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Counsel for status, relief, and the road to citizenship. This is the statewide record for immigration in California: every attorney on the State Bar of California's official roll whose published practice reaches this area, shown in neutral directory order.

Californians search this field under many names · immigration lawyer, immigration attorney, green card attorney, green card lawyer, visa lawyer · and the registry answers all of them from the same source. Below: the governing deadline with its citation, what to weigh as you read the record, the questions Californians ask with the code sections that answer them, and immigration coverage county by county, from Del Norte to San Diego.

The clock & the craft

Statute of limitations

30 days to appeal an immigration judge's decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals.

8 C.F.R. § 1003.38

Immigration law is federal. Other hard deadlines include the one-year asylum filing rule (8 U.S.C. § 1158(a)(2)(B)) and strict motion-to-reopen windows (8 C.F.R. § 1003.23).

Reading the roster

Immigration is federal practice, but local matters: attorneys near you will know the practices of the San Francisco and Los Angeles immigration courts, the local USCIS field offices, and the region's consular processing patterns. Verify any representative is a licensed attorney or DOJ-accredited representative; immigration is a field with documented notario fraud. Ask about flat fees per filing, realistic timelines, and contingency plans if a priority date retrogresses.

Immigration · statewide roster

5,198 attorneys on the official State Bar of California roll list immigration among their practice areas, with an address of record in 41 of California's 58 counties.

5,045 of them hold an active licence; the remainder are recorded as inactive and are not currently eligible to practise.

The largest county rosters are Los Angeles (1,915), Orange (545), San Francisco (522), San Diego (517) and Alameda (331).

232 hold a State Bar Certified Legal Specialist designation, a certification issued by the State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization, and not a rating or a ranking.

For 761, the registry records a language other than English, almost always from a firm website published in that language; that describes the website, not an attorney's own ability.

Husnu Ada

Immigration · Ankara 06400 · Foreign County

Bar #363342 · Admitted 2025

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Immigration matters in California

The matters this field covers, as Californians search for them. Each attorney's own profile states which of these they take.

  • family-based green cards
  • employment visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1)
  • naturalization and citizenship
  • asylum
  • deportation and removal defense
  • DACA
  • U and T visas for crime victims
  • waivers of inadmissibility
  • adjustment of status
  • immigration bond hearings

Immigration questions, cited

How long do I have to apply for asylum in the United States?

Generally one year from your last arrival, under 8 U.S.C. § 1158(a)(2)(B). Exceptions exist for changed circumstances affecting eligibility or extraordinary circumstances that delayed filing. Asylum applicants may apply for work authorization after the application has been pending the statutory waiting period (8 C.F.R. § 208.7).

What is the difference between a green card and citizenship?

A green card confers lawful permanent residence: the right to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely, but it can be lost through abandonment or certain convictions. Naturalized citizenship under 8 U.S.C. § 1427 (INA § 316) generally requires five years as a permanent resident (three if married to a U.S. citizen, INA § 319), plus physical presence, good moral character, and passing the civics and English tests.

Can I appeal if an immigration judge orders me removed?

Yes. An appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals must be received within 30 calendar days of the immigration judge's decision (8 C.F.R. § 1003.38). An adverse BIA decision can then be challenged by petition for review in the federal court of appeals within 30 days (8 U.S.C. § 1252). Deadlines in this sequence are strictly enforced.

Does a criminal conviction affect my immigration status in California?

It can, severely, certain convictions trigger removability or inadmissibility under 8 U.S.C. § 1227 and § 1182, including "aggravated felonies" and crimes involving moral turpitude. California law requires courts to advise non-citizen defendants of immigration consequences before a plea (Cal. Penal Code § 1016.5), and Penal Code § 1473.7 allows some to vacate pleas taken without understanding those consequences.

How does family-based immigration work?

U.S. citizens may petition for spouses, children, parents, and siblings; permanent residents for spouses and unmarried children (8 U.S.C. § 1153). "Immediate relatives" of citizens have visas always available, while preference categories wait for a priority date to become current on the State Department's monthly Visa Bulletin, waits vary from months to decades depending on category and country.

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From the registry's blog

Work Visas in California: What an Immigration Attorney HandlesWhat a work visa attorney does in California, the main visa categories, who petitions, and the federal statutes that govern employment-based immigration.

From the answer files

How long do I have to apply for asylum in the United States?8 U.S.C. § 1158(a)(2)(B)How much does an immigration lawyer cost in California?8 C.F.R. pt. 106; Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 6148How does a marriage-based green card work?8 U.S.C. § 1255What documents should I gather before an immigration filing?8 C.F.R. § 103.2When do I file to remove conditions on my two-year green card?8 U.S.C. § 1186aWhat happens if I overstay my visa in the United States?8 U.S.C. § 1182(a)(9)(B)Can I work while my immigration application is pending?8 C.F.R. § 274a.12What should I do if ICE detains a family member?8 U.S.C. § 1226Are there immigration options for crime victims?8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(U)How do I evaluate an immigration attorney in California?Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22440

