Andres James Ortiz

Andres James Ortiz

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 14 years

Immigration Lawyer at LONG BEACH, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

320 Pine Ave., Suite 608, LONG BEACH, CA

About Andres

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 60%

Removal Defense and Family Immigration

14 years

60%
Criminal Defense 25%

Post-Conviction Relief

25%
Federal Crime 15%

Cases under the All-Writs Act

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Andres James Ortiz

320 Pine Ave., Suite 608, LONG BEACH, CA, 90802

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Andres James Ortiz's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Judith | April 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If Andres cannot help you with your case, then no one can!

I cannot recommend Andres Ortiz enough! He was able to keep my Father from getting deported despite an extensive and complicated criminal history. A case highly challenging that no other immigration attorney dared to undertake. I consulted and hired the wrong immigration attorneys until my colleague ...and good friend (also an immigration attorney and previously a USCIS employee) suggested Andres Ortiz. She told me that “If Andres can’t help you, then nobody can”. Andres quickly rose and surpassed all expectations. The case lasted approximately four (4) years and although Andres moved law firms to ultimately opening his own practice, he always maintained us informed and up to date on my Father’s case. We never once felt that Andres was unresponsive or unsure on the progression of the case. Andres ensured we were kept up to date on new applicable case law that could assist our case and ensured we were thoroughly prepared for all court hearings, especially when rendering testimony. Furthermore, Andres was exceptionally prepared at all court hearings, a quality I have personally witnessed often lacking in other Immigration attorneys. Andres was so meticulously prepared at all court hearings to the extent the Immigration Judges would thank him for his exceptional work. Our entire family if forever grateful to Andres for helping us keep our Father with his family. I highly recommend Andres to all family, friends and general public. Bottom line, if Andres cannot help you with your case, then no one can.

Posted by Juan | June 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The most professional lawyer ever.

I hired Mr. Ortiz to re-open a case from 1989, very complicated case, he worked very diligently and went above and beyond my expectations, I really though I did not have a chance to have the case vacated, for immigration purposes, but Mr. Ortiz did the impossible and won the case for me. I will be fo...rever in debt, thanks to his work and his staff my life completely changed. Do not hesitate one second in hiring Mr. Ortiz, simply put, the best of the best.

Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you Andres!

I can't thank Andres enough for what he has done for me and my husband. When we first met Andres, we were distraught, having started our green card application with an attorney who disappeared on us. But Andres was confident he would be able to see us through this and get my husband approved for a gr...een card. It wasn't always easy because the government made things difficult, unnecessarily difficult and frustarting. But Andres remained calm and assured and encouraged us to keep fighting. We did and with the help of Andres, my husband received his green card. Tomorrow, we leave for Mexico where my husband will spend Christmas with his family for the first time in almost 20 years.

Posted by Kyung | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Legal Knowledge

Andres Ortiz is the best immigration lawyer. His excellent legal knowledge made me a permanent resident when all other immigration lawyers had been telling me it's impossible. I had one drug-related case and 4 DUI's in different States, so it was hard for me to believe when Andres told me I could get... my green card. But actually, I've got my green card today thanks to his help. His thorough analysis and precise legal application made it possible. I would strongly recommend Andres to anyone who needs legal help, especially those who have criminal issues. If Andres couldn't help, no one could help, I bet. Thanks million, Andres.

Posted by Abel Pacheco | June 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Caso de inmigración

Después de consultar tres diferentes firmas de abogados para que tomaran el caso de mi esposa, me especificaron que no podía legalmente inmigrar a los Estados Unidos. La razón según ellos era porque necesitaba 4 perdones y inmigración solamente aprueban 2 máximo. Afortunadamente el abogado Andrés me ...dio esperanza que podía haber algo mientras tanto vivía en Tijuana. Finalmente después de cinco años ella migró legalmente a Estados Unidos November 2015.

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Andres James Ortiz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elisa Guadan

Immigration lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Andres Ortiz to anyone facing immigration or deportation proceedings. Andres Ortiz has a particular expertise in immigration matters with criminal case components. Andres is a recognized expert in the emerging field of "crimmigration," He is well respected by his colleagues and is personable and responsive to all his Clients. I have worked with Andres on several cases and I have found his knowledge and work ethic to be superb."

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Celia Cho

Immigration lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Andres Ortiz is very knowledgeable and committed to helping his clients. I worked with Andres and am so impressed with the level of excellence and dedication he puts into helping his clients. Hands down one of the best attorneys I've had the privilege to work with."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Associations

2014 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Litigation Section, Immigration Section

Executive Committee Member

Education

2011

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD

2006

University of Notre Dame

M.Ed.

2004

St. Mary's University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2016

Los Angeles County Bar Association Immigration and Nationality Section

Advanced Crimmigration: The Categorical Approach after Mathis

2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association Waivers Conference

WAIVERS IN REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS

2015

Orange County Public Defender's Office

The Two-Step Process for Determining the Immigration Consequences to a Crime

2015

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments Panel

Avoiding IAC by Knowing ICE

2014

Lunch With the Experts

What a Difference a Day Makes! (Rethinking Aggravated Felonies under Prop 47 & Penal 18.5)

Publications

2016

Criminal Law Journal (State Bar of California) Deferred Entry of Judgment and P.C. 1203.43

2015

Los Angeles Daily Journal Same crime, but different consequences

2015

Metropolitan Corporate Counsel Federal Immigration Controlled Substance Considerations in the Age of State Marijuana Laws

2014

Los Angeles Lawyer Pleas and Consequences

Languages

English

Spanish

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