Skip to main content

Nassim Arzani

also known as Certified Legal Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law
  Save
Avvo Rating10
Nassim Arzani
Nassim Arzani
AboutContactReviewsCost

About Nassim

Certified Legal Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law

Attorney Arzani is a Certified Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

She migrated to the United States from Tehran, Iran in 1980. She arrived in the United States with her family and experienced firsthand the sacrifices families make in order to come to the United States. Prior to her arrival, she had lived in England as well as Spain.

Attorney Arzani gained an in depth understanding of various cultures and their individual needs through her passion to explore the world. She represents clients from all over the world. It is one thing to be able to represent clients worldwide, it is another thing to be able to truly understand and relate to them.

Attorney Arzani received her Bachelors of Arts in Accounting from California State University Fullerton. She later received her Masters in Business Administration with an emphasis in Organizational Management. She attended law school at Trinity International University as well as Tulane University Law School.  During her second year of law school, she served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Judge James Bar of the United States Bankruptcy Court. She further advanced her legal career by studying abroad in Paris and obtaining a Paris Institute Certificate in European Legal Studies from Sorbonne. Among her distinguished memberships are: the California Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Los Angeles Bar Association. Prior to becoming an attorney, she worked at Fortune 500 companies such as Coca Cola and Harcourt Brace. Her love for humanity and giving back to society is what motivates her to practice Immigration law. 

 

 

Practice areas

Immigration
  1. Immigration: 100%

    Permanent Residence, Work Permits / Labor Cert., Deportation Defense, Family Petitions, Temporary Visas, Permanent Visas, Naturalization and all other issues dealing with immigration.

    17 years

Languages spoken

Persian, Spanish

Photos and videos

82056 1237329640

Contact

4210 Riverwalk Parkway Suite 360
address map

American Law Center

4210 Riverwalk Parkway Suite 360
Riverside, CA, 92505

Office (951) 683-0900

Website

http://www.nassimarzani.com/

American Law Center

600 Anton Blvd 11Th Floor
Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive200207/27/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers179
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Women of DistinctionTrademark Women of Distinction Honors Edition2019
10 Best AttorneysAmerican Institute of Legal Counsel2018
10 BestAmerican Institute of Legal Counsel2017
Top 100 LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2016
10 Best Immigration Attorney in CaliforniaAmerican Institute of Legal Counsel2016
Top 100 LawyersThe National Advocates2016
Top 100 LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2015
Top LawyersCoast Magazine2015
Business Executive Top LawyersInland Empire Magazine2014
Passed the Legal Specialist ExaminationState Bar of California2014
Legal Specialist in Immigration and Nationality LawCalifornia Board of Legal Specialization2014
Top AttorneyInland Empire Magazine2013
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerAmerican Law Center2003 - Present
Pro bono services to women who are victims of abuseAmerican Law Center2003 - 2017
Pro bono services to those who fall below poverty guidelinesAmerican Law Center2003 - 2017
Judicial ExternUnited States Federal Bankruptcy Court1999 - 2000
Staff AccountantThe Coca Cola Company1997 - 1998
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Association of Women LawyersMember2020 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Orange County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMemberN/A
Riverside County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
quoted in the Press EnterprisesU visa program offers immigrants protection from domestic violenceN/A
quoted in Press EnterprisesMan's guilty plea brings fear of deportationN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Trinity Law SchoolJD - Juris DoctorN/A
California State University, FullertonUndergraduateN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
IABA Town Hall eventRecent Immigration Executive Order and the impact on our community2017
Trump-igrationHow will clients be affected by the new administrations immigration policies2017
OC Chapter's MCLE Event:Executive Action on Immigration2015
Perspectives on its Social and Economic ImpactThe DREAM Act2012
Long Beach Deferred Action ForumDeffered Action2012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Please visit our website for a full listingCases Granted
See Testimonial Section of Web Site

Reviews

(23)
5 Star
100%
4 Star
0%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Review Nassim Arzani

Best Attorney EVER!

