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:
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Posted by Judith | April 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by Juan | June 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Kyung | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Abel Pacheco | June 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
"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."
"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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2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Litigation Section, Immigration SectionExecutive Committee Member
2011
JD
2006
M.Ed.
2004
B.A.
2016
Advanced Crimmigration: The Categorical Approach after Mathis
2016
WAIVERS IN REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS
2015
The Two-Step Process for Determining the Immigration Consequences to a Crime
2015
Avoiding IAC by Knowing ICE
2014
What a Difference a Day Makes! (Rethinking Aggravated Felonies under Prop 47 & Penal 18.5)
2016
2015
2015
2014
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