Elias Shamieh is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of Shamieh & Ternieden. As a dedicated San Francisco immigration attorney—and an immigrant himself—Attorney Shamieh is committed to fighting for the rights of foreign nationals. At the firm, he regularly assists clients with a wide range of U.S. immigration issues, including deportation, asylum, visas, green cards, naturalization, and more. For over 30 years, he has made it his mission to provide every client with personalized, compassionate legal services aimed at securing the best possible outcome. Call the Law Offices of Shamieh & Ternieden today for an initial consultation.
Practice areas
At the Law Offices of Elias Z. Shamieh, we understand how complex and difficult immigration laws can be, so our concern is to ease you step-by-step through the immigration process in order to achieve your immigration goals. We handle all aspects of Immigration Law, including family based petitions, marriage petitions, fiancé visas, as well as work permits, waivers, political asylum, cancellation of removal, self petitioning applications, citizenship, and employment visas such as H1B, L1A, E2, R,
34 years
We handle all aspects of Immigration Law, including family based petitions, marriage petitions, fiancé visas, as well as work permits, waivers, political asylum, cancellation of removal, self petitioning applications, citizenship, and employment visas such as H1B, L1A, E2, R,
34 years
Languages spoken
Arabic, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Cantonese
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN | Active In Good Standing | 1988 | 04/05/2021 |
| Legal answers | 3 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 10 Immigration Law Attorney for California | American Jurist Institute | 2018 |
| 10 Best Attorneys - Exceptional & Outstanding Client Service | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2017 |
| Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2016 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Founding Attorney | Law Offices of Shamieh & Ternieden | 1988 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 1988 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| New College of California Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| San Francisco State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1977 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (Northern California chapter) Meeting | LA-8 Presentation | 2011 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Asylum | The family was granted Asylum |
| Successful Asylum | Asylum Granted |
| Adjustment of Status | Successful Adjustment of Status |
| Asylum | Asylum Granted |
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I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable attorney.
Ann Barhoum, Immigration Attorney on Nov 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shamieh is well versed in immigration law. He takes on tough cases and gets positive results for his many clients.
Patrick Mcmahon, Immigration Attorney on May 24, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Elias is an experienced knowledgeable immigration attorney with whom I have consulted many times. His advice and counsel has been very helpful.
Jason Fellner, Immigration Attorney on Aug 12, 2013
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Mr. Elias Shamieh is well respected in the community as an excellent communicator with adept knowledge and practical experience as an immigration attorney. If ever I have questions on immigration law, I turn to Mr. Shamieh for reasoned advice and counsel.
Karl Krooth, Immigration Attorney on Jul 3, 2013
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I respect Mr. Shamieh for carefully determining whether his law practice is a good fit for each prospective client. Mr. Shamieh has a legal niche that he knows. When an issue is outside his niche, he will gladly refer the prospective client to another attorney who is very familiar with the issue and in whose work Mr. Shamieh has confidence.
Madanmohan Ahluwalia, Immigration Attorney on Mar 22, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Elias Shamieh since 1995. I have referred several cases to him involving deportation/removal defense. He is experienced and creative in helping clients find legal solutions.
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