Bernard Sidman

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Bernard Sidman

4.7
19 reviews
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Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 42 years

Immigration Lawyer at Encino, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

15760 Ventura Blvd, Ste. 1180, Encino, CA

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About Bernard

Biography

All people are equal before the law. A good attorney is what makes a difference.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Non-Immigrant Visas, Citizenship, Naturalization, Permanent Residency

100%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 42 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sidman Law Group

15760 Ventura Blvd, Ste. 1180, Encino, CA, 91436

bernardsidman.com/

Bernard Sidman's Reviews

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Showing 6 - 6 of 6 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2016

This is the worst law firm I have ever dealt with

The lawyer could care less about cases and clients he will tell you about how much he plans to help you before you hire him, then once you hire him he takes you to someone else and tells you they will be helping you from now on, anything you need speak to my daughter - I.e don't call me. After shelli...ng out thousands on a lawyer who proposed to help you, they then tell you they won't be dealing with you. Typical cash hungry lawyer who only cares about making sales. Once you write the cheque they don't want to know anymore. Responsiveness is 1 but should be minus ten! Have to chase them- really bad choice. I read another bad review about them after I signed but hoped it wasn't true. Turns out it was!

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Bernard Sidman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Potente

Immigration lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"My team and I proudly endorse Bernie and his very talented team. Bernie's legal talent and ability to solve very complex legal issues is unparalleled. As a firm that represents many international corporations as their general counsel here in the US, Bernie is our "go-to-guy" for the immigration legal needs of our clients. Whether is is a large corporation, or an individual, Bernie and is team can handle anything!"

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Victor Daniels

Immigration lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Bernard is very knowledgeable in his field and thoroughly professional. He also has tremendous experience in Immigration Law. If you need help, call Bernard."

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Peter Potente

Business lawyer

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Victor Daniels

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Lead Counsel Rated, Thompson Reuters

2017

EB5 Verified, EB5.com

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Principal Attorney, Sidman Law Group

Associations

1993 - Present

British American Business Council of Los Angeles

Member

1990 - Present

British Academy of Film and Television Arts

Voting member

1987 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Senior Member

1986 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Senior Member

1983 - Present

State Bar of California

Senior Member

Education

1971

University of Sheffield

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2008

BAFTA LA

Immigration Options for Entertainment professionals

2005

BBC TV

British expatriates in Los Angeles

Publications

N/A

British Weekly Legally Speaking

N/A

Union Jack Immigration Update

Languages

English

Spanish

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