Stacy Eva Tolchin

Stacy Eva Tolchin

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

234 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 230, Pasadena, CA

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Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

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Law Offices of Stacy Tolchin

234 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 230, Pasadena, CA, 91101

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67 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joel | May 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Attorney

If you are looking for an immigration attorney, I highly recommend that you hire Stacy Tolchin. Fourteen years ago, I was deported due to an aggravated felony conviction from 1997. I talked to many immigration attorneys who told me that I had no hope of ever returning to the United States legally.... Ms. Tolchin was the only attorney who had the expertise and the drive to help me, and to figure out a solution. She was a fierce advocate every step of the way and was always brainstorming different strategies to help me to reunite with my family in the United States. Ms. Tolchin's hard work and brilliance paid off, and I was approved for a green card last week! Words cannot express the gratitude I feel to Ms. Tolchin and her team. If you are looking for an attorney who will fight for you and your family, you've found her.

Posted by Mo | May 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Life-Changing Immigration Attorney: Stacy Tochin - A Beacon of Hope: From Complicated Immigration Case to Green Card Success

I am absolutely thrilled to have found Stacy! My immigration case was extremely complicated, and I had been working with several attorneys in the past who were not giving me good options and didn't believe that a path to permanent residency, let alone citizenship, was possible for me. My future was u...p in the air and uncertain, and I was constantly worried about being separated from my family. Stacy was a true game-changer. Her expertise and guidance were invaluable. She was able to navigate the complexities of the immigration system and find a way forward when others said it wasn't possible. Her unwavering belief in me and my case was a source of strength and hope. She managed to find a solution where others had failed, and she worked tirelessly and relentlessly in her mission to get me a green card. She was always available to answer any questions I had, and her expertise and guidance were invaluable throughout the entire process. Now that I finally have my green card, the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders. I no longer have to worry about being separated from my family or being forced to leave the country I now call home. I am forever grateful to Stacy for her hard work, dedication, and unwavering belief in me. Stacy was not cheap, but she was worth every penny and more. Before I found Stacy, I had spent thousands upon thousands of dollars on immigration attorneys and I was reluctant to pay her fees, but she came highly recommended and willing to work with me on her fees. She accepted a payment plan of whatever I could afford each month, which made her services accessible to me despite my financial situation. She truly cares about her clients; her personal touch made all the difference. I just wish I had found her sooner. Simply put: If you are looking for an immigration attorney who will go above and beyond for you and genuinely care about your case, look no further than Stacy Tolchin. She is a true professional who will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for you. I cannot recommend her highly enough! In the long run, you will have saved yourself a lot of time and money, not to mention all the headaches you can avoid if you go with Stacey at Tolchin Immigration Law.

Posted by Yovanna | April 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Immigration Lawyer

I highly recommend Stacy for anyone who’s dealing with an immigration process. She is an excellent attorney, she’s knowledgeable, detail-oriented, patient, trustworthy, and good at explaining things to her clients. Immigration can be an overwhelming and stressful process. I needed help with my natu...ralization application because my case wasn’t straightforward. Stacy was always patient with my questions, explained the process at every step, prepped me, and came with me for the interview. Everything went great! Thanks, Stacy!

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best Lawyer

I hired Stacy one year before, i will highly recommend her because my case was very complicated and she is amazing immigration lawyer. As per my opinion she is best in California, I interviewed so many lawyer finally found her.

Posted by Charlotta | November 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent!

I found Stacy over 10 years ago, after working with other immigration lawyers that wasn't that much help. I had a complicated issue and I have to say that I was so fortunate to get her name when I was asking around. She is super knowledgeable and gets the stuff done, right to the point with no dragge...d-out meetings. She explains everything so you understand and makes you feel at ease. She helped me tremendously and was always there when I needed someone on my side. Very reasonable in price as well. If you are looking for someone to help you, look no further. I literally tell anyone that looks for an immigration lawyer to contact her. You will not be disappointed. I will not need her services myself anymore, as I recently got my citizenship (with help from Stacy) but couldn't recommend her enough to anyone that needs help regarding immigration.

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Stacy Eva Tolchin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Curtis Pierce

Immigration lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Tolchin is very knowledgable about the fine points and complicated issues inherent in the practice of immigration law."

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Sassoun Nalbandian

Immigration lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Daniel Hanlon

Immigration lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stacy is a first-rate US Immigration & Nationality law attorney."

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Armen Sefyan

Immigration lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is very knowledgable, intelligent and helpful. I really enjoyed working with her on an Immigration matter."

