Malathi Benjamin
About Malathi
Biography
My goal is to provide people with the opportunity of making a better life for themselves and their children.
I have a strong multi-cultural background which I believe brings strength to my immigration practice. Born in India, I have lived for several years in Sri Lanka, England, Dubai and, since 1995, the USA. I have traveled the immigrant journey and am painfully aware of the anxieties and concerns of the process and the impact it has on so many areas of your life - from finding a job, to driving, to social security issues and so much more.
Having practiced law in England and in the Middle East where the legal profession is well respected I was concerned to find in the USA that lawyers are looked upon with some distrust. One of the goals of my practice is to raise the reputation of lawyers, to be people driven and not money driven and to treat my clients with respect, professionalism and courtesy. I am proud of the reputation I have of being approachable and of not holding back on the advice I give, even to prospective clients who have not yet retained me.
My leisure time revolves around people and nothing energizes me more than spending time with my friends.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
25 years
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1998
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Location
Law Office Of Malathi Benjamin
127 N. Madison Ave., Ste. 211, Pasadena, CA, 91101
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Malathi Benjamin's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 58 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Edoardo | November 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Professional, Available, Spot on
Malathi helped me in getting a green card through marriage in 2019. Her office not only delivered, but was always extremely nice and available. And she was able to navigate easily through some peculiarities of my case, which I considered as personal complications. So I can definitely recommend her se...
Posted by John | May 8, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Very informative and helpful
I was consulting with Malathi a very special situation about my immigration case. She was helpful and I could instantly sense the breadth of her experience. She took time to listen to me to understand my situation and offer clear advice. I was just trying Avvo but this was beyond my expectation. High...
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
O1b consultation
I had many questions about O1b visa and attorney Malathi answered all of them thoroughly and made sure I understand my situation. She was very prompt and helpful. I highly recommend her expert service.
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Fast and clear
Malathi was assigned to my request for "talk to lawyer". She understands the problem well and responds to the point very clear and quick.
Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
awesome attorney
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Malathi Benjamin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Malathi Benjamin is a diligent, hard-working, caring, and, most importantly, honest attorney whose clients' best interests are always primary in everything that she does in her professional life. In my work with her, I have always been impressed with her level of professionalism, which far exceeds the shoddy work that we unfortunately see all too often in law (particularly, immigration law). Her clients can rest assured that she is a rare exception to this and that when they hire Malathi Benjamin, they will be getting not only work of the highest quality but also an extremely ethical attorney who is always willing to go "above and beyond" for each of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an asset to the legal community and a great advocate for her clients in the field of immigration law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I strongly endorse Malathi, an extraordinary immigration attorney. She came from the UK with a background in corporate transactional work. Her immigration process in the US proved so difficult, confounding and exasperating that she dedicated herself to learning the immensely complex world of immigration law for the sole purpose of wanting to make the process easier for others. She has a broad base of knowledge about the many facets of immigration law. I trust her with every immigration matter that comes my way, whether it be a friend, a client or even a close family member."
"I endorse this lawyer. Several of my clients have utilized Malathi for their immigration needs and have had nothing but positive things to say about her. She is extremely knowledgeable in her practice area and her fees are quite reasonable."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine
2014
Impact Award, Lake Avenue Community Foundation
2014
Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine
2013
Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine
2012
Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine
2011
Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine
2010
Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine
2009
Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Malathi Benjamin, PLC
2001 - 2008
Attorney, Law Office of Malathi Benjamin
1998 - 2000
Attorney, Spierer, Woodward, Corbalis & Goldberg
1983 - 1995
Attorney, Nabulsi & Associates
1978 - 1982
Attorney, Brett-Holt & Gosling
Associations
2016 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Member
Education
1984
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Immigration
2013
Immigration information for Undocumented
2013
Preparing for Immigration Reform
2010
H-1Bs and other employment options
2009
Immigration Options
2009
Immigration options
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
What documents do I need to bring to the Embassy for stamping first time H1B visa in Bogota, Colombia (home town)
20 Nov 2014
I have my high school diploma but i was deported can i apply for a student visa so i can study in the united states
06 Nov 2014
Naturalization and Speeding Tickets?
31 Oct 2014