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Ms. Alikhan has been active in the community and various professional associations.  She has been an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association for nearly two decades.  Ms. Alikhan's fluency in Hindi/Urdu has assisted individuals from the South Asian subcontinent successfully navigate the immigration process in both Canada and the United States.  Her commitment to pro bono work earned her Avvo's Top Contributor Award 2016 and Avvo's Client's Choice Award 2015. During the Summer of 2016, Ms. Alikhan will be completing her Masters in Law, focusing in Gaming Law and Policy as well as the Summer Institute Program from the Saltman Center for Dispute Resolution; both from the Faculty of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Alexander Randolph Vail is the managing partner of the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail, L.L.C. and one of the two managing partners of Becker & Vail, L.L.C. He also presently serves as Of Counsel at Eric Palacios & Associates, LTD. Prior to establishing his own practices, Alex served as head of the Immigration Department at the Las Vegas Defense Group, L.L.C.. Prior to joining the Las Vegas Defense Group, Alex served as a law clerk with the Appeals Unit, Criminal Division, Clark County District Attorney’s Office. There he handled criminal appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court and a variety of post-conviction motions and petitions. Before moving out to Las Vegas, Alex served as an Attorney Advisor with the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Justice. Specifically, Alex was assigned to the Orlando Immigration Court where he helped advise the immigration judges at the court on bond- and removal-related issues.. Alex graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law and achieved one of the highest marks on the Florida bar examination, earning him the privilege of being the featured speaker at the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals October 2014 Bar Induction Ceremony. During his time in law school, Alex completed externships in the Broward County Public Defender’s Office and in the chambers of the Honorable Adalberto Jordan, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Alex also completed a year-long internship at the University of Miami’s prestigious Immigration Clinic.. Alex is licensed to practice law in Nevada and Florida. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

I have been working in the field of immigration law since 1999.  I work in ALL areas of immigration law and travel throughout the US to represent my clients.  I first started practicing in the field of business immigration and then expanded my knowledge to include family immigration law, asylum, deportation, and naturalization.   I have worked with universities, a professional football team, Olympians, and professional athletes. I am one of two attorneys in the state of ND to provide advice to ND criminal defense attorneys as to the immigration consequences of criminal charges and/or convictions.  I love to figure out complex immigration issues.  Call me to learn how I can help you.. As stated above, I work in all areas of immigration law.  My clients never leave my office without an answer.  I work with many different businesses assisting them with their employment needs, families who want to sponsor their loved ones, individuals who want to become citizens, and people who find themselves placed into deportation proceedings.  I work with criminal clients in municipal, district and federal courts and file federal actions for clients who find their immigration cases unduly delayed.  I love to travel, eat food from around the world and learn new customs.. I am a three-time graduate of the University of North Dakota graduating with bachelor’s degrees in Political Science, and International Studies. I have a Masters of Business (MBA) and a Juris Doctorate in Law.  I have lived and worked in Antigua, Guatemala, Central America during its civil war and after the war ended, as well as studied in Bogota, Columbia, South America.  I started my career in banking and finance working as a commercial and private lender.  I then become Associate Director of International Programs for the University of North Dakota where I was introduced to immigration law.  It was there that I discovered my passion for immigration law.  My husband and I moved to Jacksonville, FL and while living there, I worked for one of the top immigration attorneys in northern Florida.  My husband and I decided to return to North Dakota so I could attend law school.  I opened Swanson Law Office in May 2010 and have loved every minute of it.  I am an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Dakota School of Law and teach Immigration Law.

