Andrés Ortiz is an immigration lawyer in California and a foremost authority on the potential adverse immigration consequences of criminal convictions and plea deals (“Padilla Opinions”). Attorneys from across the nation consult Andrés on a regular basis for his expertise in how to resolve criminal cases without triggering deportation and removal.
A graduate of Loyola Law School, Andrés has been the recipient of numerous awards for his work. He was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and was Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy's pro bono attorney of the year for 2016.
Andrés handles cases in immigration court, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Immigration Section Executive Committee as well as an ICE Public Advocate Field Liaison.
In addition to Padilla Opinions, matters Andrés handles:
Practice areas
Removal Defense and Family Immigration
10 years
Post-Conviction Relief
Cases under the All-Writs Act
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2011 | 06/15/2022 |
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Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Los Angeles County Bar Association, Litigation Section, Immigration Section | Executive Committee Member | 2014 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Criminal Law Journal (State Bar of California) | Deferred Entry of Judgment and P.C. 1203.43 | 2016 |
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 | 2015 |
Los Angeles Lawyer | Pleas and Consequences | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University | JD | 2011 |
University of Notre Dame | M.Ed. | 2006 |
St. Mary's University | B.A. | 2004 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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 | 2016 |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments Panel | Avoiding IAC by Knowing ICE | 2015 |
Orange County Public Defender's Office | The Two-Step Process for Determining the Immigration Consequences to a Crime | 2015 |
Lunch With the Experts | What a Difference a Day Makes! (Rethinking Aggravated Felonies under Prop 47 & Penal 18.5) | 2014 |
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Elisa Guadan, Immigration Attorney on May 31, 2017
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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.
Celia Cho, Immigration Attorney on Nov 11, 2016
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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