Michael Moosavi Shabani | مایکل موسوی شبانی

About Attorney

Shabani & Associates, P.C. provides nationwide legal representation in immigration matters, including permanent residency, temporary work permits, criminal inadmissibility, and complex family-based and employment-based immigration cases. Their broad legal practice also covers: Deportation and detention defense, immigration court representation, family petitions, consular processing, waiver applications, U.S. citizenship, employment visas, labor certifications (PERM), investor visas, and federal litigation. Additional practice areas include VAWA, S, T, U visas, DUI, divorce law, lemon law, auto injury claims, and state and international adoptions.

Expertise and Legal Standing

Member of AILA, ABA, U.S. District Courts in Alabama (Birmingham & Montgomery), U.S. Court of Appeals (11th Circuit), D.C. Court of Appeals, Alabama Supreme Court, Alabama State Bar, and Birmingham Bar Association.

Practicing immigration law since 1997, with prior experience clerking for immigration attorneys and judges since 1991. Began assisting immigrants and families as early as 1984.

Well-known for his deep commitment to clients and his ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.

Highly self-motivated and capable of managing high-responsibility legal cases across various jurisdictions.

Education and Appointments

Immigration Law Professor at Birmingham School of Law

Only attorney in Alabama appointed by the Mexican Consulate in Atlanta to represent low-income Mexican nationals at reduced fees

Languages

Mr. Shabani is fluent in English and Farsi.