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Todd Becraft
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Biography
Todd has practiced law for over (30) years. He’s helped immigrants and their families remain in the United States fighting for their rights and dreams.
Before working as an immigration attorney, Todd worked in real estate law for a number of years in New York City. Yearning for a more rewarding career Todd took a position at the Orange County Attorneys office in upstate New York working in Family Court on Child Abuse and Neglect matters on behalf of the Department of Social Services. Todd took a break from the law in 1995 and relocated to Los Angeles to pursue his art career for a few years. During this hiatus Todd became acutely aware of the number of immigrants in California that were being treated unfairly yet contributing to the United States. As a result, Todd began work as an associate of Judy Wood (Saint Judy) and the Human Rights Project. Our focus was primarily Asylum matters which included pioneering cases regarding women’s rights and the first asylum grant for a North Korean citizen. In 2008 Todd took over the law practice of Immigration Judge Timothy Everett when Judge Everett left private practice.
Todd has received the “Coalition for Humane Immigrants Rights of Los Angeles Award” and the “American Immigration Lawyers Association Pro Bono Service Award”. He is one of the “Three Best Rated” immigration attorneys in Los Angeles, “10 Best” Immigration Attorneys in Southern California, “21 Best Immigration Lawyers in Los Angeles” by Expertise and Top Immigration Attorney in . Todd is also an artist and enjoys painting and sculpting In fact, he had a successful art exhibition fundraising benefiting CARECEN to help fund the cases of undocumented immigrants. He has also done several engagements and workshops to educate immigrants about their rights.
Todd is still very active with his artwork having graduated from the Vermont College of Fine Arts with a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art in 2007. Todd’s artwork can be seen at . He is also an avid cyclist who rides and races with the Big Orange cycling club in Los Angeles.
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Practice Area
Immigration
100%
25 years
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Licensed in New York for 41 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1984
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Law Office of Todd Becraft
3450 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1015, Los Angeles, CA, 90010
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Posted by JIN | August 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
My recommendation is up to you after reading my review.
My wife and I got the green cards with Law Office of Todd Becraft. But, It took much more than what I expected and what Mr. Becraft initially mentioned. My case was not typical because my sponsor does not have enough financial ability so that I tried to prove it by my own ability. Mr. Becraft took...
Todd Becraft
Replied last August 10, 2018Congratulations to you and your wife on your green cards! I've just read your review and I want to respond to your comments. First I'm taken back that you think our legal fees were on the high end. I'm not sure who quoted lower fees however I believe you would have been extremely dissatisfied with their services. Indeed our firm has some of the lowest fees among reputable immigration law firms in the Los Angeles area so your comment about our fees is very surprising. In fact given the level of complexity and amount of time we spent on your case we basically wrote of your retainer as a loss. And our expenses are relatively low. Second I'm disappointed to hear that you feel we did not adequately respond to your inquiries. In all honesty the number of inquiries you presented was among the highest if not the highest level of any client in our firms ten (10) year history. That said I believe that we answered all of your questions that were not redundant and previously answered in a previous email or phone call. Finally please remember that most, if not all of the delay, in your case was caused by the fact that you needed to obtain documents. This was beyond our control. In addition to the fact that your application required a complicated affidavit of support issue that changed at last minute at no extra charge to you. In addition, the matter was further complicated by another change I can't discuss publicly without your permission. Overall I believe that we were under paid for a process that was complicated from the beginning and got more so, with no extra charge to you, as the matter proceeded
Posted by Lorena Calderon | July 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
An excellent lawyer
I recommend Todd Becraft, he is the best immigration lawyer in California, Todd is honest, compassionate, understanding and kind. He made my dream come true, I received my green card on my birthday. Todd and Sandy were always available to answer my calls and all my questions. I highly recommend his ...
Posted by Tung | June 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Professional Attorney
I don't normally write review so I'm gonna keep it short and simple. Mr. Becraft was my attorney and had helped me with my immigration case. He was professional, straight forward, ethical, and knowledgeable. I had many lawyers but none of them can compare to Mr. Becraft. I highly recommend the Law o...
Posted by aiko | April 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Client
Mr. Todd becraft filed for my permanent residency. I have been to many other lawyers and most of them declined my case. He was kind and skilled enough to take my case and won. He was both professional and knowledgeable and experienced in this field. His legal assistant Sandy is also amazing. I will I...
Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent attorney
Mr. Becraft did an excellent job with my case and all my paperwork for the work permit and the green card got approved very quickly. He maintained a highly professional and very friendly attitude throughout the process. His staff is also very professional, knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommen...
Todd Becraft's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Todd is an excellent immigration lawyer. He is very committed to his clients and the immigrant community and maintains a great rapport with others in the immigration system."
"I endorse this lawyer. Todd is very well respected among his peers, opposing counsels and judges because of his dedication, knowledge of the law and the presentation and preparation of his cases. He is extremely professional and ethical. I highly recommend Todd to anyone who needs help with immigration matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Todd is very honest and well versed in immigration law. He cares about his clients and works hard to obtain the best results for them. Todd is well respected in the immigration bar for his leadership and ability to work well with others."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Todd for several years, as a fellow member of the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Immigration Section, of which Todd is a past Chairperson. He is one of my "go-to" colleagues for cases in areas of Immigration Law in which I do not practice, and I have always found him knowledgeable, responsive, diligent and organized. I am happy to endorse him"
"I have known Mr. Todd Becraft for several years professionally. He and I serve on the Executive Committee of the Immigration Law Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association as well as on the Executive Committee of the Beverly Hills Bar Association Immigration Law Committee. Mr. Becraft is a skilled immigration attorney and any individual or family would be well represented by him."
"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer! He is very thorough in his research and does a great job helping his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Todd is a dedicated, compassionate immigration attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Todd has an amazing grasp of the nuances of immigration law, particularly in the complex area of removal defense. Todd is an attorney with integrity and intellect, and one that I would highly recommend without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Todd on a variety of complex immigration issues. He is an exceptionally skilled immigration litigator with his vast experience and knowledge of the law."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Pro Bono Hero, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2012
Raids Rapid Response Network, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Todd Becraft
2002 - 2009
Associate, Law Office Of Judith Wood
2000 - 2002
Contract Attorney, 20th Century Fox Film Corporation
1989 - 1995
Assistant County Attorney, Orange County Attorney's Office
Associations
2011 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionFormer Chair
2007 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Immigration SectionFormer Chair
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Asylum from Nicaragua
Remand from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Education
2007
Vermont College
MFA
1983
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
St Lawrence University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Southern California AILA Chapter Third Annual Winter CLE Conference
Medical Waivers in Naturalization Cases
2014
Southern California AILA Chapter Winter Immigration CLE Conference
Immigration Court Advocacy
2014
Beverly Hills Bar Association CLE
Immigration Law Nuts & Bolts An Introduction to Immigration Law for Attorneys
2013
Beverly Hills Bar Association CLE
Representing the Criminal Respondent in Immigration Court
Publications
2012
2011
La Opinion
Elogian proceso de las visas U
2006
The Korea Times
20 FORMER N. KOREANS SEEKING ASYLUM IN US
Languages
Spanish
English