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

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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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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Arash | May 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional Knowledgeable Lawyer

Lisa helped us through our green card application, which was fairly a complex case, in 2013! The job she did was almost impossible from most of the lawyers that I interviewed at the time! Again after 8 years we used her firm's service for our citizenship application. I highly recommend her. She is ...knowledgeable, professional, responsive and kind.

Posted by Talia and Juan Urbano | November 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Miracle worker!

When I met my husband he was an undocumented immigrant. Never did I ever imagine that falling in love with him and starting a life with him would be so difficult. I figured im a citizen and once we get married I would just petition for his residency and thats it. I never imagined it would be SO hard ...for us. I was reffered to Hermandad Mexicana in 2013 when my son was just 6 months old. Its and organization of lawyers who help the mexican community with immigration documentation. I was told private lawyers were tooo expensive to go there and you will save money they "HELP" mexicans, that people go to them all the time. Well we went and THAT WAS THE WORST MISTAKE OF OUR LIVES!!! All those people want is money. They dont care about you. Every time we went this lady would say did you bring a deposit before asking for your name! We were with them for 3 and a half years. They would have us runnin around getting things we didnt even need. We kept recieving correspondance from Homeland security with notices and we believed all was good until one day in Janauary 2017 we recieved a notice in the mail that frightened us. The notice stated that we failed to comply with documents and that if we did not respond with 30 days our case would close. It turns out the "Lawyer" that was handling our case was not a lawyer at all. He was a notary!! He was a fraud just taking peoples money and messing up their cases. I was terrified. They could have closed our case looked for my husband and deported him. It wasnt until one of our family members reccomended us to Lisa. I must say we were a bit uncertain to go to any one after all because I didnt trust anyone after the other guys failed us. When we met up with Lisa she was very honest. She told us the truth and what might happen and our possibilities. She admitted it was a hard case but she was willing to help. We hired her right away. Im so thankful that we met with her and hired her because she was the only one that did not turn us away. She got on our case right away. In just a month after she responded to homeland security, my husbands waiver was approved. We could not believe it. And less than 8 months later he went to Juarez and got his residency approved. Lisa is a wonderful lawyer so helpful and caring. She always answers any question you have in s timely manor. Responds to text emails and calls. She is very patient and so positive. She is honest and tells you whats you need to know not what you want to hear. We are so thankful for her and hope she can help more people like us and make a difference in our community. Thanks to her my life is normal again and we can now live in peace wothout the need to hide from the world. Thank You Lisa. God Bless you!

Posted by Katherine | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Definitely Recommend

We were recommended to Lisa by a family friend 2 to 3 years ago to apply for my husband’s waiver and green card. It was by far the best recommendation I’ve ever received. From the beginning she was very forthright and thorough with us. She is very accesible and flexible when setting up meetings. We ...are very grateful to have met her. If what you seek is good thorough work and the peace of mind of knowing that your case is in the hands of someone who knows the business in and out and actually cares, Lisa is it.

Posted by ASHLEY | April 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

5 STAR ATTORNEY LISA M. ANDERSON is the best!

Lisa is one of the best attorneys I have ever known. My husband got his waiver approved because of Lisa's hard work. She is so nice, patient, answered all of my questions(I always had questions lol), and knows what she is doing. I felt very comfortable talking with her and I could feel that she care...d about me as a client. Such a kind person!

Posted by GloriaSanchez | January 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

When everyone said No, Lisa said YES!

My husband and I got married in 2009. I am an American citizen and he was here illegally since he was a very young child. We consulted with many lawyers about fixing his status and they all denied to help us. Thank God a friend recommended us to Lisa, and we thought well whats the harm in one last co...nsultation. We were ready to give up but Lisa made us have hope and that's where our journey began. My husband got finger printed and we applied for DACA. He got his DACA right away. At the same time Lisa was filing for his residency but he had a deportation that was stopping us but Lisa researched ways to make it work and she did. He got his welcome letter yesterday and our family is beyond blessed to have met Lisa. She helped my friend get her residency and while she helped us with our case she also helped another friend of ours. We will now start my parents case with her. I trust her with my family and so should you. She is very kind and knowledgeable, she was there for us all the time, and she will tell you the truth for your case. I hope this review helps you make the right decision. Thank you Lisa!

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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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