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Lisa Suzanne Anderson

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Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

3435 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1010, Los Angeles, CA

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Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

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Varzandeh Anderson LLP

3435 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1010, Los Angeles, CA, 90010

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92 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Lisa is fantastic and so is the rest of her team!

Would give 10 starts if I could! Houman, Lisa and Lily were all the greatest help we could have asked for. They were all at once professional, informative, experienced, and friendly. We are so grateful to have hired them to help with my wife’s immigration from China. Houman was officially our lawyer ...but Lisa stepped in for our immigration interview since Houman already had a legal matter scheduled. She was a pro from start to finish. She made us feel very comfortable and provided plenty of expert advice throughout the interview process. Lily in their office was also super helpful with getting all of our documentation in order. All of them are great at what they do. Thank you all again for everything!

Posted by Michael | May 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Business owner/client

Integrity, Honesty & vast knowledge of immigration is the first thing comes to my mind. My case was one of the most complicated cases ever with more than three decades & 25 different legal teams that got to a point that I was almost giving up. I remember vividly the day that I walked in Ms. Anders...on's office & she received me graciously with a big smile & instilled hope in me that we can prevail. Lisa & her partner Mr. Varzandeh navigated through so much but it was their ability to think out side the box , apply laws that were immigration related & beyond to be able to overcome my extremely unusual case. I consider myself very lucky that my case was finally in the capable hand of Lisa to be able to overcome the most important legal case that my life, future of my family was depending on. Yes, through meticulous planning, wisdom & applying certain law in concert that I have seen other attorney could not think of it, my case was finally resolved. My case was not only with one obstacle but with multiple of problems that ineffective assistance of previous counsels also had added to it through out the years , but it was ultimately Lisa & her partner Houman that gave me back my life. I am forever indebted to them.

Posted by Elaheh | March 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best firm

After meeting so many immigration attorneys in LA I had chance to refer by one of my friend to Varzandeh Anderson office. Honestly it was the best decision in my life. She is very knowledgeable and experienced in the field. From the first conversation, she correctly predicted what to anticipate in my... case. Her expertise gave me confidence to countie with the firm. Ms.Anderson is very wise, friendly, honest, expert and such a good version with positive energy. She has very profetional group that they were always helpful and assiste me any time I had question, I have to thanks them all. I highly commmend and recommend Varzandeh Anderson’s law office for immigration issues. Dear, Ms.Anderson thanks I never forget your profetional help and your profetional group. Elaheh

Posted by Ron | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Law Firm in California

Can't thank enough for a first rate service!!! I have met other good immigration lawyers before, BUT Ms. Anderson is really a one of a kind GEM. She is both wise and compassionate, exactly the qualities you want to have in a lawyer handling your case. Her team was responsive, and responsible. He...r abilities in handling the case - terrific. I highly recommend her for any work. Don't look further.

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

Forever grateful!

Stop your search now and contact Lisa immediately. Lisa and her partner Houman 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!

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Lisa Suzanne Anderson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Cohen

Immigration lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anytime that I have a client that has immigration questions or issues, I refer them to Lisa Anderson. Lisa's knowledge and experience of immigration law is vast. My clients have been extremely satisfied with her work and I will continue to refer anyone who needs immigration help to her."

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Lisa Anderson

Immigration lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Lisa Suzanne Anderson for her expertise in all areas of immigration law. She and I participated in volunteer work together at a local Los Angeles citizenship clinic and she is always very caring toward those needing immigration assistance. She is also an expert in removal, deportation, appeals and asylum cases. She has years of experience working with immigration clients and is highly regarded in our legal community. I have had an opportunity to see her work and I recommend her without reservation."

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Lorena Gatdula

Immigration lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As an attorney, I found myself needing a qualified colleague to advise me on an urgent immigration matter. Lisa Anderson came highly recommended, and now, I am recommending her too as a highly talented and effective immigration lawyer. Lisa possesses a rare combination of qualifications, practical experience, and personal attributes. In addition to her intelligence and knowledge, Lisa brings to the table a uniquely informed perspective – having tried cases on behalf of the Immigration and Naturalization Service at both the trial and appeals stage and, now, as an equity partner of a law firm, guiding clients through the complexities of immigration law. Equally important, Lisa is kind and compassionate. She cares. I cannot speak highly enough of Lisa, not only as an attorney but also as a person."

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Houman Varzandeh

Immigration lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lisa Anderson is one of the most brilliant immigration attorneys in the United States. A UCLA law graduate, and hand picked by President Clinton's Attorney General, Janet Reno, to litigate cases for the Immigration and Naturalization Service. She is a kind, caring, yet tough immigration attorney who solves complex immigration matters with shocking ease. I will always be privileged to be her legal partner and colleague on any and all legal matters."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

1999

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

1997

Law Student Fellowship, Equal Justice America

N/A

Summa Cum Laude, University of California at San Diego

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Varzandeh Anderson LLP

2004 - 2011

Attorney, Law Offices of Lisa S. Anderson

2002 - 2004

Assistant Chief Counsel, United States Department of Homeland Security

1999 - 1999

Researcher, RAND Corporation

1999 - 2002

Assistant District Counsel, United States Department Of Justice INS

1998 - 1998

Summer Law Intern, U.S. Attorney's Office

1997 - 1997

Summer Law Intern, Bet Tzedek Legal Services

Associations

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1994 - Present

The John Muir College Caledonian Society

Member

1997 - 1999

Journal of International Law and Foreign Affairs

Associate Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Witjaksono v. Holder

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Education

1999

UCLA School of Law

JD-Juris Doctorate

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Univ of California San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

The Mirman School

Immigration Law Fundamentals

2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Pro Bono Clinic Citizenship Initiative

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