Shahpour Meir Matloob

Shahpour Meir Matloob

also known as Shawn Matloob

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer at Berkeley, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

2705 Webster St., Unit 5353, Berkeley, CA

About Shahpour

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Family & Business Immigration; Naturalization/Citizenship; Asylum; Removal/Deportation Defense; Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Petition; Visitor & Student Visas; Travel Ban; DACA

26 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

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Location

Matloob Law Office

2705 Webster St., Unit 5353, Berkeley, CA, 94705

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Shahpour Meir Matloob's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Bahar | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended

We worked with multiple lawyers before finding Mr. Matloob, and he was the only one who truly prepared us for success. His approach is professional, strict in the way you hope an immigration attorney will be, and incredibly detail-oriented. He doesn’t overlook anything. He doesn’t rush. He doesn’t gu...ess. He builds a clean, complete case. From the start, he gave us clear guidance and realistic expectations. The evidence packet he put together for us was organized, thorough, and tailored to our situation. Our process went smoothly because he made sure every detail was handled correctly. Even after the green card arrived, he followed up with clear instructions for what comes next, which shows how much he cares about doing things the right way from start to finish. After having experience with several attorneys, working with someone this prepared and structured was a relief. We trust him completely. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a lawyer who is precise, honest, and genuinely committed to his clients’ success.

Posted by Dulguun | April 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hired attorney

We highly recommend Mr. Matloob for anyone seeking top-notch legal representation. His skills and hard work resulted in a favorable outcome that exceeded our expectations. He is outstanding lawyer who genuinely cares about his clients' well-being and success. I couldn't have asked for better repr...esentation. If you're seeking an exceptional attorney who will fight for your rights and interests, look no further than Mr. Matloob.

Posted by Francisco | July 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An exceptionally skilled and trustworthy lawyer

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Shawn Matloob, who facilitated and streamlined our entire legal journey. From start to finish, his expertise and professionalism left us in awe, and we can't recommend him enough. Before making any decisions, we conducted thorough research on lawyers ...who should meet all of the following requirements: • Our lawyer should be a member of the State Bar of California and have a clean track record. • Our lawyer's legal specialty should be Immigration and Nationality law. • Our lawyer should be affiliated with a lawyer's association that provides continuing legal education. • Our lawyer should have many years of experience. • Excellent reviews on Yelp and Avvo. • Our lawyer should be honest and not guarantee any results. We were ecstatic to find that Shawn met all of them. Not only is he a member of the State Bar for California, but he's also a member of the California Lawyers Association, which reassured us that he had the most up-to-date information on immigration law. His reviews on Yelp and Avvo were outstanding, and he's been practicing immigration law since the late '90s, which let us know he had more than enough experience. We scheduled consultations with several attorneys, and Shawn stood out from the rest by personally having an online video consultation while other lawyers contacted us via audio only or through an assistant. He patiently listened to our concerns and provided clear, honest guidance on how he would approach our case, and most importantly, he didn't guarantee any outcome, which was extremely important for us – that kind of honesty. Shawn’s knowledge and experience in immigration law and specific legal areas related to our situation were impressive. Throughout the process, Shawn treated us with the utmost respect and professionalism. He consistently communicated the potential challenges of our case, the legal process involved, and the associated costs. We particularly appreciated his willingness and patience. Shawn understands that his clients find themselves in an extremely stressful situation, for example, we would often provided him with more than the necessary paperwork and he would calmly clarify what was really needed, address any uncertainties and was always open to our inquiries. Feeling comfortable sharing personal information with your attorney is vital, and we can confidently say that he created a safe and supportive environment. When it came to reviewing the contract, everything was explained in very detail, including costs, expectations, and limitations. This level of transparency was remarkable, and we felt fully informed before proceeding. What impressed us even more was that in the middle of submitting all of our paperwork, Shawn gave us a call to inform us that there had been updates on the legal procedures that could be beneficial to our case and asked us to provide extra information as fast as possible to take advantage of them. As a result, we were able to resolve our immigration case in our favor. In conclusion, our experience with Shawn Matloob was beyond exceptional, and we wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone in need of expert legal assistance. Without a doubt, he deserves a resounding 5-star rating, and we can't thank him enough for his support throughout our case.

Posted by M. | January 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Truly a Great Immigration Attorney

Experienced attorney who could tackle all my questions on various aspects of immigration law with a clear passion for the cause of immigrants, drive to get results.

Posted by Tao | October 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very good lawyer

Shawn helped us file my marriage based green card application and accompanied us for the interview. We felt confident and well prepared in the interview. We will have his business in future immigration needs.

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Shahpour Meir Matloob's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Burk

Immigration lawyer | Jan 10

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."

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Davina Amiri

Immigration lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shahpour is extremely dedicated to his law practice and the immigration community. I highly recommend his services."

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Bashir Ghazialam

Immigration lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shawn Salehieh

Immigration lawyer | Feb 05

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.."

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Sanaz Nikaein

Immigration lawyer | Jan 21

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."

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Otis Landerholm

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

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."

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Randall Chamberlain

Immigration lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Northern California Super Lawyer in Immigration, Thomson Reuters

2020

Northern California Super Lawyer in Immigration, Thomson Reuters

2019

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

2018

Volunteer Appreciation Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel

2018

2017 Outstanding Volunteer, Bar Association of San Francisco, Justice & Diversity Center

2017

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

2016

Volunteer Appreciation Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel

2016

2015 Outstanding Volunteer, Bar Association of San Francisco, Justice & Diversity Center

2015

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

2014

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

2013

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

2012

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

2011

2010 Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program

2009

2008 Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Certificate, Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program

2008

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

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Matloob Law Office

2003 - 2005

Attorney, Hormachea & Matloob

2001 - 2002

Attorney, Law Office of Nancy Hormachea

2000 - 2001

Attorney, Law Office of Kip Steinberg

2000 - 2000

Attorney, Law Office of Chung Phang

1999 - 1999

Attorney, Van Der Hout & Brigagliano

Associations

2009 - Present

Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)

Public Policy Committee Member

2007 - Present

Iranian American Bar Association (IABA)

Member

2005 - Present

American Immigration Council (AIC)

Member of NorCal Committees

2000 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (NorCal Chapter)

Advisory Council Member

2014 - 2015

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2016

Iranian American Bar Association (Northern California Chapter)

Board of Directors

2013 - 2015

National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project

Attorney Member

2005 - 2007

International Institute of the East Bay

Board of Directors

Education

1999

UC Hastings COL

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Univ of California Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

31st Annual AILA California Chapter Conference

Trump v. Hawaii: Best Practices for Representing Individuals Impacted by the Travel Ban

2017

30th Annual AILA California Chapters Conference

Affirmative Asylum 101: Procedure and Interview Tips

2011

24th Annual AILA California Chapters Conference

Adjustment of Status-Steps for Getting Green Cards for More of Your Clients

2008

AILA Annual Conference

Adjustment and Naturalization Mock Interviews

2003

AILA's 16th Annual California Chapters Conference

Asylum, Withholding and CAT

Languages

Persian

Farsi

Activity

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