Atty. Ashkan Yekrangi

Atty. Ashkan Yekrangi

Ashkan Yekrangi is deeply committed to immigration law, drawing from his own experience as an immigrant. He understands the significance of the American Dream and approaches each case with a personal understanding of the challenges involved in becoming a U.S. citizen.

Irvine Irvine 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Ashkan Yekrangi at a glance

Ashkan Yekrangi is a Member based in Irvine, California, practicing at Yekrangi & Associates. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on green cards, citizenship, deportation, asylum, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (2011). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2010) and University of California - Irvine B.A. International Studies (—). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ashkan Yekrangi is deeply committed to immigration law, drawing from his own experience as an immigrant
  • He understands the significance of the American Dream and approaches each case with a personal understanding of the challenges involved in becoming a U.S. citizen
  • Ashkan and his team assist clients with a variety of immigration matters, including business and tourist visas, residency applications, and asylum for those fearing persecution in their home countries
  • The firm also represents individuals in complex immigration cases that involve criminal matters or deportation proceedings, practicing before all immigration courts in the U.S
  • Recognized for his legal work, Ashkan was named to the Southern California Rising Stars list from 2018 to 2021 and has appeared on the Super Lawyers list from 2017 to 2020
  • His firm handles both straightforward and complex cases, including federal litigation and appeals
  • Ashkan’s passion for justice began during his undergraduate years, where he owned a business serving diverse communities, and later volunteered for a non-profit organization focused on asylum cases
  • Yekrangi & Associates distinguishes itself through its dedication to excellence and personalized client service

Practice Areas Explained

Ashkan Yekrangi's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ashkan Yekrangi handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Green Cards / Permanent Residency

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Citizenship & Naturalization

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Deportation & Removal Defense

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Asylum & Refugee

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Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Irvine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ashkan Yekrangi

Where is Ashkan Yekrangi's law office located?
Ashkan Yekrangi's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Yekrangi & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ashkan Yekrangi handle?
Ashkan Yekrangi focuses on green cards, citizenship, deportation, asylum, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ashkan Yekrangi practiced law?
Ashkan Yekrangi has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Ashkan Yekrangi go to law school?
Ashkan Yekrangi earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (—).
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Practice Areas

A Visa: Diplomatic Visa Business and Employment Immigration Immigration Law Adjustment Of Status Adjustment of Status in Immigration Court Adoptions Asylum B1 and B2 Visa: Business and Tourism BIA Appeals Bond C: Transit Cancellation of Removal For Permanent Residents Cancellation of Removal Under VAWA CAT Protection (Convention Against Torture) Change of Status Citizenship Through Parents CW-1 Cyprus Investment Program Cyprus Permanent Residence and Citizenship Programs D Crew Visa DACA Denaturalization Deportation and Removal Diversity Visa E-1 Visa: Investor Visa E-2 Visa: CNMI-Only Investor E-3 Visa: Australians EB-1: Employment Based Immigration - First Preference EB-2: Employment Based Immigration: Second Preference EB-3: Employment Based Immigration - Third Preference EB-4: Employment Based Immigration - Fourth Preference EB-5: Investors EB-6: International Entrepreneur’s Visa F-1 and M-1: Students and Employment Family Based Immigration Green Card through Marriage Green Card/Permanent Residency H-1B Visa H-1B2: DOD Researcher and Development Project Worker H-2A H-2B Visa H-3: Nonimmigrant Trainee or Special Education Exchange Visitor H1-B1 Visa Habeas Corpus: Fighting prolonged immigration detention I-601 I-601A Waivers I-751: Lifting Conditions on a Green Card J-1 Visa J-1 Waiver K-1 Fiancé Visa L-1 Visas Malta: Residence/ Citizenship through Investment Naturalization And Citizenship Ninth (9th) Circuit Appeals Non-Legal Permanent Residents Cancellation of Removal O-1: Self Petition/Entrepreneur P-1: Performer and Athletes Visas PERM Labor Certification Post Conviction Relief R-1 Religious Workers Refugees Regional Center Designation Renouncing U.S. Citizenship Same Sex Couples Section 245(i) Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Temporary Protected Status TN Visas Transgenders U-Visa: Victims of a Crime V Visa VAWA Violence Against Women Act Victims of Human Trafficking: T Visa Visa Waiver Program and ESTA Visas Waivers in Immigration Court Withholding of Removal Writ of Mandamus

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 2010
University of California - Irvine B.A. International Studies
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2011

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