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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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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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92 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Hala | July 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Compassionate and dedicated

Lisa Anderson is truly a lifesaver. After years of my husband waiting and his immigration case nearly falling apart, Lisa stepped in and completely turned things around. She was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cared about our situation. Her attention to detail and persistence gave... us hope when we had almost given up. Thanks to her, my husband finally received his green card—something we weren’t sure would ever happen. We’re forever grateful to Lisa for her dedication and heart. If you need an immigration attorney who will fight for you and actually care, she’s the one. Thank you Lisa for your patience, compassion, and dedication to your craft!

Posted by Hana | June 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

She gave me a piece of mind

I am in Florida, but I hired her as my friend recommended her. I just got my marriage-based green card. We mainly communicate via email and met virtually on Zoom for the consultation. She was quick to answer my questions and to check if I have submitted all the necessary supporting documents to her. ...Once we have everything ready, she was quick to send out the application and the documents to USCIS. My green card process was surprisingly fast. It was a 2-month process from the moment we submitted the application packet to I received the green card in mail. I am guessing there are multiple factors going into the speedy process, but one thing I can say though Lisa gave me a piece of mind during the process. I am an anxious person in general and without her I would’ve lost a lot of nights of sleep. She clarified a lot of information I found on the internet and answered my many questions. She not only helped me prepare the application packet but also helped me feel more relaxed during the process. Highly recommend her as an immigration lawyer!

Posted by Ron | September 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best Immigration Attorney in California. Period.

I have been fortunate to use the services of Varzandeh Anderson LLP and in particular the most amazing attorney Lisa Anderson for an immigration matter that spun quite a few years. Please consider this the most unequivocal recommendation: Attorney Lisa Anderson is absolutely THE BEST. She know...s the law, understands the process, understands the CLINETS (including our anxiety, while patiently caring for us) and effortlessly and confidently helps in the process of guiding us to the right destination. Above all, she practices law as a calling. Unlike some other professionals out there, this firm is about HELPING PEOPLE and for that deserves the highest rating possible. Thank you Varzandeh Anderson, and THANK YOU ATTORNEY LISA ANDERSON for being the best at what you do.

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

BEST OF THE BEST

My husband and I are forever grateful for the support, care, and unparalleled expertise of Atty. Lisa Anderson. We came to her office after some recommendations from friends and family. Indeed, her knowledge, skills, and professionalism helped us go through a smooth immigration process. I am an Ameri...can Citizen who was petitioning my spouse so he can legally and permanently stay with me. We have been married for almost three years by the time we applied for his green card, however, my spouse overstayed his tourist visa. With optimism and enthusiasm, she gave us a reassurance that there will be no problems with him applying for a green card as he is married with me, has clean record, and has no other intentions but to stay with me for the rest of his life. Sure enough, within a year, my husband got his green card and this was one of the happiest moments of our lives. What we love about Atty. Lisa is her caring and compassionate attitude. She welcomes you with this beautiful smile that is full of positive aura. She then proceeds by carefully examining the situation and notes what appropriate documentation/evidences need to be provided. She is so quick with providing responses either by email or telephone. The staff was amazing as well. They were all accommodating, professional, sincere, and genuine. During the immigration interview, Atty. Lisa was with us. Her mere presence gave us the confidence that everything is going to be fine. Again, the interview went as smooth as expected. We remember what she told us to just stay calm and be true to our answers and to ourselves. We will cherish this experience with her as she made our American dream come into fruition especially for my husband. Also, we would like to commend the ambiance and quality of her office. It’s just so vibrant, accommodating, fresh, and neat. It offers nothing but hope and light especially to those who dream. We highly recommend Atty. Lisa Anderson and her team. They are the BEST of the BEST!!! Triple 5-star recommendation indeed!!! With Love, R&B

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

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.

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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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