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Former USCIS Officer * US Military Veteran. As the daughter of immigrant parents, and as a veteran of the US armed forces, I practice law in the areas that I am passionate about. I strive to ensure that all of my clients receive the individualized care that they deserve. My mission is to take a genuine interest in my clients, understand their goals and meet their expectations in a timely and efficient manner. I work to maintain the highest ethical standards and foster a culture of open communication with clients and colleagues.. My focus is immigration, primarily involving family applications, citizenship, removal defense, and T/U/VAWA visas aka humanitarian petitions. This is a growth area of the legal field due to the ever-changing landscape that is immigration policy and the anticipation that some form of immigration reform can be expected in the near future, which will increase the demand for knowledgeable representation.

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Edgar Rodriguez decided to open up his own Immigration law practice because he knows first hand how it is to immigrate to the United States. Originally born in Mexico, his family and him immigrated to this country when he was only a year old. Early on in his life, Mr. Rodriguez captured the reality that many individuals seeking the "American Dream" face, due to being in this country undocumented or without status. He set forth to one day be able to make a positive difference in these peoples lives.Mr. Rodriguez attended Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon where he obtained his Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration in April of 2017. Afterwards, Mr. Rodriguez decided to pursue his legal career by attending Trinity Law School in Santa Ana, California, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate degree in May of 2021.. There is nothing more that Mr. Rodriguez enjoys than to zealously advocate for his clients. He takes pride in his career and continuously aims for client satisfaction.

Delia L. Franco is the Founding Attorney of the Franco Law Group. She is an experienced immigration attorney and a Certified Speacialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California. Attorney Franco has over 12 years practicing law and specializing in litigating complex deportation defense.. Attorney Franco has accumulated a wide-range of skills litigating hundreds of immigration trials dealing with diverse issues and areas of law. These include asylum, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture, cancellation of removal, the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act, Temporary Protective Status, adjustment of status, the Cuban Adjustment Act, waivers of inadmissibility, the Violence Against Women Act, and contested hearings on removability before the Executive Office of Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal appellate courts.. EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTAttorney Franco attended the University of California at Irvine where she majored in criminology and law, and graduated Cum Laude. She studied internationally in Spain, Mexico and China. Attorney Franco wrote her Honors Senior Thesis on "The Lack of Morals and Ethics in the Regulation of Attorney Conduct," which was published, presented in symposia and adopted and integrated into the Legal Profession course at UC Irvine.. As an undergraduate, Attorney Franco clerked for the Public Defenders Office in Orange County and the Immigration Department of Catholic Charities in Orange County. She held weekly sessions at the Santa Ana Detention Center to inform immigrant detainees about their rights. In addition, she was committed to helping Latino children advance in academics. To that end, she was involved in the Mathematics Saturday Academy, Saddleback High School Retention Program and Government Housing After-School Tutoring Programs.. She also volunteered extensively at the Isaiah House Homeless Shelter, and El Centro Clinic where she represented veterans and people experiencing homelessness before the Social Security Office and Homeless Court.. Attorney Franco went on to attend the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. While in law school, she served as a Managing Editor for the Latino Law Review and Treasurer for La Raza Law Student Association. She also volunteered at the El Centro Clinic where she represented veterans and people experiencing homelessness before the Social Security Office and Homeless Court. Moreover, Attorney Franco gained invaluable experience working full time for a criminal defense law firm in Santa Monica and a general civil law firm in Westwood throughout her duration in law school. In 2006, she graduated UCLA School of Law and passed the California Bar. After law school, Attorney Franco clerked for the Public Defender's Office in San Diego.. IMMIGRATION EXPERIENCEUpon passing the California Bar, Attorney Franco began her career at a small immigration law firm in downtown Los Angeles with a high volume of cases. Being one of only two attorneys in charge of the entire firm docket, Attorney Franco obtained hundreds of hours of litigation experience. With several trials a month, she was in court daily. Attorney Franco, later, accepted a position in a large immigration firm where, despite being the youngest attorney, was also the one with the most litigation experience.. After securing solid immigration litigation experience and finding a real need for a different kind of immigration law firm, Attorney Franco decided to open her own firm. Throughout her experience, she found that law firms associated with any aspect of immigration sought to obtain a high volume of clients in order to make a profit, ultimately, resulting in declining quality and even misleading clients.. COMMUNITY SERVICE INVOLVEMENTAs a bilingual speaker, Attorney Franco provides an array of free legal services to English and Spanish speakers in her community. For the last eight years, she has participated as a pro-bono attorney at the Los Angeles Immigration Court, assisting immigrants who appear without an attorney.. Additionally, Attorney Franco has participated in numerous community events to inform the public on cutting-edge issues in immigration law including hosting immigration legal clinics throughout the city and speaking at public venues. Furthermore, she holds monthly legal clinics at Centro Maravilla Service Center in East Los Angeles and Community Lawyers in Compton.. MEMBERSHIPState Bar of CaliforniaCentral District of CaliforniaU.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitLatina Lawyers Bar AssociationMexican American Bar AssociationAmerican Immigration Law AssociationLos Angeles County Bar Association. AWARDSState of California Senate Certificate of RecognitionCertificate of Congressional Recognition

