Helena Younossi

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Helena Younossi

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Immigration Lawyer at South San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

601 Gateway Boulevard Suite 210, South San Francisco, CA

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About Helena

Biography

We assist in family and employment based immigration matters and make a personal touch our hallmark

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2004

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Younossi, Helena

601 Gateway Boulevard Suite 210, South San Francisco, CA, 94080

younossi.com

Law Offices of Helena Younossi

601 Gateway Blvd., Suite 610, South San Francisco, CA, 94080

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Helena Younossi's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2021

Advise on GC/L1 visa

Helena was very prompt in her response and to the point. Her advise was very helpful. Thanks.

Posted by Sri | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent immigration attorney with great work ethic

The company I work in was a client of Younassi law firm. I have been in touch with Helena for the last 2+ years now, on an intermittent basis. I was always amazed by how quickly Helena responded, how precise she was and how helpful she wanted to be! And even more so for immigration issues which has ...nothing to do with cases filed by her firm. I have been asking her multiple questions on the immigration process and she always took the time to help me understand my options and clarify my concerns at every step of the way. I admire her work ethic, her knowledge of immigration processes / nuances and mostly her compassion / patience which was consistent across all interactions. And her team does the same thing as well - responding to questions / concerns with the same precision and helpful attitude. I highly recommend Helena and her team for any immigration related issues.

Posted by Chidozie | June 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Ms

I have been working with Younossi Law since 2016 through Safeway Inc, their client and my direct employer, and I am very pleased with the professionalism displayed by the staff I have come in contact with. Helena, Anastasia, Khaled, and Darlene are just a few of the amazing individuals I have come in... contact with via telephone communications or email exchanges, and each time I am just grateful to have this team on my case. Prompt replies, knowledgable feedback, and clarity in communication are a few of the skills I have appreciated from them and I highly recommend this firm to any individual seeking services provided by them.

Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great experience

Helena was super helpful throughout my immigration application. She brought a calm demeanor and attention to detail that made the process as smooth as possible. I highly recommend Helena and her firm!

Helena Younossi

Replied last May 29, 2019

Thank you for your kind words. It is truly appreciated.

Posted by Eli | May 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best Immigration Law Firm

I had the pleasure of working with Helena and her team at Younossi Law for over 10 years while running my international staffing company. They successfully handled dozens of H1B and permanent residency cases. I continue to work with Helena for personal immigration matters and religiously recommend he...r to my family and friends. She is extremely diligent, supportive and exceptionally attentive. As the managing attorney, she has created a top-notch firm who are all experts in immigration law and in todays complex and shifting world, this is essential. 5 stars all the way for Helena and her team!

Helena Younossi

Replied last May 29, 2019

Eli, thank you for your kind words. They are most appreciated. It has been a pleasure working with you!

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Immigration lawyer | Sep 06

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Audrey Lustgarten

Immigration lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Helena on many cases and she is always a pleasure to work with - she is responsive, knowledgeable and pleasant!"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top Women Attorneys in Northern California, Top Women Attorneys in Northern California

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Women Leaders in the Law, American Lawyer Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Listed in the 2010 edition of ‘The Best Lawyers in America.’, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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Three-time recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Award, Wiley W. Manuel Award

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Founder/CEO, Younossi Law

1998 - 2005

Parnter/Associate, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy

Associations

2013 - Present

San Mateo County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Board Member

1992 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco

Member

1992 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1992 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Norcal American Immigration Lawyers Association

Board Member

Norcal American Immigration Lawyers Association Ethics Committee

Chair

2009 - 2012

State Bar of California, International Law Section

Executive Committee Member

Education

1992

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference

Ethical Considerations in Online Marketing and Messaging

2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference

Ethical Considerations in Drafting Client Retainers & Electronic Communications

2011

California State Bar Annual Meeting

Immigration and Export Control, Renewed Focus of DHL

Languages

German

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