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Chen & Associates IP Law
San Francisco, California · 17 yrs experience
IP boutique for Bay Area tech companies. Patents, trademarks, IP strategy.
Intellectual Property Business Law Immigration
Immigration Lawyers in San Francisco
Visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense.
About Immigration Lawyers in California
Immigration law in California is one of the most active practice areas in the country, driven by the state's large immigrant population, agricultural and tech-industry workforce, and proximity to international borders. California immigration attorneys handle the full federal toolkit — family-based petitions, employment-based visas (especially H-1B, L-1, O-1, and EB categories common in tech), green-card adjustment, naturalization, asylum and withholding-of-removal claims, U and T visas, DACA-related matters, and removal-defense proceedings before the immigration courts.
Because immigration is a federal practice, attorneys licensed in any U.S. state can represent clients in immigration matters anywhere in California — but most experienced practitioners are physically based here and familiar with local USCIS offices, the San Francisco and Los Angeles immigration courts, and Ninth Circuit appellate practice. When evaluating attorneys, clients commonly weigh experience with their specific case type (e.g., asylum vs. employment-based), language availability, fee structure (flat-fee is common for visa work, hourly for litigation), and reputation in the local immigrant community.
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- State Bar of California
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
General information only — not legal advice. Consult a licensed California attorney for guidance on your specific situation. Last reviewed 2026-05-18.
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All immigration lawyers in San Francisco
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Van Der Hout
San Francisco, California · 7 yrs experience
Gunther Chappe Chesnut is an attorney in San Francisco, California, focusing on Criminal Defense and Immigration. They practice with Van Der Hout, LLP. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2019, Gunther brings 7 years of legal experience. The office is located at 360 Post St Ste 800, San Francisco, California 94108-4911.
Criminal Defense Immigration
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Taylor Levy Law
San Francisco, California · 7 yrs experience
Taylor Kristine Levy is a Immigration attorney based in San Francisco, California. They practice with Taylor Levy Law. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2019, Taylor brings 7 years of legal experience.
Immigration
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Pangea Legal Services
San Francisco, California · 5 yrs experience
Maria De Jesus Renteria is a Immigration attorney based in San Francisco, California. They practice with Pangea Legal Services. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2021, Maria brings 5 years of legal experience. The office is located at 391 Sutter St., Suite 500, San Francisco, California 94108.
Immigration
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EIG
San Francisco, California · 17 yrs experience
Melissa Anne Jaffar is a Immigration attorney based in San Francisco, California. They practice with EIG. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2009, Melissa brings 17 years of legal experience. The office is located at 4318 Arden Pl, San Francisco, California 94602.
Immigration
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Dept. of Homeland Security
San Francisco, California · 27 yrs experience
Daryl Thomas Eremin is a Immigration attorney based in San Francisco, California. They practice with Dept. of Homeland Security. Licensed by the Texas bar since 1999, Daryl brings 27 years of legal experience. The office is located at 100 Montgomery St Ste 200, San Francisco, California 94104-4371.
Immigration
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San Francisco, California · 13 yrs experience
Jennifer Verena Burk is a Immigration attorney based in San Francisco, California. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2013, Jennifer brings 13 years of legal experience.
Immigration