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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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Licenses

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 Jey | December 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Mrs. Anderson is a wonderful lawyer in immigration cases!

Mrs. Anderson is a super excellent lawyer in immigration cases! She is very knowledgeable, professional, friendly, kind, effective, and responsive. I am so glad that my friends recommended Mrs. Lisa Anderson to me. She was straightforward from the beginning, telling us about timing, the costs and a...ll details in my case. She answered calls and emails promptly and sensitive to my concerns. Mrs. Anderson guided me step by step through the process, answered all my questions in person, and kept me informed about new rules. Finally my case was approved in less than a year. Actually on the day of the interview, she accompanied me and help me to be confidant and relax. I’m very happy that I was approved in my Green Card interview. She called me in person and told me "congratulation" for my approval. I was on the top of the sky. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to apply for immigration case and permanent residency in the US.

Posted by Michelle | September 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

LIFE CHANGING result!!!

Atty. Lisa Anderson of VarzandehAnderson Firm is one of the BEST IMMIGRATION lawyer there is. She is a blessing in my life, I have been out of status for 14 years now. I hired her January 2014 to represent my case, my I-130 got approved April 2014. We then started working on my 601A PROVISIONAL WAI...VER, Sent out complete application May 2015, and got waiver approved Sept 2015. Approvals doesn't just happen, it takes knowledgeable, patient and kind hearted immigration lawyer who is always ready to listen with compassion, that's who Atty. Anderson is. She never told me anything that didn't happen with the processing of my case, from time frames to result. It is definitely true what it says on their website "Never a promise that we cannot keep". I am so blessed to have her as my lawyer. I will be forever grateful. Atty. Thank you for everything you've done for us, it is in deed a life changing result :) God bless you.

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2014 | Immigration

Best Immigration law firm

We researched and interviewed numerous attorneys before deciding who would handle our case, a somewhat complex adjustment of status. So, we wanted nothing but the best. After reading their reviews online, we had to see for ourselves if they were as good as those reviews claimed. Guess what? They were... even better than we expected. I went for a consultation with Mr. Varzandeh, he gave an honest and professional advice for the case. He disclosed possible complications, what to expect and the likelihood of success. After the consultation I knew we had to retain their service and their fees were fair. They are nothing like the average attorneys. They are those kind of lawyers that after meeting them you know “they are the one” without a shadow of a doubt. Miss. Anderson was the one who handled our case. During our interview, the immigration officer raised some complications. It was amazing how Miss. Anderson professionally handled it and was able to defuse it. It was just amazing. At that moment, we confirmed hiring them was the best decision we made. Many thanks to Nikoo Seirafi, the wonderful paralegal who prepared our application, assisted us throughout the process and promptly updated us about the development of the case. We are very thankful to all of their team for the professional services they provided. Not only have they offered expert and capable guidance, but also provided considerate and careful assistance. We would highly recommend their services to anyone for any immigration matters.

Posted by Morvarid_esam | June 03, 2014 | Immigration

A World Class Law Firm

Lisa Anderson has extensive experience, profound knowledge, fast & efficient manner, which give her a thorough understanding of the entire immigration process. From the first conversation, she correctly predicted what to anticipate in my case. Her expertise gave me confidence to continue with the fir...m, immediately after I talked with her. 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 Mike | October 23, 2013 | Immigration

Houman Varzandeh is the best

I went to at least 5 other immigration lawyers for my dad he was arrested for extortion served two years state prison and was getting charged with aggreviated felony and all the other lawyers either didnt take the case or said its impossible for this case to be a winner that he will get deported and ...then i finally met Houman which he said that this case he can do it and win it and just only on the 2 nd court it was incredible the case was dropped because of the great motion that was written by Mr.Varzandeh it was unbelievable that it happened this quick if you want to stay in U.S i think Houman is the only guy you should go to in situations like these :)))

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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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