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 31 - 35 of 38 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Anne | January 09, 2014 | Immigration

If you are reading this, you have the best lawyer for all your immigration needs : friendly, knowledgeable, professional, honest

My husband and I Had talked with several "immigration attorneys " before . But after talking with Mr Houman Varzandeh the first time We knew he was the one to help us with our case ( spousal sponsorship) It was refreshing to speak with a lawyer that genuinely makes you feel so comfortable. Upfro...nt and forthcoming, informed and concise. He explained what services he provided and how much it cost. There was no hidden fees. It all started with Free consultation I mean who offer free advise, but he gave us very lawful advises and was very helpful and friendly . He took the time to copie files and print out forms, wrote down what We needed to include and offer us to feel free to come back before We file in the forms. We were able to meet with Mrs Lisa Anderson as many times as we needed to go over all the details of our case, and were totally humble and honored that she came and sat behind us on the day of the interview with the immigration officer. Her result oriented approach, ensured us of the positive outcome of the interview. I would highly recommend the law offices of HOUMAN Varzandeh ,to anyone who needs help with their immigration process. THANK YOU once again!!

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2013 | Immigration

Varzandeh is GREAT!!

Mr. Varzandeh does what he says he will do and does it promptly and concisely. He only took 2 and a half months after filing to get my wife her approval. He is great and does everything he says he will do unlike a lot of other lawyers who will take your money and not do anything at all. To meet and w...ork with a skilled lawyer in this field is unusual and a pleasant surprise. He got all the paper work done quickly and worked with his partner Lisa Anderson who is also very professional and courteous. Just from one look at his cool office and furniture, apple computer and stylish glass walls I knew this guy was precise in a good way and no paper would be lost or email lost and communication was prompt and fast. We are so happy that we picked Mr. Varzandeh and Lisa Anderson and their firm. The professionalism is very unusual for this field and also the respect Mr. Varazandeh commands from his peers at the USCIS in this field is very important as well. I don't know what else to say and we have looked at a lot of frog lawyers out there that would take our money and not do anything as well as this firm. I cant say enough good things about this firm. I am a very happy customer which is a lot to say when it comes to working with lawyers in general. He is connected, very detailed oriented will get the job done quickly....what else could you ask for!!! He also has great communication with the agency people and direct interaction and intercepts mistakes that they may do which is a big difference and can save tons of time as you know if your in this position in the first place due to the USCIS inefficiency! This is a real review from someone who never leaves reviews because I am usually not very impressed with anyone. This process as you know could be a nightmare but with Tall Varzandeh and Beautiful Lisa it will be efficient and punctual and professional and fast! Varzandeh and Lisa are the BEST I think in this area of Law in this town!!!!! They are REAL Lawyers and REALl professionals!!

Posted by Freddy | June 03, 2013 | Immigration

An Immigration Wizard

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!

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 Hanny Michael | April 22, 2013 | Immigration

Outstanding Experience with Amazing Lawyers.

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.

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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

Activity

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