Lisa Michelle Anderson

Lisa Michelle Anderson

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

3580 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 900-5, Los Angeles, CA

About Lisa

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Practice Area

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25 years

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 20 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2005

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Lisa M. Anderson

3580 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 900-5, Los Angeles, CA, 90010

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Lisa Michelle Anderson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

70 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2013 | Immigration

Exceptional immigration attorney

Lisa is an exceptional lawyer. She handled my immigration matters (H1 and Green Card petitions) diligently and professionally, kept me promptly and thoroughly advised along the way, and achieved the best possible outcome on my behalf. I had previously retained a different immigration attorney to ha...ndle my initial H1 application, and they were not nearly as well informed or up-to-date on current procedures and likely outcomes as Lisa was. Lisa makes every effort to stay on top of rapidly changing regulations, and always told me what the best, worst, and most likely scenarios looked like, so that I was always prepared and there were no unexpected surprises. Although the immigration process itself can be long and sometimes nerve-racking, your petition will be in the best possible hands if you have Lisa in your corner.

Posted by Family Casarez | November 28, 2012 | Immigration

Wonderful lawyer FULL of knoweledge!!

Well my husband and I searched and searched for months trying to find the best immigration lawyer, when I read about Lisa it kind of sounded too good to be true! But she definantly showed me she was EVERYTHING and MORE then what ppl would post about her, she was a perfect guidence through my whole pr...ocess, she kept me updated and prepared me perfectly about how my interview would go. She made me feel so comfortable about my case that I knew from the start we had made the right choice when choosing her as my lawyer!! She fullfilled each and everyone of her promises, in 2 months I had my work permit and greencard, I am now a legal resident and all thanks to Lisa! She works with you on payments and her response is always so prompt! She was wonderful in my case! I would definantly recommend Lisa to EVERYONE trying to become legal! She compares to a lot of us immigrants and knows exactly what we are going through because she herself delt with immigration being from Canada; so I would definantly say LOOK nowhere else this IS the lawyer to go to!! THANK YOU LISA!!

Posted by Poonam | November 09, 2012 | Immigration

great lawyer with an understanding of immigration officer behaviors

Lisa was very helpful in getting my case approved. She has a lot of experience dealing with the immigration officers and the people in the info pass area. She has excellent relations and a deep knowledge of the law that helped me in getting my approval. What I liked the most about Lisa was her orga...nizational skills and the ability to prepare the case by covering every small detail. I would highly recommend everyone who is planning to file their papers or our currently in process and have no luck in getting an approval.

Posted by Henry | May 08, 2012 | Immigration

Honest and Excellent Attorney

She is one of the best lawyers I ever worked with as a co-worker and now as her customer. Highly recommend Lisa Anderson for Any Immigration cases.

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2011 | Immigration

TN Visa for Canadian Planner

Ms. Anderson correctly advised me not to try the process myself and guided me through the requirements for my TN. She drafted the letters required for my arrival at the US Border and gave me instruction on what to expect for questions. This was very helpful given the climate at the border two months... after 9/11. With each renewal Ms. Anderson made her expertise available to aquire new TNs via mail rather than at the border. Much thanks to Ms Anderson for making my experience in the US and at the border like tobogganing on fresh snow...a clean run!

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Lisa Michelle Anderson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is a top-notch immigration attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal community."

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Kenneth Dobson

Immigration lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a very knowledgeable attorney and also a nice person. She is especially knowledgeable about complex TPS matters."

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Gregory Pedrick

Immigration lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many clients to Lisa. She is always timely and professional with her responsiveness; gives sound, practical advice; and can be counted on to treat all clients with the same courtesy and empathy one would personally desire. I have received great feedback from the clients I have sent to Lisa, and would not hesitate to refer anyone to her."

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Ekaterina Powell

Unknown lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable attorney."

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Sawsan Sharweed

Immigration lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Anderson. She is knowledgeable in various areas of immigration law, including family based petitions, consular processing, waivers, and TPS applications. Ms. Anderson truly cares about helping her clients navigate the very complicated arena of immigration law. She is honest, trustworthy, and dedicated to her clients. In addition to helping clients, her expertise also extends to other immigration attorneys, as she is always willing to give advice to her colleagues. She is an excellent example of what an immigration attorney should be; knowledgable and ethical."

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Sunil Patel

Unknown lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A thoughtful and competent attorney who cares for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Houman Varzandeh

Immigration lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the privilege of working with Ms. Anderson on various immigration matters, ranging from deportation/removal matters to visas and waivers of inadmissibility. Her work is superb, her attention to detail flawless, and she is extraordinarily conscientious. As a former INS trial attorney I have witnessed the work product of many attorneys, and I must say without hesitation that Ms. Anderson is one of the best private attorneys in the United States. I highly recommend her."

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Lorraine D'Alessio

Immigration lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is an excellent U.S. immigration Attorney whom I wholeheartedly endorse. She has a uniquely thoughtful and detailed approach to the legal profession. She cares passionately for her clients and is dedicated to excellence in the practice of law. She has years of experience and has a particular niche area of expertise in all areas of waivers. She provides the kind of representation that clients want and need."

