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Isela Castaneda received her law degree, JD, from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall) in 2002 and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (U.C.L.A.) in 1995.. After graduating from U.C. Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), Ms. Castaneda clerked for the Honorable David Briones of the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas for 2 years.. Ms. Castaneda's focus is immigration law.  She has experience in family based immigration, naturalization applications, hardship and criminal waivers, consular processing, asylum and representing victims of abuse. Ms. Castaneda has represented clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals. Ms. Castaneda is a volunteer attorney with the International Institute of the Bay Area.. Prior to her immigration practice, Ms. Castaneda worked for 6 years for major international law firms, including DLA Piper LLP and Holme Roberts & Owen LLP (aka Bryan Cave HRO), as a member of their Commercial Litigation and Media Law practice groups. Her practice with these firms focused on complex commercial litigation, media law and intellectual property. Her commercial litigation experience includes participating at various stages of litigation, including initial and responsive pleadings, discovery, law and motion practice, and negotiation and settlement, and appeared on behalf of clients in both federal and state courts. Her experience also includes matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board, and WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center proceedings.

The Law Office of Stacy Chiang is a solo practice specialized in the practice of the immigration law. Our firm was established in 2009 to serve mainly San Francisco bay area immigrants and their families, here and abroad. Stacy Chiang is a zealous advocate for family unity and a strong believer that everyone deserves a second chance especially when it comes to individual freedom. Since 2009, we have expanded our practice areas from focusing on criminal deportation defense and family-based immigration to including employment-based immigration. Our staff have all been through immigration process on a first-hand basis, and hence can understand our clients practical and emotional needs throughout the whole process.

With over 10 years of experience working as a corporate immigration lawyer at the highest levels, most recently as a Senior Supervising Attorney managing over 100 early stage technology company's immigration programs, I co-founded ImmiPartner where I now dedicate my time to helping founders, professional workers, and high-growth technology companies build and strengthen their immigration programs internally through monthly recurring in-house general counsel services. I am often an invited speaker at national and local events on topics related to immigration strategies, policies, and trends.

As the founder of a luxury immigration law firm, I provide tailored legal services to individuals and businesses navigating complex family and employment-based immigration matters. My clients value a seamless, personalized experience, and I take pride in delivering solutions that align with their unique goals and aspirations.. With licenses to practice in both California and Russia, I bring a global perspective to immigration law. My academic background includes an LL.M. from UC Hastings College of the Law, a Master’s degree from Moscow State Law Academy, and a Ph.D. in International Law from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law. Fluent in Russian and Mandarin, I work closely with a diverse, international clientele to provide them with confidence and clarity throughout the process.. I approach every case with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that petitions present a full and compelling story to USCIS, minimizing the risk of unnecessary RFEs. My firm’s commitment to excellence reflects the values of our clients—those who seek not just legal representation but a trusted partner in their immigration journey.. Beyond my legal practice, I am deeply involved in advancing the legal profession. I previously served on the Education Committee for the Young Lawyers Division of the Orange County Bar Association, and I now serve as Vice Chair of the Young Lawyers Division Education Committee for the American Bar Association. Additionally, I have been honored to judge the prestigious Jessup International Law Moot Court since 2014.. What drives me is the vision of contributing to a stronger, more innovative America by helping talented and deserving individuals achieve their immigration goals. That’s why my firm focuses on O-1, EB-1, EB-2, and other employment-based and family-based immigration cases, ensuring that every case we take on reflects the values of excellence and merit.

Mancini Law Offices invests in our clients’ success and provides personalized services through education, a dedicated team, and comprehensive legal representation. We aspire to be a respected and trusted leader of immigration services and advocacy. We are inspired to innovate our services with integrity so we can celebrate our clients’ successes in the complex world of the immigration laws.. Robyn Mancini has a personal understanding of the immigration process. In 2002, she made the decision to emigrate from Canada. Quickly, she began the immigration process on her own, with little knowledge of the complexity of the United States immigration laws. Through her immigration experience, she learned that it could be a very difficult process without the right support. In 2004, she entered law school with the goal of becoming an immigration attorney. Her passion lies in helping clients navigate the immigration maze to obtain legal status in the United States.

