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Franklin W. Nelson
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Biography
I was disciplined for failing to complete my mandatory continuing legal education requirements in 2013. All lawyers are required to participate in a specified amount of ongoing legal education and I did not complete mine that year. I am not proud of that and I’m embarrassed that the State Bar chose to discipline me publicly for it, but it had nothing to do with client care or my competence as a lawyer.
I have been practicing immigration law since 1994. During that time I have had the privilege of assisting companies, families, and individuals with a wide array of immigration issues, from family visas and the citizenship process to student and business visas. I have always loved helping people and practicing immigration law has allowed me to do what I love every day.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
100%
36 years
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
Location
Nelson & Associates, P.C.
301 E Colorado Blvd., Suite 325, Pasadena, CA, 91101
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Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2011 | Immigration
Not recommended
I did no't receive enough information during my appt. The staff was ok and person I spoke with seemed out of it and uninformed with my H1-B visa. I am now looking at other options.
Posted by Renato | October 15, 2009 | Immigration
You are tha BEST !!
6The number 1 law firm I would greatly recommend. Atty. Nelson and his staff not only have the best knowledge on immigration matters but they also have that big heart to help. They have been very meticulous in their job, making sure that everything is in order before documents leave their office....
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.
Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2016
updated on 02/14/2018This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
Franklin’s comment:
“I was disciplined for failing to complete my mandatory continuing legal education requirements in 2013. All lawyers are required to participate in a specified amount of ongoing legal education and I did not complete mine that year. I am not proud of that and I’m embarrassed that the State Bar chose to discipline me publicly for it, but it had nothing to do with client care or my competence as a lawyer.”
Work Experience
1998 - 2003
Immigration Partner, Bander Law Firm, LLP
1997 - 1998
Associate, Gonzalez and Harris
1994 - 1996
Associate, Reeves & Associates, P.C.
Associations
American Bar Association
Member
State Bar of California
Member
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
I.N.S. v. Yang, 519 U.S. 26 (1996)
Education
1988
University of Southern California
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
University of Southern California
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Mandarin
Cantonese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
H1B - Accounting - Prevailing Wage for USCIS?
30 Sep 2009
Q&A
Second term H1B is about to expire, my PERM was not filed >365 days before the expiry. What are my options?
29 Sep 2009