Firm: Valencia & Associates APC
Practice Areas: Immigration
Fermin Valencia is founder and owner of Valencia & Associates, APC in Santa Ana, CA. The firm specializes in Immigration and Naturalization law representing a wide range of individuals and families with Adjustment of Status, DACA, TPS, U visa, VAWA, Naturalization and Removal Defense before the Immigration Courts in Los Angeles, CA.. Mr. Valencia grew up in Santa Ana and has a deep rooted passion to help the Immigrant community. His dedication to the Immigrant community is reflected by his vast community involvement including Public Law Center, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Kids In Need of Defense, Western Service Workers Association and External Legal Assistance (PALE) program through the Mexican Consulate. Mr. Valencia's unrelenting service to the community eared him Attorney of the Year Award by Public Law Center and President's Pro Bono Service Award by the California State Bar. Mr. Valencia remains zealously committed to helping the Immigrant community as Valencia & Associates, APC offers free consultations.. Mr. Valencia is licensed to practice before all California State courts, United States District Court, Central District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of Los Angeles County Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association and Orange County Hispanic Bar Association.
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Firm: Bueno Law Office
Practice Areas: Immigration
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Firm: Fuerza Immigration Lawyers LLP
Practice Areas: Immigration
I am an active member of the State Bar of California and the American Immigration Lawyers Association who has advocated for hundreds of asylum applicants and won several defenses to deportation in US immigration courts. I have fout hard to achieve legal immigration status for the most disadvantaged clients, especially those who were victims of domestic violence and other life-threatening crimes.. I grew up in a family that immigrated from Peru, and am a fluent English and Spanish speaker. Long before embarking on my law degree, I demonstrated my deep commitment to immigrant rights by spending hundreds of hours volunteering as an interpreter for asylum applicants, many of whom were fleeing domestic violence and civil unrest in Central America.. I earned my JD from the University of San Francisco, graduating cum laude and earning prestigious awards and scholarships throughout my academic career. As a law student, I partnered with the UC Hastings Center for Gender and Refugee Studies on a project that involved interviewing experts and witnesses about gender-based violence in Guatemala. By providing pro bono legal advice at Centro Legal de la Raza, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area, and the East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, I assisted hundreds of clients without the means to pay for legal counsel.. I stay deeply connected with my Latina roots as an accomplished musician and folkloric dancer. I performs with Ensambles Ballet Folklorico de San Francisco, Bululú, the De Rompe y Raja Cultural Association, and many other musical ensembles around the Bay Area.
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Practice Areas: Immigration
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Firm: Fernando Romo & Associates, PLC
Practice Areas: Immigration
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Firm: Law Offices of Fiona Brook
Practice Areas: Immigration
I am the Managing Attorney at the Law Offices of Fiona Brook, a boutique law firm located in Los Angeles, California.
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Firm: Flavio Carvalho Law
Practice Areas: Immigration
I pratice Family Law and Immigration. As an immigrant, I have personal experience with the imigration system and an a keen understanidng of the aspirations and challenges of an immigrant. As a husband and father for nearly thirty years, I believe in marriage and the family. So if I can help you and your family thrive, I am all in! If we can reconcile your differences in the marriage, count on us! If the marriage cannot be saved, we ensure that your rights are protected (safety, custody, support, division of assets) and do our best to resolve conflicts cordially.. With more than twenty years of not-for-profit work, I have spent all my adult life helping people in one way or another. I am the president of the Immigration Law Section for the Contra Costa County Bar Association and a member of the American Immigration Law Association (AILA). We have successfully represented clients in family court in seven of the nine Bay Area counties acquired visas for hundreds of clients over the years.. There are 1.3 million licensed attorneys in the U.S., most of them quite good, and another 20 thousand new ones each year. What sets us apart is the person behind the title. Away from the office, I enjoy a cup of tea and a good book (C.S. Lewis, an anthology of short stories, history, or philosophy come to mind). I also enjoy interesting articles on different of subjects and news from around the world. My wife and I enjoy movies and good music (James Taylor and Ivan Lins, for example). My family and I love to travel, meet people, eat good food, and enjoy good company.
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Firm: The Weech Law Firm
Practice Areas: Immigration
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Firm: LA Legal Advocates
Practice Areas: Immigration
Attorney Frances Arroyo is a Board Certified Expert in Immigration & Nationality Law. She is a graduate of American University (BA, 2007) and attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law where she obtained her law degree with a specialty in Global Legal Studies in 2010. During law school, Attorney Arroyo served as a student representative with Casa Cornelia, the ACLU, and the American Bar Association Immigrant Justice Project. She also worked with human rights organizations and nonprofits to defend against the rampant inequities in the immigrant community. Through her involvement in trafficking cases, removal defense, and legal activism in Law School, Mrs. Arroyo decided that her passion for immigrant rights would be best served within the practice of immigration law.. Attorney Arroyo has devoted her legal career to helping hundreds of immigrants across the U.S. legalize their status. Specifically, Mrs. Arroyo has focused her practice on removal and deportation defense along with Federal District Court, the Board of Immigration Review, USCIS, and the State Department, among other agencies. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 2011, Attorney Arroyo has passionately and effectively advocated for the immigrant community in the U.S. and has been invited by the State Bar of California to participate in the drafting program for the State Bar of California Legal Specialization Examination. Throughout her career she has aimed to educate immigrants about their rights and obtain the best and safest legal resolution in their cases. Mrs. Arroyo has taken on complex immigration cases like claims to U.S. citizenship, appeals with the Board of Immigration Appeals on Due Process issues, Relief under Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and Article III of the Convention Against Torture, among other expert level matters. She prides herself in being an ethical and proactive counselor who is devoted to the defense of immigrants in the U.S.
