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Layla Khamoushian
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Biography
Layla Khamoushian is the founding attorney of Khamoushian Law Group, a U.S. immigration law firm based in Los Angeles, California. She represents individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals in a wide range of complex immigration matters, including family-based immigration, humanitarian relief, employment-based visas, and removal defense.
Known for her meticulous preparation and strategic advocacy, Ms. Khamoushian has successfully guided clients through high-stakes cases involving asylum, waivers, extraordinary ability petitions, and other nuanced areas of immigration law.
Ms. Khamoushian earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles in 2004, and she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UCLA. Since 2005, she has been admitted to practice law in California and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Her practice, influenced by her own journey as an immigrant, is distinguished by a client-centered approach that combines rigorous legal analysis with clear communication and compassionate support, ensuring that each client fully understands their options and the path forward.
Layla is also passionate about wellness and has served on the Health and Wellness Committee of California Lawyers Association for many years and has participated as a panelist for other organizations, speaking on lawyer wellbeing. She is an avid yoga practitioner, meditator and enjoys traveling. Layla speaks fluent Farsi (Persian) and is conversational in Spanish.
Khamoushian Law Group - Advocacy you can trust—strategic, responsive, and deeply personal. We don’t just handle cases; we protect your rights, amplify your voice, and guide you with clarity through every step of your immigration journey.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Khamousian Law Group
11845 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 520, Los Angeles, CA, 90064
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Posted by Aleksandr | May 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Asylum granted
I had a great experience working with Layla Khamoushian on my immigration case. She was professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive throughout the process. Layla clearly explained each step, paid attention to every detail, and made a stressful situation much easier to handle. Thanks to her dedic...
Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
The process was incredibly smooth, and the team was always available to answer all our questions and address any concerns. They are exceptionally professional as well. I would definitely recommend hiring Layla K. to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2026
Professional & Knowledgeable
I had a consultation zoom call with Layla with a few questions in regards to applying for the Global Entry Pass. Layla was very professional, knowledgeable and reassuring. She answered all my questions and concerns. I definitely recommend Miss Layla Khamoushian's services as an immigration lawyer...
Posted by Soroor | August 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney
professional and responsible
I had the chance to hire Leyla for my Cr1 visa. I am from Iran and the process wasn’t easy. Now I am in US. We started the process November 2023. She and her team are experienced and responsive. When we started the process, she gave us a clear idea of the entire process. She would set up online mee...
Posted by Andrei | August 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney
best immigration lawyer
Hello everyone. I want to write a review about cooperation with Layla, this person did a great job for me and I am very pleased, this person knows his job very well down to the smallest detail. The Layla team is always in touch, if you have any questions, she will always help you figure them out, I a...
Layla Khamoushian's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Khamoushian is professional and passionate about advocating for her clients. I am impressed with her professional work and zealous advocacy. Most importantly, she cares about the outcome of her cases and her love for her profession is clear. I endorse Ms. Khamoushian."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable on all aspects of immigration law. She is diligent and reliable. Great resource on immigration matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Layla Khamoushian for many years and am highly impressed by the way that she has guided numerous individuals and businesses through the complex immigration system with both compassion and with her excellent knowledge of immigration laws and regulations."
"I've known Layla for many years, and am impressed with her knowledge, experience, and expertise in empathetically and effectively representing her immigration clients!"
"I've known Layla for many years as a fellow attorney. Layla is highly experienced, knowledgeable, honest, conscientious and a superlative and capable practitioner of the law. I highly recommend Layla for your immigration and litigation needs!"
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"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
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"I have nothing but good things to say about Layla. She's committed to her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and experienced in immigration matters. We worked together for the same client on a Family Law Crossover matter that impacted the client's immigration status-ability to get a green card. She is a well qualified professional in her area of expertise."
"Layla has had success with her clients and also is a genuinely good person."
"I highly endorse Layla. She is well versed in the immigration law. She is compassionate about her clients and goes above and beyond to help them. One of the best lawyers I know."
"I endorse this lawyer. Layla is passionate about what she does and makes her clients her highest priority. It is my pleasure to give her my endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. Layla is an inteligent, hardworking and honest attorney who has the best interest of her clients in mind. She is absolutly the best and I am proud to endorse attorney Khaoushian."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a professional and very experienced in her field."
"Great co-counsel to work with on business litigation and related matters. Knew her stuff -- tenaciously researched and easy to work with."
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"Layla is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2021
A, Better Business Bureau
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Founder, Khamoushian Law Group
Associations
2023 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationConsular Processing So-Cal Liason
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2020 - 2024
California Lawyers AssociationChair of Health and Wellness Committee
Education
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Persian
English
Russian
Spanish
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Legal Answers
For the form I-539. Whta do you lawyers recommend on providing in “additional evidence” at the end
21 Jul 2026
Does civil suits affect green card applications?
24 Jun 2026
Should I pay the Annual Asylum Fee now if the requirement was paused and later resumed?
08 Jun 2026
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