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Shahpour Meir Matloob
also known as Shawn Matloob
About Shahpour
Biography
Immigration & Nationality Law Certified Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, practicing U.S. Immigration and Nationality law with an emphasis on family immigration, naturalization and asylum since 1999. Member of 1) American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) NorCal and its Advisory Council as SF Citizenship & Immigration Services Co-Liaison, 2) Jewish Community Relations Council's Public Policy Committee and 3) Iranian American Bar Association NorCal Chapter's Advisory Board. Formerly served as AILA NorCal Liaison to San Francisco Custom & Border Protection, Immigration Court and Asylum Office and on American Immigration Council's Writing Contest and Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law Committees. 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
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
27 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 26 years
State: California
Acquired: 1999
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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
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Shahpour Meir Matloob's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Shahpour is extremely dedicated to his law practice and the immigration community. I highly recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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.."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2014 - 2016
Iranian American Bar Association (Northern California Chapter)Board of Directors
2013 - 2015
National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration ProjectAttorney Member
2005 - 2007
International Institute of the East BayBoard 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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