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Understanding Immigration Law
Immigration law governs how individuals enter live and work in the United States.
Common Immigration Cases
- Family visas
- Employment visas
- Green cards
- Citizenship
- Deportation defense
When to Contact an Immigration Lawyer
Legal advice is helpful when applying for visas or facing removal proceedings.
Immigration Process
- Application preparation
- Government filing
- Interview or hearing
Costs
Costs vary depending on the immigration case type.
FAQs
What does an immigration lawyer do?
They help clients navigate immigration laws and applications.
How long do immigration cases take?
Processing times vary by visa type.
Can lawyers help with deportation?
Yes attorneys can defend clients in immigration court.
What is a green card?
Permanent resident status in the United States.
Do I need a lawyer?
Legal guidance helps avoid application mistakes.
5515 Immigration Lawyers Found
My practice is soley focused on immigration based cases. I have handled a variety of complex cases including but not limited to, citizenship, adjustment of status, extreme hardship waivers and removal defense before immigration court. I also have significant experience representing minors in state court for guardianship or custody petitions as they relate to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. I previously worked as staff attorney with the nationally recognized non-profit organization, Kids in Need of Defense, KIND. Although I am now in private practice, I continue to support KIND’s efforts as a volunteer pro-bono attorney defending immigrant youth.. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of California, Merced where I graduated with high honors. Throughout law school, I was honored with several Witkin Awards for academic excellence.. I am licensed in California and also admitted to practice in the Executive Office for Immigration Review (known as EOIR or immigration court) in all locations across the United States. I am fluent in both English and Spanish.
I have been an immigration attorney for 15 years. I am one of only two Certified Legal Specialists in Immigration & Nationality Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization in Fresno County. I have 15 years of experience in immigration & nationality law. I am the president/owner of Clason Immigration Law Firm in downtown Fresno, California.. In 2013, 2014, and 2015, the American Society of Legal Advocates selected me as a Top 40 Under 40 Immigration Lawyer, and in 2014, and 2015, the National Trial Lawyers selected me as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer. In 2015, the American Academy of Trial Attorneys selected me as a Premier 100 Trial Attorney, and in 2015, the National Advocates selected me as a Top 100 Lawyer. I have twice (in 2010 and 2014) received the Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services by the State Bar of California.. I have appeared on Fox News, ABC News, CBS News, and in the Fresno Bee and the Sacramento Bee. I am interviewed frequently on Univision-Fresno's Arriba Valle Central morning program.
I am a certified specialist in Immigration and Nationality law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. I have over 20 years experience representiing immigrants and their families from every part of the world.
Kelly O’Reilly is a founding partner of Wilner & O’Reilly, APLC, and is a former District Adjudications Officer for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in Los Angeles and Orange County. Given his expertise, he is an expert in all facets of Immigration Law. Mr. O’Reilly has defended clients facing removal from the United States as well as those seeking refuge from persecution under international asylum laws. Having represented celebrities, athletes and businessmen, Mr. O’Reilly is most at home helping families achieve their American dream. His unusual success rates stem from his empathetic understanding of his client’s situation and his undeterred determination to make sure each and every client achieves his or her immigration goals. This zealous advocacy has caused entire communities of friends and families to retain the law offices of Wilner & O’Reilly.
Practice AreasMailyan Law provides extensive legal services in the areas of Immigration Law. Founding Attorney Meline Mailyan has over 10 years of experience working with immigrants from all over the world and firm commitment to public service. When it comes to Immigration Law we assist clients obtain or keep their legal status in the U.S. handling all aspects of immigration law including Family-based petitions, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Business and investment visas, asylum, U visas, citizenship and naturalization, deportation/removal defense.. ExperienceBefore opening up Mailyan Law, Ms. Mailyan has worked at a non-profit organization representing clients with immigration, family law, SSI and domestic violence issues. She has extensive experience working with vulnerable population and has received continuous feedback for her interpersonal skills. Ms. Mailyan is also an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and the Armenian Bar Association. Ms. Mailyan is admitted to practice law in all California state courts and the United States District Court for the Central and Eastern Districts of California.. Ms. Mailyan is fluent in Armenian and Russian.. EducationMrs. Mailyan completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2009 graduating with Magna Cum Laude. She earned Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in Russian Languages. Ms. Mailyan received her Juris Doctorate in 2013 from the University of California, Davis School of Law. Ms. Mailyan clerked at the Immigration clinic for 2 years and gained extensive experience in representing immigrants with diverse legal issues. Ms. Mailyan also successfully graduated from The Public Service Law Program academic certification program by providing hundreds of hours of pro bono legal services. While in law school, Ms. Mailyan was a Moot Court Board member and upon graduation Ms. Mailyan was invited to join The Order of Barristers - a national honorary organization for graduating seniors who had demonstrated outstanding ability in the preparation and presentation of moot appellate argument.
