Avi Friedman

Avi Friedman

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 30 years

Immigration Lawyer at Santa Monica, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1416 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA

About Avi

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Immigration 100%

U.S. immigration attorney with substantial experience in consular processing/assisting applicants with visa interviews at U.S. consular posts worldwide. Focus on in-person attorney/client representation at U.S. border posts in Canada and Mexico. Also provide assistance with family-based immigrant visa petitions, adjustment of status applications, joint and waiver I-751 petitions, and naturalization applications.

29 years

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

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Law Offices of Avi Friedman

1416 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

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Avi Friedman's Reviews

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22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shelley | January 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent service and support - strongly recommend!

My family and I have contracted with Avi on numerous immigration cases for more than 15 years and have done so with supreme confidence that not only will he always be straightforward with you about the process and its potential outcomes, but that he will do everything he can to lead you toward a succ...essful resolution to your immigration case. He and his team provide exceptional, 'all bases covered' service that makes any immigrant navigating the USCIS quagmire feel a lot more secure and comfortable throughout the nerve-wracking process. I highly recommend hiring Avi and his team to represent you in your immigration journey - you will not be disappointed. Thanks Avi and team for all you do!

Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Couldn't be more grateful!

Since 2010, Wolfsdorf has been helping me out with my immigration needs. First I was sponsored for an H-1B visa of which process they took care very quickly and painless, and when switching companies Bernie and the lawyers at Wolfsdorf have always been there for me. Not a call or email went unanswe...red. So when I needed help with my Green Card in 2015, I turned to Wolfsdorf and Avi to assist me in the process, because it wasn't particularly straightforward. Contact with Avi, Vanessa and Rebecca went smoothly, all necessary documents were provided to perfection, and all questions and comments were dealt with to great satisfaction. I have and would highly recommend Avi and Wolfsdorf to anyone with any (non-)immigration issues, don't look any further.

Posted by Saeed | May 07, 2015 | Immigration

One of the Best Top Notch Immigration Attorney in the Country.

I hired Attorney Friedman for my Work visa. I contacted him through this website, though I had heard about him through my friends, and I knew him for last 2-3 years. He accepted my request to take my case and handled it nicely. Exactly at the same time, When I was applying this work visa, a couple... of my friends were also applying same visa through a different attorney in New York. When I compared the progress of their work and mine, I found a big difference in every aspect of the services. Attorney Friedman has a highly professional team, who replies promptly to every email. While preparing my case, he advised me thoroughly at every step of the case. He prepared best documentation and made all sincere efforts to file my case timely. I must say, he prepared my case within 24 hours and submitted to the USCIS . I strongly recommend Attorney Friedman, When it comes to Immigration, he is an authority. I feel fortunate to have him as my attorney for immigration matters. Thanks to him and his team. You all are best.

Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2011 | Immigration

Highly knowledgable, versatile, and able to tailor solution to the client

I am fortunate to be in the hands of Avi's personable, highly knowledgeable, responsive, and versatile practice. When it comes to immigration matters, especially for prospective immigrants in the highly skilled worker category, one cannot be in better hands. Avi quickly gained a good understanding of... my situation and was also able and willing to think outside the box to tailor a solution to my individual circumstance. Specifically, in my case, I had to get the Permanent Residency process started and extend the H-1B beyond the sixth year based on a previously filed PERM - a very complex circumstance. With his in-depth and accurate knowledge of immigration law, Avi offered the best possible advice and then with his team, executed on that advice successfully. I am in the US, making a positive impact pursuing a rewarding opportunity (the start-up that I work for recently got a very positive review in the New York Times), and still in the running for US Permanent Residency thanks in large part to Avi and his team. I recommend Avi Friedman highly and without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2010 | Immigration

Great Immigration Lawyer

Avi is a fantastic immigration lawyer, he is very knowledgeable in the immigration field. He is assuring, patient and always responds to questions in a timely manner, he is a true professional. I would highly recommend Avi to anyone looking for a really good immigration lawyer.

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Immigration lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Co-worker

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Jack Chammas

Immigration lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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Sarah Murphy

Immigration lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Friedman is an extremely knowledgeable attorney - one of the best in the field. We have collaborated on many legal matters and he has always exhibited professionalism."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Lawyer of the Year in Los Angeles - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers

2010

The Best Lawyers in America® in the specialty of Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2009

California's Leading Businees Lawyers 2009, Who's Who Legal

2008

The Southern California Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Edition, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP

Associations

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member of Department of State Liaison Committee

2007 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, AILA/Department of State Liaison Committee

2003 - 2015

AILA S. California Chapter

Consular Affairs Liaison

Education

1995

Loyola Law School

law

1992

University of California at Los Angeles

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2016

Webinar

Hot Topics in NIV Consular Processing

2016

NAFSA Region XII Annual Conference

Entrepreneur/Investor Visas in the Elusive H-1B/New STEM OPT Era

2016

NAFSA Region XII Annual Conference

Consular Update 2016

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association Audio Seminar How to Unstick Your Stuck Consular Processing Case

2011

TexasBarCLE Advanced Immigration Law Course Treaty Treatment: Investor and Trade Visas at U.S. Consulates

2011

AILA Southern California Chapter Monthly Meeting

Consular Processing Roundtable

2010

AILA's Annual Conference on Immigration Law Third Country National Processing: Getting in Through the Back Door

2010

AILA Spring 2010 Texas/Oklahoma/New Mexico Chapter Conference

Consular Processing

2010

7th Annual AILA New England Immigration Law Conference

Problems at the Border/Consulate - Workshop

2009

NAFSA Region XII Annual Conference

The Visa Process: TCNs, Delays, Denials, & Other Important Updates

2009

NAFSA Region III

Consular Affairs Update

2009

22nd Annual AILA California Chapters Conference (2009)

NIV CONSULAR UPDATE—“LOST IN TRANSLATION”

2009

2009 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law

Hit Me! What Are the Odds of Securing an NIV Waiver for Your Corporate Client’s Employee?

2007

AILA National Conference

Getting the Ticket to Ride: NIV Consular Processing

Publications

2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Trends in Nonimmigrant Visa Adjudications Around the World

2015

Immigration Practice Pointers (AILA) The Role of the National Visa Center

2012

Immigration Practice Pointers (AILA) Guiding Clients Through Successful Immigrant Visa Processing

2009

Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook (2009–10 Edition) NONIMMIGRANT WAIVERS OF INADMISSIBILITY UNDER INA §212(d)(3)

2009

The Visa Processing Guide and Consular Posts Handbook Nogales, Mexico, Monterrey, Mexico and Ottawa, Canada Chapters

2006

"California Dreaming" 19th Annual AILA California Chapters Conference Handbook Summer 2006 TCN Consular Update

2005

18th Annual AILA California Chapters Conference, An Update on the Practice of Immigration Law Nonimmigrant Visa Processing in Canada or Mexico Remains the Best Option for Third Country Nationals

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