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David M Haghighi

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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.  

 

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Practice areas

AsylumImmigration
  1. Immigration: 50%

    20 years

  2. Asylum: 50%

    20 years

Languages spoken

Indonesian, Spanish, Farsi, Tagalog

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Contact

3435 Wilshire Blvd Ste 2460
Los Angeles, CA, 90010

Website
http://haghighi-law.com/ 

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive200102/07/2021
    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 LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2016
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2016
    Top ContributorAvvo2016
    Top 100 LawyersThe National Advocates2016
    Top 100 LawyersThe National Advocates2015
    Top ContributorAvvo2015
    Top 100 LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2015
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2015
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2014
    Who's WhoWho's Who Legal2006
    Certificate of AppreciationCity of Los Angeles2005
    College HonorsUniversity of California Los Angeles (UCLA)1995
    Cum LaudeUniversity 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:)

    The Best Lawyer

    Posted by

    We were very blessed to have known the Law Office of Attorney David Haghighi, Sir Jojo Rodis, and all the compassionate and professional Staff. The Best Team in the Immigration field. The level of Professionalism is beyond compare. In the process you could sense that they are all very knowledgeable in their chosen field of service. They have made me with my family safe under the protection of the United States of America. The legal processes was never easy. Yet they handled it really well. We shall always be in the guidance and help of this Law Office. Thank you very much Attorney David, Sir Jojo, and all other Lawyers and Staff. Forever we shall always be thankful to you all. Soar High. God bless you. God Speed.❤️❤️❤️
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    Amazing immigration attorney

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    Thanks to Mr Haghighi and his team are all very professional, knowledgeable and very friendly I felt them like family Mr Haghighi got my complicated and hardest case and handle and resolved it very easy and excellent way he was very honest and gave me the best advices and best solution , in each step Mr Haghighi and his team worked with me very fast and directed me to the point , it was very easy to reached and get answers for each question. I’m so happy I met Mr King David Haghighi he is angel and saved my life. I’m highly recommend Mr David Haghighi best immigration attorney in all California to get U.S Citizen.
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    The Best Imigration Lawyer in California

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    Today I finally became a citizen Mr. Haghighi has been with me every step of the way. He helped me get approval to become a resident, get my greencard, and now I am U.S. Citizen! He is very professional and intelligent but he also easy to talk to. He has become like family to me. His staff too. Rini and Venus, his staff, are very helpful and very nice. They are really care about the clients. I have recommended them to my friends and they have all been very happy with the services as well. For me, they helped me change my life and I will forever be grateful to have them in my life. I highly recommend Mr. Haghighi and his law firm, he is the best
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    Professional work

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    Thank you, David and your team (especially Rini) for making it happen. Finally, this is a moment of glory, and I would like to write a review for you. I came to David with 4 years of experience dealing with various lawyers; my case was very simple at the beginning, but because my previous lawyers did not know what they were doing, my case become complex to the point of removal. My previous lawyer screwed up many times, but the biggest issue was failing to explain the consequences of losing my status, which I did not even realize I was losing when I could easily maintain it. I interviewed a lot of other lawyers but decided to go with David. He was the only one to understand my case and had a plan on how to proceed and fix it. When I was in court, David stroke me as a professional. I could see his expertise in this field. Sometimes when I was in a court, I had empathy for immigrants hiring those “kids” or scam lawyers where they did not even know how to talk to the judge. Also, I want to thank David for the support, at the moment when I was losing my hope, and could not travel home for my fathers’ funeral, David stood up with all his condolences and made me believe I could make it through. Look, lawyers are not magicians. If you have a bad case you maybe just go home. But if you have a complex case, or it may be just a simple case as once it was mine, and you need a lawyer that would not miss an important detail, date, lawyer that could explain you all the nuances of your case, who has experience in courts talking to a judge, and expertise in all complexity of immigration system, David would be the one.
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    The Best there is!

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    Hi everyone! It took me a week to start and finished this post. Everytime i try to type something i just keep on deleting it because i really dont know the exact words to use to express my gratitude to David Haghighi and his team. I came in the US 4 years ago with no certainty of going back to my home country. There was fear, Fear for my life and fear for my family, fear of persecution. I was threatened, humiliated and eventually forced to quit my job and leave home. I asked around on how am i going to survive this and where am i suppose to go to help me in my situation. A friend of mine referred Mr. Jojo Rodis, I didn't waste any time, I emailed Jojo Rodis and he responded and acknowledged my email. I was an asylee applicant, It went well. I had a hard time here in the US especially during my first year. Law Offices of David Haghighi helped me in my situation, I finally got a work permit and got a full time job. Now, i can legally work in US without any fear and feel safe. 4 years later, I am now a green card holder through the help of Mr. Haghighi through adjustment of status. Mr. Haghighi helped me from day 1 until i got my green card. He was there all the time. Thank you! God knows! David, JoJo, Rini and the rest of the team. Thank you for being professional and fair in every way. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Guys, if you have any questions about immigration, don't hesitate to talk to Law Offices of David Haghighi, Dont be afraid to ask. They are professionals and you can trust them.
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    The Best Attorney and friend

