Rod N. Armande

Rod N. Armande

4.9
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 7 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident ... +2 more

633 W. 5th Street, Suite 2600, Los Angeles, CA

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Practice Areas

Immigration 70%

Our Immigration attorney services include both family and business based green card applications, U.S. citizenship, asylum, waivers, consular process, representation of individuals with extraordinary talent and investment and work related immigration

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 7 years

State: California

Acquired: 2019

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Law Offices of Rod N. Armande

633 W. 5th Street, Suite 2600, Los Angeles, CA, 90071

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Rod N. Armande's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Max Ponzone | October 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thank you for an incredible experience!

There are not enough words of praise for Rod Armande and his incredible team at Armande Law, specially Genesis, one the kindest, knowledgeable and patient human beings I ever had the pleasure of working with. They guided me through my citizenship application, and I truly could not have asked for bett...er support, care, or expertise. From the very beginning, Rod was patient, thoughtful, and fully dedicated. I had been searching for a law firm to help me with the process and, after leaving messages on several impersonal answering machines and after not hearing back from anyone for days, I was ready to give up, until a friend recommended Rod. What could have been a incredibly tedious and stressful process became calm, clear and very hands off. Rod and his team handled every detail with care and patience, but more importantly, they treated me like a person, not a case file! Rod has that rare combination of professionalism and genuine kindness that is too often missing in the legal world today. He knows the system inside and out, yet he never loses sight of the human side of what his clients are going through. There is generosity of spirit in how he works that stays with you long after the paperwork is done. I am deeply grateful for everything Rod and his team did for me. If you are looking for someone who truly listens, who cares, and who delivers with excellence, I cannot recommend Rod Armande and Armande Law highly enough.

Posted by Isabella Martin-Pulido | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Immigration Attorney who assisted in the approval of my Green Card

My Husband and I consulted and then hired Rod in late 2024 to assist us in applying for my Green Card. Rod was both kind and attentive, extremely professional and prompt, as well as meticulous in ensuring our applications were answered properly and sufficient evidence was collected to guarantee the m...ost likely chance of my green card approval, which did indeed get approved within 7 months of our submission. We dealt with Rod primarily over the phone or video call for majority of the process, until the interview, in which Rod assisted us in preparing for and attended on the day as our represented attorney. Whether it be online or face-to-face, Rod is a very lovely person to deal with, and it would be our pleasure to recommend him again for anyone in need of immigration assistance.

Posted by Salvador | July 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Trustworthy and Knowledgeable Immigration Attorney

Before we came to Rod Armande Law, we were looking for help with my wife's adjustment of status—from a student visa to becoming a U.S. permanent resident. The process seemed daunting, and we wanted to be sure we had the right support. We met with several firms, but our meeting with Rod stood out. He... took the time to clearly explain each step of the process and made us feel confident moving forward. He was always responsive and available to answer any questions we had, no matter how small. Rod guided us through the entire process—helping us prepare and submit all the necessary documents accurately and efficiently. He also supported us during the interview stage, which made a huge difference in keeping us on track and feeling prepared. Thanks to Rod’s help, my wife was granted her green card, and we couldn’t be more grateful. This outcome has opened a new chapter for us—my wife is thrilled and excited to start building her life in the U.S. We highly recommend Rod Armande Law to anyone looking for knowledgeable, supportive, and effective immigration legal services.

Posted by Nathan | April 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Avoid Rod Armande Like the DMV on a Friday Afternoon

