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Erika Lynn Roman

Immigration Attorney at Van Nuys, CA

4.9   140 reviews

also known as ELR LAW GROUP


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About Erika

Learn Erika’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Immigration
    90%
    We represent families uniting from different countries: green card based on marriage, citizenship, all types of visas, DACA, and asylum. We specialize in removal defense, immigration court bond hearings, Board of Immigration Appeals, and 9th circuit

    22 years

  2. Criminal defense
    10%
    Post-conviction relief. Whenever client that are non-citizens are not advised of the immigration consequences of their plea, we go back and withdraw the plea or modify the sentence and we also take criminal cases from the start and make sure to craft pleas that wont interfere with immigration eligibility

    22 years

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Dealing with immigration can be a stressful process. It’s hard to know where to start and what do to. It is our goal to keep your family together. We welcome you to call us day or night. When you’re ready, we’re here to help and answer all your questions. Let us take the pressure off and empower you with a strategy to win your case. What's right is right and what's wrong is wrong and I will stand up and advocate for you and your family. 

Services Overview:

-Naturalization and Citizenship cases
-Deportation defense
-Bond / Bail proceedings
-Legal Residency through Marriage
-Fiancee visas
-Change of Status of Non-Immigrant Status
-Appeals of Immigration Cases
-Representation at Consulate
-Waivers of Inadmissibility
-Petitions for Work Permits for eligible DREAMers
-9th Circuit Appeals
-Board of Immigration Appeals

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Licensed for 21 years
State CA
Status Active
Acquired 2001
Updated 12/03/2022

