We are a law firm that advances noncitizens’ rights in the agencies and federal courts, giving individuals a fighting chance at self-determination and businesses the tools they need to succeed. Our practice includes:
We bring skills learned inside the federal immigration agencies and before the courts to challenge agency decisions and vindicate our clients’ rights.
Joshua A. Altman worked in the Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review’s immigration courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, and front office for nearly a decade before moving to private practice in 2018. He brings an extensive knowledge of agency decision-making practices and substantive law and applies his civil litigation and appellate advocacy skills to solving complex immigration matters.
Arwa Jabir Zakir Kakavand has worked at nonprofit organizations in Paris, France; New Jersey; and San Diego and San Francisco, California, for nearly a decade.
She has spent the last eight years advocating for the human rights of noncitizens through litigation, resource development and training, and policy advocacy. Arwa brings an extensive knowledge of immigration law and procedure and has significant experience in providing high-quality representation in challenging cases before the Asylum Office, Immigration Courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals. In addition, she provides distinctive and valuable mentorship and training to attorneys on discrete issues arising in claims for asylum and related protection.
We work on many different types of immigration matters. But our process usually begins with these three steps.
Whether another attorney referred you or you found us on your own, we generally begin by reviewing your case’s history before meeting with you to discuss it.
We may send you one or more forms asking about you and your case. And we will ask for you or your former counsel to send us certain documents.
We use bank-level encryption to secure that information during its transmission and storage.
At our consultation, we will summarize your case’s posture, screen available options, and, if possible, propose a plan.
If we agree on how to proceed, we will prepare a written agreement soon after that so you know what to expect.
And if we can’t help, will try to help you find someone who can.
We will work on getting you on board as quickly as possible. We use state-of-the-art tools that automate much of the retainer process.
And as soon as the paperwork is in order, we will get started right away. You will have a client portal that will allow us to communicate about your case, including exchanging messages and files securely. And of course, you can always set up a time to talk about developments in your case.
You’ll be able to make informed decisions at every step.
with agency, litigation, and appellate experience
We are thrilled to announce the addition of a new associate to our team, Arwa Jabir Zakir Kakavand. With nearly a decade of experience working
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Disclaimer: This site’s information is not formal legal advice and forms no lawyer or attorney client relationship. Nor do any results, testimonials, or endorsements represent a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Please contact Altman Immigration Law, PC, for a consultation to discuss your case. This site is not intended to solicit clients for matters outside California.
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