Patricia Corrales

Patricia Corrales

also known as Patty Corrales

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 35 years

Immigration Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

708 N. Marengo Avenue, Suite E, Pasadena, CA

About Patricia

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

Strategic Consulting on Immigration Cases Complicated Citizenship cases with both USCIS and State Department Removal Defense Family Immigration Litigation

31 years | 600 cases

90%
Criminal Defense 10%

Handle Misdemeanor and Felony Cases from arriagnment to trial Post-Conviction Relief

15 years | 250 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 35 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1990

Withdrawn

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Patricia M. Corrales

708 N. Marengo Avenue, Suite E, Pasadena, CA, 91103

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Patricia Corrales's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ezekiel | June 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A Life-Changing Attorney – Forever Grateful to Patricia M. Corrales

I can’t express how thankful I am for Patricia M. Corrales and everything she has done for me and my family. She’s been by our side for years — she’s the reason I was able to get DACA back in 2012, and now, thanks to her dedication and expertise, I became a permanent resident just a few months ago! ... Patricia didn’t just change my life — she changed my entire family’s future. With her help, my family also received their residency, something we once only dreamed about. Her knowledge of immigration law is unmatched, and she handled every part of our cases with care, precision, and professionalism. What really sets Patricia apart is how much she truly cares. She fights for her clients like they’re family, and she never gives up. She made an overwhelming and emotional process feel manageable and gave us hope when we needed it most. Thank you, Patricia, for your years of support, your incredible legal skill, and for helping us build a future we never thought possible. You are truly a blessing, and we will always be grateful.

Posted by Manny | October 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Manny

Simply the best experience from start to finish Patricia and her team treated me like I mattered which is hard to find these days I had criminal immigration and citizenship services provided and won them all wow feels surreal Thank you Patricia I could never repay you for the peace that you provi...ded me

Posted by David | April 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer!

Ms. Corrales and her office are truly exceptional, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! In 2019, my father was detained by immigration, which drastically altered our lives. As a high schooler at the time, I witnessed the immense suffering my family endured while desperately seeking answers and ...legal assistance to bring our father home. We went through several lawyers during this tumultuous period, all of whom proved unhelpful and only drained what little resources we had left. Then, we were fortunate enough to encounter Ms. Corrales. From the outset, she showed genuine concern for our family's plight and provided unwavering honesty regarding my father's situation. She wasted no time in offering us clear guidance, answering our questions, and presenting viable options. In our hearts, we firmly believe that Ms. Corrales was a divine blessing during our darkest hours. She worked tirelessly to secure my father's release, and since 2019, she has remained steadfast in advocating for his case, never once wavering in her commitment. For nearly five years, Ms. Corrales has remained dedicated to our cause, tirelessly exploring every avenue to keep our family united and prevent separation. Now, half a decade later, I can confidently say that my family and I are eternally grateful to Ms. Corrales. When I was 17, it felt as though my family was being torn apart, and my dreams of pursuing higher education to support my disabled mother and siblings seemed out of reach. However, thanks to Ms. Corrales, our family was reunited, and I had the privilege of obtaining a Bachelor's degree with my entire family by my side at graduation and a new hope of becoming a Medical Physician. Ms. Corrales is not just a legal advocate; she is a beacon of hope for the underrepresented and a champion for immigrants chasing the American Dream. To Ms. Corrales and her dedicated team, I express my deepest gratitude for their unwavering dedication, passion, and tireless efforts on behalf of immigrants like us. Thank you, Ms. Corrales, for being our voice and for making the impossible possible.

Posted by Roland | December 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best immigration Attorney Ever

Patricia Corrales in the # 1 immigration attorney for all kinds of Immigration cases. She is extremally knowledgeable, very caring, hard working and genuinely wants to help you. She is on top of all her cases and the only attorney that I did not have to follow up with. I went through lots of attorney...'s in the past until two other immigration attorney's referred me to the law offices of Patricia Corrales. Right away Ms. Corrales. knew what to do and took action to resolve my case that I struggling with for almost two decades. In a short period of time she resolved all the issues with my case and opened the path to citizenship. Trust me when I tell you, don't even look for any other attorney if you don't want to waste your time and money. She is the one that resolves the most difficult cases. CASES THAT OTHER ATTONEY'S CAN'T DO. She knows exactly what to do to resolve any immigration case, sets up a plan right away, executes and gets the job done. I highly recommended Ms. Corrales. As you see she has lots of great reviews because of her excellent legal services. Don't even hesitate and just hire her if you want your case to be resolved once for all, and once it is done, I am sure you will remember every word in this review. Thank you Patty for helping me with my case. You brought a lot of joy back to my life and my family and our prayers will always be with you.

Posted by Itzik | September 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Nothing short of a miracle

We came to Patty after multiple attorneys did not even want to touch our case. She was able to move things more in 6 months than other attorneys were able to do in 5 years. She cares, she has a good heart, and she is not afraid to do whatever she needs to get her clients results. The journey ...was rough but the result was sweet and it would not have been possible without Patty and her team. Highly recommended and i will refer to friends.

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Patricia Corrales's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Curtis Pierce

Immigration lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Corrales is a very knowledgable and experienced attorney who knows the fine points of both immigration and criminal law. Her prior experience working for the US government makes her all the more effective. I have also found her to be honest, ethical, and conscientious. Highly recommended."

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Daniela Romero

Immigration lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Patricia is a true superstar in immigration law. I am a local bankruptcy attorney and anytime I have a question regarding immigration, I know that I can go to her and get the correct legal analysis. She is very caring and knowledgeable and if you want an attorney who will fight for you, hire Patricia."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Excellent Performance Award, US Department of Homeland Security, Office the Principal Advisor

2009

Award for Contribution in Successful Prosecution, FBI

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Patricia M. Corrales

1995 - 2012

Senior Attorney, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement

1991 - 1994

Deputy District Attorney, Denver County District Attorney's Office

1989 - 1991

Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable David Ramirez, Denver District Court

Associations

California Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Marilyn Dang, 488 F.3d 1135 (9th 2007)

Successful decision for the Government

Bellajaro v. Schiltgen, 378 F.3d 1042 (9th 2004)

Government was successful

zayed v. US, Sixth Circuit

Sucessful

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Education

2010

U.S. Postgraduate Naval School

Executive Leaders Program

1989

University of Colorado School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Mount Saint Mary College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Annual OPLA Conference

National Security and Denaturalization

Publications

2013

Crimimmigration Immigration and the Mentally Ill

Languages

Spanish

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