Mr. Sedaghat is a true professional in his field. He prepared me for all possible questions and problems that might arise and thank to his help, the immigration court hearing went smoothly. I recommend him to all my friends. Thanks a lot!
If you’re reading this at 2 a.m., we understand
Removal proceedings against you
or your family? A court date coming?
You don't have to figure this out alone.
Talk to an immigration attorney who has stood next to people in this exact moment for twenty-seven years. We answer the phone. We explain what’s happening in plain English. We tell you what your options actually are.
What our clients say
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Which one is happening to you right now?
Tap the card that fits. Every one of these is something we handle every week.
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My family member is facing removal
Wherever their case started, we can find them in the system, file for their release on bond, and start building the defense today.
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We got a Notice to Appear in the mail
A court date doesn't mean the case is lost. We'll review the allegations, the timeline, and what the strategy is going to be.
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I have an immigration appointment coming up
These appointments have become unpredictable. Before you walk in alone, talk to a lawyer who knows how to read the room and prepare you for what's likely to happen.
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I lost my case and need to appeal
You have 30 days from a removal order to file with the Board of
Immigration Appeals. The clock is running. We can take it from here.
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You’re probably the one holding everyone else together right now.
If you are the spouse or daughter or sister who is making the calls, we know the shape of your day. You have not slept well. You have called a few firms already. Some quoted you numbers that took your breath away. Some never called back. You don’t know who to trust.
And the person you love is stuck inside a legal process you can't shortcut — court dates that keep moving, paperwork that reads like a foreign language, no clear map forward.
We can’t promise an outcome. No honest lawyer can. What we can promise is that when you call this office, a real person will pick up. We will tell you what we see. We will tell you what it costs. We will tell you whether we believe we can help, even if the answer is that someone else is a better fit. You deserve that much, tonight.
— Shawn S. Sedaghat & the team at Sedaghat Law
What happens after you call
A clear map for the next few days.
The not-knowing is the worst part. Here is exactly what working with us looks like — so the unknown gets smaller before you even hang up the first phone call.
You reach out
Call us directly. If it’s after hours, leave a message — we’ll call you back.
We talk today
A real conversation in plain English. What happened, what the timeline is, what your fee posture is.
We pull the file
We locate the detainee, request records, read the Notice to Appear, and find the angles other firms missed.
We build the defense
Bond motion. Asylum filing. Cancellation of removal. Waivers. Whatever the case calls for, properly built — not templated.
We stand next to you
In court, at the hearing, through the appeal if it comes to that. You are not walking in alone.
What we actually do
Every stage of removal defense, handled in-house.
Below is the legal language, and what each one actually means for the person living through it.
Bond Hearings
Fighting for immediate release
The first fight is often for release on bond. We prepare the application, gather the evidence, and argue the case before the immigration judge — often within days of you retaining us.
Master Calendar Hearings
The first court appearance
We respond to the Notice to Appear, contest the government's allegations where appropriate, and set the strategy for how the case will be litigated from here.
Individual / Merits Hearings
The trial itself
Witnesses, exhibits, your testimony, expert reports. This is where the case is won or lost, and where preparation makes the difference.
Cancellation of Removal
Permission to stay
For people with long U.S. residence and qualifying family ties. A path that can convert a deportation case into a green card.
Asylum Defense
Fear of going back
If returning home is genuinely dangerous, asylum is a defense in immigration court - different from an affirmative application, and won very differently.
Waivers of Inadmissibility
Overcoming prior grounds of ineligibility
For clients with prior legal history that affects immigration eligibility, the right waiver can keep a case alive. We identify which waiver applies, build the hardship record, and file it as part of the removal defense.
BIA Appeals
When the judge says no
A removal order isn't the end. The Board of Immigration Appeals gives you another chance - but you have only 30 days to file. We move fast.
Federal Circuit Appeals
Taking it higher
Ninth Circuit Petitions for Review and emergency stays of removal when the government is moving to deport before the appeal is heard.
Real people, real cases
What clients say about the phone call that changed things.
