J Craig Fong

J Craig Fong

also known as JCraig Fong

4.9
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 43 years

Immigration Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

709 East Colorado Blvd, Ste 250, Pasadena, CA

About J

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 95%

Small-investors. Company transfers. Citizenship. Family immigration: our firm prides itself on our work for same-sex couples, non-traditional families, and unusually-shaped families. Of course, we regularly handle less-difficult cases, too.

44 years

95%
Asylum 5%

44 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 42 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1983

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of J Craig Fong

709 East Colorado Blvd, Ste 250, Pasadena, CA, 91101

Law Offices of J Craig Fong

777 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Ste. 328, Palm Springs, CA, 92262

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J Craig Fong's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

5 star (21)
4 star (0)
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Posted by George | July 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Citizenship Attorney

We used Mr Fong as our attorney to represent us in our application for US Citizenship. This office allowed for payments to be made over time, which helped us immensely. In the months that followed it seemed as if nothing was happening, in the end I was granted naturalization and became a citizen. Y...ou will get the feeling that they were doing nothing. But I know it was the professionalism of the documentation they made that gave me that feeling. Use an attorney when applying, and use this attorney for expert service. Thank you Mr Fong.

Posted by JENNY | June 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

IMMIGRATION REVIEW

I arrived in the USA from South Africa to set up home here with my daughter and son-in-law. From the first consultation J Craig Fong was absolutely incredible. Very open and friendly, yet completely professional. Every detail of the Immigration process was explained to me, and when I had any queries..., J was just an email away. I am ecstatic to now have my Green Card and definitely recommend Fong & Aquino to anyone needing help with Immigration.

Posted by G&G | April 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent & Knowledgeable

We worked with J. Fong and his staff throughout our immigration process. They were patient and helpful, never too busy to take the time to answer our many questions. What could have been a stressful time, was not and for that we are most appreciative. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking ...for an excellent immigration legal team. G&G

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

J fong/Aquino Immigration Lawyer

J Fong was my lawyer during my Green Card process. He is very intelligent, pleasant and enthusiastic about the the whole experience. He had a checklist and a timeline for the whole process. When our interview letter arrive he made sure he prepared my wife and I with real interview questions. He was w...ell organized and very easy to get a hold with. He even went out of his way to call us off hours to get our questions answered. I definitely recommend him and his firm to assist with any legal immigration matters. Thank you J Fong!

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

By far the best attorney ever!

I have a long history with immigration attorneys for my various visa needs, and have met many of them over the past 20 years. I must say, J is the most outstanding attorney I've ever had, and for our immigration application, we are so glad to find him as our representative. Simply the best! He is hig...hly qualified, honest and dedicated. Immigration laws can be very complicated, but his experienced clear-cut direction makes everything go smoothly. Whenever we have questions, he returns his answers promptly, and his advices are always very insightful. He knows exactly what to do in every step, constructs solid solutions for any issues that we have come across, and informs us what needs to be done in a straightforward, optimistically positive approach. Overall, J and his team, Andrew, are always committed to handle every detail of our case, and make sure that we stay on the right track. Besides his professionalism being awesome, he is super personable and vibrant as a person. A totally unpretentious, very nice guy! Finding a good immigration lawyer can be a difficult task. If you are looking for a very reliable, caring and passionate attorney, J is definitely the one to call. He'll be on your side, and you won't regret your choice.

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J Craig Fong's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Romben Aquino

Immigration lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whenever I get stumped, I usually call J, who has always been generous with his time, insights, and experience."

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Heather Poole

Immigration lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer all my Investor visa cases to J. He has vast experience in this area. He easily explains complexities and shares insight to both clients and fellow attorneys who seek his advice on challenging CIS requests. He is easy to talk to, friendly, and very approachable."

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Daniel Huang

Immigration lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is highly respected by other immigration lawyers for his expertise in family based immigration matters."

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Lucy Avedissian

Immigration lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I full-heartedly endorse this lawyer's work. He is extremely knowledgeable, has been a trustworthy mentor for fellow attorneys, and fiercely advocates for his clients."

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Maltaise Cini

Immigration lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Jay Fong has a strong work ethic and thorough understanding of immigration law. He is a great source of knowledge and a pleasure to work with. I would use Attorney Fong for all my client's immigration needs."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2011

SuperLawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers

2003

Community Leadership Award, Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team

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Avvo 10.0, AVVO

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Fong & Aquino, LLP

2003 - 2013

Partner, Fong & Chun, llp

1997 - 2002

Attorney, Law Office of J Craig Fong

Associations

2011 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1989 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Education

1984

Universidad Complutense de Madrid - Facultad de Filología

Cert.

1981

Univ of Pennsylvania LS

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Yale University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

LACBA Immigration Law Course

Lecturer: Non-Working Visas

2011

Representing LGBT Clients Marriage-Based Immigration & LGBT Couples

2011

FBA Annual Immigration Conference

Asylum for Gay Men and Lesbians

2007

US Conference on AIDS - Annual Conf

Closing Speaker: "Immigrants, HIV/AIDS: Do You Remember the Time?"

Publications

2008

Los Angeles County Bar Association "Other Nonimmigrant Visas." Immigration Law Training Course. MCLE Training Materials

2006

Los Angeles County Bar Association Investors & Traders: Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visas (E-1/E-2 & EB-5). MCLE Training Materials

2004

Los Angeles County Bar Association Non-Immigrant Visas: E Treaty Trader / Investor Visas. MCLE Training Materials

1997

Columbia University Press "Building Alliances: The Case of the Japanese American Citizens League Endorsement of Same-Sex Marriage." Overcoming Heterosexism and Homophobia: Strategies that Work. Ed. James T. Sears & Walter L. Williams.

1989

Asian Pacific American Legal Center HIV and the Legalization Applicant. MCLE Training Materials

Languages

English

Spanish

French

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