their service provided. Thank you Arec and Patricia

Posted by Hesham | July 02, 2014 | Immigration

H-1B .. Couldn't have a better experience!

I worked with Arek for my H-1B petition with my current employer. Everybody told how stressful this process will be. My experience was totally different. Arek was very friendly and very professional. I would defiantly recommend him. I also want to Patricia for keeping me up to date through the whole ...process. Thank you very much for you efforts and professionalism!

Posted by Selin | July 01, 2014 | Immigration

A very professional lawyer and a friend !!

Arek helped me lot on my complicated situation of green card. I didn't think a lawyer could be such friendly and relaxing. He prepares you to the worst case telling all the details so you know what to do when things go wrong. He is always reachable on phone even at night and willing to answer your qu...estions.You get your respond as soon as possible. Ms.Patricia Oh is also very kind and helpful on handling the documents. I highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you so much!!

Posted by Sedat | June 19, 2014 | Immigration

Available, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. Consult him and see what your options are, there may be more than one way.

Arek has been very helpful and resourceful from the start. Not only he knew very well the requirements of preparing the documents and having a good case, but he also always advised on a contingency plans and alternative solutions that can help the process. His file preparation was very professional a...nd inclusive, making sure everything is crystal clear and official. Moreover, he was very helpful accommodating meetings and being available on call whenever I needed him. I have been working with him for two years and he has been successful on all the inquiries I have made thus far. I definitely advise anyone who has an immigration problem to get a consult from Arek, he not only will help you prepare for the case, but also will guide you through the immigration system to show you what are the options you can use in order to get to the status you want.

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Arek Alexander Nizamian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Sheikh

Immigration lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jibit Cinar

Immigration lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Arek is knowledgeable, especially in the field of immigration law. I often refer clients to him, and they always let me know how pleased they are with his services."

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Clayton Perry

Immigration lawyer | Nov 12

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nizamian's office space is adjacent to mine. I refer my clients to him for immigration matters. He always seems to have happy clients."

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Roland Kedikian

Immigration lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is the attorney to go to for immigration in Los Angeles"

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Danny Mansour

Immigration lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Omid Nosrati

Immigration lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Arek Nizamian has demonstrated great knowledge and skill in the area of immigration law as well as his ability to communicate effectively."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neal Chilingirian

Immigration lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several clients to Mr. Nizamian whom have been very pleased with his ability to produce results efficiently and effectively. He is Los Angeles' immigration lawyer of choice. I highly recommend him!"

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Raffi Nizamian

Immigration lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Business and Family Immigration is all he practices. Since his attention is not diverted to other practice areas, Arek has become well versed in immigration law."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Pro Bono Certificate of Appreciation, City of Los Angeles

2012

Public Service Honoree, Armenian Bar Association

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Senior Attorney, Nizamian & Nizamian LLP

1999 - 1999

Law Clerk, California Occupational Safety & Health Administration

1996 - 1998

Law Clerk, Robie & Matthai

Associations

2008 - Present

Academy of Magical Arts

Member

2002 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

Armenian Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

R-1 Visa Holder to Green Card

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Education

N/A

Southwestern University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

N/A

University of California - Irvine

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

KHTS 1220 Am Radio

Illegal Immigration

2010

Free Legal Clinic

Immigration

2010

Community Events

Expediting Immigration Petitions

2008

CATA Chamber

E-2 Investor Visas -- Making Money in America

2008

Armenian Professionals Society

Immigrant Visas and Green Cards

Publications

2014

Languages

Armenian

Turkish

Spanish

Activity

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