Sergio Jose Siderman

Sergio Jose Siderman

3.8
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1625 W. Olympic Bl., 9th floor, Los Angeles, CA

About Sergio

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

29 years | 35,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Active

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Location

Law Offices Of Sergio Siderman

1625 W. Olympic Bl., 9th floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90015

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Sergio Jose Siderman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

101 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 30 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Marie | January 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thank You Sergio!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Sergio for my immigration services, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Sergio was extremely helpful and knowledgeable throughout the entire process, and he made what could have been a very stressful experience a lot easier. Sergio took the ti...me to fully understand my situation and provide me with tailored advice and guidance. He was always available to answer any questions I had, and he went above and beyond to ensure that my application was completed correctly and submitted on time. I cannot recommend Sergio enough for anyone in need of immigration services. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication to his clients make him an exceptional choice. Thank you, Sergio, for your hard work and for making this experience a successful one.

Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Run from this place

Run from this place!! They do not care about your time, they don’t care about your case and they lie! Today they lied to us saying that we needed to go redeem our deposit by going in person to cancel our case because we had already cancelled via phone. They had us waiting 2 hours!!! What a ...sign of disrespect for others time and unprofessionalism. And then turns out the meeting was to convince us to stay and that they weren’t sure they could give us the deposit back. It doesn’t have to be this way which why I advise you don’t consult this office. We interviewed with 3 other attorneys and at all 3 we spoke directly to the attorney when at this office we never even saw Sergio!! We found a lawyer that actually cares about our case and charges three times more but he literally answers in less than hour and has explained the process step by step unlike this office who never ever told us exactly what was happening. Then they had the audacity to say that our other lawyer only had advanced our case because of the work they did. LIES. We confirmed this with all the other lawyers we interviewed with because they told us FOIAs we no longer taking as long as they had during the beginning of COVID because that’s the lie Sergio office always told us. Also it was always such a difficult task having to call the office to ask about your case. They would literally hang up on us and everyone that answered was rude. They would transfer our calls and no one would ever answer. And the response was always the same that it was slow because of COVID. I thought that that’s how all the lawyer green card experiences were but I was WRONG. This office is terrible I regret not cancelling sooner and starting my process with our current lawyer who responds immediately, is empathetic about our case and answers al our questions.

Posted by Paul | October 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Embraces Diversity and Ethics!

I hired Siderman to represent my kid who was in trouble and in danger of being deported. Upon taking the consultation, he almost didn't take our case!! He prides himself on integrity and ethics and would not take us if we had a criminal background not congruent with good citizenship. He advised t...hat some attorneys would take any case but the good ones fight for these who are good citizens. We were able to resolve our matter using Sergio and love the fact that he stands on the highest moral ground possible when advocating for clients!! THANK YOU

Posted by Lucy | October 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Hard working. Honest and Integral!!

After many consults with many lawyers, I had experiences that jaded me. I'm older so I can't play games with my citizenship status. My family needs me so I can't take chances. Sergio understood that. My previous immigration attorney swept me under the rug after collecting thousands in fees. Se...rgio only charged me for the work he did and I even had the option of payments. When it came time to execute thats exactly what he did. I first got my background check, then got my petitions and filings then got all the hearings done. I don't know the legal terms but thats the process. Why can't other lawyers be this nice?

Posted by Nurry | October 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Hired in 2019

In 2019 I needed a work permit and then a student Visa. I was studying abroad and decided to continue my education and occupation in America. Coming from South America this wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. The pandemic slowed things down but I consulted with Sergio late in 2019 and he ha...d the ball rolling immediately. His paralegals constantly updated me on the process and were fully transparent. In 2020, the world closed so we were delayed. I waited patiently and Sergio and his team even offered to defer payment until we resumed. It was only a few months that passed when we were able to resume and it went fast after that. I was able to resume school even though it was online and to live in the US while I worked and studied. Well now I have finished school and am on my pathway to full citizenship thanks to the hard work and persistence of this great attorney and his crew. I love the work ethic and can't wait to see him again in his office. He's opening new locations everywhere so I know he's doing great things.

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Sergio Jose Siderman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Kim

Immigration lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He is an excellent immigration attorney who really cares about his clients."

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J. Eric Price

Immigration lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Siderman is a consummate professional. He fights for his clients and gets outstanding results. His background as a political refuge helps to serve the community he advocates for."

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Gary Stanley

Unknown lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Other

"I am very impressed with Sergio Siderman and his credentials. I endorse this attorney."

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David Shimkin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've known Sergio for over 10 years. He is conscientious and a straight-shooter, and someone you definitely want on your side. I wholeheartedly endorse him as an attorney and a person."

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T. Ritz

Commercial real estate lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Siderman is a creative, intelligent advocate whose superior analytical, writing and verbal skills separates him from the average attorney. I would happily recommend Mr. Siderman to clients, family and friends who are seeking a strong attorney with insightful knowledge and significant experience."

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J. Eric Price

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Founder, Law Offices Of Sergio Siderman

2013 - 2015

Co-Founder/Partner, Los Angeles Immigration Attorneys

2009 - 2013

Managing Partner, L.A. Bankruptcy Associates, LLP

2005 - 2014

Commissioner, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Board of Taxicab Commissioners

1998 - 2006

Attorney, Law Offices of Sergio J. Siderman

1996 - 1998

Attorney, Foley & Lardner, LLP

Associations

1997 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

N/A

Cornell University

law

N/A

University of Southern California

undergraduate

Languages

English

Spanish

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