Posted by

Nassim helped my wife immigrate from Australia. This was done with no snags. She came to the hearings and was with us every step of the way. She returned all calls and stuck to her original quote (yeah, she actually gave us a quote of how much it was going to cost).
Nassim Arzani's response: Thank you William, I am glad we were able to help :)

After 7 years I was able to fix my status

Posted by

Lawyer Arzani explain to me that I qualified under the 245i to adjust my status in the the U.S. which contradicted the erroneous advice of other immigration attorneys gave me, not to mention the exorbitant amount of money they wanted to take my case and send me to my home country to do a consular to face a 10 year bar from the United States, according to the current law. Fortunately enough, I was able to stay in the country during the whole process thanks to attorney Arzani and not too long ago my permanent residence was granted. Attorney Arzani is a very reliable trustworthy attorney that will not lie to its clients and will try exhaust all possibilities to help her clients. I highly recommend her services because throughout those seven years it took for my case to be resolved I encountered many immigration attorneys that just wanted to make money at the expense of those in need. La abogada Arzani me explico que tenía la posibilidad de arreglar mi situación migratoria en los Estados Unidos ya que estaba protegido por la ley 245i. Antes de haber visitado las oficinas de la abogada tuve la oportunidad de entrevistarme con otros abogados y lo único que me dijeron fue que debía que salir a mi país de origen para así poder arreglar mi situación migratoria por medio del consulado y posiblemente enfrentar una penalidad de 10 años. Sin mencionar las fuertes sumas de dinero que pedían por tomar mi caso. Afortunadamente fue todo lo contrario con la abogada Arzani porque no tuve que salir del país durante el proceso y recientemente mi residencia permanente me fue concedida. Yo recomiendo a la abogada Arzani porque sin ella no hubiera podido arreglar mi situación, además es una persona que busca siempre el bienestar de sus clientes y esta dispuesta a agotar todas las opciones posibles para ayudar a sus clientes. La avvocata Arzani mi spiegho che esistia una possibilita per me di aggiustare mi situazione degli Stati Uniti secondo la legge 245i. Ricordo che prima a parlare con la avvocata Arzani, avevo parlato con altre avvocati e tutti me dicono che la unica alternativa era ritornare al mio paese con la possibilita di essere escluido degli Stati Uniti per dieci anni. Afortunatamente, grazie al consiglio della avvocata Arzani tutto il procedimento fu finito negli Stati Uniti. Io altamente raccomando alla avvocata Arzani perche lei e affidibile e sempre e al servizio dei clienti.
Nassim Arzani's response: Thank you for your kind words. I told you it would be possible to adjust your status in the United States and it was. I'm glad you found us when you did ;)

This is a miracle, really hard to believe!

Posted by

I am an American citizen married to a Guatemalan woman. We have been living in the U.S. ​these past 7 years and Guatemala before that. My wife and two children were born in Guatemala and have had green cards to live in U.S. legally for years. I came to Nassim Arzani for assistance in naturalizing them. Nazzim told me she had a procedure that was not well known that could result in immediate issue of a U.S. Passport. I was skeptical but we proceeded with her plan. And BINGO, the kids had their citizenship and U.S. Passport in around one month! Read that again: ONE MONTH! When it says on her business card "Nazzim Arzani, Certied Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law," it's not just a slogan but the way she practices law! Thank you Nazzim! My kids are all American kids and we couldn't be happier!
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
Nassim Arzani's response: Sorry for the late response, just saw this. Very happy for your beautiful family. Thank you for trusting me with your case. :)

I' m so thankful

Posted by

Thank you Nassim and her team. They're very professional and friendly. They always answer my question. After my case was denied few years ago. After reading several reviews, I decided to visit Nazzim. She was very honest with me at the beginning with my case. She said that it was a difficult case and the chances that I might have to get approved or denied. She got me approved and I got my work permit. I am so thankful to her for her professionalism and knowledge. Thanks
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
Nassim Arzani's response: Congratulations Maria, I'm so happy for you!!! I'm still shocked I got your case approved, it was extremely difficult especially since it was previously denied but we did it ;) Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Best wishes for you and your family

Load off my shoulders

Posted by

She has helped me in so many ways I can sleep at night now. Husband had a difficult case thoighy he had his visa and didn't . And we were told by another lawyer he would have to stay in Mexico till everything was done. Nassim and Elsa said no he didn't and helped us to take care of his case. I recommend this law firm to anybody that needs help. I saw Nassim at LAX on Facebook when everything started to happen and I knew she was the lawyer for us . Thank you so much and I can't thank you enough .
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
Nassim Arzani's response: Thank you for the review, we are so happy for you and your husband ;) I'm glad he finally got his residency after all these years!!! Its unfortunate people get the wrong advice from different attorneys, I'm glad you found my firm to help with your husbands case. Had he actually left to Mexico he would have had a bar to coming back. Please stay in touch with our firm, we always enjoy seeing the two of you. Regards, Nassim

