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

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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 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Best Immigration Lawyer in Southern California

The law offices of Sergio Siderman were able to help my family in a desperate time of need. With our backs against the wall and hardly any hope left, we found Sergio. All our legal questions were answered with ease and we were brought in like we were family.

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 | February 04, 2021

Horrible service

I set up an appointment for a consultation with the lawyer regarding my status. I showed up at the time of my appointment only to find out I had to wait more than two hours to be helped. I did not speak to a real lawyer. He was a paralegal and couldn’t give me a straight answer regarding my case. ... He said he would consult with the senior lawyer and get back to me within a week. Never heard back from this law firm. Very unprofessional. I would not recommend this firm to anyone. Really bad service.

Posted by balnca | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

horrible

te dan un numero yamas y esa persona de da otro numero y asi se van en cadenita...tengo tantos numeros de telefonos y ni uno puede desirme nada nadie sabe nada..

Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Completely Incompetent

I hired Sergio 3 years ago to represent my wife and I in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. He assured us both he was he most skilled attorney in Los Angeles and that he had personally trained all of the employees that work for the Trustee's Office. In his words "No Worries, we know everyone and they will appr...ove our list of your monthly expenses. You will be paying your debtors back less than $200 p/month, your lifestyle will not change at all". Well that all changed with my first appearance in front of the Trustee. He sent some incompetent trainee to represent me. This person came into a room with my name written on a paper plate, talk about low class and demeaning. So I'm talking with this gentleman (attorney) asking questions about my case and cannot get an answer, he knows absolutely nothing about me, my situation or anything. He says he is just there to take the paperwork back to Sergio's office.Turns out the paperwork this guy has is incorrect, I was charged too much money, etc, etc, etc. This whole bankruptcy thing is not turning out too good so far. After leaving multiple messages for Sergio and calling dozens of times I finally get a return call from his office manager Jonathan. He assures me this will never happen again and that Sergio would personally handle my case. Not sure what was worse, when Sergio now goes back to court he gets my monthly payment set at $1,475 per month, not the $200 he assured me would happen. So I pay him more money to go back and fight this, guess what, it gets worse, now they are charging me $1,725 per month. He tells me he can do nothing more for me and that no other attorney could have done better. I cannot spend any more time on your case! So I start making some calls to other attorneys in the area, it turns out Mr Siderman has quite a reputation in the local BK courts and with the Trustee's Office. When I called the Trustee directly (something he told me not to do) they said my attorney was being disciplined and to go find another one. I couldn't believe it, he made them out to be the problem, and they actually helped me. I now have a competent attorney who lowered my payment to $700 per month, which is exactly what they said they would do. Two words of wisdom regarding Sergio Siderman STAY AWAY !!!!

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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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