James Ronald Gotcher

James Ronald Gotcher

4.6
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 49 years

Immigration Lawyer at Calabasas, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

26775 Malibu Hills Road., Suite 150, Calabasas, CA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

I practice business immigration, representing professional level workers who come to the United States temporarily or permanently. We represent both employers and employees.

50 years | 15,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 49 years

State: California

Acquired: 1976

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Global Immigration Partners

26775 Malibu Hills Road., Suite 150, Calabasas, CA, 91301

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James Ronald Gotcher's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jeff | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

OUTSTANDING EXCELLENT SERVICE !!!!

In 1995 I used the services of Ronald Gotcher to assist in procuring a visa for my wife and daughter from the Philippines to the U.S. with a favorable and EXPEDITED outcome. He had contacts inside the U.S. Embassy in Manila that got results when other efforts failed. In March 2017, my wife filed a... petition for her mother to immigrate to the U.S. The attorney assigned to her case was Benjamin Brueggmann. Sr. Managing Paralegal Lupita Rynott was assigned to our case as well. The fee was a flat rate that was very comparable to other firms that I had checked out. Our case was was complicated and all documents were accepted the first time. Lupita responded to all questions within minutes if she wasn't able to answer her phone or email immediately. She seemed to be available always and knew answers without having to consult Benjamin. My mother in law was approved and got her visa in March 2019 and her Green Card arrived April 26th. The entire staff at Global Immigration Partners was very professional, friendly, and responsive.

Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Never choose this firm

As a lawyer, they did Something they should never do. In March they accept my case to file H1B, they asked for a lot of materials and told me the petition has been mailed out on time. However, later I found they lied to me, they didn’t file the petition at all. They waste my chance and time, and they... refuse to answering my call. Neither do they reply to my emails. This is the most irresponsible law firm I have ever seen!!! Never choose it because they lied!!!

James Gotcher

Replied last April 09, 2019

This is nonsense and did not happen. We carefully track all cases. Nothing like this happened. I have no idea who wrote this, but is malicious and fabricated. If this clown actually has a legitimate complaint, he should file it with the California State Bar Association, where it will be investigated independently.

Posted by VENKATRAMAN | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

JIM GOTCHER

My case was processed by Jim Gotcher trust me he is one of the best attorny in USA I got my H1b approved for three years and he didnt took fees of my second H1b extension, he answered all my questions and I referred couple of my friends to him.

Posted by Sekar | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Attorney for H1 Transfer

He really did a Good paperwork for H1B Transfer

Posted by ven | December 14, 2016 | Immigration

Great lawyer

He is the best. Once i have contacted him on phone for citizenship related matter. He helped us in drafting a letter for free of charge and i asked him to take the fees but he refused and said no need for this small thing. We got the matter resolved with that letter. He is a great person.

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James Ronald Gotcher's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eli Kantor

Immigration lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marina Fraigun

Immigration lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Gotcher and his firm for many years. For as many years, I have been referring immigration cases to him. I also call whenever one of my cases has an immigration component to it. He is always amazing. As amazing as Mr. Gotcher is as an attorney, he also knows how to keep excellent staff. The majority of his staff has been with him for many years. That results in fantastic service to the client. Any client would be lucky to be represented by this firm."

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Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Founding Partner, Global Immigration Partners

1994 - 2009

Partner, Gotcher Law Group, PC

1987 - 1993

Partner, Coudert Brothers

Associations

1980 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (California chapter)

1985 - 1986

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: Cathay Carpet Mills

Reversal of denial

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Education

1976

Loyola Law School

law

1972

California St Univ Long Beach

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference 2012

Cutting edge issues in law office technology

1998

AILA Litigation Seminar

Litigating immigration cases in federal court

1989

Practising Law Institute

Complex Labor Certification Issues

1986

LA County Bar symposium

Litigating immigration cases

Publications

1996

Immigration Briefings Computers and Information Technology in an Immigration Practice: A Primer

1986

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Understanding E1 and E2 Visas

1985

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) A Comprehensive Guide to U.S. Nonimmigrant Visas (book)

1983

Interpreter Releases Review of Consular Visa Determinations

Languages

English

Activity

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