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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Licensed for 18 years
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David M Haghighi
David M Haghighi
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About David

Experienced representation to help you LIVE & WORK in the United States! LiveWorkUSA.com

I am a Certified Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law, by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.  As an Iranian Jew I came to the United States nearly 40 years ago fleeing persecution. I was granted asylum status giving me an opportunity to stay safely in the United States and obtain all the benefits this wonderful country has to offer.

I have made it my life's mission to help others from all walks of life who are fleeing persecution, want a new start in this country, or have come to this land seeking the American dream. During the last 15+ years, I have consistently travelled all over the United States defending people in various immigration courts from deportation and removal, whether in detained or non-detained settings. I have successfully represented thousands of clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and various United States Circuit Court of Appeals legitimatizing their status here, allowing my clients to live and work in the United States. Each time a client is granted relief and is able to stay, the joy I receive is second-to-none.

I received my undergraduate degree from UCLA and my law degree from Southwestern University School of Law. During law school I externed for the Honorable Alan M. Ahart, United States District Court, Central District, California. 

As a lawyer, I have learned that not everybody wins. This is why an attorney who, like myself, knows the law, is attentive to detail, compassionate, and not afraid to vigorously fight on behalf of his clients, helps increase the chances of success. I routinely represent clients in a wide range of complex immigration issues all across the United States.  

Please feel free to contact my office at (213) 632-3900 today for a free in person consultation.  

 

Practice areas

AsylumImmigration
  1. Immigration: 50%

    18 years

  2. Asylum: 50%

    18 years

Languages spoken

Indonesian, Spanish, Farsi, Tagalog

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Contact

3435 Wilshire Blvd Ste 2460
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3435 Wilshire Blvd Ste 2460
Los Angeles, CA, 90010

Office (213) 632-3900
Fax (213) 632-0865

Website

http://haghighi-law.com/

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive200111/04/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers101
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
10 Best AttorneysAmerican Jurist Institute2019
Top 100 LawyersThe National Advocates2016
Top ContributorAvvo2016
Client's ChoiceAvvo2016
Top 100 LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2016
Top 100 LawyersThe National Advocates2015
Client's ChoiceAvvo2015
Top 100 LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2015
Top ContributorAvvo2015
Client's ChoiceAvvo2014
Who's WhoWho's Who Legal2006
Certificate of AppreciationCity of Los Angeles2005
Cum LaudeUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)1995
College HonorsUniversity of California Los Angeles (UCLA)1995
Psychology Department HonorsUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)1995
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PresidentLaw Offices of David M. Haghighi, APC2001 - Present
PartnerVHF Law Group, LLP2006 - 2011
PartnerLivingston, Bakhtiar & Haghighi, LLP2001 - 2006
Legal Externthe United States District Court for the Central District of California2000 - 2001
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
State Bar of CaliforniaCertified Specialist2017 - Present
Better Business BureauMember A+ rating2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member2015 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice2015 - Present
United States District Court for the District of ColoradoAdmitted to Practice2014 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitAdmitted to Practice2012 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eight CircuitAdmitted to Practice2012 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Second CircuitAdmitted to Practice2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member2008 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitAdmitted to Practice2007 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth CircuitAdmitted to Practice2007 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice2005 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitAdmitted to Practice2003 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember2001 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice2001 - Present
Supreme Court of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice2001 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Psychology, Crime & LawUnconscious transference and characteristics of accurate and inaccurate eyewitnessesN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Southwestern Univ SOLlaw2000
Univ of California at Los AngelesBA - Bachelor of Arts1995
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Indonesian Women AllianceImmigration Workshop2015
Indonesian Immigration Community OutreachImmigration Basics Q&A2013
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Salim v. Lynch, U.S. Court of Appeals (9th Circuit)Appeal Successful

Reviews

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UNPARALLELED

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Unparalleled is the way to describe Mr Haghighi work, very attentive and he will treat you as friend more than a client, very caring. He is on top of his game in my case and as promise I got my case done in timely manner as his promise. Trustworthy, my family has been using his service for long time. David loves people and he understand what is the meaning to be immigrant in this country. Thank you for delivering such an excellent work. Job well done

Best immigration Attorney!!!!!!

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His immigration law knowledge has kept my family together, his attention to detail kept us informed and his presentation, appearance, face to face communication, and honesty made the situation less frightening and gave us the confidence, and reassurance that prepared us, as a family, to take on the situation and succeed. Bless you David:)
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Kyndra Mulder, Immigration Attorney on Nov 14, 2013
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You won't find a more committed attorney than David. He cares about his clients and makes their best interest his best interest. I recommend him to any immigrant in need of assistance.

Peggy Raddatz, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
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Attorney Haghighi is held in high steem by his colleagues and clients. He has the experience and expertise to handle even the most difficult immigration cases. I endorse and recommend his services.

Shawn Sedaghat, Immigration Attorney on Apr 4, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jill Rogers, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 13, 2015
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Aggressive representation and a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

Judd Nemiro

Professional and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer.

Petya Fist, Immigration Attorney on Dec 19, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A great lawyer with strong, detailed knowledge of immigration law.

Peter Marek, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 4, 2014
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I endorse David. 13 years of immigration practice is substantial. Experience matters. Clients love and respect him. Read his reviews! With 4 languages to draw from from he is a natural for immigration law. If you are in or near Los Angeles do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation.

A.J. Arias, Business Attorney on Sep 3, 2014
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I endorse Attorney Haghighi. He is a valuable member of the immigration legal community and has consistently provided excellent legal advice on Avvo.com.

Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to annyone needing legal representation.

Kathryn Hilbush, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 1, 2013
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Mr. Haghighi is a very knowledgeable and well respected attorney in his community. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to a client.

Kyndra Mulder, Immigration Attorney on Nov 14, 2013
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You won't find a more committed attorney than David. He cares about his clients and makes their best interest his best interest. I recommend him to any immigrant in need of assistance.

Leigh Fleming, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
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Mr. Haghighi is a highly experienced and knowledgable immigration attorney. I strongly endorse him.

Salim Sheikh, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
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Attorney Haghighi is an excellent immigration practitioner for all your needs. I endorse this lawyer.

Matisyahu Wolfberg, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer for immigration.

David Carter, General practice Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
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Mr. Haghighi, Is well versed in immigration law and will fight for you to the end. He is well respected in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer.

Jennifer Wang

great attorney...I endorse this lawyer.

Adam Rumschlag, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
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Top-notch attorney.

Uswah Khan, Mediation Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Peggy Raddatz, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
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Attorney Haghighi is held in high steem by his colleagues and clients. He has the experience and expertise to handle even the most difficult immigration cases. I endorse and recommend his services.

John Stanko, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 24, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Joseph Bowman, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 24, 2013
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