I believe very strongly in the concept of liberty and the freedoms granted to each of us by the Constitution.  I consider the Courthouse to be the front lines of the battleground for our liberty and I'm proud to be a leader and a soldier on that front line.  My experience as a law student, including law journal editor, judicial externship and focused studies, built a solid foundation for my law career. This foundation is strengthened by working within the court system each day, defending my clients' rights.  My life experience as a husband, father and employee before I entered the legal profession all contribute to my professional ethics and values, making me a better lawyer.. I have taught courses to other practicing attorneys on effective ways to defend criminal charges, have served as a featured panelist in roundtable Q&As for practicing attorneys who want to hone their defense skills, provided private consults for attorneys who needed help with more difficult cases, and coached a high school mock trial team who took first in the State and finished second nationally (I can't take much credit for that though - those kids were rockstars in the courtroom).  Before law school, I worked for Lucent Technologies selling Optical Networking Equipment and Fiber Optic Cable.  It was a good opportunity to travel the world a bit and develop some key negotation and persuasion tools.. I believe in providing direct, effective, and compassionate counsel to my clients and I defend their rights with integrity and professionalism.. Personal interests:. My work and family keep me busy, but I am an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Rams & Blues.

Renae concentrates her practice in U.S. immigration law, passionately advocating for individuals, business and families.  She has chaired the Chicago Bar Association Immigration & Nationality Law Committee and the AILA-CVLS pro bono clinic, and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and the Illinois Bar Association.

My passion for immigration law is a combination of personal experience and conviction. I come from immigrant parents and know the extra hard work that they have had to invest in order to become a part of America. I also understand Christ's special concern for the needs of immigrants (See Mt 25:35). I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish.Our family practice is here to serve you and your family. Please call and find out how we can assist with your immigration needs today. In our office, you will be treated with compassion and professionalism.From our family to yours, here's to your future.Mi pasión por la ley de inmigración es una combinación de mi experiencia personal y mi convicción. Mis padres son inmigrantes, y conozco el trabajo que han tenido que invertir para ser una parte de este país. También entiendo la preocupación especial de Cristo por las necesidades de los inmigrantes (Ver Mt 25:35). Soy bilingüe en inglés y español.Nuestra práctica familiar esta aquí para servirle a usted y su familia. Por favor, llame y haga una cita para saber de que manera le podemos ayudar hoy con sus necesidades de inmigración. En nuestra oficina, va a ser tratado con compasión y profesionalidad.Por su futuro, de nuestra familia a la suya.

Originally from the former Soviet Union, Veronica and her family came to the US as refugees in 1988. Settling in New York, Veronica attended prestigious Performing Arts schools where she continued her musical education.  She always knew, however, that she was destined to do other important work, to serve a different purpose, to serve the immigrant community.. Thus, after relocating to Houston and receiving her Bachelor Degree from the University of Houston, Veronica attended the University of Houston Law Center.  While in law school, she participated in the renowned University of Houston Immigration Clinic, where, under the tutelage of the late Professor Joseph A. Vail, she was able to provide legal services to victims of domestic violence, displaced individuals seeking asylum, and others in need of pro bono services.  After becoming licensed to practice law in 2003, Veronica started her own immigration law practice successfully representing a culturally diverse and varied group of clients.. In 2008, she joined Scott and Associates, where she found her next passion: I-601 immigrant waivers of inadmissibility.  It was the perfect fit: being able to help reunite families, for whom the immigrant waiver is often the step of last resort, was and continues to be especially meaningful to her.  Today, her practice continues to focus on the I-601 waiver and family immigration.. Veronica has never forgotten her roots and maintains her devotion to community service, regularly volunteering her legal services for the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Association and Artemis Justice Center.. Veronica is fluent in Russian.

