South Pasadena Immigration Lawyers

Armen Gukasyan is the founder and managing attorney of Gukasyan Law Firm, a leading immigration law firm that helps individuals and companies solve their unique immigration challenges. With over 23 years of experience in the immigration field, Mr. Gukasyan has earned a reputation as one of America’s most successful immigration lawyers, time and again achieving favorable results in complex, difficult-to-win cases.

Mr. Gukasyan’s success has arisen from a combination of his know-how, his work ethic, and his unwavering sense of integrity. And while he never hesitates to take an aggressive position in court to advocate for his clients, he expertly balances...

An experienced attorney specializing in criminal law, intellectual property law, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and litigation. Admitted in China (2010) and California (2019). Strong science and technology background. HIGHLIGHTS: • Extensive litigation experience in U.S. courts and Chinese courts. • Excellent at negotiating and communicating with lawyers, government agencies, and clients from different countries. • Former government lawyer in a major Chinese business regulatory agency. • Science background and IP law practice experience.

At Yazdanyar Law Offices we understand that the ever-changing immigration laws of the United States are not only confusing but that they also have a very real and direct impact on your life and the lives of your loved ones.

As such, we take the time to understand each element of your case, both personal and legal, in order to give you clear, straightforward answers and solutions that will meet your needs and goals.

I have practiced immigration law for almost 25 years, particularly in the areas of business immigration, investor-trader visas, visas for professionals, scientists, academics, artists and musicians, entertainers, athletes, and religious workers. I can obtained both family-related and employer-related permanent residence visas ("Green Cards"), as well as U.S. citizenship by naturalization or through descent. I can advise you on dual-citizenship issues, including multi-national taxation and estate planning. I have a specialty in NAFTA-related immigration. I have published scholarly articles on NAFTA immigration.

The Law Firm of Leon Hazany and Associates, provides legal representation in U.S. Immigration matters. He is Certified as a Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the California Bar Association's Board of Legal Specialization.

Over 30 years of experience in the areas of criminal law and personal injury. Substantial litigation and trial experience at both State and Federal courts.

Linda Lee is the Managing Attorney of the Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles. She has been practicing immigration law for the past 20 years. Ms. Lee focuses on business immigration by representing employers and employees with their visa needs (H-1B, O, L-1,TN, E-1 E-2, E-3). She further assists her clients with their legal permanent resident applications (PERM/labor certifications, EB-1, EB-2, National Interest Waivers, EB-1 Multinational Executive petitions, and EB-1 individuals with extraordinary ability).

Ms. Lee has advised executives at multi-national corporations with full-service immigration advice and petitions and assisted start-ups to grow and expand rapidly – one of which went...

Ms. Iqbal is a former Assistant Chief Counsel for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), where she represented the government in immigration cases. She also previously served as a criminal prosecutor, which has provided her with a deep understanding of the impact of criminal convictions on immigration benefits. Ms. Iqbal’s well rounded experience in government and private practice, handling thousands of immigration matters covering all aspects of immigration law, allows her to provide innovative solutions to the most complex immigration matters. Ms. Iqbal is admitted to practice law in the state of California and has...

Maciej Wesolowski is an owner and principal lawyer of Wesolowski Law Firm, a Beverly Hills based law practice that provides experienced and knowledgeable legal representation in the areas of: litigation, family law, real estate law, business law and immigration law. As a natural and strong leader Mr. Wesolowski assembled a team of dedicated, diligent attorneys and support staff who offer the highest standard of client care. Prior to establishing his own law firm Mr. Wesolowski worked as an international business investment consultant and litigator. Experiences gained throughout his career helped him to better understand his clients needs. Maciej Wesolowski has...

Stephen Demik specializes in complex civil and criminal litigation, and trials of all types. He is an experienced trial attorney, practicing in state and federal courts for nearly 15 years. He speaks Spanish proficiently. A graduate of University of California, Hastings College of the Law and a faculty teacher at the Trial Lawyers College, Stephen Demik has a wide background in many areas– from civil plaintiffs work to criminal defense, from tribal court to immigration law, from juvenile court to Guantanamo Bay. For over 14 years, he has tried cases in both state and federal court, in both South Dakota and...

Alan R. Chappell is an AV rated attorney who has been practicing law for over 30 years. He is a past president of the Glendale Bar Association and a current section member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association in the areas of trusts and wills as well as immigration law. He has extensive experience in criminal law and its consequences to undocumented individuals. He can analyze a client's situation and prepare the best plan for success keeping attorneys fees and cost to a minimum.

Vivek Tandon is the Founder and CEO of EB5 BRICS – the go to source for everything related to EB-5 U.S. Immigrant Investor Visa (Green Card) Program. A lawyer and an investment banker, Vivek’s primary focus is on educating investors in India, Mexico, Brazil and the Middle East about EB-5 Visa Program and EB-5 regional center projects and EB-5 direct investments. Vivek holds Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) securities licenses. EB5BRICS is associated with a registered broker-dealer NMS Capital Advisors, LLC – a Beverly Hills, California based global, privately held, independent, diversified financial...

Attorney Yesenia Acosta has been recognized by the National Law Magazine - Super Lawyers from 2018 to the present. She is a member in good standing of the State Bar of California for the last eight (8) years. She handles immigration cases including employment and family-based visas. Additionally, Attorney Acosta handles divorce and custody cases, employment law matters, and a variety of general legal transactions. Outside of the courtroom, Ms. Acosta serves as President of the Board of Directors for the San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homelessness, working on solutions to homelessness.

In personal, academic, and professional aspects of my life, I have always had an interest in international and cultural affairs. As a child of Turkish and Mexican parents, I was reared in a multi-cultural household, resulting in my conversational use of Spanish and Turkish languages. During my University education, I was a governing member of Trenza, the Hispanic women’s organization, and also participated in the University’s English Language Conversation Partner Program as a English Tutor. In addition to being a research assistant to a Professor, I studied abroad in Turkey as well as in the Netherlands. My legal career has including positions...