Tehmina had always been interested in justice and human rights. As she pursued her education, she became increasingly passionate about working to protect the most vulnerable in society. When she had the opportunity to intern at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), she jumped at the chance.
During her time at the UNHCR, Tehmina saw firsthand the dire situations faced by refugees who had been forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, and other forms of violence. She saw the importance of providing legal assistance to help refugees navigate the complex and often confusing immigration process.
Tehmina knew that becoming an immigration attorney was the best way for her to continue making a difference in the lives of refugees. She wanted to use her legal knowledge and skills to advocate for those who needed it most, and to help ensure that the rights of refugees were protected.
Education and work
Tehmina Avagyan graduated from Yerevan State University with honors, getting Bachelor's Degree and then Master’s Degree in Law. She continued her studies at the American University of Armenia and got Master's Degree in Law. After moving to the USA, she continued her education and studied at the Southwestern Law School and Harvard University, Justice Program.
Tehmina Avagyan had previously worked in Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia, a lawyer in a number of law firms, a corporate consultant of a credit bureau, and an editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Human Rights.
Tehmina Avagyan is also a licensed real estate broker in California, a member of the National Association of Realtors, C.A.R.
She is married and has four children.
Recognitions
-In 2023, was recognized as a Lawyer of Distinction for her Excellence in Immigration Law by Lawyers of Distinction
-In 2023 received Top Contributor Award by Avvo
-In 2023 received Client’s Choice Award by Avvo
-In 2022 was recognized as “10 Best Attorneys” for California for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service in the practice area Immigration Law by American Institute of Legal Counsel.
-In 2023 was recognized as Top Immigration Lawyer by American Institute of Legal Advocates.
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Posted by Oleksandr | March 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
I do not recommend working with this lawyer to anyone, a friend advised me and gave me the number, I called and talked and every
I do not recommend working with this lawyer to anyone, a friend advised me and gave me the number, I called and talked and everything was fine, I paid for the services, the first time Pavel Beloglazov worked, then some girl called me and said that they lost my contract and Pavel is no longer working ...
Dear Саня Уманець, any feedback from our clients is important to us. However, what is described in your review does not reflect what actually happened. You are correct that you initially started working with Pavel, and later another team member took over - this is a normal process, as staff changes can occur. Due to a miscommunication with Pavel, the initial contract did not accurately reflect the actual scope of services we were providing, in fact, parts of the original scope were not relevant to your matter. For this reason, we sent you a corrected contract. It is important to note that the correct scope of services was significantly more extensive than what was originally stated. However, despite updating the contract, we honored the originally agreed price, which was substantially lower than the value of the services you were receiving. In other words, you did not incur any financial loss - on the contrary, you received more comprehensive services at the same lower cost. This adjustment did not negatively affect your case in any way; it was simply necessary to ensure that the written agreement accurately reflected the work being performed. Before sending the updated contract, our team member explained everything to you in detail over the phone. Only after that conversation was the contract sent for your review and signature, which is also consistent with the communication shown in your screenshots. At no point did our team member state that they were unaware of your case details or the scope of services - in fact, they were the one who explained it to you. The screenshots you provided reflect communication regarding your payments and account balance. They do not show any discussion where you inquired about the scope of services and were told “I don’t know.” In those messages, our team clearly confirmed your payment history and balances, and there was no disagreement on that matter. At a certain point, you stopped making payments and began submitting documents to the court independently, without consulting our firm. When a client takes legal action on their own while represented, without coordination, it can create serious risks for the case and prevents counsel from effectively managing the matter. In those circumstances, withdrawal is sometimes necessary to protect both the client’s interests and the integrity of the representation. We remain committed to professionalism, fairness, and transparency in every case we handle. Our priority has always been to provide clients with accurate guidance, correct problems when we identify them, and act responsibly when a matter can no longer be handled effectively under the circumstances.
Posted by Gevorg | November 20, 2025 | Immigration
Tehmina and her team are absolutely exceptional! Thanks to their expertise I received my green card without stress or confusion
Tehmina and her team are absolutely exceptional! Thanks to their expertise I received my green card without stress or confusion. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a professional, reliable, and results-driven immigration attorney!
Posted by Tamara | October 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Outstanding Immigration Lawyer – Highly Recommended
I’m truly grateful to Tehmina Avagyan for her exceptional support and professionalism throughout my immigration process. She took the time to understand my situation, explained everything clearly, and made me feel confident at every step. Tehmina was always responsive, kind, and genuinely cared ab...
Posted by Avag | September 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Helpful advice
Compared to other lawyers I got consultations with she was helpful and detail oriented. She explained what needs to be done with my case and everything went smoothly.
Posted by Ani | September 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Extremely happy Customer
We are extremely happy with Avagyan Law, especially with Edita. Everyone is always professional and friendly. All of our questions and concerns were addressed in timely manner. We had 2 auto accident cases and Edita handled it beautifully. We are extremely happy with both outcomes. Definitely will ...
"As a fellow immigration attorney, I highly recommend Tehmina Avagyan as an exceptional immigration lawyer. Her deep expertise, strategic thinking, and compassionate approach set her apart. Tehmina consistently delivers outstanding results, guiding clients through complex immigration processes with clarity and confidence. Her professionalism and dedication make her the ideal choice for anyone seeking immigration legal services."
"I am pleased to endorse Tehmina Avagyan, her dedication, legal expertise. Tehmina Avagyan is a reliable and knowledgeable advocate who consistently goes above and beyond to provide top-notch legal representation. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of skilled and trustworthy immigration attorney."
"I endorse attorney Avagyan. Attorney Avagyan has deep and broad knowledge of immigration field. Strongly recommend."
"I endorse attorney Avagyan. Attorney Avagyan is a solid immigration practitioner and provides high quality representation to her clients."
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Top Lawyer, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2024
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2024
Lawyer of the Year, American Institute of Legal Professionals
2024
The Best of the Best, Lawyers of Distinction
2023
Top Contributor, Avvo
2023
Clients’ Choice, Avvo
2023
10 Best Attorney Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2023
Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2023
Top Lawyer, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2023
Attorney of the Year, American Institute of Legal Professionals
2022
Willey W. Manuel for Pro Bono Legal Services, California Lawyers Association
2014
Certificate of Recognition for outstanding performance, Minister of Justice, RA
2021 - 2024
Attorney, Avagyan Law
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American Immigration Lawyers AssociationCongressional Advocate
2022 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Center for Gender and Refugee StudiesMember
2022 - Present
Immigration Justice CampaignMember
2021 - Present
United States District Court for the Central DistrMember
2021 - Present
ASISTAMember
2021 - Present
National Immigration ProjectMember
2024 - 2024
Wall Street JournalMost Influential Lawyers of 2024
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