Anish Vashistha

Anish Vashistha

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

3450 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Unit #401, Los Angeles, CA

About Anish

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

All aspects of family-based and corporate immigration: Court cases in Immigration Court, in the Board of Immigration Appeals, and before state and federal courts; Consular cases at United States consulates and embassies worldwide; Applications and petitions filed with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; Representation of individuals in deferred inspection; and All other cases touching upon immigration.

19 years | 1,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

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Law Firm of Anish Vashistha, APLC

3450 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Unit #401, Los Angeles, CA, 90068

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77 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2013 | Immigration

Best lawyer ever

I first met Anish a few years ago during a free consultation. I was seeking his help to see if my conviction was going to prevent me from getting naturalize. He confirm that it wasnt and he didnt pressure me to sign a retainer. He even said i could do it myself . I felt happy but a few days later w...as getting nervous again so i went to seek out advice from three more attorneys. Two other attorneys agreed with what Anish said but the third one said i was in trouble and that I need to hire him if i want to get approved. He was supposed to be the best but after my consultation i knew he was just using scare tactics to get me to sign a retainer. So i was a little scared so i set up another appointment with Anish and told him about the other lawyers answer he kindly smiled and said that i have nothing to worry about. It was then that I knew he was honest and caring that i decided to hire him. I couldn't pay all at once but Anish set up a payment plan to help me and he started on my case that same day. I had trust him completely and everything that he said was accurate and came true. He was always there when I was scared to calm me down and lift my spirits up. It was because of his guidance that i was able to accomplish this and yesterday i had my oath ceremony. I am so thankful god put Anish here on earth because of him i would still be scared to apply for naturalization. I just want to say thank u again Anish your a great lawyer and a great person. So if anyone needs a top notch lawyer dont hesitate to called the best attorney which is Anish.

Posted by Arora I | August 20, 2013 | Immigration

Genius...Brilliant

"Immigration Law" is such a ride that showed us most highest Bumps of the life! We had left the hopes due to my husbands misguidance of immigration procedure, negligence of previous lawyers and as a result we were the victim of human trafficking. I was browsing the net for "Best Lawyers" in the town ...and came across "Mr. Anish Vashistha". Contacted him the same day. We hired Mr. Anish to represent our case. He is really honest and realistic about expectations, filing process, court procedures and timeframe. First Mr.Anish legally got this person who was trying to threaten our family on immigration grounds and filed the case for permenant residency by applying the waiver.We finally won the case because of his expertise and hard work and we obtained permanent residency sooner. Mr.Anish is an extremely insightful, strategic immigration attorney. Regardless of the complexity of the case, he is someone who implements legal strategies very efficiently. His analytical ability and years of experience enable him to provide thoughtful, thorough, and, most importantly, practical legal advice regarding a wide variety of benefit law issues. He listens carefully to client's queries and he responds quickly and clearly with analysis and advice aimed directly at the issue. We have worked with Mr.Anish through our green card process and have never been disappointed in any aspect of his work." "Mr.Anish Vashistha", is simply THE BEST and would definitely highly recommend him to anyone who is dealing with most complicated immigration matters.

Posted by Rahul | August 19, 2013 | Immigration

Professional, Reliable, Helpful and Knowledgable

Anish is an exceptionally great immigration lawyer. He has assisted me with all my immigration formalities. He is extremely knowledgeable about the intricacies and procedures involved in the immigration process. He is very thorough and responded to all my questions, explaining the immigration process... in great detail. He helped me process my H-1B petition, which was slightly tricky since I was working for a start-up firm with only 3 employees initially. He was able to make a compelling case and ensured I received my H-1B approval very quickly. When I visited my country of birth for my H-1B visa, initially my visa was denied requesting additional documents. This was a cause of concern for me since I was overseas and did not know how to proceed, since the US consulate did not provide any information regarding the cause for denial. I contacted Anish and he was extremely helpful and quick to respond to all my questions. He explained the situation to me and what we would be doing to ensure that all the consulate requirements were met and then some. He was constantly in touch with me and created a response package with all the necessary documents, once again making an extremely compelling case. I simply had to print, sign and drop off the response package at the consulate. Following which I shortly received my visa (no second interview) and was able to return to the US. I am quite impressed by Anish and he is professionalism, in-depth knowledge and willingness to answer and explain all my questions. I will be returning to Anish soon to process my L-1 petition which can enable me to start my own business.

