Immigration & Nationality Law Certified Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in San Francisco's Jackson Square Historic District (next to the Financial District), practicing U.S. Immigration and Nationality law with an emphasis on family immigration and asylum since 1999. Member of 1) American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) NorCal and its Advisory Council as SF Citizenship & Immigration Services Co-Liaison & Celebrate America Writing Contest Committee , 2) Jewish Community Relations Council's Public Policy Committee and 3) Iranian American Bar Association NorCal Chapter. Formerly served as AILA NorCal Liaison to San Francisco Custom & Border Protection, Immigration Court and Asylum Office and on Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law Committee. A volunteer mentor attorney on asylum and other immigration issues to AILA and non-immigration attorneys and law students and speaker at different organizations regarding asylum law and practice and other immigration issues. J.D. with International Law concentration from UC Hastings (1999) and B.A. in Political Science and Near Eastern Studies from UC Berkeley (1996).
Practice areas
Family & Business Immigration; Naturalization/Citizenship; Asylum; Removal/Deportation Defense; Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Petition; Visitor & Student Visas; Travel Ban; DACA
23 years
Languages spoken
Persian, Farsi
Matloob Law Office
534 Pacific Ave.
San Francisco, CA, 94133
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1999 | 02/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 8 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Northern California Super Lawyer in Immigration | Thomson Reuters | 2021 |
Northern California Super Lawyer in Immigration | Thomson Reuters | 2020 |
Northern California Super Lawyer in Immigration | Thomson Reuters | 2019 |
Volunteer Appreciation Award | AIDS Legal Referral Panel | 2019 |
2018 Outstanding Volunteer | Bar Association of San Francisco, Justice & Diversity Center | 2019 |
Volunteer Appreciation Award | AIDS Legal Referral Panel | 2018 |
2017 Outstanding Volunteer | Bar Association of San Francisco, Justice & Diversity Center | 2018 |
2016 Outstanding Volunteer | Bar Association of San Francisco, Justice & Diversity Center | 2017 |
Father Cuchulain Moriarty Award | Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area | 2017 |
Hero Award & Volunteer Appreciation Award | AIDS Legal Referral Panel | 2017 |
Volunteer Appreciation Award | AIDS Legal Referral Panel | 2016 |
2015 Outstanding Volunteer | Bar Association of San Francisco, Justice & Diversity Center | 2016 |
2014 Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award | Bar Association of San Francisco, Justice & Diversity Center | 2015 |
Unity Award | Minority Bar Coalition | 2015 |
Attorney of the Year | AIDS Legal Referral Panel | 2015 |
President's Pro Bono Service Award: Solo Practitioner | State Bar of California | 2015 |
Legal Impact Award | Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach | 2015 |
Volunteer Appreciation Award | AIDS Legal Referral Panel http://www.alrp.org/spotlight/once-an-immigrant-now-an-immigration-attorney | 2015 |
AILA Certificate of Achievement as a Pro Bono Champion | American Immigration Lawyers Association | 2014 |
Volunteer Appreciation Award | AIDS Legal Referral Panel | 2014 |
2013 Outstanding Volunteer Award | Bar Association of San Francisco, Justice & Diversity Center | 2014 |
AILA Certificate of Achievement as a Pro Bono Star | American Immigration Lawyers Association | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
2012 Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award | Bar Association of San Francisco, Justice & Diversity Center | 2013 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2012 |
Certificate of Achievement as a Pro Bono Champion | American Immigration Lawyers Association | 2012 |
Volunteer Appreciation Award | AIDS Legal Referral Panel | 2012 |
2011 Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award | Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program | 2012 |
2010 Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award | Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program | 2011 |
2008 Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Certificate | Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program | 2009 |
Certificate of Achievement as a Pro Bono Guardian | American Immigration Lawyers Association | 2008 |
Certificate of Appreciation | AIDS Legal Referral Panel | 2008 |
2007 Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award | Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Matloob Law Office | 2005 - Present |
Attorney | Hormachea & Matloob | 2003 - 2005 |
Attorney | Law Office of Nancy Hormachea | 2001 - 2002 |
Attorney | Law Office of Kip Steinberg | 2000 - 2001 |
Attorney | Law Office of Chung Phang | 2000 - 2000 |
Attorney | Van Der Hout & Brigagliano | 1999 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) | Public Policy Committee Member | 2009 - Present |
Iranian American Bar Association (IABA) | Member | 2007 - Present |
American Immigration Council (AIC) | Member of NorCal Committees | 2005 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (NorCal Chapter) | Advisory Council Member | 2000 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2014 - 2015 |
Iranian American Bar Association (Northern California Chapter) | Board of Directors | 2014 - 2016 |
National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project | Attorney Member | 2013 - 2015 |
International Institute of the East Bay | Board of Directors | 2005 - 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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UC Hastings COL | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
Univ of California Berkeley | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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31st Annual AILA California Chapter Conference | Trump v. Hawaii: Best Practices for Representing Individuals Impacted by the Travel Ban | 2018 |
30th Annual AILA California Chapters Conference | Affirmative Asylum 101: Procedure and Interview Tips | 2017 |
24th Annual AILA California Chapters Conference | Adjustment of Status-Steps for Getting Green Cards for More of Your Clients | 2011 |
AILA Annual Conference | Adjustment and Naturalization Mock Interviews | 2008 |
AILA's 16th Annual California Chapters Conference | Asylum, Withholding and CAT | 2003 |
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Jennifer Burk, Immigration Attorney on Jan 10, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer because he is such an active part of the immigration law community in the San Francisco Bay Area. We often volunteer at citizenship workshops and immigration clinics. Shawn is thoughtful and well-informed on immigration matters.
Davina Amiri, Immigration Attorney on Feb 19, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Shahpour is extremely dedicated to his law practice and the immigration community. I highly recommend his services.
Jennifer Burk, Immigration Attorney on Jan 10, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer because he is such an active part of the immigration law community in the San Francisco Bay Area. We often volunteer at citizenship workshops and immigration clinics. Shawn is thoughtful and well-informed on immigration matters.
Davina Amiri, Immigration Attorney on Feb 19, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Shahpour is extremely dedicated to his law practice and the immigration community. I highly recommend his services.
Bashir Ghazialam, Immigration Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Shawn Salehieh, Immigration Attorney on Feb 5, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Matloob is one of the best Immigration Lawyers in the Bay Area. When I need to refer a client who seeks immigration advice, he is the person I think of first. He also gives back to the community by volunteering at so many different forums..
Sanaz Nikaein, Immigration Attorney on Jan 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Matloob is a passionate advocate who is meticulous in his preparation of cases. I highly recommend him to my own clients, and anyone who needs an immigration attorney.
Otis Landerholm, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Shawn Matloob is an excellent immigration attorney; he is trustworthy, honest, extremely experienced, and smart. Hire him, you won't regret it.
Randall Chamberlain, Immigration Attorney on Sep 29, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.