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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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Posted by Andrew | August 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended if you're serious about staying in America

I initially met Lisa via a friend's referral and employed her services to help with my marriage Green Card, my 10-year Green Card, and eventually becoming a full US citizen. I'd say I was in contact with Lisa for about six years (give or take). She was always extremely helpful and would get on num...erous calls with me, even when I was between needing her help. She gave me some helpful pointers when dealing with USCIS, and I never felt like she was trying to "upsell" me on anything. She was always very matter-of-fact and understood my personal situation well. I highly recommend working with Lisa if you're serious about moving to (and staying in) the US. Immigration is such a minefield, but she made it a much smoother experience than it would have been on my own.

Posted by Ehsan | April 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Lawyer

She is wonderful.She does not accept just any case.It has to be real .I feel she has a lot of experience working on government side so she knows your telling the truth or not.Very professional and classy lawyer.I never felt she works for only money. I got my green card through her she always had the... best advice .

Posted by Tony | March 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

THE BEST !!!

Lisa is simply the best, she answered my questions at any time of the day , any day of the week, very patient with me. She helped me through my DACA , advanced parole and finally my residency. My wife and I can't thank her enough , we appreciate her .

Posted by Alina | May 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An Exceptional Immigration Attorney - Patient and Truly Supportive!

I had the privilege of working with Lisa on my green card application, and I am absolutely thrilled with the outcome. She deserves the highest praise for her unwavering dedication, remarkable patience, and genuine commitment throughout the entire process. One of her most commendable qualities was her... incredible patience. No matter how small or seemingly insignificant my questions were, she addressed them all with utmost care. Throughout the application process, there were a few instances where supplementary documents were required, as well as updates to my case, and she went above and beyond to help me gather and submit them in a timely manner. Thank you once again for everything you have done for me and my family.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Can’t Thank Lisa and Her Team Enough❤️

Lisa has gone above and beyond in helping my parents immigration case. It’s been a lengthy and ardorous battle, and Lisa was with us every step of the way. 7 years of working with Lisa and she has helped my parents and I obtain working permits, and helped us navigate around the difficult immigration ...laws and complications from pandemic. We’re greatful for the kindness, patience and knowledge that Lisa and her team has shown us during this process. After waiting 2 decades, thanks to Lisa and her team my parents are finally granted Permanent Residency this month. You can tell that Lisa and her team genuinely cares for her clients and will fight tooth and nail for you. We’re so lucky and thankful to have such a kind, dedicated and knowledegable lawyer in our team. Thank you Lisa and team! We are forever thankful.

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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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