Houman Varzandeh

Houman Varzandeh

4.9
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

3435 Wilshire Blvd, Suite # 1010, Los Angeles, CA

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Licensed in Arizona for 26 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1999

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Varzandeh Anderson LLP

3435 Wilshire Blvd, Suite # 1010, Los Angeles, CA, 90010-2031

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4.9 /5.0

154 Client Reviews

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Showing 66 - 70 of 78 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Maryam | June 07, 2013 | Immigration

They are the Bes

They are the best lawyers i have ever seen. first that i referenced to their office, I was dissappointed, upset and had no chance. But now, I have every thing. They solved my emmigration process in 3 months. That's amazing. I don't know how to be thankful, just I appreciate their efforts, supports an...d say to every one that they are fabulous.

Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2013 | Immigration

Feared and Revered Immigration Defense Attorneys

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.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2013 | Immigration

Attorney’s attorney

He light up my life! Mr.Varzandeh, I wish you could see what a great joy and happiness your work brought to me. I was referred to Mr.Varzandeh after I found myself hopeless, so disappointed from other attorneys after too much spending money, wasting times, lying to me, unreal invite and not... able to resolve my issue. I thought my case will never get done and I had no more hope. I think God donated him to me and he is the only one was able to resolved my immigration issues. Nobody has greater depth, experience, and practical wisdom in the areas of his proficiency. Technically an expert, he is also uncommonly practical and responsive. Mr. Varzandeh is an “attorney’s attorney” who is able to resolve immigration cases beyond the scope of many lawyers, and his offices have been decisive in helping us successfully resolve difficult cases. We continue to rely on Mr.Varzandeh as a key resource and I can recommend him without reservation. We believe you Sir! Thanks & Regards

Posted by Liana | March 18, 2013 | Immigration

Competent, experienced, attentive and meticulous attorney.

I am very pleased to leave this review for my immigration attorney Mr. Houman Varzandeh. We were looking for an attorney who could offer a competent guidance in immigration law and could successfully resolve our complicated case. We were extremely pleased with Mr. Houman Varzandeh and his staff. He ...is a competent, experienced, attentive and meticulous attorney, with a well-run office, great support staff and fair pricing. No surprises whatsoever in fees and procedure but exactly as explained to us during the free consultation and during subsequent meetings. He not only gave expert advise, but also followed through on every detail in the process with honesty and integrity, inspiring confidence and calm. Our immigration case was resolved successfully. I have and will continue to recommend Mr. Varzandeh to anyone who needs an immigration attorney.

Posted by Sholeh | December 09, 2012 | Immigration

Sholeh M.

Mr. Varzandeh is by far the most knowledgable, trustworthy and sincere attorney I have ever worked with. It is very difficult to put your immigration case in an attorney's hands and rely on them to get your case finalized successfully and deal with all problems in a timely manner and in the best poss...ible way. Mr. Varzandeh is extremely organized and on top of each case. Our case was so smooth in every step that before we knew it we got the visa interview and residency. We highly recommend Mr. Varzandeh for any immigration case if you want to be as happy and pleased with the services and outcome of your case.

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Houman Varzandeh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lisa Anderson

Immigration lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse attorney Houman Varzandeh. His expertise in the field of US immigration law is second to none. He is particularly skilled in the practice area of deportation and removal issues. His prior experience as an immigration court trial attorney has given him a special insight into how the deportation process works and the best strategies for deportation and removal defense. Furthermore, he is ethical, honest and truly cares about his clients."

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Gordon Olson

Immigration lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Mr. Varzandeh for the past decade. His mastery of the law and his ability to precisely analyze complex legal issues is extraordinary. He represents his clients with candor, integrity, and is viewed by opposing counsel as a force to reckoned with. I have never seen him lose a case, but I have witnessed him win countless cases that appeared to be losing cases. Mr. Varzandeh is an immigration attorney of the highest order."

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Avrom Robin

Immigration lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Most qualified, best informed immigration attorney I have worked with. Highly recommended."

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Lisa Anderson

Immigration lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Houman Varzandeh is a truly exceptional attorney. He possesses a rare combination of extraordinary intelligence and an unparalleled knowledge of the law with a uniquely principled and compassionate approach to his clients. I feel honored and humbled to work with him and am amazed daily by the brilliant solutions he finds for even the most complex of legal situations. Because he has been both a prosecutor for the INS--under the prestigious Attorney General's Honors Program--and served for many years as a defense attorney, he is unusually positioned to understand immigration law from all facets. I could not endorse him more highly as he is, by far, the best immigration attorney I have had the pleasure to work with."

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Farnoush Farzad

Immigration lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Houman Varzandeh is one of the finest lawyers I know. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of immigration law. He is one of the most effective immigration litigators--his expertise in complex immigration litigation is second to none."

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Daniel Perlman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lisa Anderson

Immigration lawyer

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David Fagen

Immigration lawyer

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Eric Avazian

Immigration lawyer

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Avrom Robin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lisa Anderson

Immigration lawyer

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Farnoush Farzad

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

1998

Cum Laude, Southwestern University School of Law

1998

United States Attorney General's Honors Program, United States Department of Justice

1997

Special Projects Editor, Law Review - Board of Governors - Southwestern University School of Law

1996

Associate Editor, Law Review - Southwestern University School of Law

1996

Moot Court - Writer and Oralist, Moot Court Honors Programs - Southwestern University School of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Varzandeh Anderson LLP

2001 - 2011

Attorney, H. Varzandeh, A Law Corporation

1998 - 2001

Assistant District Counsel, United States Department Of Justice Ins

1997 - 1998

Legal Extern, Us Department Of Justice Immigration Courts

Associations

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2007 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2007 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2007 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2007 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2001 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

1999 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Purohit v. Holder

Remanded from 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Witjaksono v. Holder

Minasyan v. Gonzales

Declaration by Circuit Court of Derivative Citizenship for Client

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Education

1998

Southwestern University School of Law

Juris Doctor - Cum Laude

1987

University of Missouri, Columbia

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Annual American Immigration Lawyers Association

Pro Bono Clinic Citizenship Initiative

1998

Southwestern University School of Law

Sexuality and the Law - Asylum Law in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Particular Social Group Designation

1997

Associate Judge at Multiple Moot Court Rounds

Moot Court Competition

Publications

2005

United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit Minasyan v. Gonzales

1996

Southwestern University Law Review Associate Editor

Languages

English

Spanish

Farsi

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