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 Rekha | March 11, 2015 | Immigration

Honest, Reliable & Caring Attorney

Words can't describe my gratitude towards this Law office. I am thankful and grateful for their hard work to re-establish my immigration status in this country. Let me start by saying that I was child bride, and domestic violence survivor with three children, full time graduate student, who has been ...living in this country as permanent resident for the past 20 years under a name and DOB that was provided to me by my agent. All these years I was questioned by various doctors to the validity of my date of birth since it did not match with my face. I was told by my previous attorney to never tell anyone the truth and assume this as my identity forever. However, 3 years ago, I received a letter from the INS stating that they are going to deport me for various charges such as fraud and others...I was devastated since I am the only person in my children's life. I contacted and visited prestigious law firms in LA and no one was willing to take my case. Most of the attorneys informed me that I had no hope. At this time, I came across on the Internet of the Varzandeh Anderson LLP law firm and made an appointment. I read the reviews posted by other clients and felt hopeful but was not sure if I would get any help given my infected case. I had no trust in any attorneys. I thought they all work for money and do not care if their client gets any justice. During my appt., Mr. Varzandeh urged me to speak the truth and asked me to tell him about my real age. I was shocked and surprised that he even asked. The first thing he told me was that "not to worry" and to leave them to worry about my case while I focus on my studies and kids. I didn't worry at all and felt confident in his expertise and advise. If Mr. Varandeh was my main point of contact, Ms. Anderson was the backbone of my case. As I stated above, I am a domestic violence survivor, it was hard for me to revisit my life and incident that caused me a great deal of pain. But Ms. Anderson very kindly and gently asked me about those incidents. Conclusion: With Mr. Varzandeh and Ms. Anderson’s professional help, I was able to re-establish my identity and now I can live here without any worry. I would have never seen this day without the assistance of this amazing team of honest, diligent and caring attorneys. I will be forever grateful and thankful for their professional help. So, if you’re looking for attorneys who can help you with your immigration needs, don’t waste your money and time elsewhere. I highly recommend this law firm without any reservationsJ

Posted by Juan | November 23, 2014 | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer

Mr. Houman Varzandeh was quick to respond back to us back on a Sunday. He is very professional and made my impossible case look like it had a chance. He always kept us motivated and positive. I'm so thank full to have Mr. Houman Varzandeh on my team. With all his knowledge of immigration law I was bl...essed to have him help my stay here with my family. If you find yourself needing the best to save your family then without hesitation contact then. You will be very thankful you Did. Words can't describe how thankful I am to have chosen this Mr. Houman Varzandeh to help me. Then you so much

Posted by Fariba | July 01, 2014 | Immigration

A Remarkable Immigration Attorney

I was honored to work with Mr. Varzandeh, the most extraordinary lawyer. Mr. Varzandeh's expertise, insight and experience in serving his clients' legal matters differentiate him from other attorneys. Words cannot describe and express my gratitude for his work. His confidence, credibility and sinceri...ty assured me that my case would be handled in a timely fashion. After years of dealing with several lawyers, I've found the most reliable and honest attorney. My family and I will be indebted to Mr. Varzandeh for ever. He took care of our case professionally and treated us like we were his close family members. We will never ever forget that. His great team, especially Nikoo, also helped me during my immigration process with patience and passion. I'm grateful to them as well. I would highly recommend Mr. Varzandeh and his associates to those who are seeking a caring, experienced and trustworthy legal team.

Posted by Mori | June 03, 2014 | Immigration

A World Class Law Firm

Houman Varzandeh has extensive experience, profound knowledge, fast & efficient manner, which give him a thorough understanding of the entire immigration process. From the first conversation, he correctly predicted what to anticipate in my case. His expertise gave me confidence to continue with the f...irm, immediately after I talked with him. Any concern I raised was immediately addressed. Varzandeh Anderson's competence with their job is outstanding and their knowledge about immigration law is above any other law firm in California. Their preperation & advices on interview process reassured me and set my mind at ease made the experience completely stress free while helped the entire procedures go smoothly! I am so impressed not only with their professionalism, but also with the art of communication as an outstanding attorney that makes me rate this team as the best Immigration Law Firm in Los Angeles. If you want the best, I recommend the Law Office of Varzandeh Anderson LLC.

Posted by Yalda | April 20, 2014 | Immigration

The best lawyer!

I was introduced to Mr. Varzandeh through a friend. My friend had a great experience with him and he highly recommended him. Mr. Varzandeh was a god sent! He is professional, dedicated and knowledgeable. He did not give me false hopes and promises of miracles. He stated the facts and promised to do h...is best to help me. That he did! I got full support from him and his professional team and he delivered as promised. I have already asked him to represent my parents and I definitely recommend him for anyone with immigration problems. He is very knowledgeable, experienced and has a great network of professionals like himself. My only advice for future clients: TRUST HIM he is the best at his profession.

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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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