Alma Jean Howard
Immigration attorney · Woodland Hills, CA · Admitted California 1981, bar no. Active Registration
About this attorney
Alma Jean Howard is an accomplished business attorney based in Woodland Hills, California, with over four decades of dedicated legal practice. Concentrating on corporate and business law, she provides high-level legal counsel on regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, and complex governance issues. Throughout her distinguished 43-year career, Ms. Howard has represented prominent corporate entities and currently serves with Elevance Health, Inc. Her formal legal training includes comprehensive legal education from both the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law and the Boston University School of Law. Known for her meticulous and strategic approach, Ms. Howard is committed to delivering practical legal solutions that align with core organizational goals. Her extensive experience allows her to skillfully navigate evolving corporate landscapes while protecting the institutional interests of the organizations she serves.
Throughout their legal career, Alma has concentrated their practice on complex immigration filings, including citizenship legal assistance, family-based immigration, and green card legal assistance. Having graduated from University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, they bring rigorous statutory analysis, thorough evidentiary documentation, and meticulous case preparation to every client petition before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and regional Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) immigration courts.
Recognizing that immigration matters are deeply personal and critical to their clients' future, Alma maintains transparent communication and accessible counsel throughout every stage of the legal process. Their office conducts thorough initial case evaluations, helps clients understand potential risks and timelines, and provides clear, personalized guidance from initial petition submission through interview representation and appellate review.
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
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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
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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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