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Michael E. Piston
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Biography
I've been practicing exclusively in the field of U.S. immigration law for over 25 years and have overseen the successful filing of close to 10,000 applications for employment based permanent residency and an equal number of employment based nonimmigrant petitions. Although my practice has primarily focussed on the representation of foreign professionals and their employers in employment based cases, I and my office handle all forms of immigration matters including LCA audit defenses, actions in federal court for mandamus (to make the government decide a case that has been sitting for too long) and judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act (to reverse erroneous denials of visa petitions or other applications for immigration benefits such as adjustment of status). Filing a lawsuit in federal court can be a surprising effective way of resolving government errors, and in well over 50% of the cases we file the government reverses itself within 2-4 months of the case being filed, negating the need to seek a decision from the judge at all.
I urge you to contact me if you have been told by other attorneys that your case is hopeless. While there are many situations that cannot be resolved by legal counsel, we have brought many seemingly hopeless cases "back from the dead" by pursuing a more aggressive and/or unusual course than most immigration attorneys normally consider.
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Licensed in Michigan for 43 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 22 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Immigration Law Offices of Los Angeles, P.C.
3415 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 570, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
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Michael E. Piston's Reviews
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Posted by Ivan Babushkin | August 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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The lawyer is one of the best
This lawyer is a deep specialist in his field and, most importantly, a decent and responsible person. You will never regret working with him.
Posted by Joe | March 19, 2015
Help all the way to citizenship
When I first came to the US in 1989 I tried several attorneys to help with my visa issues. Finally I came across Michael piston in one of my requests for VISA extensions. Immediately I noticed the difference between his approach as compared with others. He handled my Visa, Green Card and then finally...
Posted by JM | April 12, 2014
A light at the end of the tunnel...
I must have used over 11 immigration attorneys over the years. If you want an exhaustive and thorough review, successful results and progress on a complex Immigration filing... Call him! You will definitely make progress toward your immigration objectives! He knows the INA by heart!
Posted by B*Y*N | October 18, 2013
"He's The best lawyer and a great person I ever met"
I recommend him those who those who gave up finding answers to their Immigration matters, Mr. Piston helped me through my case when I was almost lost. He is a Knowledgeable Great Lawyer. Thank you for every thing Mr. Piston
Posted by Prasanna M Lakshmipathy | May 1, 2012
Fast Response and Successful H1B Transfer with PISTON & CARPENTER P.C.
Hi, PISTON & CARPENTER P.C. helped my H1B transfered to my employer successfully and I want to say thanks to Piston and her legal assistant Sue who answered all my question with patience and I like to work with them in future for my Green Card Process.I surely will refer PISTON & CARPENTER P.C. to my...
Michael E. Piston's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. He is an immigration lawyer's lawyer. He has deep knowledge of immigration law. I endorse him without reservation."
"I am happy to endorse Michael Piston. I have known him for almost 30 years. He is an excellent lawyer with an encyclopedic knowledge of the immigration laws and procedures. I would happily recommend any client to Michael with total confidence. He is brilliant and tenacious. He has the ability and experience to handle any immigration issue presented to him."
"I endorse Michael Piston. I have known Michael for many years and he has been a member of American Immigration Lawyers (AILA). Michael is highly knowledgeable in US immigration law and has been a mentor to me. Michael is a top notch lawyer. Do not hesitate to hire him."
"It was a pleasure to attend a labor certification conference at which Mr. Piston was a speaker. His knowledge of the INA, Regulations and case law was inspiring to say the least. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney and a highly respected one in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Piston is very knowledgeable immigration attorney. It was pleasure working with Mr. Piston to assist a client."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Piston is a fearless lawyer who finds solutions in the most difficult scenarios in immigration law; Mr. Piston possesses wealth of knowledge and he is always willing to share it with his clients and colleagues. I strongly recommend Mr. Piston to anyone who is in a tough situation with respect to immigration law."
"I endorse Attorney Piston. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."
"I have known Michael for nearly 20 years. We have worked together on a number of cases. He is thoughtful and has extremely keen insight on immigration and visa matters. I endorse this attorney's work."
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Q&A
Can I travel for H1B stamping to Canada with 7 months remaining on my current H1B ?
10 Jan 2018
Q&A
I am a TPS holder. But before I got TPS I overstayed my visa for 7 months. Can my job sponsor me for AOS?
03 May 2015
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Can my employer sponsor me for green card (i-140) if I have received DACA?
25 Apr 2015