Chimnaz Shahbazzade
About Chimnaz Shahbazzade
Chimnaz Shahbazzade is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Chimnaz Shahbazzade is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Immigration Law
Current Firm: CSM Law Office
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: San Francisco, CA
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