Leon Ben Hazany

Leon Ben Hazany

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

5670 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1730, Los Angeles, CA

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Focus on all aspects of U.S. Immigration Law

23 years

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Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

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Law Firm of Leon Hazany and Associates, A Professional Law Corporation, Los Angeles Immigration Attorney

5670 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1730, Los Angeles, CA, 90036

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37 Client Reviews

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Posted by Hamed | July 01, 2015 | Immigration

Leon Hazany

Leon Hazany, before being an excellent attorney, is an awesome person with a great attitude. He is professional on his work and when you are working with him, he is really care about you and totally involved in your case. He is always available to answer your questions and explain everything in d...etails for you. He is extremely reliable and always tell you the truth. You should just trust him, accept all his advice and then you are done. He fought for my case for about two years and whatever he told me, has been happened. With his great advice and hard works, we finally won my immigration case. I highly recommend him to everyone that looking for an awesome, professional attorney. I highly appreciate his hard work and support.

Posted by Bin | August 12, 2013 | Immigration

Leon Hazany has the Knowledge, Experience, and Tenacity to make the Impossible Possible!

Let me first start off by saying that as an LPR with a Federal Felony, I was in a precarious situation. The nature and details of my case potentially exposed me to being Inadmissable and even Deportable according to Immigration Law--many would have seen my record as an Aggravated Felony (non-violent...). I grew up in the United States, and it was the only home I knew, and the thought of potentially being removed was unsettling to say the least. And as the expiration date of my LPR was approaching, I knew I had to deal with this issue sooner than later. I decided to go shopping for an Immigration Attorney. I visited 3 attorneys before meeting Leon Hazany, 2 of which had more than 20 years of Immigration experience. I wont name names, but lets just say that all three had told me the same thing--"You are an Ag Fel, and your options are extremely limited." One of them in fact began speaking to me as if I deserved to suffer and be booted. Never mind that the crime was commited nearly 10 years ago when I was young, stupid, and reckless-- I was scum according to this guy. Needless to say, I was winded, hopeless, and defeated. And then I met Leon. For starters, Leon listened to my entire story and treated me with dignity and respect, and made me feel the way I had always felt--someone that just messed up in life trying to make amends and move forward. But the thing that really got me interested was how he was processing my situation. I could see the gears in his head turning, weighing out options and potential avenues in handling my case. He didnt have that "uh-oh" look, but rather, he had the look of a problem solver. After reviewing some preliminary documents from my criminal case and recalling some of his recent cases, he proposed something that nearly floored me-- "Lets get you naturalized" I thought.. "either this guy is incredibly reckless with balls of steel but brains of dirt, or he actually thinks this can happen." I couldnt get myself to make that call immediately, so I decided to call him back with my decision. On the way home, I called countless friends, family, and even the previous lawyers I met about this bold idea, and EVERYONE, I mean EVERYONE, was against it. The previous lawyers even went as far as to say that this decision would get me deported, and that it was legal suicide. But I guess Leon's boldness rubbed off... I figured, sooner or later, I will have to face this... I might as well do it now while I am still young and able to rebound in another part of the world (if necessary), and do it with the one person who was willing to battle it out with me rather than postpone the inevitable, being advised by someone encouraging me to lay low and hope for the best. And with that, the journey began, retainer, contract, and all. Well its been 8 months or so since that decision, and I now have my US passport. What was once thought to be impossible by many has proven to be not only possible, but it has been achieved. The journey hasnt been perfectly smooth sailing, as there were many hitches and bumps on the way, but there was never a time where I felt that Leon wouldnt be there for me regardless, and I dont mean that just because he was retained. I mean that as in I always felt that he had my best interest in mind, and I trusted him to help me navigate through whatever was ahead, whether good or bad. And at the end of the day, I walked away from this journey feeling as if we had gone through this ordeal together, and it is one that I will never forget both literally and figuratively. I just want to say Thank You Leon for being the Professional that you are. Your keen ability to see things from a unique perspective and to present that perspective well with knowledge, experience, and tenacity makes you the best in the field. You have balls of steel AND brains of, well, you... and I mean that with every ounce of respect, admiration, and sincerity.

Posted by Chotirod | June 15, 2012 | Immigration

I most sincerely recommend Mr. Hazany.

