Allow me to introduce myself. I am Ernest Goodman, a New York-licensed attorney and former UCLA Extension instructor, focusing on Immigration Law, Federal Appeals, and Constitutional Litigation.
My practice includes immigration representation nationwide and federal appellate litigation before the United States Courts of Appeals, including the Ninth and Second Circuits.
My federal appellate practice encompasses immigration petitions for review, civil rights and constitutional appeals, and federal civil litigation. I have personally presented oral argument before a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Pasadena, California.
I represent clients in federal immigration matters throughout all 50 states and handle federal appellate proceedings in courts where I am admitted or otherwise authorized to practice.
Office — Greater Los Angeles Area
2600 W. Olive Avenue
5th Floor, Suite 531
Burbank, CA 91505
Attorney Advertising. Representation is subject to applicable court admission requirements.
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Acquired: 2023
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2600 W Olive Ave Suite 531, Burbank, CA, 91505
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Posted by Iryna Brenton | May 30, 2025
Highly recommend Ernest as immigration lawyer
I had a consultation with Ernest Goodman regarding my travel to the U.S. on a B1/B2 tourist visa. He was very accommodating and scheduled the consultation at a time that worked for me. Ernest answered all my questions and demonstrated solid knowledge, especially about the process of crossing the U.S....
Posted by Natalia B | January 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney
best lawyer
I want to thank Ernest Goodman for the work done, I could not get a green card for a long time. Before Ernest, I had another lawyer who could not help me and I decided to apply for mondamus and turned to Ernest, among all the lawyers, he was the only one who told me everything correctly and explained...
Posted by Georgii Danilov | June 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Спасибо Богу, что он дал нам такого адвоката!
Хочу выразить свою искреннюю и глубокую благодарность выдающемуся адвокату Эрнесту Гудману за его неоценимую и высокопрофессиональную помощь в моем сложном иммиграционном деле. Благодаря его богатому опыту, внимательности и настойчивости, мое дело было успешно выиграно, несмотря на трудности и сопрот...
Posted by Baktygul | February 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Immigration issues
Ernest is a very high professional in his field. I had a tough immigration case, other lawyers could not help me, but he promised to help me during the initial consultation, and then he did so, everything was as it should be. Attentive to detail and completed everything within the promised time fra...
Posted by Iryna | September 21, 2023
I recommend!!!
I received a very extensive answer to my question, it was not a consultation, but help on one of the communications on a social network, but legal advice from lawyer Ernest Goodman helped me understand my situation. I recommend!
"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Ernest on an EB-3 matter. His professionalism, punctuality, and straightforward approach greatly contributed to the success of our joint effort."
Immigration lawyer
2022 - 2026
Instructor, Ucla Extension
2023 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2023 - Present
Sigma Beta DeltaMember
The matter is currently pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
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2023
Master of Science
2021
LL.M - Master of Laws
2010
LL.M - Master of Laws
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