Attorney David M. Haghighi is the founder and owner of the Law Offices of David M. Haghighi in Los Angeles, California. Board-certified as a specialist in immigration and nationality law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Haghighi has more than 25 years of total legal experience, and he provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout the state, around the country, and across the globe who have legal needs involving any of the following:
Having fled his native Iran more than 45 years ago due to persecution, Mr. Haghighi fully understands the considerable challenges and struggles that so many face in their home countries. In light of this, he delivers exceptional advocacy at every turn to help them pursue their dreams and goals of building a better life in the United States.
For more than 25 years now, Mr. Haghighi has travelled throughout the U.S. assisting a diverse range of foreign nationals with deportation defense and other immigration issues, and he has handled thousands of cases before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, as well as before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and other appeals courts across the nation.
A 1995 cum laude graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, Mr. Haghighi obtained his Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law in 2000. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Central Districts of California, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th Circuits.
Mr. Haghighi is also an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association, among his other professional affiliations. He has also received numerous top attorney rankings from his peers, along with 10 out of 10 client ratings on Avvo, Avvo's Clients' Choice Award, Super Lawyers, and the 10 Best in Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of Legal Counsel, Immigration and Nationality Law Division.
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Posted by Tristan Jay | May 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
GODSEND!!
I am writing this review just as I received my Greencard in the mail today and it's all thanks to David and his team. It was a long 5-year wait riddled with ups and downs, hoops and slopes but David was there for us every step of the way. Even though David and I never met in person and just communica...
Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Professional work
Thank you, David and your team (especially Rini) for making it happen. Finally, this is a moment of glory, and I would like to write a review for you. I came to David with 4 years of experience dealing with various lawyers; my case was very simple at the beginning, but because my previous lawyers did...
Posted by Mauricio | November 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Immigration Case
Where do I begin! I am a Permanent Resident With a green card! I was having issues with my case and with my 2 previous Attorneys I was referred to by my personal family attorney, 1. Attorney said my case was to complicated and could not be done! 2nd Attorney all he talked about was MONEY and how ...
Posted by Jessica | October 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Hire him now.
I heard positive words about David from a friend of mine. I was hesitant to hire him at first because I don't live in LA and thought there would be miscommunication issues, but I took the risk nevertheless and I am glad I did. He is truly the best out there and here's why... At my first consultati...
Posted by Cereal D | March 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The best immigration lawyer
My friends and family have trusted Atty. David for so many years and I could personally attest why. I couldn't imagine having any other immigration attorney I could fully depend on. From obtaining my work permit to finally having my green card, Atty. David and his very competent team have been there ...
"You won't find a more committed attorney than David. He cares about his clients and makes their best interest his best interest. I recommend him to any immigrant in need of assistance."
"Attorney Haghighi is held in high steem by his colleagues and clients. He has the experience and expertise to handle even the most difficult immigration cases. I endorse and recommend his services."
"I endorse David. 13 years of immigration practice is substantial. Experience matters. Clients love and respect him. Read his reviews! With 4 languages to draw from from he is a natural for immigration law. If you are in or near Los Angeles do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation."
"I endorse Attorney Haghighi. He is a valuable member of the immigration legal community and has consistently provided excellent legal advice on Avvo.com."
"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to annyone needing legal representation."
"Mr. Haghighi is a very knowledgeable and well respected attorney in his community. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to a client."
"Mr. Haghighi is a highly experienced and knowledgable immigration attorney. I strongly endorse him."
"Attorney Haghighi is an excellent immigration practitioner for all your needs. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Haghighi, Is well versed in immigration law and will fight for you to the end. He is well respected in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
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2019
10 Best Attorneys, American Jurist Institute
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Top Contributor, Avvo
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2015
Top Contributor, Avvo
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
2006
Who's Who, Who's Who Legal
2005
Certificate of Appreciation, City of Los Angeles
1995
Cum Laude, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
1995
Psychology Department Honors, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
1995
College Honors, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
2001 - Present
President, Law Offices of David M. Haghighi, APC
2006 - 2011
Partner, VHF Law Group, LLP
2001 - 2006
Partner, Livingston, Bakhtiar & Haghighi, LLP
2000 - 2001
Legal Extern, the United States District Court for the Central District of California
2017 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaCertified Specialist
2016 - Present
Better Business BureauMember A+ rating
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2015 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2014 - Present
United States District Court for the District of ColoradoAdmitted to Practice
2012 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2012 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eight CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2011 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Second CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2008 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2007 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2007 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2005 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
2003 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2001 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2001 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2001 - Present
Supreme Court of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
Appeal Successful
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Immigration Workshop
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David earned significant contribution points in 2015.
I received DACA letter to make an appointment for fingerprints and Work ID picture... Does this mean I am approved?
21 Dec 2015
Car crash while green card in process?
16 Dec 2015
I539 reject and ask to resubmit, am I allow to overstay after my i94 expires?
16 Dec 2015