Nikki Mehrpoo Jacobson
Immigration attorney · Los Angeles, CA · Admitted California 1997
About this attorney
Nikki Mehrpoo Jacobson is a distinguished attorney based in Los Angeles with more than 25 years of legal experience. She holds the historic distinction of being the first and only attorney recognized by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a dual-certified legal specialist in both Workers' Compensation Law and Immigration & Nationality Law. A partner at The Jacobson Law Firm, LLP, Ms. Jacobson focuses her practice on representing injured employees in complex workers' compensation claims, handling catastrophic injury cases, and guiding individuals and families through multifaceted immigration processes.\n\nIn addition to her private practice, Ms. Jacobson is an esteemed Professor of Law at West Los Angeles College, where she has instructed and mentored aspiring legal professionals since 1997. She earned her Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law and has authored several authoritative legal publications for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). An internationally respected legal analyst and media commentator, she has contributed insight across national and global news outlets, served as an expert witness, and represented clients in complex matters involving federal agencies.\n\nHaving arrived in the United States as a refugee from Iran, Ms. Jacobson brings deep empathy, personal insight, and fierce commitment to advocating for the vulnerable and underrepresented. She is a devoted ally of the LGBTQ community, actively assisting individuals seeking asylum, and maintains a dedicated focus on safeguarding the rights of undocumented workers injured in the workplace. Known for her tenacity and high ethical standards, Ms. Jacobson is committed to ensuring every client receives diligent, knowledgeable, and compassionate representation.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
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Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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