David R. Fullmer is a leading Business Immigration Lawyer. He was designated a “Super Lawyer” by Law and Politics as published in Los Angeles Magazine. David is also featured in the International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers. His firm, Ivener & Fullmer is also noted in The Chambers & Partners Directory as one of a handfull of Band One immigration law firms in the State of California. Throughout his years of practice, David has advised numerous corporate executives, IT professionals, scientists, scholars and those in the entertainment film and television industry including actors, editors, cinematographers, directors and producers to obtain their required temporary work visas as well as green cards. Sought out by In-Counsel, HR Managers, corporate employers, and investors for his business immigration expertise, he is able to successfully evaluate and resolve complex and multi-faceted technical immigration issues. David also strives to provide impeccable customer service.

David Melik Telfer is a UCLA Law School graduate who has been practicing law since 2008. Mr. Telfer earned his undergraduate degree in Romance Languages from the University of North Carolina where he graduated magna cum laude and with highest honors. During undergrad, Mr. Telfer studied at the University of Seville in Seville, Spain as well as the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Telfer also studied at the University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil during law school. Mr. Telfer worked at a prestigious LA based entertainment firm before setting out on his own on a series of entrepreneurial and consulting projects including founding and operating one of Los Angeles’s largest Mixed Martial Art (MMA) gyms and consulting for import/export companies in Latin America. He also founded a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu clothing brand that supports gyms for underprivileged children in Latin America. Mr. Telfer truly enjoys working directly with clients to resolve family and business immigration matters as well as legal issues facing entrepreneurs and small businesses. Mr. Telfer speaks fluent Spanish and Portuguese and conversational French.. David Melik Telfer advoga desde 2008. Reside em Los Angeles e trabalha no ecritório de Beverly Hills. Formado com louvor e Magna Cum Laude em Linguagem Romântica pela Universidade da Carolina do Norte, David também possui formação em Direito pela UCLA (Universidade da California, Los Angeles). Na UCLA, David se especializou em Direito Internacional, estudou por um semestre na Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, em Florianópolis no Brasil, além de ter estudado e morado em diversas cidades e países ao redor do mundo, incluindo São Paulo no Brasil, Sevilha na Espanha e Cidade do Panamá no Panamá. Após graduação na UCLA, David trabalhou num grande escritório de advocacia de Los Angeles, sediado em Century City. Além disso, trabalhou em vários projetos de empreendedorismo e consultoria, tais como a fundação e operação de uma das maiores academias de MMA (Mixed Martial Art) de Los Angeles e consultoria para uma companhia de importação e exportação da América Latina. David é o criador da marca É Nóis de uniformes de Jiu Jitsu. Através dela, David fornece equipamentos e fundos para crianças carentes da América Latina praticarem artes marciais. David tem o prazer de trabalhar diretamente com os clientes, solucionando casos de imigração relacionados à família e negócios assim como processos legais para empresários e pequenas empresas. David possui conhecimento da língua francesa e fluência em Português e Espanhol.. David Melik Telfer cuenta con 7 años de experiencia en temas de derecho y negocios. El Señor Telfer vive en Los Angeles y trabaja desde nuestro escritorio en Beverly Hills. Se graduó magna cum laude con honores más altos de la Universidad de Carolina del Norte con un diploma en Lenguas Romances en 2003 y se graduó de la Escuela de Derecho de la Universidad de California en Los Angeles (UCLA) en 2008. En UCLA, Señor Telfer se dedicó a derecho internacional y estudió un semestre en Florianópolis, Brasil en la Universidad Federal de Santa Catarina. Señor Telfer también ha vivido y/o estudiado en varios países en todo el mundo incluyendo Sao Paulo, Brasil; Florianópolis, Brasil; Sevilla, España; and la Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá. Después de graduarse de la Escuela de Derecho de UCLA, trabajaba en un gran bufete de abogados, en Century City, Los Angeles. Posteriormente, se dedicó a varios proyectos empresariales incluyendo fundando y manejando uno de los gimnasios más grandes de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Los Angeles y trabajando como consultor empresarial para empresas de importación/exportación en América Latina. Además, creó una marca de ropa de Jiu JItsu Brasileño que provee equipamiento y dinero para niños desfavorecidos en América Latina. A Señor Telfer, le gusta mucho trabajar con clientes directamente para resolver cuestiones de derecho de inmigración de familia, inmigración empresarial y otros asuntos que enfrenten empresarios pequeños. Señor Telfer habla Español y Portugués con fluidez y tiene conocimientos de francés.

