I am the founding partner of The Law Offices of Shan Potts, a full-service immigration law firm with extensive experience in Deportation and Removal Defense; Green Cards, Family Immigration; Employment Immigration; U.S. Citizenship, U-Visas; VAWA Cases; DACA Cases; Consular Processing; Waivers and Appeals before the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and Asylum (Sexual Orientation), HIV Waivers, Family Unifications.
I have has successfully litigated complex issues concerning crimes and immigration before the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals.
I have helped military families with immigration benefits.
I have protected relatives of U.S. military members from deportation.
I obtained a specialty visa for international clients; fashion models, entertainers, athletes, business professionals, medical professionals, scientists, students and researchers.
I also have extensive experience in Criminal Defense cases focusing on post-conviction issues.
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Languages spoken
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Shan Potts Law Offices
535 N Brand Blvd
Suite 850
Glendale, CA, 91203
The Better Start - Criminal Record Clearing
535 N Brand Blvd
Suite 850
Glendale, CA, 91203
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2003 | 02/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 3097 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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10 Best Immigration Attorneys | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2018 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Chief Legal Officer | The Better Start | 2014 - Present |
Attorney & Founder | Potts Martinez | 2000 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Free Arts for Abused Children | Board of Directors | 2014 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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ReelUrban News | The American Worker | 2014 |
Emerging Issues in Crimes & Immigration: The 3 Important Legal Developments That Will Protect Thousands Facing Deportations | 2014 | |
The Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel in Immigration Removal Proceedings | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Southwestern University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
University of California - Berkeley | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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CSUN Pre Law Association | Benefits of Having a Law Degree | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Arteaga v. Mukasey | Won |
Membreno vs Gonzalez | Won |
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Shawn Sedaghat, Immigration Attorney on Jul 11, 2017
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I have seen Shan in action and think of him as an excellent attorney with an impeccable reputation.
Mark Rowe, Immigration Attorney on Apr 12, 2017
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I have known Shan Dimitris Potts for many years as a tireless fighter in immigration cases. He is a lawyer's lawyer. Bright, innovative, and aggressive. If I needed help with an immigration law matter in Los Angeles, this is the call I would make.
Shawn Sedaghat, Immigration Attorney on Jul 11, 2017
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I have seen Shan in action and think of him as an excellent attorney with an impeccable reputation.
Mark Rowe, Immigration Attorney on Apr 12, 2017
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I have known Shan Dimitris Potts for many years as a tireless fighter in immigration cases. He is a lawyer's lawyer. Bright, innovative, and aggressive. If I needed help with an immigration law matter in Los Angeles, this is the call I would make.
Gary Anderson, Immigration Attorney on Apr 10, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Shan Dimitris Potts is highly ethical, skilled and works diligently in his representation of his clients. He is an outstanding attorney who I would not hesitate to recommend for representation on immigration law matters. He works hard for his clients, he is agressive in court, and provides a high level of professionalism and compassion.
Gail Barsky, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 3, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected by his peers.
Travis Owen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 6, 2016
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Mr. Potts is an exceptional attorney with a sterling reputation in the AVVO community. I endorse this attorney.
Ricardo Vazquez, Asylum Attorney on Apr 5, 2016
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This lawyers credentials speak for itself. What are you waiting for? Hire him!
David Pittman, Unknown Attorney on Mar 22, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. His answers to questions posed are very informative and well thought out.
Noah Peterson, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 14, 2016
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Excellent criminal defense attorney, I endorse this lawyer.
Randy Alexander, Immigration Attorney on Dec 6, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Alexander Segal, Immigration Attorney on Nov 27, 2015
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I endorse Mr. Potts with pleasure. I read his answers on AVVO and they are great. Informative, patient and thoughtful.
John Phillips, Unknown Attorney on Nov 15, 2015
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Kurt Elkins, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 9, 2015
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David Beyersdorf, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 9, 2015
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John Moore, Immigration Attorney on Nov 6, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. His gives extra attention to legal matters.
Joseph Caraccio, Immigration Attorney on Oct 20, 2015
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Mr. Potts is very knowledgeable in the field of immigration law.
Scott Briggs, Immigration Attorney on Oct 8, 2015
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Mr. Potts provides articulate legal analysis and well thought out advice. I endorse this lawyer.
Amsale Aberra, Immigration Attorney on Sep 22, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Giacomo Behar, Immigration Attorney on Sep 10, 2015
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community.
Martins Imudia, Immigration Attorney on Jul 11, 2015
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Gregory Kenyota, Immigration Attorney on Jul 10, 2015
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