With board certification in immigration and nationality law, Attorney William D. Fong can be trusted to handle even the most complex immigration cases. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Attorney Fong moved to Texas to earn his J.D. from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. He remains an active member of the immigration legal community, speaking internationally at conferences and seminars. Attorney Fong also serves as an employment-based immigration and ethics mentor for the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Ms. Rahgozar is an attorney and founding partner of the Rahgozar Law Firm.  She holds a Bachelors degree in Political Science, with a minor in Legal Studies, from the University of Texas at San Antonio.  She holds a  Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center.  During her time at the University of Houston Law Center, her concentrations included:  Immigration and Business, Contracts, Real Estate Transactions, Oil and Gas, and Employment and Labor Law.  She is authorized to practice law before all Texas courts by the State Bar of Texas. Ms. Rahgozar has successfully represented clients in various corporate transactions and immigration matters.  During her time at the University of Houston Law Center, Ms.  Rahgozar was a member of the Joseph A. Vail Immigration Clinic where she represented clients in many complex cases in the area of Defensive Asylum and Cancellation of Removal before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR).  While in the Immigration Clinic, Ms. Rahgozar drafted and submitted motions before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).  She has also assisted clients with processing Affirmative Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Special Immigrant Juvenile, U-Visa and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) cases before various governmental agencies.  Additionally, Ms. Rahgozar's professional work experience includes presenting family and employment-based petitions (immigrant and nonimmigrant cases) before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), the National Visa Center (NVC), various U.S. Embassies abroad, and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).Among her many accomplishments, Ms. Rahgozar served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Justice Tracy Christopher of the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas.  She also gained experience as a Law Clerk, doing compliance work for the Office of the General Counsel of the University of Houston Systems.  Additionally, Ms. Rahgozar is also fluent in Farsi (Persian).

Julie Sparks is a board-certified specialist in immigration and nationality law.  After more than a decade of practice exclusively in the field of immigration law, she has represented immigrants from more than 70 different countries.  She has helped hundreds of individuals and families achieve legal status in the U.S. in cases involving marriage, citizenship, domestic violence, torture, and charges of deportation/removal in immigration court.. A passion for aiding individuals from around the world led Julie to give up a teaching career and pursue a law degree.  The seed of this passion was planted when Julie met a Rwandan refugee in the ’90s through her work in a homeless shelter in Waco, Texas.  Her love for this area of law remains to this day.  Clients and potential clients often tell her that she is the first person to show true concern for their case and the first to help them thoroughly understand the complexities of the legal issues they face.. Julie is a former instructor in immigration law at the Pepperdine School of Law in Malibu, California as well as California State University – Los Angeles.  During her years in California, she also founded and managed a non-profit organization through which she supervised numerous law students in their representation of indigent immigrants seeking asylum and other relief.  Julie has served as a volunteer attorney for many community organizations at dozens of community events.  Prior to the creation of the DACA program, she served as a legal advisor to “Dreamers” in their struggle to pressure the Obama administration to provide relief to undocumented students.  As a volunteer Legal Coordinator for the 2003 Immigrant Workers' Freedom Ride, Julie assisted immigrants in joining together in a nationwide protest and call for meaningful immigration reform to protect the rights of undocumented workers in this country.. Julie earned a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Baylor University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from the University of Houston Law Center.  There she was a recipient of the University of Houston Law Center's Public Interest Fellowship. She has served as a pro bono attorney for numerous organizations over the years, including The National Center for Refugee and Immigrant Children, an agency funded in part by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.  She was the recipient of the 2010 Beacon of Justice Award from the National Legal Aid and Defender Association.. Ms. Sparks is a member of the Texas Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

I sincerely believe that no person is illegal and that we need immigration reform to resolve a broken system.  I consider immigration law to be a calling as part of a deeply held religious belief in the concept of Tikkun Olam, which in Hebrew means repair the world.   No human has the right to tear apart families united by God  and we must work within our legislative process and judicial decisions to change our immigration laws in an orderly process.. From 2009 through 2014, I  served as an officer on the Executive Committee of  the DC/MD/VA chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (including president) and am active in several immigrant rights organizations. I was a charter member of the Maryland State Bar Immigration Law Section and have served on the Advisory Council for seven years.   I regularly speak to groups and write letters to public forums to educate the American public that immigration is not a dirty word.. I am currently a liaison between the Baltimore USCIS District office and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.. I teach immigration law at Stevenson University as an Adjunct Professor, teaching the next generation of paralegals and professionals why immigration law is integral to our society.. I self financed 100% of my education through four degrees in night school while working full time during the day. I therefore have a strong appreciation and affinity for self directed clients who seek a better life for themselves and their families.  We are a team and your immigration issues are my issues.. We are all immigrants or descended from immigrants.

