Houman Varzandeh

We recommend Varzandeh Anderson LLP wholeheartedly and without reservation. We were referred by an attorney/friend in the Department of Homeland Security who told us Houman and Lisa were two of the most feared and revered immigration defense attorneys in California. We have learned firsthand that thi...s reputation is well deserved. Having worked as U.S. government immigration attorneys for years before opening their firm, Houman and Lisa have the knowledge, skills, drive, and heart to successfully represent immigration law clients. They not only met, but far exceeded, our lofty expectations for extraordinary legal representation. Our case was undoubtedly complex: a male same-sex couple arguing for political asylum from Colombia based on fear of persecution for homosexuality. To prevail, we had to successfully argue our marriage was a “changed circumstance” that materially affected eligibility for asylum. Moreover, our original trial attorney had waited 8 months to file our case, so there was a legal question as to whether we filed within a reasonable period of the changed circumstance. Unfortunately, with the gross errors made by our previous attorney, the Immigration Judge ruled against us on both issues and during a brief court recess, our previous attorney strongly encouraged us to waive our right to appeal the decision. We knew then that it was time for new, more effective legal representation. We listened to our friend’s advice and contacted Varzandeh Anderson LLP immediately. Houman and Lisa took our case straight to the Board of Immigration Appeals in Virginia, arguing ineffective assistance of counsel, that our marriage constituted a changed circumstance, and that we had filed within a reasonable period of this changed circumstance. The Board ruled in our favor and granted our application for political asylum. Quite honestly, we were shocked but remain convinced that this life-altering outcome simply would not have been possible without the legal assistance of Varzandeh Anderson LLP. Since that time, Houman and Lisa have handled our 22 year-old son’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals filing under President Obama’s Executive Order. Our family is no longer living in the shadows and under the fear of deportation. Our experience with Houman and Lisa has revealed that they are professional, knowledgeable, timely, realistic, and above all kind and respectful. We not only consider them our attorneys, but members of our extended family as well. We simply cannot recommend them highly enough. For your sake, please give them a call today. We did and our lives have been changed in unbelievably positive ways forever.

I have no words to describe the immense gratitude I feel towards Mr. Varzandeh and his legal team. They handled my complex immigration case brilliantly. Mr. Varzandeh delivered to me, in less than a year, what other immigration attorneys from my area could not: my permanent legal residency in the US.... Over the last 20 years, I hired seven attorneys to handle my immigration case with no success. During this trial and error of interviewing and hiring immigration attorneys, I encountered a great number who were very inexperienced and unorganized. To their defense, I can only speculate that these less than desirable immigration attorneys were not able to handle my case due to a 17 year-old criminal conviction. Some of these attorneys would abandon my case, refer me to other immigration attorneys, not answer my calls for months, or would simply charge me an initial consultation fee only to let me know that my case was impossible to handle and that I should consider self-deportation. That is when I decided to search for legal immigration advice outside my residential state; this is where, when by pure ‘luck’, I found Varzandeh’s firm on the Avvo website. Houman Varzandeh was the total opposite of every attorney I'd had the displeasure of dealing with. The very first time I spoke with Mr. Varzandeh over the phone, he disclosed to me the exact amount of money it would cost to handle my immigration case, what the chances of succeeding were, and the different legal approaches he could take during the process, given the chance of possible complications. His fees are very reasonable; he will tell you what choices you have without making you spend a lot of money, and he is willing to travel anywhere in the US to handle your immigration case. Before and after my immigration interview with Homeland Security, Varzandeh would answer my text messages and emails on weekends, evenings, holidays, almost within 15 minutes! Mr. Varzandeh showed professionalism, passion for his profession, enthusiasm, and showed respect and dignity towards me and my wife throughout the entire process. Immigration is full of land mines, black holes, and legal loops that not all attorneys are competent enough to navigate, let alone handle a complicated immigration case such as mine. I only had one chance to a successful opportunity to gain a greencard; without Varzandeh and his legal team, I truly believe my case would have been denied and I would have been deported. Thank you Houman and Lily for giving me and my wife a life free of worries from my complicated immigration case!

I have never seen such kind of quality service, very professional, personalized and knowledgeable in dealing with my complicated immigration case. My initial Internet search brought me a list of highly reviewed immigration lawyers which I had consultation with 7 of them, until I had a consultation w...ith attorney Lisa Anderson and attorney Houman Varzandeh, I hired the law office of Varzandeh Anderson LLP after careful review for my previous meetings results. Here is my experience: Professional: They listen carefully to my immigration matter and they asked me in-depth questions that uncover areas other seven firms never did. Sharp: After hiring them, I was provided with a clear time frame specific strategy which implemented with great success. Knowledgeable: Being former US government immigration attorneys gave them the strong knowledge and capabilities to accurately handle difficult issues in my case. Honest: They never pressure us to retain their services and let us feel obligated to hire them during the free consultation, and they have a very reasonable attorney fees. Timely Service: They replied all my emails or phone calls almost same day or second day at most. Conclusion: I WON. Thank you attorney Lisa and attorney Houman.

I had been struggling with my immigration case for almost 10 years before meeting Houman. I consulted a number of attorneys who were pessimistic about my case. These attorneys included Ivy League Lawyers that had been practicing immigration law for decades and were highly regarded and recommended. Ho...uman was referred to me by a family member who thought I should give him a chance. Although I was very pessimistic about my case, I thought, "what the heck". When I met Houman, both my wife and I were pleasantly surprised that Houman immediately found a solution to my case. His astute mind, quick tongue, knowledge of the law, and experience working for the INS gave me the peace of mind that no other attorney could. Houman explained all angles of the situation and managed expectations by laying out the best and the worst I could be facing and what the course of action would be in each situation. Unlike other attorneys, he was always accessible to answer any questions I had. My case has been successfully resolved thanks to him and I am a proud citizen. I will always refer Houman to my friends and vouch that he is the only attorney that is knowledgable, trustworthy and confident enough to have watching your back. Above all else, Houman is an exemplar of an honorable human being and I respect him in the highest terms.