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Shah Peerally, immigration attorney in Newark, California
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Shah Peerally

Immigration attorney · Newark, CA · Admitted California 2005

About this attorney

Shah Peerally is the founder, president, and managing attorney of Shah Peerally Law Group PC, headquartered in Newark, California. With nearly two decades of dedicated legal experience, Mr. Peerally concentrates his practice primarily on comprehensive immigration law as well as consumer debt settlement. Known across the San Francisco Bay Area for his tireless advocacy, he assists individuals, families, and businesses in navigating complex immigration matters ranging from employment-based visas to asylum and family petitions.

A native of Mauritius, Mr. Peerally earned his Juris Doctor from the New College of California School of Law in San Francisco after attending Royal College Curepipe. Prior to establishing his firm in 2005, he gained valuable experience working in litigation and business law with McNichols Randick O'Dea & Tooliatos LLP, and subsequently served as a supervising immigration attorney with the Law Offices of Virender Goswami. Over the course of his career, his legal insight has led to regular appearances as an expert legal analyst on international media networks, along with commendations from congressional leaders for his community workshops and pro bono initiatives.

Driven by his personal background as an immigrant, Mr. Peerally approaches every case with deep empathy, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to his clients' rights. He is committed to empowering immigrant communities through direct representation, accessible legal education, and socially conscious advocacy, ensuring that every client receives strategic, high-caliber legal counsel tailored to their unique circumstances.

Matters handled

Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):

Practice Focus

Asylum and refugee protection

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Green cards

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Marriage and family petitions

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Work visas

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Citizenship and naturalization

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Deportation defense

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Student visas

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Business immigration

Specific Legal Services & Filings
Asylum Legal AssistanceEmployment-Based ImmigrationFamily-Based ImmigrationGreen Card Legal AssistanceStudent Visa Legal AssistanceVisitor Visa Legal AssistanceVAWA PetitionsU-Visa / T-Visa Assistance

Admissions

Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:

California State BarActive
Admitted: 2005
Verified
Federal Immigration Court Practice (EOIR)

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.

Law School & Legal Education
New College of California School of LawJuris Doctor (2003)
Royal College CurepipeDiploma (1993)

Languages

Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:

EnglishHindiFrenchUrduPunjabiFarsi

Consultations

Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:

Format Options
In-person, Phone & Video

Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.

Initial Consultation Fee
Fixed Fee Consultation

Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.

Office

Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:

Physical Address
Shah Peerally
37600 Central Ct
Ste 202
Newark, CA 94560-3456
Remote Representation Available

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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Direct Telephone
+1 (510) 742-5887
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