I should express my sincere appreciation for the excellent legal services I recently received from your law office. I would specially like to commend Ms. Taheripour for her outstanding representation. She provided invaluable support and effectively defended our case at USCIS office. Her experience and dedication were instrumental in achieving a positive outcome.
I am truly delighted to share my experience working with the Law Offices Of Shawn Sedaghat. From my fist consultation, he handled my case with professionalism and worked thoroughly with me throughout the process till I successfully got my Asylum granted. He's the best attorney I recommend for everyone. Thank you.
What you actually get when you hire us
Not a brochure. A team that returns phone calls.
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A real lawyer on the first call — not an intake script
You will not be passed between three sales people before you talk to someone who actually knows immigration court.
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A fee conversation in the first conversation
No surprises, no hidden costs. We’ll tell you what the case is likely to cost, and we can discuss payment plans when the situation calls for it.
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Farsi and Spanish spoken in our office
If your best language isn’t English, we still want to hear what happened. You won’t be talking through a strange interpreter on the most important call of your year.
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Two California offices, one team
Tarzana (Los Angeles) and Irvine (Orange County). The same attorneys, the same standard, whichever office is closer.
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A fighter’s posture, not a plea-bargain default
Voluntary departure is sometimes the right answer. It is rarely the first one. We look for the defense before we discuss the exit.
Answers to the questions you’re searching at 2 a.m.
The questions most families ask in the first hour.
Can my loved one be deported before we even get to court?
Sometimes, yes — and this is the most urgent reason to act fast. People who entered without inspection, who have prior removal orders, or who are flagged as enforcement priorities can be removed without ever seeing a judge under certain procedures. We can usually file emergency motions to stop or pause that, but every hour matters. If your loved one is in custody right now, please call before you finish reading this page.
How much does a deportation lawyer cost?
It depends on the complexity. Bond hearings, master calendar representation, full merits hearings, and appeals each have different fee structures, and a case with a criminal history takes more work than a clean case. What we can tell you on the first call is what your case looks like, what the realistic range is, and whether a payment plan is something we can work out. We will not quote a flat number on a website and then surprise you with three more — that’s not how we work.
How does an immigration bond work?
An immigration bond is a payment posted to secure a person's release from immigration custody while their case is pending in immigration court. The bond amount is set by ICE or by an immigration judge, based on flight risk, community ties, and the type of case. We can help evaluate whether your family member qualifies for bond and how to structure the request to give them the best chance of release.
Can you help if my family member is at a facility far from Los Angeles?
Yes. We regularly represent clients at facilities across California and the Western United States. Whether they're near our Tarzana or Irvine offices, or somewhere much further away, we handle their bond hearing, master calendar hearing, and merits hearing regardless of location. What matters is getting started on the case today.
We already missed a court date. Is it too late?
A missed hearing often results in a removal order issued in the person's absence. That order can sometimes be reopened with a Motion to Reopen — but the window is narrow and the reasoning has to be tight, which is why calling a lawyer today matters.
Do you speak Farsi and Spanish?
Yes. We speak English, Farsi (Persian), and Spanish in this office. If you’re more comfortable in your native language, please use it. We would much rather have an honest, accurate conversation in Farsi or Spanish than a stilted, half-understood one in English.
What if we can’t afford to pay the full fee upfront?
Talk to us anyway. We have payment arrangements for many cases, and we’d rather find a way to make representation work than let someone face immigration court alone because of money. The first call is free. Whether we end up working together or not, you deserve to know what your options actually look like.
Will I get someone with experience, or be handed off to a junior associate?
Senior attorneys are personally involved in every removal case in this office. Junior attorneys and paralegals support the work, as they should — but the case strategy, the merits hearing, and the appellate briefs are not delegated. Removal cases are too serious for that.
Tell us what happened
Send the form, and a lawyer will call you back today.
If you can’t talk on the phone right now — you’re at work, the kids are around, it’s the middle of the night where the detainee is — send the form. A real person from our office will read it and call you back, usually within a few hours.
- It’s free. It’s confidential. There is no obligation.
- The information goes to our attorneys, not to a call center.
- If we’re not the right firm for your case, we’ll tell you and point you somewhere honest.