Cedric M. Shen is the principal attorney at Maximilian Law Inc., a U.S. immigration law firm located in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Shen has been practicing law since 2004. He has served as an adjunct law professor, published several legal articles, and presented at numerous legal conferences. Mr. Shen's clients have come from all over the world, including Canada, Mexico, China, Spain, Iran and Russia. They have included celebrities, professional athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainment executives, attorneys, physicians, small businesses, and multi-national corporations, just to name a few. Mr. Shen's immigration practice focuses on helping clients from all over the world obtain visas, including: TN, H-1B, E-3, O-1 and L-1 work visas, E-2 treaty investor visas, and fiance (K-1) visas. He also helps clients obtain U.S. citizenship as well as green cards via marriage, employment, family or investments.

Attorney Liz Profumo has been practicing immigration law exclusively since 2007. She concentrates on temporary and permanent business and employment related visas for investors, artists, entertainers, musicians, actors, directors, producers and essential technical and creative personnel in the motion picture and television industries, as well as issues related to family based immigration and issues related to U.S. citizenship.. Liz has assisted hundreds of artists, performers, and other industry professionals to realize their dreams of living in the United States.

Attorney Ellen Lee has worked for the Law offices of Carl Shusterman for over 15 years and has been practicing immigration law since 1975.  She specializes in family based and marriage cases as well as naturalization matters. Over the years, Ms. Lee has successfully helped a vast amount of people obtain marriage visas, fiancée visas and assisted many permanent residents in becoming U.S citizens.. Ms. Lee has also served on the national Board of Governors of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), was the Chairperson of AILA, Southern California Chapter, and is active in various AILA activities.. Her hard work and commitment in immigration law, have helped her earn the highest rating (“AV”) in legal ability and ethics from the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. She has also organized innovative seminars including a three-day conference in which various U.S. Consuls from posts in Asia, Canada and Mexico made presentations and answered questions. In addition she has also organized seminars on waivers of excludability and deportability and others which featured the U.S. Consul from Guangzhou, China and the Consul representing the People’s Republic of China.. Ms. Lee has also taken the role of Editor-in-Chief of a major AILA publication and has spoken at various AILA Conferences on the national, state and local levels.  Not to mention that she is a member of the national Board of Trustees of the American Immigration Law Foundation.. She testified before the President’s Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy; served on the Executive Committee of the Immigration Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association; participates in numerous liaison committees with the Los Angeles District Office of USCIS; and is a volunteer legal advisor to the Chinatown Service Center.. Year after year, she has been voted as a Super Lawyer in Southern California by her colleagues in the bar.. Her fluency in various Chinese dialects has helped establish closer relationships with some of our clients, therefore making Mrs. Lee a wonderful asset to our office.