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Firm: Law Office of Francis R. Henriquez & Associates, Inc.
Practice Areas: Immigration
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Firm: Francis R. Krajenke Jr., Esq.
Practice Areas: Immigration
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Firm: F. Taylor Sarguis, Attorney At Law
Practice Areas: Immigration
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Firm: Nelson & Associates, P.C.
Practice Areas: Immigration
I was disciplined for failing to complete my mandatory continuing legal education requirements in 2013. All lawyers are required to participate in a specified amount of ongoing legal education and I did not complete mine that year. I am not proud of that and I’m embarrassed that the State Bar chose to discipline me publicly for it, but it had nothing to do with client care or my competence as a lawyer.. I have been practicing immigration law since 1994. During that time I have had the privilege of assisting companies, families, and individuals with a wide array of immigration issues, from family visas and the citizenship process to student and business visas. I have always loved helping people and practicing immigration law has allowed me to do what I love every day.
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Practice Areas: Immigration
I am an attorney focused in immigration law and criminal defense. On occasion an immigration client is in need of criminal defense/post conviction represenation and I have handled various matters in that area. I have extensive experience in immigration court. I make most of my appearances at Los Angeles and Santa Ana Immigration Courts which covers Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties. I am willing to travel to any of those counties. I am also available to make appearances in San Diego Immigration Court. My clients have easy access to me and I personally handle my cases from start to finish.
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Firm: Law Offices of Gabriel Sandoval
Practice Areas: Immigration
Hi, I’m Gabriel Sandoval, founder of GS LAW, APC. I’ve been practicing law for over ten years, and during that time, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people navigate difficult legal situations. Whether it's an employee standing up against workplace injustice, a family seeking to build a life in the United States, or someone recovering from a life-changing accident, I understand the challenges my clients face because I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming the legal system can be.. Growing up, I watched people in my community struggle to find someone who would genuinely fight for their rights. That’s what inspired me to become an attorney—so I could stand by those who need someone to listen, understand, and advocate for them. Today, my team and I work tirelessly to provide high-quality legal representation with a personal touch.. At GS LAW, APC, we’re not just your attorneys; we’re your partners, committed to guiding you through every step of the process and fighting for the justice you deserve.. Thank you for considering us to represent you. It’s an honor to serve our community, and I look forward to the opportunity to help you.
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Firm: The Community Law Office
Practice Areas: Immigration
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Firm: GPV Immigration Law, APC
Practice Areas: Immigration
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).
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Practice Areas: Immigration
As the daughter of immigrants herself, Attorney Koren knows the difficult road that lies ahead of foreigners wishing to immigrate to the USA. For the past 10 years she has assisted thousands of foreign professionals acheive their career goals and families reunite across borders. She has represented clients through out the 50 states and coming from over 40 countries. Her professional staff includes both US and foreign educated and licensed attorneys.
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Firm: Boyadzhyan Law
Practice Areas: Immigration
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Firm: Chodorow Law Offices
Practice Areas: Immigration
Gary Chodorow represents businesses, investors, and families in U.S. and China visa, immigration, and nationality law matters.. Mr. Chodorow has represented startups and Fortune 500 companies, Nobel Prize winners, high tech companies, investors, EB-5 regional centers, symphonies, artists, athletes, health care professionals, diplomats, and many others facing complex immigration matters.. Mr. Chodorow often represents clients before the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China as well as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices here. He also has extensive experience representing clients in Immigration Court, federal courts, and before the U.S. Department of Labor. And he is knowledgeable about the security and export control issues that arise in immigration cases.. Mr. Chodorow He has authored a number of articles and book chapters on immigration law. His publications have been cited in testimony before the U.S. Congress. He is also frequently called on to provide expert commentary on immigration issues for the media, such as the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, South China Morning Post, and China Radio International. And he publishes the U.S. & China Visa Law blog.. Mr. Chodorow earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California at Berkeley’s Boalt Hall in 1993, after graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University in 1989. Subsequently, he was a partner in a Chicago law firm, where for ten years he practiced immigration law and employment law. He joined Hong Law Offices in 2004 to head the Beijing office.. An adjunct professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Mr. Chodorow has also taught courses for Peking University, China University of Politics and Law, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Liaoning University, the Beijing Lawyers Association, and the Shanghai Lawyers Association.. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and currently Co-Chair of the Visa Committee for American Chamber of Commerce-China.. Mr. Chodorow speaks Mandarin and Spanish.. He is admitted to the California bar.
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