Outstanding Immigration Lawyer

Posted by

My wife and I are fortunate to have found Nassim; from the initial consultation and through the final step of getting the Adjustment of Status Nassim was extremely helpful. Her entire staff made us feel at ease with the whole process. We have consulted with countless paralegals and attorneys and they provided no resolution or options. However Nassim told us, based on our situation my wife could Adjust Status within the U.S. this was wonderful news. A leader is nothing without a good team and Nassim is one of the great women leaders my wife and I admire. Her knowledge, experience, and compassion towards her clients is priceless. Her team was very friendly, easy to reach with either an email or phone call. Her knowledge and experience is an asset and well deserved investment in anyones life. With a warm heart we truly thank you for all your hard work that you and your team has done for our family.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
Nassim Arzani's response: Just saw this review, thank you so much Sergio. I couldn't be happier for you and Yesi! Your wife deserves to be in this country, she is such an amazing human being with so much to offer. I am truly happy for the two of you, I could see the joy on both of your faces after she received her approval. Thank you for choosing my firm to represent you with this process. I'm glad you shopped around and didn't go with the first attorney you met with. Please stay in touch with us, we are all very happy for your family.

Great lawyer

Posted by

First I want to thank God and Nassim and her staff for helping us with my husbands legal status. It was a 3 year journey and everything went well. Nassim and Elsa are very helpful. I appreciate everything you guys have done for our family and helping us to stay together in the US. I recommend Nassim to anyone who is looking for an immigration lawyer. Thank you again for your services. God bless you guys
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
Nassim Arzani's response: Thank you Jessica for your review, all of us here are so happy for you and your husband. We had another couple who appeared the same day as your husbands interview in CDJ both of you got approved and we couldn't the happier for your families ;) I'm glad he's here now with legal status, I'm sure its taken a heavy burden off your shoulder. Thank you for always being on top of everything with our office. We wish you and your family the best ;)

Review - Law Office of Nassim Arzani

Posted by

When we were first looking for a lawyer to help us with our case, Nassim Arzani stood out not only because of the great reviews, but because she took the time to personally reply to every single one of them. She remembered all her clients and that is something that really stood out to me. From the moment we walked in, everyone was friendly and attentive. They were very specific on their instructions, always contacted us for updates on our case and followed up with any questions we had. The whole process went by quickly and smoothly thanks to their hard work and attention to detail. I would recommend Nassim Arzani to anyone looking for a professional and hard working immigration lawyer. It was a great experience working with the whole team and I thank them from the bottom of my heart!!!
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
Nassim Arzani's response: Thank you Reggie for taking the time to write this review. I wish you and your wife the best! The two of you are adorable and all of us at the office couldn't be happier to receive the approval. Welcome to the United States ;)

Just amazing!

Posted by

Nassim Arzani is the "Maestro" when it comes to immigration law. I've been in the U.S since 1992 as a resident alien & had ignored doing my citizenship for many years & over the years had got into some trouble as a young man in college & so on...finally about 6 years ago i applied for citizenship on my own & didn't get it. I then proceeded to speak to a few lawyers over the years which told me how complicated the process would be and blah blah blah so i just gave up since i already have a green card and thought i'm just fine with that. By a chance encounter i met Nassim about a year ago, and one day we spoke about my case, she simply told me "Tarek your already a citizen by BIRTH" of course i hate to say it but i thought she was crazy lol...finally a few months ago i said ok lets apply again, she once again told me how she knew an old law which applied specifically to my case...i felt this was too good to be true and hesitantly proceeded with her...but deep inside i felt we were wasting time using her method and we should just apply the traditional way...however lo & behold she was correct and i'm now officially an American citizen with my American passport which will make my travels so much simpler. Thanks Nassim, you are truly amazing!
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
Nassim Arzani's response: Thank you Tarek for your review. I couldn't be happier for you. I'm glad you finally trusted me enough to have me do this for you despite being told by other attorneys you did not qualify ;) No more waiting in secondary inspection for you ;)