Attorney Carl Shusterman has over 40 years of experience as an immigration lawyer. He served as an attorney for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) until 1982, when he entered the private practice of law.. For over a decade, he has been voted as one of the Best Lawyers in America and as a Super Lawyer by his colleagues in the bar.. Carl has been named as one of the top 15 corporate immigration attorneys in the U.S. by Human Resource Executive magazine. His hard work and dedication to immigration law have earned him the highest rating (“AV”) in legal ability and ethics from the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. He has also served as a member of the Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory Commission for the State Bar. Carl is also listed in The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers and the Chamber’s USA Guide for Leading Business Lawyers.. He has testified as an expert witness before the Senate Immigration Subcommittee in Washington, D.C.. Carl is a former Chairman of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Southern California Chapter and served as a member of Shusterman AILA’s national Board of Governors (1988-97). He has chaired numerous AILA Committees, spoken at dozens of AILA Conferences and has contributed a number of scholarly articles to AILA’s publications.. Carl is a frequent writer and lecturer on immigration law. His articles, letters to the editor and quotes have appeared in prestigious publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Canada’s Globe and Mail, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, National Law Journal, California Lawyer, Los Angeles Lawyer, Journal of the American Medical Association, Christian Science Monitor, Atlantic Monthly, Computer World, Information Week, Issues in Science and Technology, Variety, and numerous other publications. He has written for, and been quoted extensively in, leading periodicals specializing in immigration law including Interpreter Releases, Immigration Law and Procedure, Immigration Briefings, Inside Immigration, Immigration Journal and U.S. Immigrant Magazine. In addition, he has appeared on various television programs including NBC’s Today Show, CNN’s Headline News and on a wide variety of nationally syndicated radio shows.

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As the founder of a small boutique firm my team and I handle a broad range of immigration matters. I have over 15 years of immgiration law experience and have personally handled difficult cases. My passion and success comes from my true interest and desire in helping people stay with their families and businesses becoming more competetive.. As a Commissioner for the State Bar of California (2007-2010) - Board of Legal Specialization, Immigration and Nationality Law, I developed curriculum and exam for the board and also assisted as a thought leader in immigration law.. My passion in life includes international travel, hiking, golfing and spending time with my family and friends.

As an immigration attorney, I have spent my entire legal career practicing immigration law. I am also an immigrant from India and know how important it is to secure your status and protect your family. I began my legal career as an Indian immigration attorney with a firm that practiced solely in immigration law representing aliens in removal and deportation proceedings. I then founded the Law Offices of Gita B. Kapur and focus my practice entirely on immigration matters.. I serve Argentinean, Armenian, Angolan, Belizean, Brazilian, Cameroonian, Chilean , Colombia, Cuban, Salvadoran, Fijian, French, Filipino, Gambian, Ghanaian, Guinean, Guatemalan, Haitian, Honduran, Indonesian, Iranian, Iraqi, Israeli, Jamaican, Kenyan, Ecuadorean, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Mexican, Burmese, Myanmarese, Nicaraguan, Nigerian, Peruvian, Panamanian, Romanian, Russian, South African, Sri Lankan, Venezuelan.. I have litigated many areas of immigration including:. I take complex immigration cases that other immigration attorneys will not, especially criminal and novel legal argument immigration cases.

As an immigration attorney serving Los Angeles County and beyond, I, Henry Soledad, am committed to delivering exceptional legal representation tailored to the unique needs of individuals and families. Immigration law is complex, often fraught with emotional and high-stakes challenges, and it requires both technical skill and a deep empathy for the personal journeys of my clients.. I understand that immigration cases are about more than just legal processes—they're about securing your family’s future, safeguarding your financial stability, and ensuring your children's well-being. Each case I handle is approached with the utmost diligence and dedication, knowing that the outcome can be life-altering for you and your loved ones.. By blending legal expertise with a compassionate, client-centered approach, I aim to make the immigration process as smooth and stress-free as possible. From the first consultation to the resolution of your case, I will be by your side, providing clear communication and unwavering support every step of the way.. Choosing the right attorney is crucial to achieving a favorable outcome. When you choose my services, you’re not just hiring a lawyer—you’re gaining a dedicated advocate who will fight tirelessly to achieve the best possible result for you and your family.. As a token of appreciation for those who serve our communities, we proudly offer discounts to veterans, teachers, and first responders.. Contact me today to begin your journey toward a secure and successful future.

As a member of the Bars of California and Paris, France, I represent American and French citizens and businesses in the areas of immigration, domestic and international transactions and litigation. I have been retained and qualified as an expert witness on French law, in particular in the areas of international divorce and custody disputes. I am also legal counsel (Avocat-Conseil) to the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles.

As a grandchild of immigrants, attorney Adam L. Fleming is dedicated to helping others establish their lives in the United States. He has years of experience, working inside and outside of government, which he now uses to resolve all kinds of immigration issues.. Adam’s principles are simple: Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Explain complex matters as clearly as possible. Work hard to serve others.