Immigration problems cannot be approached with a "one-size-fits-all" attitude.  I take pride in working directly with all of my clients, taking the time to learn about their unique circumstances and priorities in order to determine the best way to help them accomplish their goals.. I am a solo practitioner in Santa Rosa, California.  I opened my office in 1999 after 2 years as an associate attorney at a well-established San Francisco law firm.  Both my assistant and I speak fluent Spanish and, while I welcome clients of all nationalities, the majority of my work involves Mexican immigrants.  My #1 mission is helping families come together and stay together here in the United States, and helping immigrant victims of violent crime. I handle family-based immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications, waiver applications (usually based on "extreme hardship"), adjustment of status and naturalization, "VAWA” (domestic violence) and U visa cases, deportation defense, and various other immigration matters.

José Caetano is from São Paulo, Brazil and enjoys going back as often as he can. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado Law School in Boulder, Colorado. A former prosecutor and an immigrant himself to the U.S., he has a great understanding of the fears and concerns of being accused with criminal and/or immigration charges in this country. His mission is to inform his clients and achieve the best possible outcomes for them. He is a native speaker of Portuguese and is fluent in Spanish. He enjoys taking advantage of all the wonderful outdoor activities Colorado has to offer including hiking, snowboarding, and kayaking. Like all good Brazilians, his love of "futebol" runs deep, and he is an avid supporter of the Brazilian national football team. Give us a call today about immigration or criminal cases!

Ms. Pinto Vega is licensed in the State of California and a member of the California Bar. She has a Doctorate in Law from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. She obtained her Undergraduate degree in Political Sciences with a Minor in International Relations from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). While in college, she studied abroad and pursued her International Relations degree at the Universidad of Complutense in Madrid, Spain.. Ms. Pinto Vega has over ten years of experience in immigration law. Her professionalism, strong work ethics and effective advocacy skills have translated into successful client results and satisfaction over the years.. Ms. Pinto Vega is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She has held several leadership positions with AILA’s South Florida Chapter, including Board Director (2016-2017), Practice Management Committee Chair (2017-2018) and Pro Bono Committee Co-Chair (2018-2019). She is also a member of AILA’s Southern California Chapter and the American Bar Association (2019).

Susu advises and represents clients in a broad range of U.S. immigration matters, including EB-5 investor applications, family and employment immigration law. This includes temporary and short-term work visas, business visas, permanent residence (employment-based and family-based) and naturalization. Susu also has significant experience in business and corporate matters, and has advised small to large, multinational businesses on entity formation, corporate governance, and compliance matters.Prior to joining D'Andrea Law Corporation, Susu worked for Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP. Susu was a member of the EB-5 Immigrant investor team where she assisted foreign investor clients on the requirements and ramifications of the USCIS EB-5 program.. During law school, Susu was a part of the Immigration Law Clinic where she represented children and victims of domestic violence in U visa cases and Special Immigration Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases. Susu also clerked for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and she served as a Research Assistant to faculty.

