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DACA College Bound Students - California Dream Act

If you are a California student who has applied for or received approval for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and need financial assistance for college, do not complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You need to complete the California Dream Act Application. Go to www.caldreamact.org for more information and the application. After completing […]
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Immigration - U Visa

If you've been the victim of a crime, you may qualify for an immigration benefit. We have a thriving immigration practice. Our partner, Erika Portillo, has helped so many through the immigration process. Let her help you. Who qualifies for a visa U? A U-Visa lets victims of crimes who meet certain requirements stay in […]
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Need for Independent Immigration Court

The following was an article our partner, Erika Portillo, wrote and was published in the September, 2019 issue of Contra Costa Lawyer. The Importance of the Need for an Independent Immigration Court in Support of Due Process and the Rule of Law and its Volatile Impact in the Courtroom Erika Portillo | Sep 01, 2019 | Comments […]
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National Small Business Week

May 5th-11th is National Small Business Week. If you are looking for a lawyer, don't only consider a"big name" law firm. Our talent, professionalism, ingenuity & creativity, and ability to get great results for our clients rivals any "big name" law firm. Looking for a trial lawyer, we've  got one of the best around in our […]
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Children Confounding the Courts: An Immigration Conundrum by Erika Portillo

Children Confounding the Courts; An Immigration Conundrum Erika Portillo | Mar 01, 2019 | Comments 0 Separation of families at the border has been a big part of the news of late. According to the Department of Homeland Security, last Spring 2,342 children had been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border. However, according […]
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Immigration News – Politico article attached

President Trump did not take any action today regarding NAFTA or the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, and Politico reports that, according to a USCIS spokesperson, DACA applications and renewals continue to be processed normally. Here’s an article from POLITICO that you might find interesting: Trump administration signals no immediate reversal on Dreamer […]
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May’s edition of Contra Costa Lawyer: Guest Editor, Erika Portillo, on Immigration

Inside: Guest Editor's Column, May 2016 How beneficial and realistic would building a border wall and removing millions of undocumented immigrants really be? Immigration has been a top issue in the 2016 presidential race. In particular, the top contender for the Republican Party nomination, Donald Trump, has been very outspoken about illegal immigration. He has […]
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Why Is It So Hard To Find A Good Lawyer To Handle Your Case?

Five things you need to do: 1) Find a law firm which handles the issues you are dealing with. 2) Look at credentials. 3) Meet with the firm in person. 4) Ask to see evidence of similar cases and the results. 5) Be comfortable with the interview or go somewhere else.
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Federal Government Reduces Waiting Time For Immigrants And Families To Be Reunited

A long-awaited change in immigration law for U.S. citizens married to undocumented immigrants is on its way. On January 6, 2012, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on the Federal Register its plan to reduce the time that U.S. citizens are separated from their spouses and children while those family members go through […]
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