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

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Posted by Ori | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent immigration lawyer

Got my citizenship application approved in 6 months (average processing time is currently 9-14 months) thanks to Mr. Fong's excellent work. He and his team are always there for you and he's a tremendous help and guidance throughout this process. He knows the laws and what docs are needed inside out. ...Besides being highly knowledgeable, Mr Fong truly and genuinely cares for you, which is even more important to me! Recommended!

Posted by Mike | June 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

long distance success!

We worked with J Craig Fong and Romben Aquino for two years on an immigration waiver, and we were successful! My husband got legal status very much thanks to the hard work of the entire team at this firm. We don't even live in California-they did all the work electronically and over the phone! Here ...are some particular things that I thought were great about them: attention to detail- anyone who knows this process knows how painstaking it is. They were on top of every step! The bilingual team-my husband felt so comfortable talking to anybody on the team in Spanish, and they patiently answered every single question. Their patience- we were very anxious and had a bad experience with our previous lawyer that left us a little wary and also left a mess. They cleaned up the mess, and reassured us successfully every step of the way, answering phone calls and emails many many times to let us know they were thinking about our case. I could go on and on about the staff who were warm, patient and kind; The professionalism, and may I say it was extremely affordable!

Posted by Donald | June 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Beyond Expectations

My husband is originally from Brazil, we were able to get married JULY 1, a few years ago when Marriage for all became legal. We sought out lawyers in our area, and everyone wanted thousands of dollars-RIP OFF's. Just by chance, an old friend mentioned Mr Fong. From day one, until three years later,... we stayed with him until my husband received his US Citizenship. Be honest, be truthful and follow the laws. Mr Fong and Andrew handled our case beyond our expectations. Mr Fong has integrity above everything else. The Ross Family

Posted by Rod | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

J Fong Immigration Attorney

It’s our absolute pleasure to recommend Fong/Aquino, LLP We thoroughly enjoyed working with J Fong, and came to know him as a truly valuable asset to our endeavors to obtain a permanent resident card. . He is honest, dependable, and incredibly hard-working. Beyond that, J is an impressive individua...l who was always there to answer any questions we might have had day or night. J’s knowledge of immigration law and expertise over the past 35 years as an immigration attorney was a huge advantage to us. He put this skillset to work in order for us achieve our goal of obtaining a permanent resident card. Along with his undeniable talent, J was absolute joy to work with. Although we had some difficult times with the immigration service trying to get all our records together in one place and getting our correct address he was able to work through these difficulties for us. Without a doubt, we confidently recommend J Fong for all your immigration needs. JRH & SL

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration attorney

J is such a great person to work with. He is upfront and honest and transparent about all things in your case. I never felt like I was working with someone who would leave me in the dust. He was supportive and knowledgeable about the whole process. He takes his time to explain to his clients what nee...ds to be done and what will be done. He made my wife's transition into the USA comfortable and easier than I could imagine. I love that he offers so much support to his clients.

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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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