Maryam Kia
About Maryam
Biography
Mrs. Kia has a diverse educational and professional background. She received her Juris Doctorate in Law from Whittier Law School in 2005; as well she received a special Certificate in International and Comparative Law from Whittier Law School. During law school she was an active member of the Moot Court Honors Board, and on the Dean’s List. She is admitted to practice before the Eastern Federal District Courts of California. Mrs. Kia is an active member of the American Bar Association, California Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Mrs. Kia has successfully represented numerous foreign nationals in non-immigrant and immigrant visa matters; many businesses and corporations on various business needs and transactions. She received her Bachelors degree from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) in 1998. Mrs. Kia went on to receive her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree (2000) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree (2002) from the University of Southern California (USC), where she received the Dean’s Scholastic Scholarship, the Helen P & Jack Levin Scholarship, and was a Senator on the USC Graduate and Professional Student Senate. Mrs. Kia speaks fluent Farsi and English and is conversational in Spanish and Arabic.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Law Office of Maryam Kia
1101 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95825
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Maryam Kia's Reviews
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42 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 26 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Safi | March 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
J1 Waiver
Maryam is very knowledgeable of the waiver process and created documents that helped get me positive decision. The response was quick for each question and at each step.
Posted by mojde | December 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
professional
Maryam and her group are professional, responsible, kind, and respectful. I felt my case and myself in a secure hand. I benefited from her knowledge and experience during the procedure of my permanent residence application as well as my naturalization. I recommend them strongly if you want to pass th...
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Extremely friendly and helpful
Maryam gave us excellent guidance throughout our case and was always extremely helpful, sometimes at short notice. She assisted with the paperwork preparation and also interview preparation for the permanent resident green card.
Posted by Arturo | December 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Maryam Kia The Best Choice for Naturalization/Citizenship
Maryam Kia is clearly one of the best attorney for naturalization/citizenship in Sacramento. Living in this country for over 25 years, we were pleased to have finished this very complicated process with the help of Maryam and her team within one year. Maryam was sensitive, thoughtful , organized and...
Posted by Lane & Lilly | November 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Heartfelt Attorney, Deeply Driven to Help Her Clients
Maryam has high integrity and is very authentic in her practice. She was always sharp, intelligent and well-versed on immigration law and the USCIS. She cared both about us and achieving a successful outcome. She was heartfelt in all our interactions (phone, in-office, at USCIS). In short, Maryam...
Maryam Kia's Lawyer Endorsements
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maryam is very smart and dedicated to her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She was quite helpful and pleasant to deal with, regarding an immigration question."
"I am happy to endorse Maryam. She is a great advocate that truly cares for her clients. She is willing to go above and beyond. She is also very friendly and approachable. She is one of my go-to attorneys for referrals."
"I highly recommend Maryam. She is extremely knowledgeable, organized and conscientious. She tenaciously advocates for her clients. I feel confident referring clients, friends, and family members to Maryam because I know they will receive competent, thorough, individualized attention."
"I highly recommend Maryam Kia. She is an excellent attorney. She is very smart and she is dedicated to her clients. She is a strong advocate for her clients and she is always trying to find ways to help them. She is also a very nice person. I highly recommend her to all potential clients."
"I endorse Maryam. She is very knowledgeable and very passionate about helping her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maryam is very smart and she is dedicated to her clients' success. As an immigration attorney she is a strong advocate for helping US residents remain in the country and gain their citizenship."
"Maryam Kia is an excellent and competent attorney. She fights for all of her clients and never stops finding avenues for relief. I highly recommend her to all potential clients."
"I endorse Maryam. She is very smart and amazing at compiling the law. I don't think there is such a thing as a matter too complicated for her because if she doesn't know the answer she is able to find and interpret the law at lightning speed."
"I have referred clients to Maryam in the past and they are all extremely happy with her professionalism and expertise. Maryam is a great attorney!"
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top Lawyer - Immigration, Sacramento Magazine
2015
Top Lawyer - Immigration, Sacramento Magazine
2000
Helen P & Jack Levin Scholarship, Helen P & Jack Levin
1999
Dean's Scholastic Scholarship, University of Southern California
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Maryam Kia
2015 - 2017
Volunteer Immigration Attorney for Legal Clinic, Imani Clinic
2015 - 2017
Volunteer Attorney, WEAVE, Inc
2014 - 2015
Adjunct Professor, Cosumnes River College
2007 - 2008
Staff Counsel, California Department of Mental Health
2005 - 2007
In-House Counsel, Alarm One, Inc
Associations
2014 - Present
Women Lawyers of SacramentoMember
2008 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
2007 - Present
Sacramento County Bar Association
2005 - Present
State Bar of California
Sample of Legal Cases
Approved
Green Card Granted
Education
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
MA - Masters
2001
MA - Masters
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Immigration
Publications
2013
2012
Languages
Farsi
Spanish