Farshad Owji

Farshad Owji

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

540 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 22 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2003

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 22 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2003

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

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540 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94133

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Farshad Owji's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by N. D. | August 02, 2011

Knowledgable and reliable

When it comes to lawyers, we are all looking for the same thing: a professional who knows what he/she is doing and can tell us what is "really" going on! Very simple, yet very hard to find. I find Mr. Owji very knowledgable, honest, caring and direct. The fact that I knew I had a professional team be...hind my back was very helpful.

Posted by Arash | March 28, 2011 | Immigration

Review about immigration lawyer

Mr. Owji is a reliable, trustworthy lawyer who really cares about his customers and looks at each case quite individually. He has a very good and sufficient knowledge regarding different aspects of his client`s situation and leads you through the best pathway possible to get you the point you`re look...ing for. I had a very good experience with him during my immigration process to the united states. He was ready at anytime to answer my questions and figure out the best solution to any kind of problem I was facing during this long, breath taking process. If you are lookjing for a responsible skillful lawyer who doesn`t let you down at anytime, I think Mr. Owji would be a very good choice.

Posted by Mitra | March 15, 2011 | Immigration

Reliable and Honest Attorney

Mr. Farshad Owji is a very reliable attorney. I found him prompt, honest, and trustworthy. He does a very good job researching cases and putting it all together to represent you the best way possible. He explains things thoroughly so that you can understand them. I strongly recommend him for an...y or all immigration matters.

Posted by Shah | March 14, 2011

Brilliant Dedication Inspiration.

To me; working with Owji Law Office has been a delightful, refreshing and prolific experience. Their diligence, efficiency and ability to keep me apprised of the status of my case were truly comforting during what can be a difficult process. Mr. Owji blends wisdom, legal expertise, and compassion th...readed through with heartwarming sense of dedication to his practice. His broad knowledge, careful attention to smallest details, accurate analysis of the legal system, and his far-reaching awareness all proved in my case. I would recommend the Owji Law Office without any hesitation for a great service and even grander staff.

Posted by Neda | March 09, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A grateful Client

I worked with Mr.Owji on numerous occasions regarding my immigration, and in each and every case, he has warned me about the odds and informed me thoroughly about what should and shouldn't happen, and in what timeframe I should expect progress. His suggestions have always worked, and not once have I... had an unpleasant surprise. My previous experiences with lawyers have been all painfully problematic and expensive with no good results, so I'm grateful to have met Mr. Owji and have him handle all of my immigration issues. I've recommended Mr. Owji to all of my friends, and would recommend him to any other person without any doubt.

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Svitlana Elliott

Immigration lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Farshad Owji was my mentor when I was a new immigration attorney in San Francisco, California. His extensive experience in and out of the courtroom and dedication to his clients made Farshad stand out among other Bay Area immigration lawyers. I highly recommend Mr. Owji."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2000 - 2002

Sr. International Associate, Deloitte Tax LLP

1995 - 1996

Asylum Officer, UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Associations

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Rome District chapter)

Member

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern California chapter)

Member

2010 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Northern California chapter)

Board Member

Education

N/A

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

N/A

University of Ankara School of Law

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2010

AILA National Conference 2010 (D.C.)

Asylum or Withholding

2009

AILA Rome District Chapter (London)

Health Grounds of Inadmissibility Waivers

2009

AILA California Chapter Conference (Los Angeles)

Custom and Border Protection Panel

2008

AILA Rome District Chapter (London)

Ethics Panel

2008

AILA California Chapter Conference (San Francisco)

Naturalization

Publications

2010

AILA 2010 Conference Handbook Return to Home Country While Adjustment Application is Pending without Advance Parole

2008

AILA California Chapter Conference 2008 Handbook Naturalization

Languages

Farsi

Turkish

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