Megan Aurelle Brewer

Megan Aurelle Brewer

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

776 E Green St Ste 210, Pasadena, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

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Law Offices of Stacy Tolchin

776 E Green St Ste 210, Pasadena, CA, 91101

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Megan Aurelle Brewer's Reviews

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21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lupe | October 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Grateful

I don’t know where to start! I was referred to Stacy Tolchin’s office when my husband’s case was denied in the LA Downtown immigration court (Los Angeles, Ca. Case) and he got a deportation letter. The attorney representing us at that time, said he didn’t argue cases in the ninth circuit and that’s ...were my husband’s case was going to be argued to avoid the deportation order. So he referred us to Stacy’s office; best thing ever! Initially, Stacy assigned our case to Joana when Joana left for maternity leave Megan took over our case. But since day one I’ve never had doubts that we were doing business with people that have their hearts set on helping others, that love their job, that are fully dedicated, determined, and through every step of the way they demonstrated their humility and sincerity. Megan oversaw my husband’s case for many years, and she fought my husband’s immigration case wholeheartedly! We had been dealing with my husband’s immigration case for over 19 years! His case was very sensitive but Megan worked hard, she never took no for an answer, and I’m just speechless; we are so appreciative towards Megan, we can’t express our appreciation! All I have to say is that while all other attorneys were negative, other people were negative, she always remained positive. And on Oct. 4th, 2019, after 19 years!!!! My husband received confirmation that his Permanent Residency (HIS GREEN CARD) was approved! We are still in disbelief! But one thing we are 100% sure is that WE HIGHLY recommend MEGAN BREWER! God bless her always! If she takes your case, just know she’ll give it her all! She’ll make sure she exhausts all possibilities available, and she’ll make it happen! I just can’t convey precisely everything she did for US, I wish I could!

Posted by Cris | July 09, 2018 | Immigration

Multiple positive interactions

I first went to Megan with a complicated immigration/employment issue in 2015, and she was very helpful and knowledgeable. Since then, she's advised me on my citizenship application and helped several family members with visa application, including an urgent humanitarian visa for my cousin who had a ...sick child in the U.S. All in all, very knowledgeable, accessible, and compassionate. Will continue to recommend her services to my family and friends.

Posted by Alma | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excelent Lawyer

I am really grateful for everything that Megan and Stacy have done for me my family. After going to different lawyer and saying that it was nothing they can do about my case. Stacey and Megan did not give up on me and they fine a way to fight for my case until they give me my Resident Card. It was no...t an easy case and it was a long fight but they never give up and every time they so that it was an opportunity to win they work hard and finally did it. Now Megan is going to help me with my citizen ship and also after that she will help me with my mom. I am exited that she is taking my case and hope that you guy can trust her the way we did. I am from El Salvador and I leave in North Carolina, they are on LA and without doubt they believe on my case and fought for it ! I feel really grateful for everything they have done and will continue doing for my family. and sincerely I would recommend them and do not doubt that if they see that there is some way to help you they will do it until you win your case.

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Attorney esp VAWA Case

My first VAWA case to become permanent resident was failed many years ago.I was kind of hopeless even though I knew that I still have a chance to file again. After running around all over L.A.to find the right lawyer.I ended up consulting about 10 lawyers.Until my friend suggested me to come to Law O...ffice of Stacey Tolchin where I found Megan.She is so polite& calm but yet expertised.My 2nd file for VAWA self-petition case wasn’t easy, that’s what many lawyers told me.But Megan has helped me until my case got approved a couple of month ago.Now I am being able to live in this country with my family.Thanks to the professional work of Megan Brewer.

Posted by Wayne Zhao | June 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Attorney in LA

Megan is an extremely talented lawyer, she handled my case with aboslute attention to detail and answered all my questions with patience, I am very pleased with her excellent legal work. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of highest quality immgration legal service.

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Megan Aurelle Brewer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Arthur Minas

Immigration lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Megan is fantastic."

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Robert Bell

Immigration lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the opportunity to confer with Ms. Brewer on a complex immigration matter. She has an excellent grasp of the immigration laws and is a true professional. I endorse this attorney."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is a top-notch immigration attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal community."

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Stacy Tolchin

Immigration lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer- she is outstanding."

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Mackenzie Mackins

Immigration lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer! Megan is thoughtful and intelligent in assessing a case and will work hard for her clients."

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Vivek Mittal

Immigration lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is an excellent attorney and I fully endorse her."

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Robert Bell

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Recognition for Support for Pro Bono Legal Services, Sen. Kamala Harris

2017

Golden Keyboard Award, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Section

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Staff Attorney, Law Offices of Stacy Tolchin

2012 - 2015

Asylum Officer, USCIS Los Angeles Asylum Office

2010 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Hanlon Law Group, PC

Associations

2017 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Executive Board Member

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Alvarado-Herrera v. Garland, 993 F.3d 1187, 1190 (9th Cir. 2021)

(establishing the legal standard for the “reasonable fear” screening test before an immigration judge)

Arce v. United States, 899 F.3d. 796 (9th Cir. 2018)

(establishing that the federal courts have authority to consider damages actions under the Federal Tort Claims Act in cases involving unlawful deportations)

Bonilla v. Lynch, 840 F.3d 575 (9th Cir. 2016)

(establishing sua sponte jurisdiction to review denials of motions to reopen based on change in law)

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Education

2009

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

2021

AILA 2021 California Chapters Conference Navigating Tricky Asylum Issues

2020

AILA 2020 Virtual National Conference Litigating in the New Age of Agency Deference

2019

Continuing Legal Education

Retro Relief: Expiration of TPS and Eligibility for NACARA

2018

Continuing Legal Education “Nuts and Bolts on Removal”

2018

AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law “ICE”-ing Removals: Credible and Reasonable Fear Interviews

2017

Raids Response Training for Attorney Volunteers Responding to raids and other enforcement actions

2017

Lunch With the Experts "Is It An Admission?"

2017

2016

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Immigration Law Training Hot Topics: The Convention Against Torture

Languages

English

Spanish

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