About Our Firm

Meet Shawn Sedaghat, Esq.

Written by Shawn S. Sedaghat — California Bar #188763, admitted June 3, 1997. Last reviewed: June 2026.

A distinguished immigration attorney with over three decades of experience helping clients navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law.

Shawn S. Sedaghat, Los Angeles immigration attorney, at his Tarzana office

Three Decades of Immigration Excellence

Shawn Sedaghat is the founder and principal attorney of the Law Offices of Shawn Sedaghat, a full-service immigration law firm based in Los Angeles, California. Since founding the firm in 1998, he has dedicated his career to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complex U.S. immigration system.

With over 30 years of specialized experience, Mr. Sedaghat has successfully handled more than 12,000 immigration cases, ranging from family-based petitions and employment visas to complex asylum claims and deportation defense. His deep expertise in employment-based immigration, particularly EB-1 Extraordinary Ability and EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions, has earned him recognition as one of the leading immigration attorneys in the nation.

Mr. Sedaghat's approach combines meticulous attention to detail with aggressive advocacy for his clients' rights. He understands that behind every case is a person or family whose future depends on the outcome, and he treats each case with the dedication and urgency it deserves.

Credentials & Expertise

Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1997 (Bar #188763) — 28+ years of immigration practice
J.D. University of Laverne, College of Law Grad: June 1995
Licensed to practice before USCIS, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Author of the NIW and EB-1 strategy guides
12,000+ immigration cases handled across deportation defense, employment-based green cards, asylum, and family immigration
Languages: English, Persian (Farsi)

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Our Philosophy

Client-Centered Immigration Practice

At the Law Offices of Shawn Sedaghat, we believe that every client deserves personalized attention and straightforward communication. Immigration law is complex, but working with an attorney shouldn't be.

We take the time to understand your unique situation, explain your options clearly, and develop a strategic plan tailored to achieve your goals. Our team is always accessible, keeping you informed at every stage of your case.

Integrity

Honest, ethical representation

Excellence

Meticulous case preparation

Compassion

Understanding your journey

Knowledge

Deep immigration expertise

Our Team

'Michelle Taheripour, Senior Associate

Michelle Taheripour is the senior associate at the Law Offices of Shawn S. Sedaghat. She has dedicated her career to representing immigrants in family-based petitions, marriage green cards, deportation defense, asylum, and employment-based immigration matters. Michelle brings a personal understanding to her practice — like Shawn, she came to the United States as an immigrant herself after the Iranian Revolution and personally navigated the U.S. immigration system before becoming a permanent resident and a United States citizen. She speaks English and Persian (Farsi) fluently.

Credentials

Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1997 (Bar #189471)
J.D., University of Laverne, College of Law Grad: June 1995
Represents clients before USCIS, EOIR Immigration Courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals
Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Languages: English, Persian (Farsi)

Page last reviewed by Shawn S. Sedaghat — June 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Firm

We have two California offices. Our Los Angeles office is at 18751 Ventura Blvd, Suite 200, Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 382-3333. Our Orange County office is at 300 Spectrum Center Dr, Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 272-1199. We also represent clients nationwide on federal-court immigration matters.

Our attorneys speak English and Persian (Farsi) fluently. We have served the Persian-speaking immigrant community since 1998.

Yes. We offer a free initial consultation by phone, Zoom, or in person at either our Tarzana or Irvine office. Call (818) 382-3333 (Tarzana) or (949) 272-1199 (Irvine) to schedule.

The Law Offices of Shawn S. Sedaghat was founded in 1998 and has handled over 12,000 U.S. immigration cases. Founding attorney Shawn S. Sedaghat (California Bar #188763) has practiced U.S. immigration law for 28+ years.

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With over 30 years of experience, we have helped thousands of clients navigate the complex U.S. immigration system with confidence and success.

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Practice Areas

EB-2 NIW EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Marriage Green Cards Asylum Deportation Defense

Our Locations

Los Angeles Office
18751 Ventura Blvd #200, Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 382-3333

Orange County Office
300 Spectrum Center Dr, Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 272-1199

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