Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, Board of Legal Specialization;
Commissioner, Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory Commission
California State Bar
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Farsi, Armenian
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1994 | 06/05/2022 |
Legal answers | 10 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Certified Legal Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law | CA State Bar Board of Legal Specialization | 2012 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section | N/A |
Certificate of Appreciation | City of Los Angeles | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Law Office of Lucy Avedissian | 1995 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section | Executive Committee Member | 2002 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section | Chair | 2009 - 2010 |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section | Officer | 2005 - 2009 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Continuing Legal Education for Attorneys | Survey of Immigration Issues Confronting Business Clients | N/A |
Nuts and Bolts; Update on Recent Developments | PERM | N/A |
California Annual Conference | Inter-Agency Roundtable (CIS-CBP-ICE) | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Separation of family averted and expired immigration status restored | Request for discretionary approval was granted |
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Pamela Hartman, Immigration Attorney on Feb 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have worked with Lucy for many years as members of the executive committee of the immigration section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. She has tremendous knowledge of the immigration system and works with great care on every case she handles. She is always asking the right questions and makes sure everything is done correctly and thoroughly researched. I give her a 5-star endorsement.
Layla Khamoushian, Immigration Attorney on Dec 20, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Avedissian is an expert in immigration law and has been a mentor as well. She listens and cares about her clients, is efficient and gets the job done. I highly recommend for complex immigration matters.
Pamela Hartman, Immigration Attorney on Feb 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have worked with Lucy for many years as members of the executive committee of the immigration section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. She has tremendous knowledge of the immigration system and works with great care on every case she handles. She is always asking the right questions and makes sure everything is done correctly and thoroughly researched. I give her a 5-star endorsement.
Layla Khamoushian, Immigration Attorney on Dec 20, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Avedissian is an expert in immigration law and has been a mentor as well. She listens and cares about her clients, is efficient and gets the job done. I highly recommend for complex immigration matters.
J Fong, Immigration Attorney on Aug 28, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Lucy is an excellent lawyer, cautious and thorough. She is straight-forward and easy to talk to. I have consulted with her on several occasions and have found her well versed in immigration law matters.
John Davidson, Immigration Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Having worked with Lucy on a couple of matters, I can unequivocally say she's at the top of her game. If you're looking for one of the most well known, respected, and knowledgable immigration lawyers in Los Angeles, you have found her. But beyond her legal acumen, Lucy is also a lovely person. Attorneys at her level aren't always. I recommend her with the utmost confidence.
Sassoun Nalbandian, Immigration Attorney on Sep 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Pardis Ashouri, Immigration Attorney on Aug 17, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Lucy demonstrated a superb ability in her practice and clients i referred to her were happy with the results. I endorse this lawyer.
Doreen Emenike, Immigration Attorney on Apr 5, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lucy Avedissian for many years and have been impressed with her wealth of knowledge.
Sanjay Paul, Immigration Attorney on Oct 15, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lucy serves as an invaluable mentor and resource for immigration attorneys. I enthusiastically endorse her.
Eileen Chun, Immigration Attorney on Oct 12, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lucy is a leader in the immigration community because she is involved in our professional organizations. Countless attorneys have benefited from her legal knowledge, experience, and goodwill. She is among the most compassionate and thorough attorneys in the immigration bar. If you are looking for an knowledgeable attorney who will take care of your case with the utmost care and ethics, you should call up Lucy.
Todd Becraft, Immigration Attorney on Apr 26, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known and worked with Lucy Avedissian for many years and she is a smart, skilled and honest attorney who I highly recommend to anyone facing an immigration legal issue.
John Manley, Immigration Attorney on Feb 12, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work 100%. Lucy Avedissian is an extremely dedicated attorney. Ms. Avedissian was an amazing Chair of the Immigration Law Section at the Los Angeles County Bar Association for the 2009-2010 calendar year. Her knowledge of immigration law and procedure is extensive. A potential immigrant would be wise to consider hiring Ms. Avedissian as his or her attorney.
Annaluisa Padilla, Immigration Attorney on Mar 31, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Lucy is a focused, thorough and dedicated immigration attorney who understands the nuances of the law to the benefit her clients.