Attorney Daniel Clasen was born and raised in Brasil. At the age of 15, he was accepted to attend the prestigious Law School at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. He graduated in 2016, at 21 years old. He was admitted to practice law in Brazil, and after a few years working there he decided to move to the United States. He passed the California Bar Exam on his first attempt in 2018, being admitted to the California Bar Association in 2019.. Attorney Daniel Clasen speaks four different languages fluently (English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian) and is prepared to help you in any business and family based immigration matter.
Mr. Cancilla represents immigrants in most types of U.S. immigration matters. He also protects immigrants’ civil rights through class action and other civil litigation.. Mr. Cancilla is the owner and sole attorney at the Law Offices of Braden M. Cancilla. Mr. Cancilla received a J.D. degree from Loyola Law School. He obtained an M.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Cancilla received a B.A. in political science with a certicate in Latin American Studies from the University of Iowa.. Mr. Cancilla represents clients in Immigration Court and on appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Administrative Appeals Office. He also represents clients before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. consulates abroad and in the federal district and appellate courts.. Mr. Cancilla has litigated numerous class action civil rights cases to: improve interpretation in Immigration Court; assist immigrants to obtain Family Unity; improve the political asylum process and better the conditions for detained immigrants.. Mr. Cancilla is fluent in Spanish and English. Mr. Cancilla is a dual citizen of the United States and Canada.. Mr. Cancilla enjoys working on behalf of people from all over the world. He is available to represent immigrants within the United States and abroad.. The goal of the Law Offices of Braden M. Cancilla is to provide quality representation in immigration matters and to defend immigrants’ civil rights. It is an honor to be of assistance.
I am a licensed attorney in California, practicing in the field of immigration law. I have worked as an associate of a long-standing immigration law firm based in San Diego, California. I have volunteered as an attorney at Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Immigration and Refugee Resettlement Services. I have also worked as the Staff Attorney of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Immigration and Refugee Resettlement Services.. I am a graduate of the University of Middlesex, UK, where I earned my LLB (Hon). Additionally, I am an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka and hold a Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Science for lawyers from Medical College, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. I hold a Masters degree (LLM, cum laude) in Comparative Law from California Western School of Law, San Diego.
Steve Perez is a U.S. Immigration Attorney and Founder of Perez Legal Group located in Arcadia, CA.. Steve Perez’s career in the immigration legal field spans more than two decades, both as an immigration paralegal and as an attorney. He received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Taft Law University in Orange County and earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Spanish and English Literature from University of California, Riverside. His California Bar license allows him to practice in all California Courts, including the United States District Federal Court, Central District of California.. Mr. Perez is a member of The California Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association and Mexican American Bar Association.. Mr. Perez is a Los Angeles born native. He was born of Mexican and Salvadoran immigrant parents, who came to America to form a family, work hard and pursue their American Dream. His multicultural background coupled with a history of his own family’s immigrant struggles is what sparked his passion to pursue a career in immigration law.. With more than 20 years of immigration experience, Mr. Perez has assisted thousands of clients in making their American Dreams become reality.
Armen Taslakian got his Bachelor of Arts Degree at UCLA and his Juris Doctor at UC Hastings College of the Law.. He is a member in good standing of the CA State Bar.
Professional ExperienceBrittany M. Milliasseau joined Reeves Miller Zhang & Diza as an Associate Attorney in the Pasadena office in 2017. She represents clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services on both family and employment-based matters. Ms. Milliasseau represents individual and corporate clients with immigrant and nonimmigrant visas with a particular focus on employment-based petitions for international managers and executives, professionals, and individuals of extraordinary ability.. Prior to joining Reeves Miller Zhang & Diza, Ms. Milliasseau worked as an Associate Attorney at a global immigration law firm, where she gained experience representing clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to large multinational corporations. She handled a wide array of matters including L visas for specialized knowledge employees and multinational managers and executives, B visas for business visitors, O visas for individuals of extraordinary ability, and P visas for athletes.. EducationBrittany M. Milliasseau earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami in 2009. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree with honors from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2012. During law school, she served as a Notes Editor on the Thomas Jefferson Law Review and was a judicial extern to the Honorable John A. Houston of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.. Memberships & Honors Ms. Milliasseau was admitted to the California State Bar in 2013. In 2016, Ms. Milliasseau was selected to the 2016 San Diego Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for lawyers who display excellence in practice. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).