Ellen Giok-Sheu Ma Lee

Ellen Giok-Sheu Ma Lee

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

600 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1550, Los Angeles, CA

About Ellen

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 80%

51 years

80%
Asylum 20%

51 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1975

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Location

Law Offices of Carl Shusterman

600 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1550, Los Angeles, CA, 90017

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Ellen Giok-Sheu Ma Lee's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sylvia | July 28, 2011 | Immigration

Immigration Guru

Ellen saw my immigration case through from start to finish and my family and I couldn't be happier with the results! She is a seasoned professional and extremely knowledgable on all things immigration, having experienced the process from all sides. She is trustworthy and very easy to work with. I am... planning on recommending Ellen to all my friends and family.

Posted by Paul | July 28, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Intelligent and compassionate

We have struggled long and hard to attain our american dream. We've been through numerous lawyers and most of them gave us false pretences everytime. Until we went to one of the best if not the best immigration law firm in the U.S. We are very fortunate to have Atty. Lee to represent us. She is in...deed a true asset at Atty. Shusterman's Law Firm. Very knowledgeble in immigration's current laws. No beating around the bush. Will tell you exactly what's the real score with your case and will tell you upfront every single details you need. The first time we met her we know right away that she will fight all the way for our american dream and she did with flying colors. We felt safe and in golden hands with her. She knows exactly what she is doing. Her advices all through out never put us hanging, and never left us wondering if it's right for us. We felt very safe with all her advices. She is not afraid to fight for what is right. She fought for our rights as compared to some other lawyers who just told us that he would not argue with immigration official and we should just wait for the result of our appeal. In the meantime, time is running out for us. We are so grateful to God that He has lead us to a straight forward, compassionate and intelligent Ms. Lee. We have been an immigrant for five years now and it's been awhile since we have made contact with an immigration law firm. We are bound to go out of the country and has encountered a dilemna that my wife and I at first thought of doing it ourselves but during the process we came to a halt and found ourselves with many questions. I was hesitant to call Mr. Shusterman's law firm to find out if Ms. Lee can help because we thought it might cost us more and in this time of economy we are trying to conserve as much as we can. But in the end we decided to try our luck. Ms. Ana Cruz a paralegal in Atty. Shusterman's office was an angel the second time around after five years. She help us get in touch with Atty. Lee without any cost to us. My wife broke down in tears literally for coming to realize how helpfull Atty. Lee is and she treated us like family. She help us all the way answering every questions we have with out hesitations and never ask for any fees. This was after five years of not being in contact with them since we already had our permanent immigrant status with her professional work. Atty. Shusterman's Law firm is the best!!! A lot of immigration lawyers put up an expensive TV, web and paper advertisements to gain trust from people like us. Yes they maybe able to help some, but Atty. Lee together with everyone at Atty. Shusterman's Law firm is uncomparable when it comes to offering a true service. They stick with you even years after you get your permanent immigrant status. To Atty Lee and the rest of Atty. Shusterman's law firm we are forever greatful to all you! To those who need immigration help one thing I can tell you... There's no other out there like them!!!

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Hovanes Margarian

Immigration lawyer | Jul 13

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Apr 16

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Immigration lawyer | Sep 05

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Ryan Melewski

Immigration lawyer | Aug 06

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"I endorse this lawyer. Her contributions on Avvo should the breadth of her knowledge and passion for her work."

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Christian Lassen

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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

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"Excellent lawyer. Highly respected."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners

2012

Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners

2011

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2010

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2009

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2008

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Super lawyer,

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Offices Of Carl Shusterman

1977 - 1981

Staff Attorney, Executive Director, One Stop Immigration Center

1974 - 1977

Staff Attorney, Long Beach Legal Aid

Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Foundation

Member

AILA, Southern California Chapter

Chairperson

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

American Immigration Law Foundation

Board of Trustees

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Executive Committee, Immigration Section

Education

1974

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

Chinese, Min Nan

Chinese, Hakka

Chinese, Wu

Chinese, Jinyu

Chinese, Xiang

Chinese, Gan

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