Immigration in all 58 counties

Immigration in Los Angeles CountySeat: Los AngelesImmigration in San Diego CountySeat: San DiegoImmigration in San Francisco CountySeat: San FranciscoImmigration in Alameda CountySeat: OaklandImmigration in Santa Clara CountySeat: San JoseImmigration in Sonoma CountySeat: Santa RosaImmigration in Humboldt CountySeat: EurekaImmigration in Shasta CountySeat: ReddingImmigration in Sacramento CountySeat: SacramentoImmigration in Yolo CountySeat: WoodlandImmigration in Monterey CountySeat: SalinasImmigration in Santa Barbara CountySeat: Santa BarbaraImmigration in Fresno CountySeat: FresnoImmigration in Kern CountySeat: BakersfieldImmigration in El Dorado CountySeat: PlacervilleImmigration in Riverside CountySeat: RiversideImmigration in San Bernardino CountySeat: San BernardinoImmigration in Orange CountySeat: Santa AnaImmigration in San Joaquin CountySeat: StocktonImmigration in Stanislaus CountySeat: ModestoImmigration in Ventura CountySeat: VenturaImmigration in Tulare CountySeat: VisaliaImmigration in San Luis Obispo CountySeat: San Luis ObispoImmigration in Alpine CountySeat: MarkleevilleImmigration in Amador CountySeat: JacksonImmigration in Butte CountySeat: OrovilleImmigration in Calaveras CountySeat: San AndreasImmigration in Colusa CountySeat: ColusaImmigration in Contra Costa CountySeat: MartinezImmigration in Del Norte CountySeat: Crescent CityImmigration in Glenn CountySeat: WillowsImmigration in Imperial CountySeat: El CentroImmigration in Inyo CountySeat: IndependenceImmigration in Kings CountySeat: HanfordImmigration in Lake CountySeat: LakeportImmigration in Lassen CountySeat: SusanvilleImmigration in Madera CountySeat: MaderaImmigration in Marin CountySeat: San RafaelImmigration in Mariposa CountySeat: MariposaImmigration in Mendocino CountySeat: UkiahImmigration in Merced CountySeat: MercedImmigration in Modoc CountySeat: AlturasImmigration in Mono CountySeat: BridgeportImmigration in Napa CountySeat: NapaImmigration in Nevada CountySeat: Nevada CityImmigration in Placer CountySeat: AuburnImmigration in Plumas CountySeat: QuincyImmigration in San Benito CountySeat: HollisterImmigration in San Mateo CountySeat: Redwood CityImmigration in Santa Cruz CountySeat: Santa CruzImmigration in Sierra CountySeat: DownievilleImmigration in Siskiyou CountySeat: YrekaImmigration in Solano CountySeat: FairfieldImmigration in Sutter CountySeat: Yuba CityImmigration in Tehama CountySeat: Red BluffImmigration in Trinity CountySeat: WeavervilleImmigration in Tuolumne CountySeat: SonoraImmigration in Yuba CountySeat: Marysville

Immigration by city

Immigration in Los AngelesLos Angeles County · Los AngelesImmigration in Long BeachLos Angeles County · Los AngelesImmigration in PasadenaLos Angeles County · Los AngelesImmigration in Santa MonicaLos Angeles County · Los AngelesImmigration in San DiegoSan Diego County · San DiegoImmigration in Chula VistaSan Diego County · San DiegoImmigration in San FranciscoSan Francisco County · Bay AreaImmigration in OaklandAlameda County · Bay AreaImmigration in San JoseSanta Clara County · Bay AreaImmigration in Santa RosaSonoma County · North CoastImmigration in EurekaHumboldt County · North CoastImmigration in ReddingShasta County · Shasta CascadeImmigration in SacramentoSacramento County · Sacramento ValleyImmigration in DavisYolo County · Sacramento ValleyImmigration in FolsomSacramento County · Sacramento ValleyImmigration in SalinasMonterey County · Central CoastImmigration in Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara County · Central CoastImmigration in FresnoFresno County · San Joaquin ValleyImmigration in BakersfieldKern County · San Joaquin ValleyImmigration in South Lake TahoeEl Dorado County · SierraImmigration in RiversideRiverside County · Inland EmpireImmigration in San BernardinoSan Bernardino County · Inland EmpireImmigration in IrvineOrange County · Orange CountyImmigration in AnaheimOrange County · Orange CountyImmigration in Santa AnaOrange County · Orange CountyImmigration in Palm SpringsRiverside County · DesertImmigration in StocktonSan Joaquin County · San Joaquin ValleyImmigration in ModestoStanislaus County · San Joaquin ValleyImmigration in OxnardVentura County · Central CoastImmigration in FremontAlameda County · Bay AreaImmigration in VisaliaTulare County · San Joaquin ValleyImmigration in San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo County · Central Coast

Adjacent shelves of the law

Criminal DefenseCal. Penal Code §§ 799–802EmploymentCal. Gov. Code § 12960Family LawCal. Fam. Code § 2339

Full Immigration rosters, by surname

Abraham – Li · Alameda County158 attorneysLieberman – Zwinger · Alameda County159 attorneysAgbo – Yang · Contra Costa County116 attorneysAbaud – Bran · Los Angeles County207 attorneysBrand – Dominguez · Los Angeles County210 attorneysDonaldes – Gracia · Los Angeles County206 attorneysGray – Khamoushian · Los Angeles County210 attorneysKhan – Mansouri · Los Angeles County210 attorneysManzi – Ortiz · Los Angeles County210 attorneysOryan – Sanchez · Los Angeles County210 attorneysSanchezcastaneda – Toczylowski · Los Angeles County205 attorneysToh – Zuckerman · Los Angeles County207 attorneysAbbes – Hasty · Orange County178 attorneysHedayati – Nguyen · Orange County182 attorneysNiazi – Zide · Orange County169 attorneysAlcala – Zanardi · Sacramento County186 attorneysAbdelfattah – Lee · San Diego County250 attorneysLeibl – Zittlau · San Diego County250 attorneysAbduragimova – Harris · San Francisco County172 attorneysHartsough – Park · San Francisco County167 attorneysPate – Zukowski · San Francisco County170 attorneysAbbott – Yu · San Mateo County106 attorneysAalto – Lopezcruz · Santa Clara County155 attorneysLovelace – Zhu · Santa Clara County153 attorneys

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