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 36 - 40 of 48 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Juan Duran /Veronica | July 16, 2014 | Immigration

Best lawyer in town

I want to thank Erika Roman for your dedication to my husband case, which it took 1 year and 4 month for him to be back with us (family and kids) with the struggle in his case but with Erika help and knowledge. Erika did a awesome job,she wad very prompt in addressing any issues . I want to give her ...a special thanks for the availability and answering any question i had ....thank you so much Erika Roman

Posted by Armando | July 30, 2013 | Immigration

The Best Immigration Attorney

Mrs.Erika is the best immigration attorney! She has all the qualities you look up for when it comes to hire an attorney, she actually cares for the people she represents, she understand that when you hire her you are actually putting your future in her hands, works really hard,has a lot of experience..., and she is there when you need her. I hire her to represent my brother in court after he was dined for a bond. She give me hope,I trusted her and she got my brother a bond!! It was not easy but with her experience she did it! She is your best choice! She will fight for you! Thank you Mrs. Erika for your job and most important for doing it thinking on the people you represent.

Posted by Isaura Sanchez Garden Grove CA | July 12, 2013 | Criminal Defense

excellent job re-opening lost case....

Erika did an awesome job on my husbands case. When one lawyer not only took my money, he also sinked my husband even deeper in the hole. I had spoken to many many lawyers for advice, and they would all tell me that my husbands case was worthless fighting, I heared about Erika through another lawyer I... saw online. He told me that honestly he couldnt help me but he knew a lawyer (Erika), who would be perfect for my case. When I spoke to Erika over the phone, she was honest and she told me that it was going to be a difficult case, but we still had hope. She not only got us a really really low bond, she also worked Super hard to reopen my husbands criminal case and try to get him something that will not affect him for his immigration status. She is now working with us in both criminal and his immigration case and we are 100% sure she will dismiss my husbands criminal case in a positive way towards his case. We still have a couple years to wait for that but, I will definately recommend her not only for immigration but also CRIMINAL.... SHE IS AS GOOD AS HER IMMIGRATION FIELD. I WILL DEFINATELY RECOMMEND HER IN CRIMINAL TOO...

Posted by Evelyn | June 26, 2013 | Immigration

Stopped deportation order with new law

Erika is an amazing attorney. I thank her so much for saving my brother. He had his 9th Circuit case get dismissed and Erika had to quickly respond with an emergency stay. She was able to cite brand new laws in her stay that benefited my brother. He research skills, dedication, and mostly importantly... her knowledge and passion for immigration definitely made all the difference for my brother. Thank you Erika .

Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2013 | Criminal Defense

She truly cares. i recommend her for sure!

I hired attorney Roman when all the other attorney's told me that my husband had no forms of relief and no way of getting bond. We were desperate because I was pregnant at this time and under lots of stress, but Erika assured us that my husband would be able to come home. She's very clear on what she... needs and clarifies everything that's going on. I could tell she really cared about not only my husband's well being but that of my family. My husband came out with a reasonable bond amount when everyone else told us it was impossible. Thank you Erika I would recommend you to anybody.

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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

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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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