ARVIAN Law Firm LLC. We always strive to exceed expectations and provide excellent service to our clients. Having pride in the results we produce for our clients is at the heart of what drives us.. Focusing on the success of our clients and providing value and efficiency is our mission. We look forward to continuing to serve our clients with the highest integrity and service.. Personalized strategy is how we approach every new case, we understand that every situation is different, and we specifically tailor a strategy that is designed to fit your unique situation and help to accomplish your goals. A strong working relationship is critical to properly communicate and to the success of your case, we truly care about our clients’ success and take the time to get to know them and their situation.. Our Attorney has studied in one of the top law schools in the US and has international law school experience, so you can have confidence in a multi-faceted perspective.

Angeline Chen represents employers, employees, investors, students, and individuals in family-based immigration matters, and represents victims of certain crimes (U visa) and victims of domestic violence (VAWA). She works with businesses and employees in obtaining temporary work visas (H-1B, O, E-2, L-1, TN) and permanent residence for individuals such as professionals (EB-2, EB-3), executives (EB-1), investors (EB-5), entertainers, registered nurses, and individuals with extraordinary ability, including those in the sciences, arts, education, business, and athletic fields. Angeline also assists permanent residents in becoming US citizens, including application preparation and representation at the interview with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).. Prior to joining Clark Hill, Angeline worked with the Shusterman group for over 4 years. Prior to that, she was a solo practitioner for 11 years in San Marino and Pasadena, CA. She has been interviewed on CNN, CTV, radio shows and featured on an article in for her pro bono work at the border as the co-founder of Rise to Reunite.. Angeline is also the President of the Board of Directors of YWCA Pasadena and a Board member of El Rio Community School. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA).. She earned her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and received a Certificate of Study from the School of Business and Public Policy at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania School of Business. Angeline graduated cum laude from the University of California, Irvine, where she earned a B.A. in Sociology, with a minor in Philosophy and Criminology, Law and Society.

Angel Lalama is an immigration lawyer based in Los Angeles who serves the immigrant community throughout the United States and abroad. Angel’s experience with immigration law began in 2013, when he represented victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and persons in ICE custody, as a law clerk with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and his law school’s Immigration Clinic. Angel was raised by his parents who came to the United States from Ecuador in the late 1970’s. It is because of his upbringing that Angel can now bring to every one of his cases a unique understanding as to the many obstacles faced by immigrants in this country, whether it is a recent arrival fleeing their home country, someone living in the United States for decades without any legal status, or a foreign-born worker looking for employment opportunities in the U.S. Since attaining his law license in 2014, Angel has successfully represented hundreds of clients in family & employment-based immigration, waivers, naturalization, U Visas, VAWA, DACA and in immigration courts throughout the United States, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, New York, among others. Angel speaks English and Spanish and has been admitted to the State Bar of California, United States District Court of California Central District, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. I do not check avvo direct messages. Please call my office to schedule a consultation.

Alan Diamante is the founding attorney at Diamante Law Group. A skilled Los Angeles immigration lawyer, he brings nearly 25 years of legal experience to the firm. Mr. Diamante has handled and taken part in numerous notable cases throughout his expansive legal career. Among these were several immigration cases that ultimately changed public opinion, DHS regulations, and federal immigration laws. In 2002, Mr. Diamante successfully defended a Salvadorian immigrant who was facing deportation largely due to his outspoken beliefs regarding corruption in the Los Angeles Police Department’s Rampart Division.At the firm, Mr. Diamante handles a broad range of immigration matters, ranging from employment- and family-based immigration to deportation defense to detention release to political asylum. He has helped immigrants seeking naturalization/citizenship, green cards, and safety in the United States. Above all else, Mr. Diamante is passionate about protecting the rights of all people, including immigrants and their families.

Admissions. United States Supreme Court. United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. United States District Court for the Central District of California. United States District Court of the Northern District of California. All California State Courts. Memberships. Los Angeles County Bar Association. American Immigration Lawyers Association. Education. Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.. Georgetown University, B.S.F.S.

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- Over 10 years of extensive experience in the areas of business, immigration and international law.. - Author of various articles on immigration and international tax issues.. - Working with clients from different countries around the World.. - Very high success rate.. - Fluent in Russian.. To speak to me about your case, please call.