Lahaina U. Araneta

Lahaina U. Araneta

4.7
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 12 years

Immigration Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

1 Park Plaza Ste. 660, Irvine, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

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Location

Yekrangi & Associates

1 Park Plaza Ste. 660, Irvine, CA, 92614

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Lahaina U. Araneta's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Immigration Attorney

Lahaina is one of the best immigration attorneys I have ever met. She is smart, thorough, resourceful, and positive. She is a genuinely good person who actually cares about immigrants and understands the hardships immigrants go through (let’s face it. The system is stacked against immigrants in every... possible way, so having an excellent immigration attorney who truly cares about immigrants is crucial). She always answers my emails within 24 hours if not immediately. She is resourceful, and she has ideas. She knows how to present a case and get positive results (I mean… you may have a good case, but you still need to present it in a good way to get the result(s) you want). Okay, I’ll stop here for now (I’ll update my review and write even more as time goes on). Thank you!

Posted by Mark | June 23, 2015 | Immigration

Hardworking, caring, and thoughtful lawyer: Lahaina Araneta

Lahaina helped my wife get her green card when she immigrated from China a year ago. I consulted with multiple lawyers before I settled with Lahaina but what made me go with her is the fact she actually cared about my wife's case and actually took the time to listen instead of getting me to put a dep...osit down and sign the paperwork. Of course there were roadbumps and challenges along the way but Lahaina was extremely professional. She kept us in the loop at all times, met with me before every stage of the green card process, and made the process much simpler and easier to digest. By the end I really knew Lahaina has mastered immigration law and will make a difference in many lives in the future.

Posted by Rae | June 14, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Wonderful lawyer, helped me with several issues

Lahaina Araneta was truly a blessing and helped me quickly solve a contract/labor dispute. I was owed payment for some freelance design work I did and after 4 months of repeated attempts to collect my fee, I had no luck. After I contacted Ms. Araneta, she sent my contractor a letter outlining her cou...rse of action and I received my funds within 24 hours! She also helped me write a freelance contract in order to avoid these issues in the future. She is a quick, yet thorough and dutiful lawyer who goes above and beyond to help her clients. She also helped me with some landlord/tenant issues I had. She is wonderful lawyer and helps easily explain complicated terms.procedures for anyone to understand. I highly recommend her.

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Lahaina U. Araneta's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Telfer

Immigration lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lahaina is a superb attorney and advocate for her clients and is deeply passionate about seeking justice. I have worked directly with Lahaina on a number of immigration matters and seen the immense amount of work and dedication she commits to each of her clients. In fact, every time Lahaina wins an asylum case or earns someone their green card, you can see the excitement and spirit in her eyes. Lahaina is honest and fair in all her dealings and sees her work as a service for the public good. Lahaina is the type of attorney you want on your side."

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Susanna Litwack

Immigration lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lahaina is an excellent immigration lawyer who advocates strongly for her clients. I endorse her!"

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lahaina 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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Sarah Moe

Immigration lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Lahaina cares deeply about her clients and works vigorously to get them the best outcome. She is quick to reply to her clients' needs and explains the process thoroughly. Lahaina is always willing to go the extra mile for her clients. Lahaina very knowledgeable in her field. She has been doing immigration law for quite some time and her quality of work is outstanding."

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Ashkan Yekrangi

Immigration lawyer

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David Telfer

Immigration lawyer

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Susanna Litwack

Immigration lawyer

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Carol Sobel

Civil rights lawyer

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Sarah Moe

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

10 Best Attorneys - Yekrangi & Associates, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2019

Zealous Advocate, Yekrangi & Associates

2018

10 Best Attorneys - Yekrangi & Associates, American Institute of Legal Counsel

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Associate Attorney, Yekrangi & Associates

2015 - Present

Attorney, LMG Law

2015 - 2015

Attorney, Los Angeles Center for Community Law and Action

2014 - 2015

Attorney, Moe and Associates Law Group

2013 - 2013

Attorney, Law Offices of Carol Sobel

2013 - 2014

Staff Attorney, Center For Human Rights & Constitutional Law

2012 - 2012

Clerk, Law Offices of David Dudley

2011 - 2011

Clerk, Law Offices of David Dudley

Associations

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

American Immigration Association (Southern California Chapter)

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Lavan v. City of Los Angeles

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Education

2012

Loyola Law School

Law

2009

Loyola Marymount Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Venice Call to Justice

Venice Justice

2016

Day of Action

Know your Rights

Publications

2012

Loyola Journal Split By Law

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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