Legal Solutions for You,
Your Family & Your Business
Amy Ghosh
Law Office of Amy Ghosh
3250 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 1110
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: (213) 479-8349 | Fax: (213) 389-6931
http://www.amyghosh.com
Affordable Payment Plans; Quality Honest Representation
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
I tend to handle divorce cases and support and visitation issues.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Name Changes
- Restraining Orders
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Abuse
- Adoptions
- Child Support
- Children's Rights
- Custody
- Paternity
- Visitation
- Domestic Partnerships
- Marriage
- Power of Attorney
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Colleges & Universities
- Individualized Education Plans
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
- Student Rights
- Age Discrimination
- Powers of Attorney
Legal Topic
Immigration
Preferred New Clients
My practice emphasizes on employment visas and deportation cases, but I'm happy to work with everyone.
Sub-Categories
Immigration
- Citizenship or Naturalization
- Removal or Deportation
- Employer Work Visas
- Permanent Resident (Green Card)
- Political Asylum & Refugees
- Undocumented Workers
- Visas
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
I tend to handle divorce cases and support and visitation issues.
Sub-Categories
Divorce
- Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
- Annulment
Bar Admissions
CA, Jun 1999
Bar Number: 201701
Other Court Admissions
All California State Courts; U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Association Memberships
Los Angeles (Certified Mediator) and San Fernando Valley Bar Associations; State Bar of California
Continuing Education
I fulfill all of my hours.
Papers and Publications
I have written many articles for India West, India Journal, India Post, Qué Pasa Magazine, and the California Examiner, also a Pilipino publication, focusing on the immigration consequences of domestic violence.
Example Cases
I have gotten asylum approved for a young man from El Salvador who was solicited by gang members and then persecuted by them. I have also helped a woman from Bangladesh. She was a victim of domestic violence and I was able to get green cards for her and her entire family. I recently helped two immigrant women who were married to American men. The women were victims of domestic violence. I handled their divorces and got both women green cards.
I am currently representing an Iranian woman who has converted to Judaism. She will face persecution issues if she goes back to Iran, so we are working to grant her asylum. The other asylum case I am handling is for a gay man from Kuwait, who will also face persecution issues if he is forced to go back.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of La Verne College of Law
City:
La Verne
State:
CA
Year:
1998
Degree:
B.S.
School:
University of Calcutta
City:
Calcutta, India
State:
Information coming soon.
Year:
1986
Focus and Accomplishments:
Chemistry
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
I established this firm on my own after gaining experience at other firms. We are a full-service law firm serving the Professional and Business Community in Immigration Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property, Business Litigation, and Bankruptcy.
Previous Employment Summary
I worked for an Intellectual Property law firm, acted as in-house counsel for an insurance defense law firm, and worked at a patent law firm before establishing my own firm.
Activities and Awards
Member, Superior Court and Bankruptcy Court Mediation Panel
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Clients should be educated; it makes the lawyer's job easier if clients are knowledgeable and can give valuable input to all the documents and work generated by the attorney.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Yes.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Yes.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I wanted to help other people.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
To begin with, I have a different background; I came from a science background. I worked in the labs as a research associate, and have experience being very hands-on. This has carried over to my legal career. I am very hands-on with my cases; I do the work myself. I can also relate well to my clients issues, specifically when I am working with South Asian/Asian women who are immigrants.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I'm part of an ethnic immigrant community where family law and immigration were the main things needed by the people.
What do you like best about your career?
My career is flexible and rewarding because getting proper immigration status for people has a huge value.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have people working at my firm who can speak Spanish and many different languages. One of the women who works with me has over 20 years of immigration experience.
What are your strengths and style?
I have a diverse background and I'm flexible with payments. I also have fixed rate plans; I rarely charge by the hour.
I like a lot of client interaction and I'm pretty laid back and easy-going. I do things beforehand, not in the last minute, so I am always prepared.
Personal Interests:
I'm involved with many non-profit organizations including the Weingart Foundation and the Asian American Action Fund. I also frequently do pro bono work for immigrants.
Office Manager/Assistant
Tina Emami
Fax
(213) 389-6931
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
In emergencies please call: (818) 481-9284
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and Tagalog (Staff)
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
All immigration cases are handled on a fixed price.
Hourly Rates
$250 for family law cases.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes.
Typical Retainer
$1,500-$2,500; I also have payment plans.
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