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Lisa Anderson

Immigration lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Lisa Michelle Anderson for a number of years, since she and I participated in a Citizenship Clinic in Los Angeles together. I was extremely impressed by her depth of knowledge in immigration law, and equally so with her caring and thoughtful approach to each client, and am grateful that we have had the opportunity to work together on several matters since that time. She is an expert in all immigration matters and has an especially golden touch when it comes to solving difficult border issues and tricky consular processing cases, having an extraordinary level of success with waivers even in cases where there have been previous denials with other attorneys. I wholeheartedly endorse Lisa Michelle Anderson, who is extremely well regarded and respected in the immigration law community, and strongly believe that her clients are very lucky to have such a bright and caring advocate on their side."

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Kristie Bowerman

Immigration lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I can recommend attorney Lisa Anderson without reservation. I have known her for several years and have consulted with her on various immigration matters, particularly on cases requiring waivers. Ms. Anderson’s skill and expertise in filing waiver applications have brought her clients an impressive rate of approval. She is extremely thorough and takes the time needed to get to know her clients so that she can tell their unique stories through their applications. She is known to be an outstanding immigration attorney and I know attorneys that have sought her advice and assistance on numerous occasions, which is a testament to her skill in handling complex cases."

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Jaehoh Suh

Immigration lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Lisa Anderson for several years and have worked with her on several immigration cases. Lisa has a tremendous amount of experience and a high level of expertise. I often consult with her regarding my most complex cases to obtain her valuable insight. She is a very hard working and conscientious lawyer who cares about her clients. She is an aggressive advocate who works tirelessly to get the best results possible for her clients. I have seen firsthand the results she gets for her clients and I am always amazed at how she can turn a seemingly hopeless situation into a favorable outcome. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking representation in any immigration matter."

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Armen Gukasyan

Immigration lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Anderson based on her contributions to this board. She provides detailed and insightful answers to questions asked by AVVO subscribers. It is clear from her work on AVVO that she has extensive knowledge of immigration laws and any client would benefit from her expertise."

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Alisha Lee

Immigration lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend this attorney. Lisa Anderson has extensive knowledge and experience in the field of U.S. immigration law and always provides her clients with superior service in regard to their legal matters. She is extremely hard working, honest, and accessible to her clients. She is also helpful to other attorneys who have questions relating to immigration law."

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Connie Jones-Isais

Immigration lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. I have known Lisa for almost 10 years. Lisa is incredibly intelligent and a great lawyer. I often consult with Lisa on current cases and have used her for my clients when there is a conflict in my schedule."

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Kenneth Dobson

Immigration lawyer

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Sawsan Sharweed

Immigration lawyer

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Sunil Patel

Immigration lawyer

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Charles Kuck

Immigration lawyer

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Houman Varzandeh

Immigration lawyer

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Lorraine D'Alessio

Immigration lawyer

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Lisa Anderson

Immigration lawyer

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Jaehoh Suh

Immigration lawyer

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Kristie Bowerman

Immigration lawyer

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Gregory Pedrick

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Connie Jones-Isais

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Avvo Excellent Rated Attorney 2015, Avvo

2015

Avvo's 2015 Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2015

Distinguished Lawyer Designation, Expert Network

2014

Avvo's 2014 Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Avvo Excellent Rated Attorney 2014, Avvo

2013

Avvo's 2013 Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2012

Avvo's 2012 Client's Choice Award, Avvo

1999

Masters of Law with Distinction, Tulane University Law School

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Lisa M. Anderson

2010 - 2010

Volunteer - Citizenship Clinic, Central American Resource Center (Carecen)

2003 - 2008

Senior Attorney, Berke Law Offices

2002 - 2003

Associate Attorney, KAF Law Immigration

2001 - 2002

Law Clerk, Franscell, Strickland, Roberts & Lawrence

1998 - 1999

Research Assistant, Tulane University Law School

Associations

2004 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Provisional Waiver Granted

Successful

DACA Adjustment of Status

Successful

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals DACA

Successful

Provisional Waiver

Successful

Provisional Waiver

Successful

Waiver for Prior Unlawful Presence in the US

Successful

Approved I-140 Employment Petition

Successful

Approved I-140 Petition

Successful

Approved I-140 Employment Petition

Successful

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals DACA

Successful

Successful Motion to Re-open Adjustment

Successful

Naturalization with Medical Waiver

Successful

Unlawful Presence Waiver

Successful

Investor Visa

Successful

Labor Certification (PERM)

Successful

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

Successful

Unlawful Presence Waiver

Successful

H1b visa and Legal Permanent Residency

Successful

TN Visa for Canadian

Successful

Waiver for Medical Condition

Successful

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Education

1999

Tulane University Law School

LLM

1998

University of Saskatchewan College of Law

LLB (JD)

1995

University of Saskatchewan

BA

Speaking Engagements

2012

Qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

2012

How to Obtain a US Visa

US Visas for Mexican Nationals

2011

US Visas for Actors and Entertainers

US Visas for Actors and Entertainers

2011

How to Obtain a Visa to Work in the US

Immigration Visas and Permanent Residency

2004

Seminar on US Visas, Tijuana, Mexico

How to Obtain Tourist Visa for Mexican Nationals

2004

Seminar on US Visas, Tijuana, Mexico

How to Obtain a US Work Visa

2004

Seminar on How to Re-enter the US After Immigration Violations

How to Obtain a Waiver to Re-enter the US

Publications

2015

Online Publication Top 10 Dos for Choosing an Immigration Lawyer

2011

Online Publication How to Prepare for Your Immigration Interview

Languages

English

Activity

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