If you're considering hiring Rod Armande through Marble Law for your green card process, let me save you $4,000 and a massive headache: don’t. We paid Marble Law the full amount upfront. $4,000. In return, we got ghosted like a bad Tinder date. After sending in our completed questionnaires, we did...n’t hear a peep for over a week and a half. Finally, we nudged both Marble and Rod to check in. What did we get? A passive-aggressive, borderline disrespectful text from Rod himself—telling us not to contact him directly anymore. Classy. He said to only speak to his assistant, who allegedly would respond within three days. Spoiler alert: she didn’t. We told Marble Law that this case meant everything to us, and if our assigned lawyer was going to act like a sulky teenager, we’d rather go elsewhere. And then, it got… hilarious. Marble asked us, “Well, what has Rod done so far?” We explained: we sent him our info, got nothing back but attitude. So Rod, realizing he’d been caught slacking, suddenly sprang into action. Same day, he rushed out three immigration forms—riddled with errors—and claimed the case was “complete” and ready to file. It was so bad, even his own assistant called it a “first draft.” We immediately flagged this circus act to Marble and demanded proof that anything had actually been filed. Rod couldn’t provide any—because (surprise!) he hadn’t asked us for a single ID, supporting document, or even a passport photo since we hired him. Eventually, Marble downgraded his progress status to “Partially Complete” (generous, honestly), and we told them: we’re happy to pay for Marble’s involvement, but Rod’s office doesn’t deserve a cent. Despite all this, somehow Rod’s side still kept $2,200. For what? A rude text, ghosting, and three error-filled forms? Learn from our mistake. Immigration is too important to hand off to someone who treats it like a group project they forgot was due tomorrow. Spend your money—and your trust—somewhere else.

Rod Armande

Replied last June 12, 2025

Hi Nathan, Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m disappointed to hear that your experience didn’t align with your expectations, particularly given the attention and effort dedicated to your case from the start. To clarify the timeline: you signed up on 3/11 and we had our onboarding call on 3/13. That same day, we sent over the necessary questionnaires and a detailed list of supporting documents required for your case. Once we received your completed questionnaires, we provided a full set of immigration forms on 3/27—well within our standard processing timeline. These forms included everything needed for a complete adjustment of status package, totaling five to six forms and over 60 pages of personalized, detailed content. From the outset, I explained that our standard response time for client communication is 24 to 72 business hours and asked that duplicative messages stating the same concern not be sent within that time frame. Despite this, multiple messages began coming through various channels without allowing sufficient time for a response. On 3/27, I advised streamlining communication—not to be dismissive, but to manage your case efficiently and minimize the risk of oversight or confusion. On 3/30, you raised concerns about the initial drafts. We were already in the process of revising them—this is a normal and necessary part of our process to ensure all forms are accurate and complete before filing. Our aim has always been to provide quality work and deliver it in a timely, structured manner. At no point prior to your refund request did you express any sustained frustration with the process. Instead, you abruptly requested that the agreement be canceled and a refund issued, which was unexpected considering how far along your case had progressed. Regarding fees, please note that Marble processed the refund. My office only retained approximately $500 to cover the work completed—this included drafting your full adjustment of status application and providing detailed instructions on gathering all necessary supporting documents. I take pride in the work I do and the level of service I strive to provide. While I regret that we weren’t able to complete the process with you, I sincerely wish you success moving forward.

Posted by Shadi | April 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Super informative, efficient and friendly

After interviewing three different lawyers, we felt an immediate sense of trust in Mr. Armande. From our very first meeting, it was clear that he genuinely cared about our case. He was always accessible, promptly responding to our questions and concerns, which made us feel supported every step of the... way. What truly stood out was his ability to explain complex legal concepts in simple, comprehensive language, ensuring that we fully understood the process and the implications of each step. This clarity was reassuring and helped us feel confident in our choices. Mr. Armande's quick responses and attention to detail made us feel like a priority, not just another case. His dedication and professionalism instilled a sense of security in our legal journey. We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking trustworthy and compassionate legal guidance.

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Rod N. Armande's Lawyer Endorsements

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Pouyan Bohloul

Immigration lawyer | Dec 26

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"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."

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John Gallagher

Immigration lawyer | Mar 21

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"Mr. Armande is a competent and dedicated professional. The opportunities and risks he describes are accurate."

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Immigration lawyer | Feb 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Denise Cabrera

Immigration lawyer | Feb 14

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"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."

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Michael Ghaemi

Immigration lawyer | Jan 26

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"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."

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Russell Abrutyn

Immigration lawyer | Jan 26

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"I have been impressed by Rod's answers on AVVO."

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Marina Alexandrovich

Immigration lawyer | Jan 20

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"I endorse attorney Armande. Attorney Armande is a solid immigration attorney and provides high quality legal services to his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Lawyers of Distinction - Immigration & Personal Injury Law, Lawyers of Distinction

Work Experience

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

Associations

2023 - Present

Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles

Member

2019 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Liaison

Sample of Legal Cases

Won Hundreds of Cases

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Education

2016

Western State Univ COL

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of Georgia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Farsi

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