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

About Rod

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Practice Areas

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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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Location

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

37 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jamar | July 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer for RFE in Los Angeles

My wife and I were in the middle of a marriage-based Adjustment of Status case when we received a Request for Evidence from USCIS regarding my I-864 Affidavit of Support. We had a gap in my tax filing history due to unemployment and USCIS was requesting clarification. It was one of the most stressful... situations I have ever been through. We were scared, confused, and unsure of what to do next. The deadline was July 6th and we felt like everything we had worked so hard for was at risk. After reaching out to several immigration firms in Los Angeles, many of them declined to take on RFE only cases. Rod Armande Law stood out because Rod responded promptly, reviewed our situation thoroughly, and communicated clearly about what he could do for us. His professionalism and willingness to take on our case gave us confidence when we needed it most. Rod and Genesis worked tirelessly to build the strongest possible RFE response. They reviewed over 100 pages of financial documentation, coordinated with my joint sponsor, identified gaps in our evidence, and guided us through every document request with patience and expertise. Genesis was always responsive and kept us informed throughout the entire process. The RFE response was successfully submitted well before the July 6th deadline. We now have a complete and professionally prepared response in front of USCIS and are awaiting our interview notice for the next step toward my wife's green card. This outcome has changed our lives in ways that are hard to put into words. My wife and I can finally breathe again. The uncertainty and fear that hung over us for months has lifted. We are one step closer to building our future together in the United States permanently. We could not have done this without Rod and Genesis and we will absolutely be returning to this firm when our interview date arrives.

Posted by Will | July 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommended immigration representation

Rod Armande, Esq., and his team provided excellent service for my wife’s Adjustment of Status following her K‑1 entry. Their communication was prompt, documentation meticulous, and legal guidance reliable; Rod handled an error on my part with professionalism and empathy. Confident, competent, and com...passionate legal support.

Posted by Fatima Sanchez | May 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellence

I'm happy I chose to go with Rod and his team they were very helpful with my residency process Rod was there every step of the way. I chose this firm over other firms due to excellent reviews, affordability and speaking to Rod the very first time and him knowing what I needed to get done. I’m now a ...resident of the United States thanks to Rod and his excellent team. This has changed my life in many ways I can continue to work in the USA to help my family financially and visit my grandparents as well as other family members in Mexico.

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

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 Salvador | July 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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.

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Rod N. Armande's Lawyer Endorsements

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Pouyan Bohloul

Immigration lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Angel Lalama

Immigration lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Denise Cabrera

Immigration lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Luis Rondon

Unknown lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Ghaemi

Immigration lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Marina Alexandrovich

Immigration lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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