Ali R. Nassiripour Attorney at Law
Ali R. Nassiripour is an immigration attorney whose practice focuses on complex, high-stakes immigration matters, including asylum cases, removal defense, and litigation-driven proceedings. He is frequently retained in matters involving heightened scrutiny, detained cases, and credibility-sensitive issues.
Born in Iran, Mr. Nassiripour brings a personal understanding of immigration systems and their impact on individuals and families. His approach emphasizes early case assessment, structured legal analysis, and preparation aligned with court and agency standards.
His work is guided by accuracy, procedural integrity, and a commitment to honest representation before immigration authorities and courts.
Practice Focus
- Asylum and removal defense
- Detained immigration proceedings
- EOIR and BIA matters
- Business immigration matters, including O-1, EB-1, and NIW cases
Education
- Juris Doctor, St. John’s University School of Law
- Master of Science, Economics
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, French, and Economics
- Université Paris–Sorbonne (study)
Licenses and Admissions
- Attorney licensed in New York
- Admitted to the U.S. District Court (SDNY, EDNY)
- FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65
Languages
Farsi, French, Spanish (working knowledge)
Vahid Azimitehrani | Office Manager & Senior Paralegal
Vahid Azimitehrani serves as Office Manager and Senior Paralegal at Nassiripour Law Firm. He is a licensed attorney in Iran, a university lecturer, a published legal author, and a certified arbitrator accredited by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
With more than a decade of experience in civil litigation, international contracts, and commercial arbitration, Mr. Azimitehrani brings strong analytical judgment and operational oversight to the firm’s immigration practice.
At Nassiripour Law Firm, he oversees daily firm operations, coordinates complex casework, and ensures procedural accuracy across both detained and non-detained immigration matters. His responsibilities include supervising document preparation, maintaining compliance with EOIR and USCIS filing standards, and supporting attorneys in litigation-heavy and business immigration cases.
His background in Iranian civil and commercial law, combined with his growing expertise in U.S. immigration procedures, allows him to provide valuable cross-border insight—particularly in cases involving Iranian documentation, evidence verification, and client communication.
Mr. Azimitehrani is currently preparing to sit for the California Bar Examination, with the goal of obtaining U.S. licensure and continuing to bridge legal practice between Iran and the United States.
Isan Shaabani | Senior Paralegal
Isan Shaabani is a senior immigration professional with more than a decade of experience in U.S. immigration law. Having passed the New York Bar Examination, she is expected to be admitted as an attorney in early 2026.
She supports complex immigration matters involving removal defense, asylum cases, and business immigration filings, including EB-1 and NIW petitions. Ms. Shaabani holds an LL.M. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and brings extensive experience in motions, appeals, RFEs, and NOIDs.
Her multilingual abilities support clear communication and culturally informed client assistance throughout the immigration process.
Core Focus
- Removal defense and asylum support
- Business immigration filings (EB-1, NIW)
- Motions, appeals, RFEs, and NOIDs
- Multilingual legal support
Niloofar Lorestani | Business Immigration Department Lead
leads the Business Immigration Department at Nassiripour Law Firm, focusing on extraordinary-ability, employment-, and investment-based immigration, including O-1, EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW), E-2 Investor, and related visa categories.
She brings substantial experience in preparing persuasive petitions, developing case strategy, and managing matters from initial assessment through adjudication. Her work serves entrepreneurs, founders, researchers, artists, and corporate executives whose cases require careful positioning, strong evidence, and precise legal argumentation.
Ms. Lorestani holds an LL.M. in Dispute Resolution and Legal Process from the University of California College of Law, San Francisco (UC Law SF) and a Ph.D. in International Law from Chungnam National University in South Korea, where she also served as a faculty assistant. Earlier in her career, she worked with the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), gaining experience in international legal frameworks and advocacy.