Posted by Elma | August 18, 2013 | Criminal Defense

" A good quality Immigration lawyer "

Over 10 years ago my brother got deported to Philippines of alleged drug offense. Living in Santa Maria Ca. I could not find any reliable attorney to handle my brother’s complicated case. So I decided to look outside my city/county to find a good quality Immigration lawyer to help us. I have been ta...lking to 3-4 lawyers before I met Mr. Anish Vashistha. At first I was not sure how it would turn out since English is my second language but Anish made me feel comfortable and explained as many times as necessary for me to understand. He is very informative and knowledgeable Immigration lawyer I have known. In fact he was able to work cooperatively with the District Attorneys and the ICE office to ensure everything went smoothly with having my brother's deportation order thrown out, having him return to the US, and having his original Green Card status given back to him. What I like about Mr. Vashistha is his honesty, intelligence, and dedication to help his client receive what we are looking for. I would strongly recommend Mr. Anish Vashistha to handle your immigration problem. To Mr. Vashistha again thank you so much for helping my brother to have his dream come true once again and of course for helping /granting my elderly mother's request before she die to have my brother back in the US. More powers to you.

Posted by Luciano | August 18, 2013 | Immigration

A specialist who is really an expert.

I live in Texas, and due the complexity of my case I needed an expert to handle it. That is why I reached for Anish Vashistha in California. I was not disappointed at all. Since I´m an attorney too, I know my kind, and Anish is one of the best in his field, if not the best. He solved all my issues pr...operly and took care of the details in person and in Texas. Also, he is always there for consultation and advice by phone. 5 stars and highly recommendable. If you have an immigration case and need an expert, Anish Vashistha is your man.

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Anish Vashistha's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Ji Park

Immigration lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Anish has the rare combination of legal brilliance and humor. He will keep you laughing while beating you in court. I highly recommend Anish for any immigration issue."

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Charles Lee

Immigration lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. He is the most knowledgeable and professional attorney I know."

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Santosh Narayan

Immigration lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anish is probably the smartest immigration attorney in Los Angeles. He's a wealth of information, certified as an immigration specialist by the State Bar and his trial experience is something that sets him apart."

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Nicklaus Misiti

Immigration lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I had some questions about a similar case to one Mr. Vashistha has handled in the past. He was very knowledgeable and cordial in discussing his experience with me. I definitely would recommend him."

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Leon Ben Hazany

Civil rights lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Vashistha is among the best lawyers I have worked with. He has impressive academic credentials Graduating from Georgetown School of Law - a top tier school). He has proven himself in the courtroom also. I have worked on many cases with Mr. Vashistha and he has produced excellent results for his clients. Two cases Mr. Vashistha worked on stand out because before Mr. Vashistha took the cases over the two clients had been working with other attorneys who had mishandled these complicated cases. After the tragic mishandling by the former attorneys, the two clients met with many lawyers, all of which advised them that their cases were hopeless. After Mr. Vashistha took over thecases he was able to undo the harm and he won both cases. Mr. Vashistha is honest, ethical and dedicated to the cause of his clients. He is a zealous advocate and I strongly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

AV Preeminent Peer-Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Board Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California

2021

AV Preeminent Peer-Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Board Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Board Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Board Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California

2018

Board Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Board Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Board Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Board Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Board Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Board Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California

2012

Board Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Law Firm of Anish Vashistha, APLC

2009 - Present

Attorney, Law Firm of Leon Hazany & Associates, APLC

2006 - 2008

Attorney, Beverly Hills Immigration Law Firm

Associations

2018 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

2018 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

2016 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Admitted to Practice

2013 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

2011 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the First Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Admitted to Practice

2006 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2006 - Present

Supreme Court of California

Admitted to Practice

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2006 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Member

2016 - 2016

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Member

2015 - 2015

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Business and Corporations Law Section

Member

2014 - 2014

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Small Firm and Sole Practitioner Division Section

Member

2009 - 2013

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

2006 - 2010

Network of Indian Professionals - Los Angeles/ Orange County

Member

2006 - 2015

South Asian Bar Association of Southern California

Member

2006 - 2008

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2013

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re X

My client won, and ICE's appeal was dismissed.

In re X

My client was granted withholding of removal.

In re X

My client obtained a J-1 waiver and changed status

In re X

My client was granted relief from removal.

The People v. Vasilyan

Appeal Granted: Matter Reversed & Remanded

In re X

My client won her appeal and won relief.

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Education

N/A

Georgetown Univ Law Ctr

law

N/A

Georgetown Univ

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern California chapter) New Members Division Event Introduction to Asylum Law

2010

Mind Your Own Business 2010 Immigration Options for Employees

2010

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Hindi

Urdu

Punjabi

Activity

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