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As an immigration attorney, I pride myself in working with clients from all over the world on complex immigration matters, ranging from family-based cases to employment-based cases to immigration appeals.. I believe patience, careful listening, and creative thinking are critical for success in any case.  In my experience, the best way to help clients find legal solutions begins with a personal approach and mutual respect. My experiences both as a volunteer with the United States Peace Corps in Costa Rica, and as a law student working at Loyola Law School's Immigrant Justice Clinic, have solidified my passion for working with individuals, business and families in our community find solutions to their legal problems.

Arthur C. Villegas is an associate with Hitzke & Ferran LLP and practices in civil litigation and workers’ compensation defense.. Mr. Villegas graduated from Whittier Law School, cum laude, and served as a member of the Whittier Law Review. Mr. Villegas was awarded the CALI award in Legal Writing and Civil Procedure for obtaining the highest grade in his class, and he was a recipient of the Dean’s Merit Scholarship. During law school, Mr. Villegas served as a law clerk for the Office of the Attorney General, Employment and Administrative Mandate Section, and for the Honorable Daphne Sykes Scott of the Orange County Superior Court.. Mr. Villegas was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force after six years of service as an Aircraft Armament Systems Technician for the 390th Fighter Squadron. While on active duty, Mr. Villegas was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for his tour in Iceland, Nation Defense Service Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, among others. He has been admitted to practice in California since 2014.

Andrés Ortiz is an immigration lawyer in California and a foremost authority on the potential adverse immigration consequences of criminal convictions and plea deals (“Padilla Opinions”). Attorneys from across the nation consult Andrés on a regular basis for his expertise in how to resolve criminal cases without triggering deportation and removal.. A graduate of Loyola Law School, Andrés has been the recipient of numerous awards for his work. He was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and was Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy's pro bono attorney of the year for 2016.. Andrés handles cases in immigration court, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Immigration Section Executive Committee as well as an ICE Public Advocate Field Liaison.. In addition to Padilla Opinions, matters Andrés handles:

*Attorney Admitted in California and Japan (licensed foreign attorney) at GOH Foreign Law Office  *California law firm and in-house counsel experience  *Adjunct Lecturer