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Acquired: 2001
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776 E. Green St., Suite 210, Pasadena, CA, 91101
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Posted by Juan | December 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Stacy Eva Tolchin. She's an amazing lawyer very helpful. She was always there to answer any questions we had. And stayed with us through out the entire immigration process throughout all our interviews.
Posted by Carolina G | July 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyer, great personality, kind human being, professional from A to Z. Helped me along the way with my case and did a great job. I am sure I had a positive outcome because I had her guidance in every step of the process and her invaluable experience.
Posted by Julker | April 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I reached out to Stacy in order to handle my immigration case. Their meticulous attention to detail, clear communication, and unwavering dedication was instrumental in achieving a successful outcome. They handled every aspect of my case with professionalism and compassion, always available to answer ...
Posted by Heather | February 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
My experiene with Stacy was nothing short of outstanding. She handled my case with the utmost professionalism and care. Stacy understood the details of my case thoroughly and prepared to meet all the specific needs. I highly recommend Stacy!!!
Posted by Shaun | February 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I wish I could leave 10 stars! Attorney Tolchin is hands down the best immigration attorney I have ever met. She always responds to emails quickly (unlike some attorneys who take forever), answers all my questions thoroughly, and is incredibly patient. I’ve been a green card holder since 2015. In...
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Tolchin is very knowledgable about the fine points and complicated issues inherent in the practice of immigration law."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable in her field. She helped my office recover legal fees from the government on a case we won at the federal appellate level. She has also spoken at numerous AILA events that I attended."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is very knowledgable, intelligent and helpful. I really enjoyed working with her on an Immigration matter."
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
2016
Super Lawyers, Southern California Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2013
Top Women Attorneys of Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2009
Jack Wasserman Award for Excellence in Immigration Litigation, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2009
Equal Justice Advocacy Award, American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California
2008
Annual Award, National Immigration Law Center
2007
Unsung Hero, National Lawyers Guild of the Bay Area
2010 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Stacy Tolchin
2001 - 2010
Staff Attorney, Van Der Hout, Brigagliano & Nightingale, LLP
2008 - Present
National Immigration Project for the National Lawyers GuildBoard of Directors
2007 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationImmigration Section Member
2001 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Former Board of Directors
2010 - 2012
American Immigration Counsel (AIC)Advisory Committee
2009 - 2015
Ninth Circuit Rules CommitteeMember
Government's Motion to Dismiss Denied
granted
fees granted
granted
granted
remanded and then settled
granted
(finding that courts have jurisdiction to review agency’s failure to follow asylum regulations)
(finding that victim of gang-rape in the Philippines had suffered past persecution based on her father’s political opinion)
(challenge to Board of Immigration Appeals’ failure to follow its internal regulations)
(successful petition for writ of mandamus challenging Department of Homeland Security’s unreasonable delay in the adjudication of applications for permanent residency)
(Department of Homeland Security’s “automatic stay” regulation that keeps non-citizens in custody while their immigration cases are pending, even after an immigration judge has ordered their release, is facially unconstitutional)
(Federal Tort Claims Act action finding that the United States government was liable for damages to a non-citizen for unlawful deportation).
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Ninth Circuit Practice
2016
Freedom of Information Act
2016
Representation in Removal Proceedings
2016
Crimmigration
2016
CARRP: Delays and Denials
2015
Immigration Bond Hearings
2014
Practicing in District Court
2014
Duran Gonzalez settlement agreement
2013
Using discovery in removal proceedings
2013
Motions Practice Before the Ninth Circuit
2013
National Security immigration cases
2012
Representing Undocumented Persons in Criminal and Immigration Proceedings
2012
Inadmissibility and Deportability
2012
Seeking Attorneys Fees Under EAJA and Other Fee Shifting Statutes
2012
Federal Court Actions Webinar
2011
Ninth Circuit Updates
2011
Ninth Circuit Practice
2011
Inadmissibility and Deportability
2011
Material Support Brownbag
2010
Nith Circuit Practice
2009
Current Trends on Motions to Suppress
2009
Motions to Suppress
2009
Filing for Attorneys Fees Under the Equal Access to Justice Act
2009
Motions to Suppress Mock Trial
2009
Federal Court Update
2009
Federal Court Update
2008
Reinstatement of Removal and Unlawful Entry After Deportation
2008
“Stuck in Limbo: The State of Perez-Gonzalez & Acosta Post Duran-Gonzalez"
2008
Federal Court jurisdiction
2008
ICE Raids Response
2008
Reinstatement of Removal
2008
Federal Court Update
2008
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