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For more than a decade, Rod Armande has dedicated his career to fighting for justice—both in the courtroom and in the lives of his clients. Since entering the legal profession in 2015, Rod has helped more than 3,000 people navigate complex immigration and personal injury matters, earning a reputation as a relentless advocate for immigrant communities and injured clients alike.
Rod is the proud son of immigrants, a first-generation U.S. citizen, and the first in his immediate family to graduate from high school, attend university, earn a law degree, and become an attorney. His journey is deeply personal—shaped by his own family’s experience with the broken immigration system, years of painful family separation, and the long wait for loved ones to obtain legal status in the United States. These experiences fuel his unwavering commitment to helping immigrant families stay together and avoid the devastating consequences of separation.
A 2009 graduate of the University of Georgia (B.A. in World History) and a 2016 graduate of Western State College of Law (J.D.), Rod began his legal career focusing on immigration law, where he has helped hundreds of immigrants secure legal status and successfully fought to prevent the deportation of hundreds more. Over time, he expanded his practice to include personal injury law, bringing the same negotiation, advocacy, and trial skills to fight for injured clients against powerful insurance companies. His personal experience with the injustice of facing insurers without representation drives his mission to ensure others never have to go through it alone.
Rod represents clients in a wide range of personal injury cases, including automobile accidents, rideshare accidents, bus and truck accidents, pedestrian injuries, slip-and-fall incidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death claims. In every case, he is driven by a singular purpose: to secure the best possible outcome for those he serves.
His dedication and results have earned him multiple prestigious honors, including:
Selected Member, Super Lawyers, Southern California Rising Stars (2026-2027)
Selected Member, The National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 – Civil Plaintiff (2024-2026)
Selected Member, The National Trial Lawyers, Top 10 – Immigration Law (2024-2026)
Selected Member, Lawyers of Distinction – Immigration & Personal Injury Law (2024-2025)
For Rod Armande, law is not just a profession—it’s a calling rooted in his own life story. Whether fighting to keep families together or standing up to insurance companies on behalf of the injured, he brings unmatched passion, strategic skill, and a deep sense of purpose to every case. His clients know that when he takes on a fight, he gives it everything he has—because justice, for him, is personal.
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State: California
Acquired: 2019
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633 W. 5th Street, Suite 2600, Los Angeles, CA, 90071
39 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jennifer | May 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Great attorney
I recently had an issue with a very old open court case that I did not even realize I had. I began to reach out to family and friends to educate myself in the process and what the correct path was for my situation. I came to the realization that I was going to need an attorney. A friend recommende...
Thank you for your review. I'm glad you had a positive experience working with me. It was a pleasure helping you resolve your legal issue so you can move forward with your green card application.
Posted by David | April 02, 2023
Caring and knowledgeable attorney for F-1 and H-1B matters
Mr. Armande is excellent. Initially, I worried that 20 minutes wouldn't be enough for my immigration questions, but he was efficient, caring and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions and made sure that I understood what he was saying. With some of the unique issues, he did additional research a...
Thank you for your review, David. I’m happy to hear you had a good experience during your Video Strategy Session and that I was able to provide you with valuable information regarding your immigration case.
Posted by Fatima | February 07, 2023
Great Immigration Attorney
I had the opportunity to work closely with Rod. I can confidently say that he is a great attorney. He truly understands the challenges of the immigration system and how to navigate them. Rest assured he will fight for your case.
Thank you for your kind review, Fatima.
Posted by Jackeline | February 02, 2023
Great Immigration Attorney
I have had the pleasure of working with Rod on multiple immigration cases, including U visa and administrative closure. He is very knowledgeable in immigration law, and he handles each of his cases with the highest degree of professionalism, diligence, and compassion. I strongly recommend Rod to anyo...
I take a lot of pride in providing diligent, compassionate, reliable and honest legal services and representation. Thank you for your acknowledgement and kind review!
Posted by Jonathan | January 27, 2023
Best lawyer in town!
I have personally worked with Rod in the past and one thing I can say with certainty is that he cares about what does and the impact he has on the clients. He is detailed in his encounters with clients and is always kindhearted which in the law world is very hard to come by. I highly recommend him an...
Careful, caring and detail oriented legal service and representation is among my top goals for each client. Thank you for your endorsement!
"I know Rod for a couple of years now and I endorse him for his passion for his work for his clients and his dedication to the practice."
"Mr. Armande is a competent and dedicated professional. The opportunities and risks he describes are accurate."
"I had the pleasure to work with Rod Armande in the past and saw his work on numerous difficult removal defense cases. He is an excellent immigration attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer not only because of his expertise and professional demeanor but as a person who always advocates the clients best interests with compassion and care. I have come across many dedicated lawyers during my practice years however I seldom notice anyone who possess all these qualities all together. If you are looking for a sincere, straight to the point and transparent attorney, Rod is the right choice."
"I endorse attorney Armande. Attorney Armande is a solid immigration attorney and provides high quality legal services to his clients."
2027
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2026
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2026
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2026
Immigration - Top 10, National Trial Lawyers
2025
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2025
Immigration - Top 10, National Trial Lawyers
2024
Lawyers of Distinction - Immigration & Personal Injury Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2024
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2024
Immigration - Top 10, National Trial Lawyers
2023 - Present
Founder & Principal Attorney, Rod Armande Law
2019 - 2022
Associate Attorney, Los Angeles Immigration Attorneys
2019 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Rosana Chueng
2019 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Gita B. Kapur & Associates
2017 - 2018
Paralegal, Law Office of Edward R. Damon
2015 - 2016
Student Attorney, Western State College Of Law
2023 - Present
Consumer Attorney Association of Los AngelesMember
2019 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationLiaison
Granted
2016
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2026
Adjustment of Status Under Heightened Scrutiny: Discretion, Interviews, and Avoiding Denials
2025
Behind Bars and Beyond Borders
2025
Ethics and Wellness in Immigration Practice
English
Farsi
Legal Answers
AOS from B1/B2 with approved perm labor certification?
01 Feb 2023
I-130 approved but I-485 administratively closed?
23 Jan 2023
I was arrested for possession of a dangerous drug and case was dismissed. Will this pose a problem for immigration?
23 Jan 2023