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022. See details

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Reviews

4.9 / 5.0
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Posted by Melesio Gutiérrez | March 16, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
I recommend Erika Roman and her Group team 100%
When a family member recommended a good immigration, lawyer, by the name of Érika Roman I was a little hesitant, but little did I imagine that it would turn out to be the best decision ever to hire her for my case. My case was difficult some said impossible. Previous lawyers had not been able to help me, they let me down. Nevertheless, Erika was easy to work with, and explain the process step-by-step, so that I understood exactlv what was going to happen, and what I needed to do to help me with my case. It is because of Erika that I was able to win mv case and I think her and God that things came out in a very positive way. I will forever be grateful for her support, and help. They are the best thank you so much Sincerely Gutierrez family
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Posted by Christian | February 6, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent service
Excellent service and very professional agents..!! Very good communication between us.. they resolve my problem and doubts..
Posted by Isabel | February 6, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Immigration Removal Defense
Estoy muy satisfecha con e trabajo de la abogada. Yo la recomendaría 100% ala gente es muy buena y responsable y honesta. Hace muy buen trabajo y tiene facilidades en los pagos es muy rasonable. Tiene un equipo my confía able.
Response from Erika Roman February 6, 2023
Thank you so much! So happy for you.
Posted by Aaron | February 1, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Immigration case settlement
Erika and her staff were really professional, and dilligent in handling my case. They were really helpful in finding resources that were crucial for my case and situation, and kept me updated with phone calls, emails, and office visits.
Response from Erika Roman February 6, 2023
It was a long journey; thanks for working so hard with us to make it to the finish line!
Posted by Carlos Rios | January 28, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Immigration case
Dear Erika Roman, I just want to thank you for taking up my immigration case. I know it was not an easy case, and even the the odds were against me you never quit on me. I pray that life works in your favor now and forever. It was a long and tedious process. Thank you so much for your understanding, your patience, your guidance, your dedication to my case and most of all, thank you for working closely with my sister during that difficult moment. This meant alot to me and my family, and we will be forever grateful for your efforts. Sincerely, Carlos Rios
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Response from Erika Roman February 6, 2023
So proud to have worked with you. Congrats on all your accomplishments!
Posted by Ikechukwu | January 23, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Mr
Great and hard working lawyer, very attentive to details. Good delivery, i am very happy working with Erika Roman. Good job.
Response from Erika Roman February 6, 2023
It was an honor to help assist you. My thoughts are with you and your family and so happy for the future and congratulations on your success.
Posted by Jaime | December 17, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Thank you.
Everything went well. Very happy with the results. I got my US Citizenship in a relatively very short period of waiting.
Posted by anonymous | December 1, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
She is the Blessing from above.
I really can’t express how grateful I am for their help and support. This firm took me in when everyone clearly can't help and now I have my work permit and will get my green card in future too. Thank you and I 100 % recommended their services.
Posted by Karla Lopez | November 1, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Went above and beyond
Erika took my husband's case 7 years ago, it was a very long journey. She never gave up on us! She is positive, optimistic and very persistent. She is One strong lady I might add.. The outcome was what we prayed for. Erika made it possible to obtain my husband's legal rights and for that alone we are blessed to have come across her. Erika & her team are outstanding.. Thank you and God Bless you all
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Posted by EPIGMENIO LOPEZ | October 26, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
BEST IMMIGRATION LAWYER
Great attorney, my case went on for 6 years and her and her team did everything in their power to get the outcome we all wanted and we did, thank you Erika and team.. Muy buena abogada, mi caso duro 6 anos y ella y su equipo no pararon de pelear por mi asta que agarramos el resultado que queriamos, gracias Erika y todo tu equipo..
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Posted by Sandra | October 19, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Thank you Eika
Thanks to Erika and her office staff, my husband' was able to win his cancellation of removal case. It seemed impossible to get a good outcome, but she made it possible. We will forever be grateful.
Posted by Migdalia | September 29, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
ABOGADA ERIKA ELR
EXCELENTE ABOGADA, EXCELENTE TRABAJO EL DE ELLA Y LOS DEMÁS HAN TRABAJADO MUY RÁPIDO EN MÍ CASO, HAN SIDO MUY AMABLES CONMIGO, ME HAN AYUDADO LO SUFICIENTE Y ME SIGUEN AYUDANDO, GRACIAS ERIKA ROMÁN
Posted by Migdalia | September 29, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
ABOGADOS ELR
EXCELENTE SERVICIO, ME AYUDO EN MI CORTE EN LA APROBACIÓN DE CUSTODIA PARA MÍ TUTOR Y ME SIGUEN AYUDANDO EN MÍ CASO PARA OBTENER MÍ RESIDENCIA, ME APOYAN MUCHO Y TRABAJAN RÁPIDO.
Posted by Elizabeth | August 17, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Immigration case
Thank you so much Erika. Even though it was a long journey. We finally made it to the end. Thanks to your hard work we both got what we wanted. A win win.
Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Free consult with great results super fast
Highly recommend attorney Erika. She is persistent and doesn’t give up. She worked hard on my case and i feel like i won the lottery. Erika is smart and has wonderful relationships with the court and knows her stuff!
Posted by Dalia | June 24, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best lawyer ever
I thank Erika Roman for this journey my deportation was canceled thanks to this wonderful lawyer I recommend her no words can't explain how happy I feel I get to stay with my kids no more deportation I I thankful and real satisfying with her work .......
Posted by Michelle | June 13, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Amazing lawyer
She is very professional and attentive. She helped us get a better understanding of what is going on and to help us with our case
Posted by anonymous | June 8, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Thank you!
We highly recommend Erika! She helped our case tremendously and did it so with the fastest way possibly. Her care and her devotion is unreal. Erika put her fully heart into this and cared so much for us. Erika is amazing and diligent and we cannot say thank you enough to her.
Posted by Nancy | February 10, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Green Card
I had a great experience with the attorney the process was fast and all her staff where very professional. We did have a bump in the road but Attorney Erika assure me all will be fine and it was now I have my Green Card!
Posted by Maricela | December 28, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellence
She was Great on my case, gave me her trust since day one, she took my case very confident we could make it happen. I recommend her 100%.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Pro bono 5 %
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

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AVVO RATING 5.3 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2022
updated on 10/27/2022

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Erika's comment: “I am practicing successfully and just had my 9th circuit case win published! This issue took place almost 8 years ago, resulting from my ex-husband bolstering a complaint in order to gain a legal advantage in our dissolution.”