Fluent in Persian, Arabic, and Korean, Ms. Lorestani brings a global perspective to U.S. business immigration practice. She has received a Positive Moral Character Determination from the California State Bar and is eligible for provisional licensure to practice law in California.
She is committed to building and leading the firm’s business immigration practice with rigor, clarity, and integrity.
Shirin Amirheshmati | Paralegal
Shirin Amirheshmati is a legal professional with over 14 years of experience in civil and commercial law in Iran. Licensed as an attorney in Iran since 2010, she practiced law for more than a decade, including serving as Head of the Legal Department and acting as in-house and outside counsel to major Iranian corporations.
Now based in the United States, Shirin supports the immigration practice at Nassiripour Law Firm as a paralegal. She assists with immigration filings, evidence organization, legal research, and client preparation, bringing a strong cross-border legal perspective and a disciplined approach to case support.
Shirin plans to sit for the California Bar Examination and pursue admission to practice law in the United States. Fluent in Farsi and English, she also assists Persian-speaking clients and coordinates with local counsel in Iran when appropriate.
Core Focus
Immigration case support and evidence organization
Legal research and drafting assistance
Cross-border matters involving Iranian law and documentation
Civil, contract, and property law background (Iran)
Jessica Diaz | Paralegal
Jessica Diaz is a bilingual legal professional with experience in civil, commercial, and notarial law, as well as immigration-related client services in Latin America and the United States. She serves as a Paralegal at Nassiripour Law Firm’s Santa Ana office, supporting the firm’s immigration practice.
Originally from Lima, Peru, Jessica earned her Bachelor of Law from Universidad Científica del Sur and began her legal career at Notaría María Soledad Pérez Tello, where she worked on contract drafting, property transactions, and corporate registrations. She later gained international experience assisting clients with immigration documentation, powers of attorney, and business compliance matters.
At Nassiripour Law Firm, Jessica supports attorneys with asylum, family-based, and humanitarian filings, evidence organization, legal document preparation, and client communication. Fluent in Spanish and proficient in English, she plays an important role in assisting Spanish-speaking clients with clarity and professionalism throughout the immigration process.
Core Skills
Immigration Case Preparation & Filing Support
Legal Research and Document Drafting
Evidence Organization and Client Coordination
Civil, Commercial & Notarial Law (Peru)
Cross-Border Legal Support (U.S.–Latin America)
Bilingual Communication (Spanish–English)
Administrative & Office Management
Microsoft Office and Legal Document Systems
Claudia Rodriguez | Spanish Client Liaison & Immigration Case Manager
Claudia Rodriguez serves as the Spanish Client Liaison and Immigration Case Manager at Nassiripour Law Firm, supporting Spanish-speaking clients throughout all stages of the immigration process under attorney supervision.
With more than three years of experience in immigration case management, she assists with client intake, document preparation, and coordination of filings before USCIS and EOIR, helping ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistent communication at every stage.
Drawing on her background in Hospitality Management and International Business, Claudia brings strong organizational skills and cultural awareness to her role. She works closely with attorneys and paralegals to organize evidence, maintain procedural compliance, and support efficient case progression.
Fluent in Spanish and English, Claudia facilitates clear communication between clients and the legal team and helps clients understand procedural steps without providing legal advice.
Vicky Xu | Chinese Client Liaison & Immigration Case Manager
Vicky Xu serves as the Chinese Client Liaison and Immigration Case Manager at Nassiripour Law Firm, supporting Chinese-speaking clients pursuing educational, professional, and family-based immigration options in the United States.
She assists clients with case coordination, documentation, and process guidance across student, exchange, and family-based immigration matters, helping them understand available options and navigate each stage with clarity and accuracy.
In addition to her immigration work, Vicky supports K–12 admissions in California and coordinates educational programs focused on academic planning and college preparation in collaboration with schools and community organizations.
Fluent in Mandarin and English, Vicky provides clear communication and culturally informed support throughout the immigration and education planning process.