I had experienced continuous problems with the US Immigration in attempting to get my green card. It seemed to be a hopeless nightmare that would never end. I contacted and met with Mr. Leon Hazany and explained the problem. He was very understanding of my situation and assured me that there was ...no reason that should prevent me from obtaining my green card. He was very clear on the steps that would have to be taken to solve the problem. Everything went very smoothly in working with Mr. Hazany. He submitted all the necessary documents in a very professional and expedient manner. After a relatively short time, I received notice that I would be getting my green card. After getting my green card, Mr. Hazany encouraged me to move forward and apply for my citizenship. He provided me with the information needed to obtain the materials to prepare for the required exam. Before taking the exam, I met with Mr. Hazany and he tutored me by asking me questions that I would be tested on. On the day of my interview and exam, Mr. Hazany was so gracious as to come to the USCIS office and sat with me while waiting to be interviewed and to take my exam. He helped me to relax and gave me confidence. I was able to complete my interview and exam successfully. I have Mr. Hazany to thank for helping me to achieve my citizenship into the US. I am forever thankful to this very kind man. I most sincerely recommend Mr. Hazany.

Posted by Christine | June 23, 2011 | Immigration

Superb immigration legal services!

I've been in the US for 6 years on a foreigner visa, and have dealt with all kinds of immigration issues. Leon Hazany is one of the best lawyers I've ever worked with. He truly cared about my case and situation, and always delivered excellent quality of work. He's experienced, knowledgeable and ha...rd-working, and offered a lot of valuable insights to my case that I didn't usually find in other lawyers' services. What's more, his professionalism made me feel so much more confident and powerful in winning my case. I 100% recommend him to anyone who needs immigration legal services!

Posted by Daniel and Adriana | September 24, 2010 | Immigration

We recommend Leon Hazany!

I came accross Leon through the internet and after emailing him (on a weekend) he quickly replied to my email regarding my husband's case. Communication between lawyer and client was always very important to me and my husband and Leon always kept his word about quickly getting back to us anytime we n...eeded him. My husband was in county jail with an immigration hold. Leon was honest about the risks and what we needed to do in order to get him out and back home. The first day he was taken by I.C.E. he was released by noon with Leon's help. We had to fight his case in front of a judge and Leon was extremely knowledgable as to how to win our case and was very professional and comforting so that we would not be nervous. Our case was won and a few months after my husband recieved his residency. We greatly appreciate everything that Leon has done for our family and recommend his services to anyone and everyone! Daniel and Adriana Martinez

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Leon Ben Hazany's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sam Israels

Immigration lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leon Hazany is an excellent immigration lawyer. I have sent many clients to him with various immigration issues. He has been helpful and attentive to everyone I have referred."

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Kyounga Lee

Immigration lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Hazany is the best immigration advocate with the highest integrity, honesty and enthusiasm. He is well respected by his clients and colleagues."

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Raymond Kim

Immigration lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Leon is a great immigration attorney."

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Benjamin Khakshour

Discrimination lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Leon Hazany. He is a remarkable attorney. He is not only extremely competent and knowledgeable the field, he is very passionate and takes his cases personally. His job is not work to him."

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Youngsoo Lee

Immigration lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Leon is a passionate advacate who is extremely knowledgeable and holds a superior reputation. I strongly endorse Leon."

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Robin Mashal

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Imran Vakil

Immigration lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several clients to Mr. Hazany whom have been very pleased with his ability to produce results efficiently and effectively. He is Los Angeles' immigration lawyer of choice. I highly recommend him!"

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Anibal Sanchez

Immigration lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mr. Hazany on several immigration matters and have been very impressed with his integrity, candor with his clients, and his thorough understanding of the immigraiton laws of the United States."

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David Chon

Immigration lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hazany is a superb attorney and his mastery of appellate law makes him an expert in all facets of immigration law. He is an astute and tenacious litigator that brings quick and positive results. That is why I am happy to refer anyone with an immigration matter to Mr. Hazany."

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Emanuel Abrishami

Litigation lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hazany is one of the hardest working people I know. Factoring in his exceptional creativity, Leon has accomplished mastery in finding solutions to any kind of problem. Additionally, Mr. Hazany's exemplary communication skills have been executed consistently in negotiating favorable results for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer - Immigration Law, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star - Immigration Law, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star - Immigration Law, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star - Immigration Law, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star - Immigration Law, SuperLawyers

2015

Up and Coming 100, SuperLawyers

2015

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2014

Rising Star - Immigration Law, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star - Immigration Law, SuperLawyers

2012

Rising Star - Immigration Law, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star - Immigration Law, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star - Immigration Law, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Law Firm of Leon Hazany & Associates, A Professional Law Corporation

2003 - 2008

Attorney, Immigration Law Firm

Associations

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Member

2003 - Present

National Immigration Project

Member

Education

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USC Law School

Juris Doctorate

N/A

UCLA

Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

Farsi

Korean

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