When I graduated from law school, I did not have plans to become an immigration lawyer. To be honest, I thought that if I practiced immigration, I would end up doing a lot of my mom’s relatives’ petitions in exchange for lumpia.. I have been doing immigration exclusively since 2005. I stumbled into my first immigration job as a result of a number of happy coincidences. A friend of mine forwarded me a job listing that she received from her law school classmate, who was trying to help out alums of his law school. So, when I showed up at the interview, one of the questions was “Hmmm, we were expecting a bunch of New York Law School grads, how did you get here?” I guess my answer didn’t blow them away; I didn’t get the job. They chose someone who went to NYLS after all. About a month later, though, I got a call from the firm: “Hey, um, it didn’t work out with the other lawyer. You still available?”. During that stint in New York City, I learned immigration law by sitting at my boss’s elbow. I shadowed him in immigration court and I observed his skill in court. Ed didn’t really like to write briefs and motions, so those tended to land on my desk. Turns out that writing briefs, motions, and appeals is an effective way of learning substantive immigration law. After about a year of observation, he sent me to my first court hearing by myself. When I initially panicked, he said something like “If you haven’t learned anything after watching me for a year, we’re in a heap of trouble.”. I have had the same mentor for over twenty years. He inscribed this story in a book he gave me for my college graduation:One day, I was walking down the beach just before dawn. In the distance, I saw an old man picking up stranded starfish and throwing them back into the sea. As I approached the old man, I asked, “What are you doing?” The old man explained that the stranded starfish would die if left in the morning sun. And I exclaimed, “But there must be thousands of starfish. How can you possibly make any difference?” The old man picked up a starfish next to my feet and as he threw it to safety in the sea, he said, “I just made a difference to that one!”That mentor, by the way, happens to be the Fong in Fong & Aquino. (We go way way back.). There are many unhappy lawyers, but I am one of the lucky ones. I have found a field of law that I enjoy, and I love my clients. I like to think that I am the old man — helping make a difference to the thousands and thousands of immigrants in Los Angeles, one at a time. But I realize that it has been my clients who have touched me. It is they who have chosen me to entrust with their futures, their children’s futures.I live in Hacienda Heights with my beautiful wife, two wonderful kids, and a Jack Russell terrier / chihuahua mix.. Oh, the funny thing about my mom: she is one of my top five sources of client referrals. So, whether my mom sent you or you got here through a series of happy coincidences, I’d love to hear about your future in the United States and how I can be a part of it.

The goal of Buda Law Group is to help people improve their lives in this great land of opportunity, the United States of America.  The Buda Law Group was formed to help clients in the difficult, often confusing area of U.S. Immigration Law.  We know firsthand how legal status in the United States aids and benefits an individual’s life and work status.. Mr. Buda has many years of experience in Immigration Law. He received his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and a Masters of Arts in International Business from George Washington University in Washington DC. His California Bar license allows him to practice in all California Courts, and the United States District Federal Court, Central District of California.. Mr. Buda is a member of The California State Bar, American Immigration Lawyers Association, The Los Angeles County Bar Association, and The Foreign Trade Association of Southern California.. In addition to Immigration Law, Mr. Buda has years of experience in International Business. He is a former Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala and an English Teacher in South Korea. Before law school, he was a sales manager at an international shipping company. His law practice has benefited tremendously from his unique international experiences.

Raised in Southern California, Ginny Hsiao attended the University of Tennessee College of Law after completing undergraduate studies in Political Science and Psychology at UCLA. Among Ms. Hsiao’s distinctions at University of Tennessee: President Criminal Law Society; Director UT Pro Bono/Domestic Violence Project/Homeless Project; Dean’s Citation for Outstanding Contribution to the Law School; Academic Achievement Awards for Pre-Trial Litigation, Family Law, Case Development; National Lawyers Guild Haywood Burns Fellowship.

1 Peter 3:8 - I CARE FOR IMMIGRANTS because I am an immigrant myself. I have passion for immigration law and strive to find legal ways to help my fellow immigrants come to, or remain in, America the land of opportunities. I have been through the difficult immigration process myself, so I can empathize with fellow prospective immigrants in ways that many other US-born immigration attorneys might not able to. I am committed to all immigration cases I decide to take on because winning can change a family's life, as it has changed mine. At Shyr Law Firm, we believe in quality over quantity, so our firm only has limited client intake every month. Clients communicate directly with me throughout the entire case. I expect mutual respect for each other and our time if we decide to work together.. Please call/text or email to schedule either:. - (Free) 5-10 minute phone consultation (upon availability). or. - (200 USD) 30-45 minute phone consultation or in-person meeting.