Erika Lynn Roman

Erika Lynn Roman

also known as ELR LAW GROUP

4.9
Rating: 5.8

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at Van Nuys, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

14654 Victory Blvd #110, Van Nuys, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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About Erika

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

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

25 years

90%
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

25 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Pro bono

5 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

ELR LAW GROUP

14654 Victory Blvd #110, Van Nuys, CA, 91411

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Erika Lynn Roman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

187 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 31 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Francisco | September 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Ms.Erika’s work

My particular immigration case was difficult while detained. I did about 3 yrs and I met Ms. Roman about half way through ,she took my case already begun after my previous attorney failed to complete my process. ERiKA took the challenge and helped me along the rest of the way . She fought hard to u...ltimately prevail in court and complete her duties. This attorney has great communication with her clients and families . Very Genuine and Honest person I think she has amazing people skills but most importantly She’s Very Good at what she does. She not only helps immigrants but she saves families . I personally am very Satisfied with hiring Erika Roman legal services because she does a phenomenal job. It takes time... but she’s confident in herself and prevails. If Anyone is interested in contracting Ms ERiKA I would definitely recommended her to families in need of help.. just like she was recommended by a mutual friend to me .. ! I give her 5 stars because I just think She’s A GREAT Lawyer .. straight up ! Iam very Grateful with you ERiKA for Evrything ! Thank you So Much ! Your the Best!!

Posted by Claudia and Rey | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best attorney ever!!! I’m blessed to have found you Erika Roman

She is an amazing attorney, if I were to get into details it would be a lot to say about my husbands case. But I can tell you this he was considered a flight risk and had another charge as well, he was denied bond the first time with the worst attorney. And 6 months later I found Erika Roman, I did a... lot of research and I was convinced when I seen she’s been on tv and on a magazine where the people she’s helped come out with her saying she’s helped them. She sure is the queen of bonds, if you are looking for an attorney please please please give her a call I promise you, you will not regret it. My husband had a hard case and today she was able to get him out on bond! My husband said she was amazing during the hearing and she even called me saying she got the bond for him, she called to see how I was doing, texted me to see if I was able to pay the bond and offered more help and advice! Erika you are my angel and I feel so blessed to be able to find you, I was scared to have my husband deported or kept in detention, but after six harsh months you are able to bring him home to and my 3 kids that miss him very much! Please hire her people it would be the best decision you ever make! My husband should be released tomorrow 8/16

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Lawyer

Erika Roman is a great lawyer that demonstrated she is professional, hard working, and determined in her cases until the end. Roman was my lawuer for my family member's immigration case and she not only did a fantastic job with the trial but also lead me step by step on what was going on, what was so...lved, and what comes next.

Posted by Delilah | May 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Immigration

Erika and her team have changed our lives! I couldn’t ask for a better team to go through our process. They were patient with us and communicated through every step of the way. It’s hard to find a lawyer who you can rely on and be there for you at any given time! Grateful for Erika and her team!

Posted by ASAF | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional and knowledgeable Attorney

I Couldn't be happier with our Attorney Erika Roman. She is a very organized and detailed attorney. She made sure that my wife and I were prepared in every possible aspect. She answered all of our questions and helped us understand EVERYTHING. Whenever I called, she always answered, and that was the ...highlight for me. Our case was a success and I'm sure that anyone who goes to Erika for legal help, will not be disappointed. Thank you, Erika, and your team for making mine and my wife's dreams possible.

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Erika Lynn Roman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Claribel Palacios Madueña

Immigration lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jamie Silverstein

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Jennifer Rozdzielski

Immigration lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maleha Khan-Avila

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Mark Cunningham

Immigration lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Marek

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Ara Saroian

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Ike Sherman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Lavi

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Laura Brumer

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Haven Mcvarish

Immigration lawyer | 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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Jamie Silverstein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Haven Mcvarish

Immigration lawyer

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Brian Lerner

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.8 (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.”

Honors

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2001

American Jurisprudence Award, Loyola Law School

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Founding Attorney/Abogada, Law Offices of Erika Roman

2004 - 2008

Account Manager & legal research consultant, Thomson Reuters/Westlaw

2002 - 2004

Associate Attorney, Manatt Phelps & Phillips

Associations

2018 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Special Liaison to the Executive Office of Immigration Review

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Executive Committee

2010 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Immigration Section

Fellow

2010 - Present

American Immigration Council

Member

2001 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Removal Proceedings

successful

Adjustment of status

success

Asylum

granted

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Education

2000

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Immigration

2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Immigration

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Immigration

2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Immigration

2013

The Not So Tender Art of Recusal

Motions for Recusal

2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Immigration

2012

New topics in Immigration

DACA- Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals

2012

Dia de los dreamers

LA Convention Center

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Immigration

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Hebrew

French

English

Urdu

Hindi

Punjabi

Activity

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