Are you preparing to undergo criminal, civil, family law or immigration related process? If so, it may be in your best interest to contact The Agopoglu Law Corp., PLC. Attorney Berc Agopoglu has 21 years of experience, during which he has gained an extensive amount of trial experience and success. He is a member of numerous associations including the American Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Trial Lawyers Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Unlike other attorneys, Mr. Agopoglu has a excellent track record in criminal, civil, family and immigration law related Court proceedings. As to immigratio whether you are interested in becoming a citizen, are seeking asylum, want your family to come to America, or are facing removal from the country, you can trust that Attorney Agopoglu has the skills and resources needed to assist you.
In addition, the team has members that are able to translate and communicate in a number of different languages including English, Spanish, French, Russian, Turkish, Hebrew, German, Farsi and Korean. If you’d like to schedule your free initial consultation with a Los Angeles Creative Legal Solutions Lawyer, be sure to contact the firm today.
Practice areas
Business visas, family legalization, non-immigrant and immigrant petitions, appeals, motions to reopen/reconsider, and removal proceedings
22 years
Auto accidents, premise liability, medical malpractice, and dog bites.
22 years
Representation in State and Federal Cases involving Felonies and Misdemeanors.
22 years
Business transactions, formations, and litigation.
22 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| CA | Active | 1999 | 02/03/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Best Law Firms | Manta.Com Online | 2013 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | N/A |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Founder | AGOPOGLU LAW CORP., PLC | 1999 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
| Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Publishing Group/West | People v. CB | 2015 |
| NBC News | H.K. Charges Dropped | 2015 |
| Daily Bruin | UCLA Injunction | 2014 |
| Thomson West publication | People v. F.C.B. | 2014 |
| New York Daily News | Charges Filed | 2014 |
| KTLA News | Former Attorney Reinstating Claims of Innocence for Former Client | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Court of Appeals | People v. FCB | 2014 |
| Daily Court Review | Pledging Innocence | 2014 |
| Court of Appeals | Peoplve v. C.B. | 2014 |
| Daily Bruin | Criminal Defense Matter | 2013 |
| Los Angeles Times | No Charges Filed for UCLA Student | 2013 |
| Los Angeles Times | Student Accused Wants to Attend Class | 2013 |
| KCAL News | Hakop Kaplanyan Accusations | 2013 |
| Daily Bruin | Injunction Filed For UCLA Athlete | 2013 |
| Los Angeles Times | Support Video Made for a Client | 2013 |
| California Court of Appeals | Peopl v. Marc Christian Steigleder | 2012 |
| MAG | Interview with Successful Turkish Attorney | 2008 |
| Los Angeles Daily Journal | Case Precedents (Gabriel Valenzuela Guerra) | 2007 |
| Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | Gabriel Guerra-Valenzuela v. Alberto R. Gonzales | 2007 |
| California Court of Appeals, Second Appellate District | Kourosh Eddie Ehteshami v. Lee Simmons | 2005 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier College School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
| University of Southern California | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| KTLA News | Criminal Defence | 2014 |
| 2nd Appellate District | Court of Appeals | 2014 |
| TV Interview | Criminal Defense | 2013 |
| Q&A | Criminal Defense | 2013 |
| Press Meeting | NBC News | 2013 |
| Press Interview | UCLA Accusations | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Press Conference | UCLA Accusations | 2013 |
| Constellation Place | Preemptive Interview on Accusations | 2013 |
| California Court Of Appeals, Second Appellate District | Writ of Coram Nobis | 2012 |
| Appellate Review | Controlled Substance Violations | 2007 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| People v. G.G. | No Charges Filed |
| Matter of MK | Successfully Won Bail Hearing |
| Malicious Prosecution Case | Judgment Entered In Favor of Plaintiff |
| TRO Case Successfully Defended | Successfully Beat Restraining Order Request |
| People v. J.R. | No jail. Probation reinstated with Drug and Alcohol Program |
| Federal Court of Appeals | Emergency motion with 9th Circuit Filed Within Hours of Removal which stopped deportation |
|---|---|
| People v. A.P. | No charges are filed and custody petition filed for the father |
| MATTER OF SM | Outstanding Success in Reopening |
| 601 Waiver & Motions to Reopen | Three cases pending for over ten years reopened for permanent residency applications. |
| Naturalization Case | An impossible case is won. |