I am the Manging Attorney at Ivylaw Law Office, Greenbelt, Maryland. I am Passionate about helping my clients, both individuals and companies to navigate successfully through  the system of U.S immigration and nationality law. My services enable my client to realize their immigration desires and intents, and help them become suceesful contributing members of the society in the United States. Being an immigrant, I know, feel and understand your immigration needs and I am commited to providing successful immigration solutions to our clients.. I have successfully represented numerous family law clients with matters relating to divorce, separation, child custody, child support, adoption, marital property division and CINA. I work with my clients to explore mediation, settlement agreements and have amicable resolutions as much as possible, however, I do not hesitate to aggressively represent them if the matters are inevitably contested.. I am passionate, I give detailed attention to your matters and diligentlly work in getting you a successful achievement of your needed results. You will get a personalized quality legal consultation or representation you deserve when you choose my services at Ivylaw.. Personally, I love to sing, counsel, consult, assist in meeting the needs of the under-privileged and participate in pro bono events. I understand and fluently English and Yoruba Languages. My services are underguarded by the fear of God.

Ms. Mercado, the founder of the Mercado Law Firm, speaks fluent Spanish and has practiced law since 2006.  Ms. Mercado received her Juris Doctor degree from American College of Law in Anaheim.  She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Judaism in Bel Air.. Before starting the Mercado Law Firm, Ms. Mercado worked as a Senior Associate at Crandall, Wade & Lowe in Calabasas where she supervised associate attorneys and office staff in all aspects of workers’ compensation defense. She also managed a full case load representing employers, insurance agencies and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation litigation, settlements and hearings, EDD disputes and lien resolution at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board throughout Southern California.  In addition, she presented training seminars for the associate attorneys and other legal staff.. As an Associate Attorney at Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Reubens and Thomas in El Segundo, Ms. Mercado was responsible for workers’ compensation litigation and case management of defense workers’ compensation claims on behalf of employers, insurance carriers and third-party administrators.  In addition to devising case strategy, she negotiated settlements and evaluated the liability and exposure of worker claims.  She conducted depositions, analyzed medical and personnel records and maintained relations with clients, opposing counsel and co-counsel.. Ms. Mercado was an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Ramin Younessi in Los Angeles, where she helped devise strategy for clients of the workers’ compensation applicant firm.  She also handled all aspects of applicant representation in workers’ compensation, including trial appearances on all issues.. As an Associate Attorney at Michael Sullivan & Associates in El Segundo, Ms. Mercado handled a significant case load of workers’ compensation defense files from inception to resolution.  She participated in all manner of hearings, conferences and trials appearing at Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board throughout Southern California and developed particular expertise in AOE/COE determinations, permanent and temporary disability and medical provider networks.. Ms. Mercado has appeared before the Immigration Court in Los Angeles representing non-detained clients at Master Hearings and Individual Hearings.  She has also represented clients at Asylum Interviews, Adjustment of Status Interviews and Naturalization Interviews.  Additionally, Ms. Mercado has represented detained clients in Bond Hearings, Master Hearings and Individual Hearings.. Ms. Mercado also worked as an appearance attorney representing clients before the Bankruptcy Court, the Superior Court on Family Law matters and at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.. Among her notable accomplishments, Ms. Mercado volunteered at the Pro Bono workshops held at the United States Bankruptcy Court Central District through the Public Law Center in Orange County where she counseled the nonprofit’s low income clients enabling them to represent themselves in court.  She received a Certificate of Appreciation from the United States Bankruptcy Court Central District of California in honor of her contribution as a Pro Bono volunteer in the Central District of California.. Additionally, The Board of Governors of the State Bar of California presented Ms. Mercado with The Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services due to her voluntary provision of legal services to the poor through Bet Tzedek.. Ms. Mercado is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) and Long Beach Bar Association (LBBA).

