The Law Offices of Ban Al-Wardi was first established in 1999 with a promise and a vision to bring outstanding advocacy, a deep commitment to justice, and the latest information to clients seeking to migrate to the United States from all areas of the world.
Mrs. Al-Wardi has been a licensed attorney in the State of California since 1999 and represents clients in immigration matters in all 50 states of the United States. She also represents clients in immigration matters at a wide variety of U.S. Embassies and Consulates throughout the world. She is fluent in the Arabic and English languages. Mrs. Al-Wardi is engaged as an activist and advocate of civil rights and human rights projects benefiting immigrants in the United States and internationally. In addition, she has made appearances on major media outlets as an activist, attorney, and expert throughout her law career.
Bar Membership & Affiliations
California Bar Association, Member (Admitted in 1999)
U.S. Federal Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Counselor of the Court
U.S. Federal Court of Appeals, Central District of California, Counselor of the Court
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member
National Lawyers Guild, Member
National Immigration Project, Member
Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee, Past National Board Member
Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee, Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter, Past Chapter President, Past Board Member
Program for Torture Victims, Supporter
Honors & Recognition
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition issued by U.S. House of Representative Congress Member, Orange, CA
Certificate of Courage Award in Implementing The Public's Truth Campaign Issued by the Applied Research Center, Oakland, CA
Achievement Award for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued by the Palestinian American Women's Association of Southern California
L.A. City Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, Past Member
Media
Multiple appearances as guest, host, and expert on national and international media outlets, including:
ABC
CBS
NBC
CNN
NPR
Pacifica Radio
LA Times
NY Times
And More
Call this distinguished attorney for concerns you have about immigration.
