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Brian David Lerner
Open for Business- Long Beach, CA
- Licensed for 29 years
About Brian
I have been a licensed attorney since 1992 and started the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, APC. My practice consists of Immigration and Nationality Law and everything involved with and regarding immigration which includes citizenship, investment visas, family and employment visas, removal and deportation hearings, appeals, waivers, adjustment, consulate processing and all types of immigration and citizenship matters.
You can self-schedule a free consultation at blerner.checkappointments.com
I have passed a rigorous examination and extensive experience requirements by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Currently, there are only about 200 out of 200,000 attorneys. Currently, I have over 700 Immigration Videos on Youtube, over 4.25 million views and over 117,000 likes on Facebook.
I have just be recertified by the State of California as an Expert in Immigration and Nationality Law until 2020.
The Immigration Law part of the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, APC handles cases arising from business visas, work permits, Green Cards, non-immigrant visas, deportation, citizenship, appeals and all areas of immigration. The Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, APC does EB-5 Investor Visas, H-1B Specialty Occupation, L-1 Intracompany Transferee, E-2 Treaty Investor, E-1 Treaty Trader, O-1 Extraordinary Ability among others. We also do K-1 Fiancee and K-3 Spouse Visas. Regarding immigrant visas for the Green Card, we do PERM and advanced degree PERM, Family Petitions, and Extraordinary Alien Petitions. In addition to affirmative petitions, we represent people in people in deportation and removal hearings, including political asylum, withholding of removal, and convention against torture cases.
Immigration Attorney, Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law
Practice areas
- Immigration: 85%
I am a certified specialist in Immigration Law. My firm prepares immigration cases arising from business visas, work permits, Green Cards, non-immigrant visas, deportation, citizenship, appeals, waivers and all other areas of immigration. We have clients all over the U.S. and have helped saved families from being torn apart by Immigration. We fight the hard cases. Don't lose hope. Make sure it is done right. Call 562-495-0554 or e-mail us at [email protected] We can help.
30 years, 4,250 cases
- Asylum: 15%
This firm can and have prepared asylum cases from many countries from around the world. From the persecution in different parts of Europe to the gun violence in Mexico to the FGM in parts of Africa we might be able to help. Give our office a call for a free consultation.
30 years, 250 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish, English, Tagalog
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Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, APC
Long Beach Law Building
3233 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA, 90803
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1992 | 05/12/2021 |
| Legal answers | 1687 |
| Legal guides | 567 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Year Licensed and Practicing Attorney | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| Who's Who in Executives and Professionals | National Register of Who's Who for Executives and Professionals | 2004 |
| Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law | California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization | 2000 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney at Law | Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, APC | 1996 - Present |
| Attorney at Law | Law Offices of Marks, Acalin & Lerner | 1994 - 1996 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section | Member | 2009 - Present |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
| Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section | Officer | 1995 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Journal | The Widow Penalty Ends | 2009 |
| The California Examiner | EB-5: The Basics | 2009 |
| The Taliba | PERM | 2009 |
| Asian Journal | What do I have to be thankful for? | 2009 |
| California Examiner | Can I be deported for this crime? | 2009 |
| Peoples Journal | What is a background check? | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Peoples Journal | My Crime was vacated! Now What? | 2009 |
| California Examiner | I'm over 21. Can I still adjust status? | 2009 |
| California Examiner | I don't qualify for any visa. | 2009 |
| Taliba | My background check is taking forever | 2009 |
| Asian Journal | What is the Bankruptcy Estate? | 2009 |
| Peoples Journal | Can unemployment be used in calculating income for the means test? | 2009 |
| Immigration Law Today | Business Without Borders- Obtaining E-1 and E-2 Status for Foreign Investors | 2008 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific | Juris Doctor | 1991 |
| Univ of Southern Calif | BS - Bachelor of Science in Business Administratin | 1988 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| LawReview CLE | Introduction to Immigration Seminar | 2010 |
| Introduction to Immigration Law for Attorneys | Immigration Introduction to Work Visas | 2010 |
| Jordan High School Legal Symposiam | Various Legal Subjects for High School Boys | 2009 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| RIVAS vs. Janet Napolitano | Remanded to USDC |
| In Re: Patel | Granted |
| In Re: Valbuena | Discharged Granted |
| In Re: Turner | Discharged Granted |
| In Re: Armijo | Discharged Granted |
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(50)Naoki Sekiya, Immigration Attorney on Jul 1, 2016
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Leonard Boyer, Immigration Attorney on May 29, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lerner is a very knowledgeable attorney who freely educates members of both the bar and public on immigration matters.
Aryeh Leichter, Immigration Attorney on Jun 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. An excellent and knowledgeable attorney who really cares about clients.
Sean Cleary, Immigration Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
John O'Brien, Immigration Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
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An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
William Ridings, Immigration Attorney on Sep 5, 2014
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Hovanes Margarian, Immigration Attorney on Jul 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community.
I endorse Attorney Lerner. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos
Craig Orent, Immigration Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
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Joseph Caraccio, Immigration Attorney on Oct 15, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgable of immigration law and often gives insightful answers.
Jay Nunez, Immigration Attorney on Oct 14, 2013
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Brian and I taught a CLE course on immigration, and I found him knowledgeable about all aspects of immigration law. I endorse this lawyer.
David Gonet, Immigration Attorney on Sep 6, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lerner has shown an outstanding grasp of the law.
George Chakmakis, Immigration Attorney on Sep 4, 2013
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Kevin Murphy, Immigration Attorney on Aug 29, 2013
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Brian is a pillar of the San Diego legal community, and is very active in our professional organizations. If ever there is a need for advice on immigration, Brian is a wealth of knowledge and resources for attorneys and clients alike. I highly recommend this attorney!
Kevin Burke, Immigration Attorney on Aug 29, 2013
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Jennifer Ellis, Immigration Attorney on May 8, 2013
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M. Miller, Immigration Attorney on May 2, 2013
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Wesley Hill, Immigration Attorney on Oct 7, 2012
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I heartily endorse Brian and would recommend his services. As an avid Avvo contributor, he demonstrates his knowledge and command of the law as well as his desire to help others. Attorneys are not paid to answer questions on this site, but he willingly shares his expertise with the public and other attorneys.