Finally approved after 9 years

Posted by

Nassim and her team at ALC are phenomenal. I was introduced to her by my best friend after several attorneys had disappointed my wife and I. Although our case was complicated, Nassim was very positive and encouraging and assured us that her forte was complex and complicated cases, hence she could help us. I guess she was right because within 3 months of hiring her our 9 year old case was finally approved. As much as her team is honest, compassionate, and dedicated, there is one thing that makes Nassim stand out; she just doesn't take whatever the USCIS writes. With her deep knowledge of the immigration law, Nassim checks whatever the USCIS writes with the law. If it's not in conformity she goes directly to their office and argues it out with them. For example in our case we were given a wrong notice of inadmissibility. Most of the lawyers we presented with this issue just said we should apply for waiver as suggested by the USCIS even though they knew there was no basis for the inadmissibility. When we approached Nassim, she immediately realized there was no basis for inadmissibility. She therefore ruled out any waiver but rather went to the office to challenge the basis of their letter. They accepted it was their mistake and withdrew it. My wife and I are so grateful to Nassim and her team for the good work they did for us. My wife and I will highly recommend Nassim and her team in a heart beat.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
Nassim Arzani's response: I couldn't be happier for the two of you! After 9 grueling years of battling with Immigration for something that should have only taken 6 months the most to accomplish, you finally obtained your residency. Your case was one of the most complex cases I've had the privilege of working on and I couldn't be happier for the fruitful outcome. You truly deserve it, welcome to the United States. I look forward to seeing you in another 3 years to file your naturalization. Meanwhile please stop by our office with your lovely wife, its always delightful to chat with the two of you ;)
See all reviews

Attorney endorsements

(29)
Are you an attorney? Endorse this lawyer

Patricia Rodriguez, Real estate Attorney on May 16, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Shawn Sedaghat, Immigration Attorney on Mar 31, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Marina Melman, Car accident Attorney on Aug 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Excellent attorney. Outstanding reputation.

David Payab, Employment and labor Attorney on May 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Ms. Arzani is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in Immigration Law. She is very thorough and a zealous advocate for her clients. You can be rest assured that you are in good hands. It is my pleasure to endorse her.

Judd Nemiro

Great representation. I endorse this lawyer.

Moseley Collins, Medical malpractice Attorney on Dec 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Nassim has an excellent reputation in the legal community.

Shauna Albright, Child custody Attorney on Dec 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Ms. Arzani is a highly ethical attorney and a top rate Immigration attorney! I highly recommend her to assist you with your legal needs.

Timothy Combs, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Nov 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I referred a family friend to Nassim, as I do not handle immigration matters. He was in a very difficult immigration situation. Nassim and her team aggressively represented my friend and achieved fantastic results. Thanks Nassim for the top notch lawyering.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Thomas SanFilippo, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats, Family Attorney on Sep 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Paul Molinaro, Medical malpractice Attorney on Sep 14, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Simon Kabzan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 13, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this attorney as they are exceptional in their areas of expertise. I highly recommend this individual.

Anthony Pullara, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 13, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have worked with Nassim on several complicated criminal/immigration matters. She is very knowledgeable of immigration law and has always been able to get superb results for her clients.

Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Aug 31, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

David Pazsoldan, Immigration Attorney on Aug 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Nassim Arzani s an extremely knowledgeable immigration attorney who is well versed in the law. Her office deals with extremely complex cases and she always gets the job done! Nassim is an extremely caring individual and always gives 100 % to all of her clients. Whenever I am looking for a creative solution to the law, she is the first person I contact. I have been working with Nassim for the past ten years and have only witnessed positive results from her.

Sanjay Sobti, Immigration Attorney on May 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Sherwin Arzani, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. She is outstanding, attentive to her clients, extremely knowledgeable in the field of immigration law, and is always dedicated to getting the job done!

Reza Khanjan, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 28, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Nassim is an excellent attorney that cares greatly for her clients and works to get the best results.

Christopher Harmon

I endorse this lawyer. Nassim is a tremendous attorney and works very hard for her clients. I confidently refer clients to Nassim and always hear wonderful comments about her work.