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David Melik Telfer

David Melik Telfer

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Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Business, Family

611 S. Catalina St., Suite 412, Los Angeles, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

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DMT Law Firm | Immigration Law Firm

611 S. Catalina St., Suite 412, Los Angeles, CA, 90005

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David Melik Telfer's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Stop looking elsewhere! Mr. Telfer is the best!

Wow! All I can say is David Telfer is hands down the best attorney I've worked with. I was very stressed and nervous before contacting David and have worked with several lawyers in the past with varying outcomes. I'm so lucky I found David! He is personable, competent and a great listener. He resolve...d my issues... he really knows his stuff! I am so lucky to have found him and he will always be my first call when I'm in need of legal assistance. Thanks David!

Posted by Debora | October 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great!

I had David Telfer and Jean Pierre Gallelli with my J1 so I could start a trainee program in US and I couldn't ask for more. Two amazing and caring attorneys who advised me in every single detail and helped to move my career to the next level. I felt like I was dealing with friends of how comfortab...le I felt with them. Their experience and the fact that both of them speak fluent portuguese gave me way more confidence during the process. I can't thank you guys and KPB enough. I am happy to refer your company to everybody I know. Thank you so much. Obrigada! Debora

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2015 | Immigration

Honest, Caring & Great Service

Mr. Telfer is terrific. He is caring, honest and knows his law. He said it was unusual, but I got my interview for my green card in only 4 months! Prices super reasonable. Nice staff. Great Spanish for this mero mero gringo.

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Gerri Marshall

Immigration lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is incredibly bright. His knowledge in obtaining work/immigrant visas for musicians is second to none. Obviously, he is very knowledgeable in other areas of immigration law. He is a very straight-forward and caring attorney. I am inspired by his latest endeavors, which include filing federal lawsuits against USCIS. No matter the type of immigration case, you are in good hands with David."

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Lahaina Araneta

Immigration lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is one of the most compassionate attorneys I know. He is brilliant, trilingual, and is able to put himself in his clients' shoes in a way that most attorneys cannot. Being empathetic is essential in the immigration practice - yet, it is surprisingly difficult to find. David is the perfect example of what an empathetic immigrant rights advocate should be."

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Wilson Purves

Immigration lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

State Bar of California, California State Bar Admitee

2003

Magna Cum Laude, University of North Carolina

2003

Highest Honors, University of North Carolina

2003

Stoudemire Medal for Excellence In Spanish, University of North Carolina- Dept of Romance Langauges

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Managing Attorney, DMT Law Firm

2015 - 2018

Immigration Attorney, Kerosky, Purves & Bogue LLC

2009 - 2014

Owner/Manager, Robot Fight & Fitness

2009 - 2015

Owner, E Nois Clothing

2008 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Greenberg Glusker

Associations

2015 - Present

Brazilian Californian Chamber of Commerce

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

2008

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of North Carolina

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Immigration Issues For Brazilian Businessmen

Immigration Issues For Brazilian Businessmen

2015

Engagement at El Salvadorian Consulate in Los Angeles

Immigration Fundamentals for El Salvadoreans

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Languages

English

Portuguese

Spanish

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