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David M Haghighi

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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Licensed for 20 years
David M Haghighi
David M Haghighi
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About David

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

  1. Asylum: 50%

    21 years

  2. Immigration: 50%

    21 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
    CAActive200102/07/2022
    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
    Top 100 LawyersThe National Advocates2016
    Top ContributorAvvo2016
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2016
    Top ContributorAvvo2015
    Top 100 LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2015
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2015
    Top 100 LawyersThe National Advocates2015
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2014
    Who's WhoWho's Who Legal2006
    Certificate of AppreciationCity of Los Angeles2005
    Cum LaudeUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)1995
    Psychology Department HonorsUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)1995
    College 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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    Best immigration Attorney!!!!!!

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    Excellent and very kind lawyer

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    Best Atty

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    Professional and kind

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    THANK YOU!!!

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    Best lawyer

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    Excellent Immigration Attorney

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    Lawyer Kyndra L. Mulder

    Kyndra Mulder, Immigration Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Lawyer Peggy M. Raddatz

    Peggy Raddatz, Immigration Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Lawyer Patricia Renee Rodriguez

    Patricia Rodriguez, Immigration Attorney on May 16, 2020
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Shawn Sedaghat

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

    Lawyer Jill L Rogers

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

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    Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Feb 4, 2015
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    Professional and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Petya Fist

    Petya Fist, Immigration Attorney on Dec 19, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. A great lawyer with strong, detailed knowledge of immigration law.

    Lawyer Peter John Marek

    Peter Marek, Immigration Attorney on Sep 3, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Lawyer A.J. Arias

    A.J. Arias, Immigration Attorney on Sep 3, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Attorney Haghighi. He is a valuable member of the immigration legal community and has consistently provided excellent legal advice on Avvo.com.

    Lawyer Sean Cleary

    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.

    Lawyer John M O'Brien

    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.

    Lawyer Kathryn L. Hilbush

    Kathryn Hilbush, Immigration Attorney on Dec 1, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Haghighi is a very knowledgeable and well respected attorney in his community. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to a client.

    Lawyer Kyndra L. Mulder

    Kyndra Mulder, Immigration Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Lawyer Leigh Gretchen Fleming

    Leigh Fleming, Immigration Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Haghighi is a highly experienced and knowledgable immigration attorney. I strongly endorse him.

    Lawyer Salim John Sheikh

    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.

    Lawyer Matisyahu Wolfberg

    Matisyahu Wolfberg, Immigration Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer for immigration.

    Lawyer David B. Carter Jr.

    David Carter, Immigration Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Lawyer Jennifer Wang

    Jennifer Wang, Immigration Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
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    great attorney...I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Adam Domenick Rumschlag

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

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

    Lawyer Peggy M. Raddatz

    Peggy Raddatz, Immigration Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Lawyer John W Stanko

    John Stanko, Immigration Attorney on Oct 23, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

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