*Attorney Admitted in California and Japan (licensed foreign attorney) at GOH Foreign Law Office  *California law firm and in-house counsel experience  *Adjunct Lecturer

Ramoncito Poblete Ocampo is a California Attorney since 1993 that prides himself on his reputation for integrity, compassion and professionalism. His unwavering dedication to his work has always provided clients with the best possible result.. We have successfully processed Immigration cases for over two decades.. At the Law Office of Ramoncito P. Ocampo, we go the extra mile to help you. We will fight for you. And we will make sure that you get the very best legal representation you well deserved. FOR YOUR LEGAL CONCERNS, REQUEST A FREE CONSULTATION AND CASE EVALUATION. CONTACT US NOW.

Being From An Immigrant Family Himself, Owais Qazi Understands What It Means To Fulfill The American Dream.. Owais Qazi has been practicing immigration law for over a decade. In this field, his focus has been on business immigration which includes employment and investment immigration to the United States. Over the years, he has represented hundreds of corporate and individual clients in their pursuit of E-2, H1B, labor certification, employment based immigration petitions such as advanced degree professionals (EB2), and skilled workers (EB3). He has worked extensively with IT professionals, architects, engineers, designers and various other professionals. Owais has handled some of the most complex employment based immigration cases requiring requests for evidence, successor in interest scenarios, company's ability to pay issues, and effects of mergers and acquisitions on immigration petitions. Aside from business immigration, Owais also possesses a deep understanding of family based immigration issues such as consular processing of immigrant visas, adjustment of status, waivers, removal of conditions and battered and abused spouse cases under Violence Against Women's Act. Owais is also experienced with appellate work in the federal court system having represented cases before the District Courts and appearing before the United States Court of Appeals before the 9th Circuit. Owais is admitted to the Central District of California, and the District of Colorado. Owais obtained his law degree from Whittier Law School in 2004 and prior to that he obtained a bachelors of science degree in business administration from University of California Riverside.. Languages:. Urdu, Hindi(spoken)Conversational Spanish. Memberships And Admissions:. Supreme Court Of CaliforniaU.S. District Court For The Central District Of CaliforniaU.S. Court Of Appeal For The Ninth CircuitU.S. District Court For The District Of ColoradoAmerican Immigration Lawyers AssociationLos Angeles County Bar Association. Education:. Whittier Law SchoolUniversity Of California Riverside

Michael Ruttle graduated summa cum laude (top 5%) from Whittier Law School in 2012, with a concentration in International & Comparative law. There, he served as President of the Moot Court Honors Board, and was a member of the Whittier Law Review. During law school, Michael participated in the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in Portland, Oregon, where he was recognized as one of the top oral advocates. Michael graduated with a B.A. from California State University, Long Beach in 2006.. Prior to law school, Michael spent years living and working abroad. In Seville, Spain, Michael worked as a translator/interpreter where he worked with major international organizations, including NATO. In Costa Rica, Michael continued working as an interpreter, but also worked as a teacher and consultant to employers doing business with U.S. corporations.. Currently, Michael serves his clients with Business Entity Formation, Business Transactions (international & domestic), Immigration issues associated with those transactions, and protects consumers under the California Lemon Law. He is licensed to practice in all California courts, and is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association – International Law Section.. Michael lives with his wife in Redondo Beach, California where they both enjoy surfing, martial arts and playing music. A linguist at heart, Michael speaks fluent Spanish, is conversant in Portuguese, and currently studying Czech.

Reza Mazaheri is a founding partner of Sethi & Mazaheri, LLC.. Mr. Mazaheri represents individuals in immigration and criminal proceedings in New Jersey. His most recent experience as a NJ prosecutor brings trial and litigation expertise in criminal matters including appeals and domestic violence cases. Prior to working as a prosecutor, Mr. Mazaheri served as a judicial clerk in the criminal division of the Essex County Superior Court of NJ for the Honorable Judge Jerome M. St. John. He served as a faculty research assistant and a student attorney at the Immigration and Human Rights Clinic at Seton Hall Law Center for Social Justice and interned at the South Brooklyn Legal Services. In addition to his extensive commitment to providing public interest based legal services, Mr. Mazaheri worked in the Middle East, North Africa division of Human Rights Watch and is fluent in Farsi. Mr. Mazaheri received his BA from State University of New York at Stony Brook in Political Science and his JD from Seton Hall University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.