About

Houtan Yaghmai left his hometown of Toronto, Canada in 2005 to attend college in California at the University of California, Riverside, where he received a B.S. in Business Administration. He then went on to law school at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, focusing on intellectual property and entertainment law. After becoming licensed, he founded the Yaghmai Law Office, APC in August 2015, specializing in immigration and entertainment law. Houtan Yaghmai, a lawyer based in Sherman Oaks, California, has a unique background that sets him apart in the legal field. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Houtan made the decision to move to California in 2005 to pursue his college education at the University of California, Riverside. It was here that he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, laying the foundation for his future legal career. With a natural talent for advocacy and a passion for argumentation, Houtan decided to further his education by attending law school at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. During his time at Thomas Jefferson, Houtan excelled academically and was recognized with a Jeffersonian Fellowship for his outstanding achievements. He also took on leadership roles, serving as Treasurer for the Student Bar Association and the law school's Middle Eastern Law Students Association. Houtan's legal studies were focused on intellectual property and entertainment law, reflecting his deep commitment to the protection of creativity in the entertainment industry. He gained practical experience as a staff law clerk at Thomas Jefferson's Arts and Entertainment Law Project, where he provided legal advice on intellectual property and business matters to low-income artists, actors, musicians, and filmmakers. After obtaining his license to practice law, Houtan established the Yaghmai Law Office, APC in August 2015. The firm specializes in immigration and entertainment law, with a particular emphasis on extraordinary ability immigrant visas for individuals at the top of their respective fields, including athletes, entertainers, musicians, and executives. In summary, Houtan Yaghmai's journey from Toronto to California, his academic achievements, and his dedication to the fields of immigration and entertainment law have shaped him into a skilled and knowledgeable lawyer serving the Sherman Oaks community.

Legal Issues

Immigration Law

Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written
• Farsi: Spoken
• French: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• President & Managing Lawyer
  Yaghmai Law Office, APC
  2015

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Payment With Credit Card
• Conditional Fees
  All personal injury cases are done on contingency basis. No fee paid by client if no recovery for the client.

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