Since 1979, the Law Offices of David M. Kramer has developed a specialized practice dedicated to the area of immigration, nationality and consular law. The firm has over three decades of experience with employment-based immigration and temporary work visas, as well as family-based immigration.
Mr. Kramer was among one of the first lawyers to be approved by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Specialist in Immigration Law. He is also an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Immigration Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
Since 1995, Martindale-Hubbell, one of the foremost sources of information about members of the legal community, has awarded Mr. Kramer an AV rating. The AV rating is Martindale-Hubbell's highest possible rating, reflecting the highest standards in legal expertise and professional ethics and conduct.
In addition, David M. Kramer is listed in the Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers. The Bar Registry includes only those select lawyers that have consistently earned the highest rating in the Martindale- Hubbell’s Law Directory and that have been designated by their colleagues as preeminent in their field.
Mr. Kramer was selected by his peers as a Southern California Super Lawyer in the field of Immigration Law. Considered among the best in their profession, Super Lawyers represent the top 5% of the practicing attorneys in Southern California. Southern California Super Lawyers are selected by their peers in an extensive nomination and polling process.
For the past several years, Mr. Kramer's practice has focused increasingly on providing services to foreign researchers and other professionals working at biotech companies, major universities and research institutions throughout the United States. For companies with overseas offices, the firm has assisted in obtaining work visas for their foreign based employees who wish to work and train in the U.S. on a temporary basis and for those employees who wish to remain in the U.S. on a more permanent basis.
Practice areas
Work Visas; Family and Spousal Green Cards; PERM; E2, O1, H1B, H3, and L1 Visas; National Interest Waiver, Outstanding Researcher, and Extraordinary Ability Petitions
43 years
Languages spoken
Japanese, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1979 | 02/06/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 2011 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 2010 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 2009 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 2008 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 2007 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 2006 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 2005 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 2004 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2003 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 2003 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2002 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 2002 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2001 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 2001 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2000 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 2000 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 1999 |
AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 1999 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 1998 |
AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 1998 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 1997 |
AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 1997 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 1996 |
AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 1996 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 1995 |
AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 1995 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 1994 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 1993 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 1992 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 1991 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 1990 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 1989 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 1988 |
Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California | 1987 |
California Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Media | N/A |
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Offices of David M. Kramer | 1982 - Present |
Associate | Law Offices of Frank and Greenberg | 1980 - 1982 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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San Fernando Valley Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) | Member | 1982 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section | Member | 1979 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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US Japan Business News | H & L Visas | 1993 |
Asians Today | L-1 Visas under New Immigration Act | 1993 |
The Yomiuri America | L-1 Visas | 1993 |
The New York Yomiuri | E-2 and L-1 Visas | 1989 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook | Bachelors | 1971 |
Southwestern University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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UCLA Workshop on H-1B Visas | H-1B Visas | 1995 |
Changes on Work Visas Affecting Japanese Companies | Work visas | 1986 |
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Paul Molinaro, Immigration Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
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Ronald Hedding, Unknown Attorney on Jul 8, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. He is very hardworking and dedicated to his clients.
Paul Molinaro, Immigration Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
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Ronald Hedding, Unknown Attorney on Jul 8, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. He is very hardworking and dedicated to his clients.
Nadine Jett, Immigration Attorney on Jan 28, 2014
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James Kosnett, Immigration Attorney on Jan 15, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer. I am a friend and a former client. David is an excellent immigration lawyer. his expertise is invaluable. On one occasion I was traveling with a foreign national who was refused entry at the border. We called David and he was able to gain her admittance within an hour. I recommend him without reservation.
Eli Kantor, Immigration Attorney on Aug 12, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ronald Tasoff, Unknown Attorney on Jun 1, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. David is a very conscientious and knowledgeable lawyer and I have recommended him to several of my clients on several occasions. All of them have been very pleased.
Michael Sarris, Immigration Attorney on Mar 22, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure and priviledge to refer friends and clients to David for over 15 years. Every single individual that I have referred has been very happy with David's results and ethical standards. David is highly competent and extremely honest which I believe are the makings of a great attorney. He is my go-to attorney for all immigration matters in Los Angeles and would recommend him with pride.
Matthew Goldsmith, Immigration Attorney on Jan 17, 2012
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer. David is extremely knowledgeable and very experienced. Whenever I need a second opinion, David is a valued source that I most certainly trust.
Khaja Din, Immigration Attorney on Oct 10, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer. He is an outstanding attorney with an excellent reputation. He is a knowledgeable and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend him.
Eric Avazian, Immigration Attorney on Jul 8, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
Aron Hasson, Immigration Attorney on Jun 29, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work. David and I both started practicing Immigration Law about the same time about 30 years ago. I speak with David on the telephone regularly on immigration issues that come up and I am always confident that he will provide me with answers that are well though out and accurate. In the rare occasion that he isn’t sure if the answer he is certain to get right back to me with an answer that I can rely on. Sincerely, Aron Hasson
Joginder Shah, Immigration Attorney on Jun 14, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
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