| People v. S.I. | Only 96 hrs in jail. Credit for two plus two time served. |
| EB-1 Visa Approved for Turkish Celebrity | Both Acquired Their Green Cards |
| Matter of LD | After getting 10 extensions for B-2 status, client won diversity visa during stay and finally adjusted her status with her family in the USA. |
| People v. M.A.M. | Client only plead to DUI, removal proceedings were successfully reopened, and Client got out on immigration bond. Client is seeking asylum in immigration court and eligibility for U visa is being investigated as well. |
| Matter of JMT | Successfully reopened client's case with the Board of Immigration Appeals and Case was remanded back to Immigration Court for Relief |
| People v. M.M. | Sentenced to 2 months Time Served |
| People v. A.V.P. | Theft conviction was vacated and client successfully acquired U.S. Citizenship based on elimination of the theft conviction. |
| People v. H.P. | Sentence Reduced |
| Matter of RB | Success |
| Annie Tyler v. Fireside Convalescent Hospital | Elder Abuse Established and Settled Six Figures |
| United States v. (Confidential Client) | Dropped |
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Michael Payne, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer doing excellent legal work.
Highly recommended. Knowledgeable and experienced. I endorse this lawyer.
This lawyer is highly recommended in the community. I endorse this lawyer.
K. Jairam, Immigration Attorney on Jan 19, 2015
Relationship: Other
Berg Agopolu is a smart and bright attorney who advises and represents his clients competently and skillfully. I endorse this attorney.
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
John Gaertner, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 31, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Berc is an excellent trial attorney. I certainly endorse him to anyone looking for top notch criminal defense representation.
Petya Fist, Immigration Attorney on Dec 28, 2014
Relationship: Other
An excellent lawyer with great knowledge of both immigration and criminal law. I endorse this lawyer.
Arthur Navarette, Litigation Attorney on Dec 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Gihan Thomas, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected among his peers. He is knowledgeable about the law and very dedicated to his clients' causes. I have referred him cases and all his clients were very happy with the outcome. I recommend his services for both criminal defense, litigation and immigration law.
Evan Braunstein, Criminal defense Attorney on May 31, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Berc is a highly skilled attorney. I recommend Berc as a criminal defense lawyer because of his skill, integrity and attention to his clients.
Joubin Sedgh, Criminal defense Attorney on May 17, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I fully endorse this attorney for his knowledge, trustworthiness, and the fact that he doesn't hesitate to put the extra time and effort to give valuable legal advice to both existing and potential clients.
Michael Simkin, Litigation Attorney on Dec 12, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Berc is honest, and only thinks about how best to serve the client. He has common sense and knows the right questions to ask. He also is fearless. I highly reccomend.
Peter Bronstein, Immigration Attorney on Dec 12, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Berc for over 10 years. Berc is dedicated to obtaining the best results possible for each and every client. Berc collaborates with others to determine the best course of action and if needed obtains experts to explore all options. An asset to obtaining the best for his client.
Ross Sobel, Immigration Attorney on Jun 27, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Berc for several years. He is a very hardworking, dedicated lawyer. He has worked with me on several matters. I often will have a criminal case with immigration issues. Together we have been able to help our clients tremendously in both areas at the same time. Berc is also known for his success in medical malpractice and personal injury matters. He can take whatever you throw at him and make it work for his clients. I take my own reputation very seriously, and I am confident whenever I refer matters to Berc that he takes care of them just as if it were his own family.
Paul Fegen, Immigration Attorney on Jun 18, 2009
Relationship: Friend
I am a retired attorney who has practiced for 48 years who has run into thousands of attorneys and I have worked intimately with Berc Agopoglu. Berc Agopoglu is one of the top ten attorneys out all the thousands of attorneys I have worked with. He is an excellent attorney who cares for his clients and is extremely competent and efficient.
Jay Ghoreichi, Criminal defense Attorney on May 28, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Zealous and aggressive representation when you need it most.