Julia Z. Nikolaev

Julia Z. Nikolaev

5.0
Rating: 4.5

Licensed for 14 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Rafael, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

44 Mooring Road, San Rafael, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

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Law Office of Julia Nikolaev

44 Mooring Road, San Rafael, CA, 94901

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Julia Z. Nikolaev's Reviews

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22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Igor | March 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney

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Excellent immigration lawyer

Julia Nikolaev helped me and my family with my immigration case in the United States. She was very professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. Thanks to her guidance, everything went smoothly. I highly recommend Julia Nikolaev to anyone who needs help with immigration matt...ers.

Posted by Val | November 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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Thanks to Julia, Our Asylum Was Approved on the First Try

I want to share my sincere gratitude to Julia for everything she has done for me and my family. I reached out to her for help with my asylum case after my previous attorney suddenly stopped practicing. At that moment, I felt lost and unsure of what to do next. Julia took our case during this very str...essful time, and from the very beginning, she treated us with understanding, care, and professionalism. Julia didn’t just take over the paperwork — she truly became our guide through the entire process. She carefully studied every detail of my case, helped me fill out all the forms and documents correctly, and always took time to explain what each step meant and why it was important. Her approach was very thorough and personal — I could see that she genuinely cared about the outcome. When it came time to prepare for the asylum interview, Julia was incredible. She went through every possible question, helped me understand what the officer might focus on, and trained me to stay calm and confident. She paid attention even to the smallest details that I would have never thought of on my own. Because of her dedication and experience, my asylum was approved on the first try. That moment completely changed our lives — and I know it happened because of Julia’s hard work and commitment. I am deeply thankful to Julia not only as a professional but also as a person who stood by me when things were uncertain. If you are looking for a strong, experienced, and compassionate attorney who truly cares about her clients and fights for them, I highly recommend Julia. She is the kind of lawyer you can fully trust.

Posted by LIUDMILA | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Julia is a real professional immigration lawyer

I'm very grateful to Julia for the recently won court in Imperial detention! I decided to work with Julia on the recommendation of my relatives, friends and acquaintances, since I was already in detention. Julia managed to submit form I-589 very quickly. Closer to the final court, we were fully enga...ged in court preparation. There was a personal meeting, several phone calls, correspondence and careful preparation of how to present myself in court. Julia immediately sent all the documents submitted to the court to me. And what is very important is that Julia supported me very much psychologically. So I highly recommend this lawyer. Julia is a real professional in immigration matters. Thanks to her I've won the court and got asylum!

Posted by Genady | June 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer

"I consulted lawyer Julia Nikolaev regarding an inheritance dispute. Julia responded quickly to my request and demonstrated professionalism and attention to the details of my case from the beginning. She clearly explained all the legal aspects and was always ready to answer my questions. Thanks t...o her help, we were able to successfully resolve the dispute in my favor. I am very satisfied with the result and wholeheartedly recommend Julia as a reliable and professional lawyer.

Posted by Georgii | June 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, Responsive, and Results-Driven

I’m extremely grateful to Yulia for the work she did on my case. If you want your case filed thoroughly and strategically — with no room for the judge or prosecutor to nitpick — Yulia is the attorney you want on your side. She was fully engaged during the hearing and didn’t just sit silently like ...some other attorneys. Thanks to her timely and well-argued objections, the judge struck down multiple unfounded arguments made by the prosecutor. Our preparation for the hearing was excellent. Yulia was always on time, met every deadline, and followed through on all commitments. One standout moment: after our initial motion for an expedited hearing was denied, she filed a motion for reconsideration — and it was granted. That made a huge difference. Overall, I’m beyond satisfied and would recommend Yulia to anyone looking for a dedicated and highly effective attorney.

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Rating:  4.5 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2021

updated on 09/10/2021

This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

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Golden Gate Univ SOL

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Foreign School

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