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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Posted by A. Sarkisian | November 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

THE BEST OUT THERE

The words can't say enough, Mr Varzandeh is the best lawyer out there, from deportation case to naturalization, he did it, he is the most knowledgeable attorney out there.. I will say this if there is no hope in your case he won't waist his time nore yours. the Best of The Best.... Thank you very muc...h and most definitely if someone need attorney I will refer to Mr. H. Varzandeh

Posted by Sarvenaz | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The real definition of human being and professionalism

The words cannot express how grateful I am for all the Mr. Houman Varzandeh have done for me. He is very professional and expert in his field. He is honest and sincere with the excellent moral and right to the point. His dedication and expertise are indescribable, and I have always felt confident hav...ing him as my attorney. He was so knowledgeable, sincere, and confident that I felt comfortable enough to start my case with him from the first time I met him. He did a great job on my case in the exact time frame he talked about. Ms. Anderson and everyone in the office were also very professional, nice and helpful. They were always available to answer my questions and ease of my concerns. I am very much grateful for all the hard work he and his great team have done for me. I strongly recommend this law firm to anyone.

Posted by Domingo | January 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great attorney, would recommend to any friend.

I was represented by Mr. Varzandeh in my immigration case. Although some other attorneys my family approached said I had no hope of avoiding deportation, Mr. Varzandeh was able to come up with a strategy. His in-depth knowledge of immigration law was evident in both conversations I had with him and i...n the way he carried himself in the courtroom. I appreciated his honesty and the fact that he avoided giving me false hope. It’s been 5 years since my case and I am now a citizen. I’m confident that the outcome was a direct correlation with Mr. Varzandeh’s proficiency.

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best in his field!

Stop your search now and contact Houman or Lisa immediately. They are the best in their field. Immigration law is a very tough, confusing and ever changing field, especially given the current state of affairs, not including the anxiety and emotional aspects involved in almost every case. I wanted to ...obtain my citizenship and my circumstances and past history complicated my efforts significantly. After searching and speaking with numerous different immigration attorneys, I came across Varzandeh and Anderson and contacted Mr. Varzandeh to schedule an appointment. Even before our first meeting, Houman contacted me personally to discuss my potential matter and ease my anxiety and concerns regarding my situation. Despite all the negative news and noise out there regarding immigration and particularly other people’s situations that were very similar to mine, Houman and Lisa patiently and methodically went over the laws, procedures and regulations concerning my immigration situation and my quest towards citizenship. Both Houman and Lisa are extremely well versed and super knowledgeable when it comes to immigration law. Houman and Lisa cited statutes and case law relevant to and supporting my particular situation like it was nothing, showing that they both live and breathe the ins and outs of immigration law. They eased my anxiety and stress not by just telling me it was going to be alright, but by proving to me how and why it was going to be okay. Most attorneys wouldn't take the time of day to sit there and explain all the relevant legal authority relevant to a client’s matter, but Houman and Lisa not only did so, but did it with patience, kindness and honesty. They're not like other attorneys I've encountered whom practice quantity of clients and cases rather than quality of work. I could go on praising their services forever, but all in all, you can’t find better attorneys to help you with your immigration process than Houman and Lisa. After the longest journey towards my attempts towards citizenship, I sat with Lisa for my interview yesterday and the officer recommended my application for naturalization to be approved, now just waiting for the scheduled oath ceremony to complete my journey and finally become a lawful U.S. citizen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Houman and Lisa! I am forever grateful to you both!

Posted by Shaun | July 13, 2017 | Immigration

Great wealth of information and amazing lawyer!

I found Mr. Varzandeh when my family was thrown into a terribly stressful situation. At that time, when I felt like walls were closing in on us, he was able to shine light upon our path with knowledge and provide insight into the situation. Although the news and options were not ideal, he could still... make me laugh at the end of it all. Considering terrible past experiences my family has had with other lawyers, taking money yet never doing anything promised, I would like to say there was no stone left unturned in vetting Mr. Varzandeh. He truly is the real deal when it comes to immigration law. He is very well spoken in person and on paper and his wealth of knowledge and experience in the matters is outstanding. Without any hesitation I would refer any friends or family members to seek his guidance and counsel for any and every immigration matter. Thank you so much for your time yet again Mr. Varzandeh!

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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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