Joshua L. Goldstein

Joshua L. Goldstein

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

611 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 317, Los Angeles, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 1 year

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 2 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2023

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 5 years

State: California

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 26 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2000

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 26 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Goldstein Immigration Lawywers

611 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 317, Los Angeles, CA, 90017

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Joshua L. Goldstein's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2011 | Immigration

Not good, as per my experience

I went to Joshua regarding a straight-froward case of a Change of Status. He said it could not be done, and gave me a completely different suggestion (one that was not helpful to me). Since then, I went to 2 different lawyers to confirm what Joshau had said to me, and both said that a Change of Statu...s could be easily done in my case, and didn't see any reason for complications. I then called Joshua again, but his assitant took my name, and I never got a call back. I would definitely not suggest his services to anyone since I paid him fees for nothing, and would not want that to happen to anyone else.

Posted by Marta | August 23, 2010 | Immigration

Very helpful

My wife and I went to Joshua Goldstein for a green card application. His office was very helpful through this process, arriving early for our meetings and compiling all the necessary paperwork. I would recommend him to anyone going through the immigration process.

Posted by AJ | August 22, 2010 | Immigration

Excellent Resource and Professional.

Joshua was a kind and helpful lawyer. I sought his services for my immigration paperwork. Joshua assured me that he could take care of my case and that it would all work out. During the process and a year's work together, Joshua communicated clearly and informed me of each step in the process. He was... patient when he needed to wait for my responses to complete more difficult aspects of the documentation. Each time we met, he was friendly, polite and efficient. Joshua made this process comfortable for my wife and I. We appricediate his work!

Posted by Carolina | August 13, 2010 | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer

I had Joshua handling my change of status after I got married, and I have to say my experience with his firm was excellent. Every detail was carefully explained, the application was put together and sent out in a timely manner, and if we ever had a question his knowledgeable staff was always there to... help and guide us every step of the way. By far one of the best immigration lawyers in the Boston area.

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2010 | Immigration

The best

Friend of mine told me that his case for citizenship was approved and he got it through the office of Joshua Goldstein, he said many good things about Josh, so I decided to ask Josh to be my lawyer to work in my citizenship case, the first thing I have realized when I met with Josh is how knowledgeab...le and straightforward he was, he has explained to me in very understandable way the choices that I have, and made it easy for me to make a decision, my case was not easy but knowing that I have hired the right lawyer give me high since of relief that my case will be approved after all, I very much recommend Joshua Goldstein, because trust me, you will know that you have made the right decision.

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Joshua L. Goldstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Sweet

Immigration lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whenever an immigration law issue comes up Attorney Goldstein is the first person to come to mind. His clients are in excellent hands and I strongly endorse him."

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Rebekah Grafton

Immigration lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this attorney. Having worked as opposing counsel, I have seen Joshua demonstrate a command for the nuances of immigration law and fight hard for his clients. I would recommend him to anyone seeking help with their immigration case."

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Sanem Ozdural

Immigration lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I know Joshua Goldstein to be very knowledgeable and capable in the field of immigration law."

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Jason Conaty

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Josh for 10+ years. He is an exceptional lawyer, and remarkably friendly and charming."

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Ezra Reinstein

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"During the entire time I've known Josh Goldstein, I've witnessed his dedication to practicing immigration law on the highest level. I've seen his desire to help people struggling with immigration, a desire motivated by his strong sense of justice and compassion. Just as important -- he really knows the law and has strong common sense. On a personal level, he's very friendly, patient, and easy to work with. To anyone that needs help with an immigration problem, I recommend him without hesitation."

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Howard Kahalas

Immigration lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work.He is an excellent Attorney in the Immigration area of the Law. I have referred him cases and he has done well by the clients"

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Neil Burns

Immigration lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Joshua Goldstein is a devoted immigration attorney who prides himself in excellence in his work, in his associates work, and his assistants attention to detail. I would highly recommend Attorney Goldstein to anyone seeing representation in immigration matters."

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Vikas Dhar

Immigration lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Laywer

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star / Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

1997

Paul J. Liacos Scholar, Boston University

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Volunteer Immigration Attorney, City of Boston's Office of New Bostonians

2003 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Joshua L. Goldstien, PC

Associations

2004 - Present

National Lawyers Guild

Member

2004 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association, AILA

Member

2004 - 2013

National Lawyers Guild Lawyer Referral Service

Director, Board of Directors

Education

1997

Boston University School of Law

J.D.

1991

Claremont McKenna College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2016

Annual Conference

Citizenship and naturalization

2014

Martha's Vineyard Brazilian community DAPA and Obama's new Executive Action on Immigration

2010

Brown Bag Lunch

Naturalization, Citizenship

2010

American Immigration Laywers Association 2010 National Convention

Adjudication Delays, Mandamus and Petitions for Naturalization Reviews

2009

Fundamentals of Immigration Law

Advanced Workshop on Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing

2009

Fundamentals of Immigration Law

Naturalization and Citizenship

2008

FBI "name check" mandamus suits

delayed naturalization and greencard due to FBI "name check"

2006

Immigration Reform: Beyond the Headlines

Immigration strategies and advocacy, politics of immigration

Publications

2009

Massachusetts Immigration Lawyer Blog Massachusetts Immigration Lawyer Blog

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MA Immigration Lawyer Blog MA Immigration Lawyer Blog

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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