$ 400-450 per hour
About Annaluisa
Biography
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We are a "Boutique Law Firm" dedicated to providing our clients with personalized, affordable quality legal representation to meet their expectations and legal needs. Our Principal attorney brings valuable experience representing clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, formerly (INS), the Executive Office of Immigration Review, as well as appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Our clients come from a variety of backgrounds who need to understand the immigration system and their options. We assess our clients' situation and provide legal representation focused in obtaining the most favorable result within the Immigration Laws. Our Principal attorney is devoted to ensuring our clients receive the most up-to-date representation in their dissolution, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support and all other family matters. We understand that matters concerning your family can be emotional and overwhelming. We listen to our clients' goals and expectations and become our clients' advocate. We are committed to assisting you and your family in moving on to the next chapter in your lives as quickly and cost effectively as possible.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
80%
26 years
Family
20%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Of Annaluisa Padilla
481 E Whittier Blvd Ste E, La Habra, CA, 90631
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Posted by Claudia | March 23, 2015 | Marriage & Prenuptials
Very thorough, responsive and knowledgeable family attorney
Ms. Padilla was wonderful to work with. Not only was she knowledgeable, thorough, and professional. She was also very caring and had great bedside manners while assisting me with reviewing a prenuptial agreement. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for an experienced attorney who makes ...
Posted by Oscar | August 14, 2012
A Competent & Trustworthy Lawyer!
Annaluisa was welcoming, informative and knowledgeable about my case, which was very unique as I had already visited at least 3 other attorneys. She was very helpful during the whole process and was open to provide information at any time. She was always on time and present when we needed her the mos...
Posted by Mrs. Lopez | July 07, 2010 | Immigration
Knowledgeable immigration attorney
It's an honor to recommend the services of my lawyer (Ms. Padilla) to anybody else. She is professional, punctual and friendly at all times. Her staff is also kind. She always took the time to return my calls and explain what was going on with my immigration case. I was so satisfied with her services...
Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2009 | Immigration
Annaluisa is the by far the best immigration attorney you can have
We met Annaluisa at a latino community event a few years ago. After being disappointed by the lack of professionalism of our previous "attorney", Annaluisa was a total blessing. She provided us with the appropriate counseling that we needed. She was always patient and supportive and helped us underst...
Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2009 | Divorce & Separation
Former/Current Client
Annaluisa did an excellent job handling my divorce and continued to protect me even after the divorce. I would definately recommend Annaluisa to my friends and family. I trust annaluisa.
Annaluisa Padilla's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Annaluisa is a dedicated advocate for immigrant rights and excellent attorney."
"Ms. Padilla is an outstanding attorney who is a tireless advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I am proud to endorse Ms. Padilla. As the former President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) I have been privileged to meet thousands of immigration lawyers across the US. Ms. Padilla is among the best I've met because she brings experience, outstanding skill and an uncommon passion for justice to each case. She fights hard for her clients and gets results. Maybe that's why her peers in the immigration bar elected her to AILA's national leadership this year. I strongly endorse Annaluisa Padilla."
"Annaluisa is a very talented and respected attorney specializing in immigration and family law."
"I definitely Ms. Padilla's work. Ms. Padilla is a very knowledgeable and hard working attorney. She has proven her leadership by previously serving as Chair of the Immigration Section at the Los Angeles County Bar Association and currently serving as the Chair of the Southern California Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyer's Association. She would make a fine attorney for any potential client."
"Ms. Padilla is diligent, hard working, cost effective and extremely knowledgeable."
"Ms. Padilla is a leading authority in the areas of Family and Immigration law."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Annaluisa is a bright lawyer with a commitment to serving her clients and her community. I endorse this lawyer's work."
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David Leopold
Immigration lawyer
Todd Becraft
Immigration lawyer
John Manley
Immigration lawyer
Lucy Avedissian
Immigration lawyer
Andrea Szew
Immigration lawyer
Alice Yardum-Hunter
Immigration lawyer
Richard Gould-Saltman
Divorce and separation lawyer
Faith Nouri
Divorce and separation lawyer
Vincent Tucci
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2010
Orange County Top Lawyers, OC Metro Magazine
2008
Honoring Latinas in Business Award, Nagtional Latina Business Women Association - Los Angeles
2004
Hon. Benjamin Aranda III Outstanting Public Service Award, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Annaluisa Padilla
Associations
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association2nd Vice President
2003 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2003 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionMember
2002 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
1997 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaMember
2013 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
2012 - 2013
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationSecretary
2007 - 2008
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionChair
2006 - 2012
Mexican American Bar AssociationBoard Trustee
2006 - 2008
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationBoard Trustee
Sample of Legal Cases
Iturribaria v. INS,
Established precedent
Education
1997
Whittier Coll SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Univ of California at Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Small and Solo Firm Conference
The Changing of Hats as a solo: Use of technology
2008
2008 Crossing Borders: A legal perspective
Immigration: Legal analysis and perspectives
2004
Public Conference on Immigration
Visas y Permisos de Trabajo para Profesionales - Guatemala City, Guatemala
2003
16th Annual AILA California Chapters Conference
Common Family-Based Immigration Headaches and Solutions
Publications
2014
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Travel to USVI with DACA?
14 Feb 2014
Q&A
If the mother does not work and not looking for a job is child support required
13 Dec 2008
Q&A
Marriage between US citizen and out of status foreigner
09 Aug 2008