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David Strashnoy is the Founder and Managing Attorney of David Strashnoy Law, PC, and a former Consular Officer with the U.S. Department of State. Based on that experience, he specializes in successfully resolving the most difficult consular processing matters across all visa categories for his clients. He also has substantial expertise in developing and implementing immigration strategies on behalf of foreign entrepreneurs seeking to start businesses in the United States. David also regularly represents clients in a wide variety of other immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories, and handles a wide variety of business transaction matters.
David spent nearly 10 years serving with the U.S. Department of State in Latin America, Europe, Russia, and Washington, D.C. As a former Consular Officer, he has broad immigration expertise developed through years of experience managing overseas consular operations and adjudicating all classes of visas. While serving in Mexico, he was the lead adjudicator on E-2, E-1, and TN visas, and regularly conducted outreach to multinational companies and medium-sized enterprises to consult on visa processing best practices. Prior to his involvement in immigration law, David was a civil litigator at multiple law firms in Northern California where he represented clients in products liability, toxic torts, and contract matters.
David is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), National Association of Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA), is frequently quoted by national media organizations on immigration matters, has served on various professional committees, and has spoken at numerous conferences on immigration topics in a wide variety of industries. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California Hastings College of the Law. David was born in Ukraine and immigrated to the United States with his family as a child. He speaks Russian and Spanish.
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1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
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Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Resolving L-1 visa case
Where do I begin? Let’s start what had happened to me and then let’s see how David and his team helped me escape from a very deep pit… I’m an international employee working on a worldwide scale. My employer periodically moves me from one country to another where my expertise is most needed. A...
Posted by Brittany | June 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Great experience - very available
David is very quick to respond and easy to access. He is very clear in his responses. He could not have made this process easier!
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Experience!
I went to David and his team after receiving a denial on my first EB1 petition working with a local lawyer. David took the time to understand my profile and we successfully applied for my EB2 NIW petition based on his recommendation. This approval gave the confidence to move forth with my pursuits. D...
Posted by Nicole | December 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Helpful, Knowledgeable and Available
My sister was erroneously classified to F2B and supposed to have already arrived in the US 5 years ago. I hired a lawyer back in 2019 who claimed she wrote to NVC but could not prove it. I hired David on June 2024 on a desperate final attempt and my sister got her visa on November 2024 and has moved ...
Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fantastic lawyer
David helped a lot with my case and did it all by keeping it real with us. He explained every step and the outcomes even the bad ones that might come.
"I have known David for several years. He is dedicated to the practice of Immigration Law and his client. I endorse this lawyer."
"David Strashnoy is one of the leading immigration attorneys specializing in EB-5 investor green cards. His time working for the U.S. Department of State has provided him with many unique insights."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is a former US consul and very knowledgeable about all areas of immigration"
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. David is an outstanding immigration lawyer with unique experience as a former U.S. Consular Officer. I've turned to him for expert opinions many times and consider him to be among the very best in our field."
"I have worked and consulted with David on a number of immigration cases involving tax and business issues. David is very knowledgeable in immigration and provides a practical and thoughtful approach when representing his clients. I would highly recommend David to clients with immigration issues."
Immigration lawyer
Tax lawyer
2018
Robert "Bob" Heiserman Memorial RDC-EMEA Young Lawyer Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2020 - Present
Founder and Managing Attorney, David Strashnoy Law, PC
2015 - 2020
Senior Attorney, Stone Grzegorek Gonzalez LLP
2006 - 2015
Diplomat/Consular Officer, U.S. Department Of State
2005 - 2006
Attorney, Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
2003 - 2004
Attorney, Paul, Hanley, & Harley, LLP
2019 - 2020
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, AILA National Department of State Liaison Committee
2018 - 2019
National Association of Foreign Student AdvisorsMember, Travel Subcommittee
2018 - 2019
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, AILA National CBP Liaison Committee
2018 - 2019
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern California Chapter)Chair , AILA Southern California Chapter CBP Liaison Committee
2017 - 2018
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, USCIS International Operations Liaison Committee
2017 - 2018
National Association of Foreign Student AdvisorsMember, NAFSA Curriculum Development Team
2016 - 2018
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern California chapter)Member, Consular Liaison Committee
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BS - Bachelor of Science
2021
2018
What to Know Before Processing in Mexico
2017
ABC’s of Visa Acquisition Workshop
2017
Town Hall Meeting on Trump Executive Orders
2017
Town Hall Meeting on Trump Executive Orders
2017
Behind the Consular Curtain
2017
Consular Processing Pitfalls in Family-Based Cases
2017
Déjà Vu All Over Again: Refiling vs. Appealing
2016
E Visas for Investors and Employees
2016
Behind the Consular Curtain: An Insider’s Perspective on Visa Interviews
2016
Preparing Students and Scholars for the Visa Interview
2016
L Visas versus E Visas for Investors: Pros and Cons
2016
Breakfast with the Consulates: Consular Officer Roundtable
2016
Visa Options for Entrepreneurs
2016
Building a Consular Portfolio as Part of Your Immigration Practice
2016
The Basics of E Visas for Investors
2015
A Guide to Consular Visa Interviews
2019
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Russian
Spanish