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    David is the best attorney I have ever seen, he is a rock star in the immigration court. Before I met David, I had my attorney, basically doing nothing for us for years, and ditch us just before the court day approaching. David saved our case, in a very short time, he managed to put every thing together. He is professional, honest, and keep his client honest, he always answer my questions, and walk us through the whole case. He was hardworking on our case, sometimes you may find he email you in midnight, because of that he won our case like piece of cake. Also he charge very reasonably and transparent , I always feel he is underpaid. Another thing, he is not only a professional attorney, but also a good friend, caring, always make you comfortable, like a family, I feel so lucky that I find David as my attorney and friend, because of him, our whole family have new life in America, God bless him.
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    Immigration Case

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    Where do I begin! I am a Permanent Resident With a green card! I was having issues with my case and with my 2 previous Attorneys I was referred to by my personal family attorney, 1. Attorney said my case was to complicated and could not be done! 2nd Attorney all he talked about was MONEY and how much can I afford, Not to mention Every time we would meet to go over my case, everything led to WHEN YOU GET DEPORTED, I will fight to get you back IN... You have to many convictions you are not a good citizen! Those words came out of BOTH ATTORNEYS!! I decided to contacted other attorneys and mentioned my situation and case on hand, They all stated that, IT COULD NOT BE DONE!! That is when I contacted MR. DAVID HAGHIGHI, and was asked to meet with him regarding my case and explained my situation on hand. I FOUND MR. HAGHIGHI ON MY OWN! I search online for the best Immigration Attorneys in the Los Angeles Area and his name came up. He met with me the very next day and explained to me what we would need to do in order to clear up some of my convictions and attack this case head on. I was so impressed and overwhelmed on how smart and professional Mr. Haghighi was, Keep in mind I had a court 1 week from the date I met Mr. Haghighi. He went out of his way to get the items that were needed to get my case heard that day and get a continuance for a later date! No other ATTORNEY who I spoke with was willing to do what Mr. Haghighi did. All other Attorneys wanted full payment upfront before they can even begin or set foot in court. Mr. Haghighi did not ask for 1cent in advance nor did he ever state, IT CAN'T BE DONE!! After 4 yrs, and tons of work that was put into my case and several court continuances, we finally got our court date on Nov, 7th 2019 at 1pm. After 3 hrs 17 min in court we came out, VICTORIOUS.... We WON our case. When 6 different Attorneys said, IT COULD NOT BE DONE! Mr. Haghighi DID IT!!!! Words can't explain how grateful, Thankful, And most of all how blessed we are to have met MR. HAGHIGHI. He will for ever be our Attorney!! Thank you team Haghighi, And to Everyone who was involved in my case. So what are you waiting for, Call the Law Offices Of David Haghighi NOW!!!
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    Hire him now.

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    I heard positive words about David from a friend of mine. I was hesitant to hire him at first because I don't live in LA and thought there would be miscommunication issues, but I took the risk nevertheless and I am glad I did. He is truly the best out there and here's why... At my first consultation, he elaborately explained the whole asylum process, patiently listened to my case, and took key notes. I have consulted with a few lawyers and David was the one that impressed me the most. Right then and there, I knew that he was the lawyer that I can trust so I hired him. He convinced me that he was on my side throughout. Even though I'm living in a different city, there was barely any miscommunication. His staff responded to all of my questions, answered my calls, and left voicemails when I did not pick up. When the time came for my court hearing, he flew early to San Francisco where my court hearing was held to prepare me for what was to come to the best of his ability and assure me that he got it all covered. During the court hearing, he was completely attentive, composed, eloquent, and respectful to me, to the immigration judge, the witness that I brought, and the government attorney. I applied for asylum and came to David in June 2018, and I was granted the asylum status in October 2019. It's truly a miracle to be granted this fast and I know one of the reasons is because I picked the right attorney to represent me. I am now able to stay, work, and build my future in the US because of his help. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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    Kyndra Mulder, Immigration Attorney on Nov 13, 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, Immigration 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.

    Patricia Rodriguez, Immigration Attorney on May 16, 2020
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Shawn Sedaghat, Immigration Attorney on Apr 3, 2017
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Jill Rogers

    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, Immigration Attorney on Sep 3, 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, Immigration 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, Immigration 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, Immigration 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, Immigration 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 13, 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, Immigration 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, Immigration 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, Immigration Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
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    I endorse this lawyer for immigration.

    David Carter, Immigration 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, Immigration Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
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    great attorney...I endorse this lawyer.

    Adam Rumschlag, Immigration Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
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    Top-notch attorney.

    Uswah Khan

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Peggy Raddatz, Immigration 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, Immigration Attorney on Oct 23, 2013
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    I endorse this lawyer.

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