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Maria Andrade

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Megan Brewer

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Stacy Tolchin

2001 - 2010

Staff Attorney, Van Der Hout, Brigagliano & Nightingale, LLP

Associations

2008 - Present

National Immigration Project for the National Lawyers Guild

Board of Directors

2007 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Immigration Section Member

2001 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

International Institute of San Francisco

Former Board of Directors

2010 - 2012

American Immigration Counsel (AIC)

Advisory Committee

2009 - 2015

Ninth Circuit Rules Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Brown v CBP, 132 F.Supp.3d 1170 (N.D. Cal. 2015)

Government's Motion to Dismiss Denied

Menendez-Gonzalez v. Holder, No. 11-73554, 2015 WL 1089189 (9th Cir. Mar. 13, 2015)

granted

Hassine v. Johnson, 2014 WL 5035173 (E.D.Cal. 2014)

fees granted

Mendiola v. Holder, 576 F. App'x 828 (10th Cir. 2014)

granted

Bains v. Holder, 584 F. App'x 574 (9th Cir. 2014)

granted

Duran Gonzales v. U.S. Dep't of Homeland Sec., 712 F.3d 1271 (9th Cir. 2013)

remanded and then settled

Huerta v. Holder, 484 F. App'x 172 (9th Cir. 2012)

granted

Husyev v. Mukasey, 528 F.3d 1172 (9th Cir. 2008)

(finding that courts have jurisdiction to review agency’s failure to follow asylum regulations)

Silaya v. Mukasey, 524 F.3d 1066 (9th Cir. 2008)

(finding that victim of gang-rape in the Philippines had suffered past persecution based on her father’s political opinion)

Padilla-Padilla v. Gonzales, 463 F.3d 972 (9th Cir. 2006)

(challenge to Board of Immigration Appeals’ failure to follow its internal regulations)

Singh v. Still, 470 F.Supp.2d 1064 (N.D. Cal 2007)

(successful petition for writ of mandamus challenging Department of Homeland Security’s unreasonable delay in the adjudication of applications for permanent residency)

Zavala v. Ridge, 310 F. Supp. 2d 1071 (N.D. Cal. 2004)

(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)

Araujo v. INS, 301 F. Supp. 2d 1095 (N.D. Cal. 2004)

(Federal Tort Claims Act action finding that the United States government was liable for damages to a non-citizen for unlawful deportation).

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Education

2001

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Oberlin College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Ninth Circuit Immigration Law Training

Ninth Circuit Practice

2016

National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project

Freedom of Information Act

2016

Immigrants' List CLE

Representation in Removal Proceedings

2016

Crimmigration

Crimmigration

2016

CARRP: Delays and Denials

CARRP: Delays and Denials

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association (California chapter)

Immigration Bond Hearings

2014

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Practicing in District Court

2014

American Immigratin Lawyers Association

Duran Gonzalez settlement agreement

2013

National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild

Using discovery in removal proceedings

2013

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Motions Practice Before the Ninth Circuit

2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association

National Security immigration cases

2012

National Lawyers Guild (Bay Area)

Representing Undocumented Persons in Criminal and Immigration Proceedings

2012

Immigration 101

Inadmissibility and Deportability

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Seeking Attorneys Fees Under EAJA and Other Fee Shifting Statutes

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Federal Court Actions Webinar

2011

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Ninth Circuit Updates

2011

Immigration Litigation in the 9th Circuit

Ninth Circuit Practice

2011

Immigration 101

Inadmissibility and Deportability

2011

Annual Convention

Material Support Brownbag

2010

Immigration Litigation in the 9th Circuit

Nith Circuit Practice

2009

Teleconference

Current Trends on Motions to Suppress

2009

Podcase

Motions to Suppress

2009

Monthly Meeting

Filing for Attorneys Fees Under the Equal Access to Justice Act

2009

Mid-Year Conference

Motions to Suppress Mock Trial

2009

California Chapter Conference

Federal Court Update

2009

Annual Conference

Federal Court Update

2008

Teleconference

Reinstatement of Removal and Unlawful Entry After Deportation

2008

Monthly Meeting

“Stuck in Limbo: The State of Perez-Gonzalez & Acosta Post Duran-Gonzalez"

2008

Monthly Meeting

Federal Court jurisdiction

2008

California Chapter Conference

ICE Raids Response

2008

Annual Conference

Reinstatement of Removal

2008

Annual Conference

Federal Court Update

Publications

2008

Languages

Spanish

English

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