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16 years | 50 cases
16 years
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
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Vivek Mittal's Reviews
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11 Client Reviews
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Posted by Lyn | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly Recommended
I was recently granted permanent residency and could not have done this without the assistance of Vivek, whom I highly recommend to anyone needing his services! From the process of looking for immigration lawyers through to obtaining permanent residency status, Vivek was always available to provide h...
Vivek Mittal's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Vivek is an excellent advocate for his clients and a pleasure to work with. Vivek's trustworthiness, attention to detail, and his subject matter expertise in the intricacies of immigration law make him a valued member of our legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him for your litigation or immigration needs."
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"Vivek is very trustworthy and knowledgable in immigration law. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Vivek is a superb attorney whose analytical skills and attention to detail elevate him over most of his peers. Having clerked for a federal judge gives him an insight into federal litigation that few other attorneys have obtained. Whether it's immigration or federal litigation, Vivek will get you the results you need."
"Detail-oriented, smart, efficient. With a very practical understanding of the way judges think, Vivek crafts solid legal arguments backed with the most relevant authority."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Honoree, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Vivek Mittal
2014 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, UC Irvine School of Law
2013 - 2014
Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court Central District Of California
2011 - 2012
Associate, Weisz Immigration Law Group
2009 - 2011
Fellow / Staff Attorney, National Immigration Law Center
2008 - 2008
Immigration and National Security Intern, ACLU of Southern California
2007 - 2007
Judicial Extern, Ninth Circult Court Of Appeals
Associations
2015 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
2015 - Present
National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers GuildMember
2015 - Present
Southeast District Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
National Lawyers Guild of Los AngelesImmigration Steering Committee Member
2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar FoundationVolunteer at Immigrant Legal Assistance Program
2014 - Present
South Asian Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsAdmitted to Practice
2010 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2010 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2009 - 2010
South Asian Bar Association of Southern California Public Interest FoundationMedia & Communications Director
Sample of Legal Cases
Granted
Case Dismissed by Judge
Approval
Settled
Approved
Education
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
I-9 Audits: Know Your Rights
2011
Keeping E-Verify out of California
2011
Arizona's SB1070 Law
2011
E-Verify and IMAGE: Know Your Rights & Strategy
2011
Opposing E-Verify, SB1070 and Anti-Birthright
2011
E-Verify: Know Your Rights
2010
E-Verify Policy Perspectives & Know Your Rights on I-9 Audits
Publications
2010
2008
Languages
Hindi
Urdu
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Does my non-resident alien spouse who I (a US citizen) sponsor need an ITIN number and need to file taxes jointly with me?
25 Jan 2016
Is it mandatory to sponsor my fiance with an F1 student visa myself, or are there alternatives?
21 Aug 2015
Do I need to apply for an extension of my B1/B2 non immigration visa after my brother and I have submitted my I-130 application?
03 Aug 2015