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 Esh | February 08, 2013 | Immigration

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Someone once told me that as far as immigration is concerned, a good lawyer is like a big stick. You need one just in case things go really really bad. J has been much more than that, he was an excellent lawyer through my incredibly complicated case, helping me not only navigate through the oftentim...es bizarre and confusing USCIS forms but also occasionally telling me that I shouldn't freak out so much over the process. A key feature of being his client is his availability throughout the process to clarify doubts and next steps. He helped me successfully get my green card. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again incase I needed further work in the immigration front.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2011 | Immigration

Legal questions

I had some legal questions about the situation with my partner, and I was referred to Mr. Fong by a friend. I called his office, and to my surprise, he took my call, and proceeded to give me insightful, pertinent, and helpful information over the phone. I've dealt with lawyers before, and they usua...lly seem hesitant to talk for too long before they want to start billing, but Mr. Fong was willing to talk with me and answer all of my questions to help me understand my options -- and he doesn't even know me. He was incredibly friendly and generous, which I still can't believe. Anyone dealing with immigration legal issues should definitely give him a call.

Posted by Albino | November 23, 2010 | Immigration

Immigration

I am an immigrant from India. My daughter recently sponsored me and my wife for a Green Card. Before filing for the Green Card, we debated whether to file the application ourselves or utilise the services of a professional. Some friends recommended the law office of Fong & Chun, LLP for this job.... Finally we decided to use the legal and professional services of Mr. J. Fong because we wanted the job done right the first time around and in a timely manner. Mr. Fong is extremely proficient in his field and after disussing the issues with us he immediately gave us all the necessary information and documentation required for the application, giving us much confidence that the job would be done right. After filing our application, he informed us of the process giving us the time frame involved; like Receipt of Application, issue of Work-Permit, Travel Papers for travel outside the US, Medical Examination, Interview. etc., and finally the Green Card. The process would take about seven months. With Mr. Fong's counsel and to our surprise, we received our Green Card in three and a half months! We were thrilled and relieved! My wife and I are extremely happy and would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Fong's services to anyone who wants to feel at ease with their Immigration process. Thank you Mr. Fong.

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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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