Immigration Attorney Alex Mooradian

10/17/2026

A great time was had by all at Worcester RISE for Health's annual fundraiser; we are about $5000 shy of our $175,000 goal. Last call for donations, auction bids-- join and support-- and thank you to all who attended and gave in support of health equity for recent arrivals. --Alex

By Worcester RISE for Health

09/30/2026

I want to thank each of you who has supported our practice and work over the years; now, I am coming to you with an ask.

Many of you know that I am the volunteer Board Chair of Worcester RISE for Health, alongside the leadership of our profound Executive Director, Dr. Olga Valdman.

In just 3 years, RISE has grown to 20+ staff, providing primary care, behavioral healthcare and maternal care for refugees and recent arrivals in Worcester and the surrounding towns. I have worked alongside RISE at countless legal clinics in partnership with their amazing team as we address social determinants of health, one of which is of course immigration status. Through our collaboration we are able to address medical and social needs and promote access to justice that, without RISE, would be simply unattainable.

Our fundraiser at Mechanics Hall in Worcester is just two weeks away. Can you support continued access to primary and behavioral care and related social supports by registering now, joining us, or making a donation or sponsorship?

By Worcester RISE for Health

09/28/2026

Alex M. Mooradian, Esq. began practicing exclusively immigration law in 2015 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is the Founder of his law firm, leading a team of 12 professionals dedicated entirely to immigrants’ rights. Fluent in English and Spanish, and conversant in French, Attorney Mooradian has represented thousands of clients in complex affirmative and defensive immigration matters—including post-conviction relief, complex gender based and political asylum claims, relief for survivors of s*x and labor trafficking and other crime, instances of protracted detention, and appeals—before state, federal, and immigration courts and agencies. He has significant experience in working with immigrant youth and in seeking relief for those with disabilities.

Since 2022, he has personally represented over 100 Afghan individuals seeking asylum and/or related relief and interviewed well over 500 recent Haitian arrivals regarding their trauma histories.

In the community, Attorney Mooradian is the Board Chair of RISE for Health, an organization providing primary care, behavioral health care and maternal care to refugees and recent arrivals. He also served on the Steering Committee for African Community Education, served on Worcester’s ARPA mental health funding committee, volunteers with the Ascentria Care Alliance pro bono legal panel.

He was an Edward F. Hennessey Distinguished Scholar at Boston University School of Law, where he continues to mentor students in its Immigrants’ Rights and Human Trafficking Program.

09/24/2026

Jessica Lima is a bilingual paralegal in our office who supports our deportation defense, family-based petitions, and consular processes.

Born in the United States and raised in Brazil for 15 years, Jessica brings a personal understanding of the immigrant experience to her work. She began studying law in Brazil, which sparked her interest in pursuing a career in the legal field. As she approaches two years with our office, she now plans to continue her legal education in the United States and further develop her career in immigration law while continuing to serve clients.

Fluent in both English and Portuguese, and with an understanding of Spanish, Jessica is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate the immigration process. Her own immigrant background has given her a meaningful connection to the work she does, and she is grateful for the opportunity to support clients as they pursue their goals and build their futures in the United States.

09/23/2026

Celebrating Sonayda Melendez's ten year work anniversary with our practice this week! We cannot thank Sonayda enough for the integrity and dedication she brings to our practice.

Sonayda M. Melendez has ten years of experience working with immigrant juveniles, survivors of crime, survivors or s*x and labor trafficking, and immigrant families on family-based matters and consular processes. Now as Firm Administrator, she continues to work directly with clients while overseeing workflows within the office and supporting in complex trafficking and humanitarian matters. Sonayda speaks English and Spanish and has assisted thousands of our clients and families over these years. Here's to many more!

09/17/2026

Daritxa De Jesus-Gonzalez is approaching five years with our practice and has expertise in working on Special Immigrant Juvenile, Violence Against Women Act, and family-based petitions and consular processes. As a paralegal, Daritxa brings her background in criminal justice, sociology, and mental health fields to her work with our clients. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

She earned an associate degree in Criminal Justice from Quinsigamond Community College and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Worcester State University. Her prior professional experience includes working with youth in residential and mental health settings, as well as at the Worcester District Court, where she gained valuable experience in the legal system.

Having spent most of her life in Worcester, she has a strong connection to the city and is committed to contributing to its continued growth and success. She is proud to continue building her legal experience while serving members of the community and promoting the rights of our clients.

09/15/2026

Get to know our Front Office Clerk, Nairim, who supports clients in both English and Spanish!

Nairim Cespedes Rivan was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx, NY and Worcester, Massachusetts. She is a recent Brown University graduate with degrees in International and Public Affairs and Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Her background includes hands-on experience in policy research, community engagement, and refugee center work. These experiences fuel her deep commitment to immigrant advocacy and her pursuit of a legal career. This summer, she joined the Law Office of Alex M. Mooradian as an office clerk and is fluent in both English and Spanish.

09/10/2026

We are proud to welcome Stacey Lubin to our team!

Stacey Lubin serves as an Asylum/U/T Clerk at the Law Office of Alex M. Mooradian, where she supports the firm’s work on humanitarian immigration matters, including asylum and U and T visa cases. She holds an LL.M. in American Law with a concentration in Intellectual Property from Boston University School of Law and an LL.M. in Cross-Border Disputes from the University of Dundee School of Law in Scotland, in addition to her legal education in France. Her international legal background and multilingual abilities bring a valuable cross-cultural perspective to her work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Fluent in English, French, and Haitian Creole, with an understanding of Spanish, Stacey is committed to supporting clients with professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail while continuing to develop her experience in U.S. immigration law.

08/24/2026

Honored to practice immigration law in the beautiful City of Worcester. What we achieve could not be done without our team and community. Thank you!

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Alex Mooradian has built an immigration law practice focused on helping immigrants, refugees, and trafficking survivors navigate some of the legal system’s highest-stakes cases.

08/23/2026

🌟 CHAMPION SPOTTED! 🌟

Our Champions sign was spotted outside the law office of Attorney Alex Mooradian !

Alex is one of WESLC’s 1,000 Champions, helping us fill Worcester’s elementary school libraries with new, high-quality books that reflect our students’ cultures, languages and experiences.

Thank you, Alex, for investing in Worcester’s children and helping us build the school libraries they deserve!