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Lisa Suzanne Anderson

5.0
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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Lisa Suzanne Anderson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

92 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Asylum

Posted by Oleksii | June 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Life-changing legal support!

I recently received the amazing news that my asylum case was approved, and I know it would not have been possible without Lisa’s expertise and dedication. I'm now preparing to apply for my green card and refugee travel document with her, and I trust her fully. I’m forever grateful and would recomm...end Lisa to anyone who needs an immigration attorney who genuinely cares and fights for her clients.

Posted by Aj | July 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

The Best

It was my honor to work with her. Ms. Lisa Anderson is one of the Bests in the whole country. Former U.S. Government Asylum Attorney. She is very Knowledgeable, Precise, Professional and Wonderful. Thanks Lisa for all you did, Very successfully for My family and I in our Asylum Case. Thanks Varzandeh... Anderson LLP.

Posted by Gabriel | February 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Work permits

I own so much gratitude to Lisa Anderson. Lisa is not only an amazing professional but also makes you feel very welcomed and at ease when discussing immigration. She helped me file my asylum process and made the process very smooth. She explained clearly what the steps were and I feel lucky that, wit...h her help, I now have the right to work in the US.

Posted by Georgy | February 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Professional with a capital P.

My immigration case was very complex and 4 layers that I’ve visited/consulted prior to Lisa told me that there was no hope. When I visited Lisa and she informed me that she will take my case I was over the moon about it, still I was very worried and unsure because of my experiences with other lay...ers. She made it clear to me that she will win my case, and in couple of months I received my Asylum approval. While working with Lisa I want to point out couple of things. First, she is very responsive. Any questions that you have will be answered in a very short time. Second, she helps you with every step and explain everything in a concise and professional manner. Third, and probably the most important one, she is a great person that truly treat you as a human. Every interaction was just a pure pleasure. Absolutely tremendous service and human being. No words can express my gratitude to her.

Posted by Ali Z. | August 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Lisa Anderson deserves way more than five stars!

When I first met with Ms. Anderson to discuss my asylum case, she carefully walked me through the application process, and erased any doubts I had by setting realistic expectations. I highly appreciated her honesty and professionalism, and immediately knew that I came to the right place. In additio...n to maintaining an unequivocal professional approach, Lisa is a very lovely person who truly cares about her clients. Despite the constant changes to the country's immigration laws, she persistently reaffirmed the solidity of my case by quickly and diligently addressing my concerns. After a long wait, we finally won! Lisa delivered the best news I've ever heard - and most probably will ever hear - in my entire life. Now I'm proud to say that I'm a free gay man living his best life in America.

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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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