Work Experience

  • Founding Attorney/Abogada
  • Law Offices of Erika Roman
  • 2008 - Present
  • Account Manager & legal research consultant
  • Thomson Reuters/Westlaw
  • 2004 - 2008
  • Associate Attorney
  • Manatt Phelps & Phillips
  • 2002 - 2004

Education

  • Loyola Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2000
  • University of California - Los Angeles
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1996

Legal Cases

  • Adjustment of status
  • success
  • Removal Proceedings
  • successful
  • Asylum
  • granted

Associations

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Special Liaison to the Executive Office of Immigration Review
  • 2018 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Executive Committee
  • 2017 - Present
  • Los Angeles County Bar Immigration Section
  • Fellow
  • 2010 - Present
  • American Immigration Council
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • 2001 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • Hebrew
  • French
  • English
  • Urdu
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
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Honors and Awards

  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2018
  • Top 100 Lawyers
  • American Society of Legal Advocates
  • 2018
  • American Jurisprudence Award
  • Loyola Law School
  • 2001

Speaking Engagements

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Immigration
  • 2017
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Immigration
  • 2016
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Immigration
  • 2015
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Immigration
  • 2014
  • The Not So Tender Art of Recusal
  • Motions for Recusal
  • 2013
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Immigration
  • 2013
  • New topics in Immigration
  • DACA- Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals
  • 2012
  • Dia de los dreamers
  • LA Convention Center
  • 2012
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Immigration
  • 2012
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Attorney endorsements

Received (12)
Given (3)
Endorse Erika
Immigration Attorney | Dec 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Sep 17
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse Erika Roman. She is a fine lawyer. She is passionate about her craft, has broad knowledge about the legal rules and issues surrounding immigration law, and she fights for her clients and obtains very good results."
Immigration Attorney | Mar 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Aug 29
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Roman is highly educated in all matters of immigration law, and a constant innovator. She is beyond a zealous advocate, and fights beyond limits for her clients. With over 17 years of experience she never stops trying to get her clients the best possible results."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Erika is a top-notch immigration attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal community."
Immigration Attorney | Mar 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"13 years of practicing law is very experienced. Erikas knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in her pro bono contributions. Her client reviews are numerous and stellar READ THEM! Reviews are the opinions of those we serve and are a compliment to her talents and skill. Endorsements from her peers are also outstanding. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with her."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an asset to a legal community and a diligent advocate for her clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 12
Relationship: Friend
"Ms. Roman receives my endorsement without reservation. Her commitment in achieving successful outcomes for her clients is unparalleled to similar attorneys who practice either Immigration Law, or Criminal Defense. Her passion for excellence leaves her clients feeling secure in their selection of an attorney on their side. Yet, her intelligence of the law and successful tract record prove that she is an upcoming Super Lawyer. Ms. Roman has a personal interest in all her cases, understands her clients, and prepared to defend their (Constitutional) rights. With reservation, I refer all my Criminal and Immigration matters to Ms. Roman. You can feel assured that with Ms. Roman, you are not only a case...you are a client."
Immigration Attorney | Dec 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally known Erika and observed her in a professional context for over 10 years. She truly fights for her clients and has the ability to get results in difficult situations where other attorneys would flounder. She doesn't take no for an answer and she knows what it takes to win. Unlike many attorneys, Erika does not rest on her laurels but works to earn her fee, and she has the knowledge and resources to get the best results possible for her clients using all the tools in her arsenal."
Immigration Attorney | Nov 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Ms. Roman is an exceptionally committed attorney. She has a great success rate and has developed positive relationships with ICE attorneys-- which is a major benefit for her clients. She is one of the few immigration attorneys who can handle appellate work, post-conviction relief for criminal cases as well as immigration court matters. If my office is too busy to take a new client, I would not hesitate to send that person to Ms. Roman's office."
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Van Nuys Immigration Lawyer Erika Lynn Roman
Erika Lynn Roman
Immigration Attorney
Van Nuys, CA
Licensed for 21 years
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022. See details