Maryam Kia

Maryam Kia

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1101 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA

About Maryam

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

19 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

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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5.0 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lizbeth | February 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Lawyer

Maryam, is the best lawyer out there! My husband after 3 years has received his green card! I recommend Maryam as your lawyer. If you are in the process of researching a lawyer. Please don’t hesitate in having her as your lawyer she is exceptional! Her paying rates are fair and you pay as you go. She... was empathetic throughout this process and always was honest. She was on top of our case and would always email before we received any notice from immigration. Maryam, thank you for everything because of your help, my family will never be separated!

Posted by Teresa | August 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration attorney services

We chose Maryam to help us through the process of applying for naturalization. She explained the filing process, submitted the documents on our behalf, prepped us for the USCIS interview and attended the USCIS interview, itself. We are very thankful for Maryam’s services. She reassured us and made us... feel very comfortable during the process and she was instrumental during the interview. We highly recommend her.

Posted by L. Ramirez | September 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The most passionate immigration attorney ever

We contacted Maryam to help us understand the adjustment of status process. We felt so overwhelmed by the process and so dissappointed in how much money we had already spent previously trying to gain legal status with the help of attornies who did not know what they were doing. In our first meeting w...ith Maryam, we were impressed by her knowledge and insight in regards to immigration law. Her passion for what she does was clear to us by the empathetic spirit she displayed towards our case and circumstances. Maryam trully cares for the plight of the immigrant. She understands the fear of coming out of the shadows, but explains immigration law in a way that people of all backgrounds can fully grasp. She made us feel confident and comfortable to ask any and all questions, she addressed our concerns all the while respecting our dignity. Maryam thank you for your unwavering support, your kind heart, your passion for what you do, and for taking us by the hand throughout this process.

Posted by Jerry | August 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent immigration lawyer

Maryam was and continues to be a tremendous resource for my wife and I as we go through the complicated process of getting her green card. Maryam was with us every step of the way and removed all of the concern we had in the process. Her advice was spot on and hiring her was the best decision we coul...d have made. We will continue to work with Maryam and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a dependable and kind immigration lawyer.

Posted by Zach | July 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly Recommended

I truly recommend the Law Offices of Maryam Kia. I was referred to Maryam by another immigration attorney and I am truly glad that I was. Maryam Kia was quite knowledgable and caring throughout my process of filing for Naturalization. There were a lot of unique circumstances that took place during... the process, but Maryam was poised and able to handle it all. And, she was always available through phone or email to answer every single question no matter how simple the question may have been. Thanks to Maryam Kia in helping me become a US Citizen! Please do use her law offices!

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Maryam Kia's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Patrea Bullock

Immigration lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Maryam is very smart and dedicated to her clients."

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William MacBride,

Immigration lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She was quite helpful and pleasant to deal with, regarding an immigration question."

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Najmeh Mahmoudjafari

Immigration lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Gina Klump

Immigration lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lawrence Gruner

Immigration lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Rebecca Gardner

Immigration lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Maryam. She is very knowledgeable and very passionate about helping her clients."

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Mikalah Liviakis

Immigration lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Arturo Benavidez

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Charles Hughes

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Mohammad Mokarram

Immigration lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Patrea Bullock

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William MacBride,

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Arturo Benavidez

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Gina Klump

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Lawrence Gruner

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

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 Sacramento

Member

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2007 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association

2005 - Present

State Bar of California

Sample of Legal Cases

Quilantan "Wave in" Case Approved

Approved

Making the Impossible, Possible

Green Card Granted

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Education

2005

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Southern California

MA - Masters

2001

University of Southern California

MA - Masters

1998

University of California Riverside

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

BNI

Immigration

Publications

2013

Immigration Library at www.mklegaladvice.com Provisional Waivers for Immediate Relatives of US Citizens

2012

Immigration Library at www.mklegaladvice.com Citizenship through Marriage

Languages

Farsi

Spanish

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