Allan Scott Lolly

Allan Scott Lolly

also known as Allan S. Lolly, Allan S. Lolly & Assoc. PC

4.7
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 35 years

Immigration Lawyer at La Jolla, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

888 Prospect St., Suite 200, La Jolla, CA

About Allan

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

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Location

Allan S. Lolly & Assoc. PC

888 Prospect St., Suite 200, La Jolla, CA, 92037

Allan S. Lolly & Associates APC

260 Madison Avenue, Suite 8000A, New York, NY, 10016

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Allan Scott Lolly's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

143 Client Reviews

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Showing 31 - 35 of 68 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Alexander | January 09, 2015 | Immigration

Excellent and professional service

Our first contact with Allan was already excellent. We called his office and got directly put through to him. He made sure to take his time and find our specific situation and need in detail, to then map out the best way forward for us. He was very open and honest about everything, also in regards to... the costs. And it all turned out to be true. We retained Allan and his firm for a total of $1800 and it didn't cost us a single cent more. After our first consultation Allan was very quick to follow up with the necessary paperwork and we also got assigned our excellent paralegal, Taylor, who from now on would help us on a day-to-day basis. And while at first we were a little weary that they only want to be contacted by email, unless it is an emergency, Taylor always responded within a single business day. So our concerns were completely unfounded. And when once we did have a time sensitive issue where we had to call in, Taylor was available right away and gladly helped us out on the phone. We first contacted Allan in April 2014. In July 2014 my wife and I got married and at the end of July we had all the documents ready to submit to the consulate in Frankfurt, Germany. By mid-August, we already got a response that said that our application had been approved and that we should move forward in getting all the original documents together and pay all the fees to arrange the interview at the consulate. By mid-september we were ready to schedule the interview, which we had on October 23. We could already have had it in the first week of October, but for private scheduling reasons, we chose to do it later. Anyways, Allan and his team were straightforward with the timeline, they said it was going to take 4-5 months once all the documents were ready. In our case it was a little more than 3 months, so they erred on the safe side, but we couldn't have been any happier. And thanks to Taylor and Allan's excellent work and preparation, we didn't experience any problems along the way and everything went down smoothly. My American wife and I moved to the U.S. at the end of December and we are now excited to start our lives here. We can only highly recommend Allan and his team for any immigration related issues, since we couldn't have been any happier. It was very professional and very responsive from day one. Thank you Allan, and thank you Taylor!

Allan Lolly

Replied last January 09, 2015

Alexander, Thank you. Allan

Posted by VICTOR | December 21, 2014 | Immigration

THE NUMBER ONE LAW FIRM TO RETAIN IF YOU WANT ANY IMMIGRATION ISSUES RESOLVED

In a word: Outstanding. I retained you for Anamie’s Fiancée K-1 Visa in July 2010 and we are now at the end of the road on December 13, 2014. Anamie is a U.S. citizen. Your firm completed each and every step along this journey professionally and in an organized manner. Any time I had a question ...for either you or Tami during this four and a half year period, your reply was prompt, courteous and, most of the times, comforting since many of my questions dealt with issues that caused me stress. Without the thorough preparation of Tami and other staff at your firm, this process would not have been completed smoothly, effortlessly, and in such a timely manner. Thank you.

Posted by Paolo | December 06, 2014 | Immigration

Thank you Allan and Taylor!!!

Back in 2009 me and my wife were just two very young persons who loved each other but just belonged to two different country. Back then we couldn't understand why it had to be so hard to just wanted to leave together and have to deal with "immigration" issues, it was very hard to think about being s...eparated because of something we could just not understand. We made some research on line and found Allan and Lolly Associates, the expert on family immigration and K1 visa. We called the number and we were surprised right the way on how quick the response was, being able to talk to the lawyer on the first call and listening to his explanations on how the process was going to be was just what we needed, we were starting to build hope and decided to go ahead with him. Offcourse those kind of process requires some time and patience and commitment and many documents has to be submitted but with the help of an attorney everything is more clear and secure. Allan and his assistant Taylor were in touch with us continuously and answered every questions or doubt we had in within 24 hrs, we traveled cross different countries and still Taylor and Allan "followed" our process very close, putting up with address changes and such , after putting together all the necessary documents they were able to grant us an interview for K1 visa, while we were living in Mexico, and I am from Italy and my wife American. With their professional help and deep knowledge of immigration law we were able to pass interviews and immigration hard procedure with no issue what so ever. We were granted a K1 visa within 10 months since we apply, and that in a foreign different country where we were actually coming from. For the first time after a long time we finally crossed the border on a fiancée visa and were able to get married. We were so thankful for all their help and we decided to hire them for the green card process. Every single step of that process was handled with care and passion and professionalism , they truly cared about our case and gave us the right advices along with the best support in filling out paperworks and guide us trough the jungle of immigration procedures . Shortly after I received my temporary green card and offcourse kept Allan and lolly for the removal of status and request for permanent residence. Once again they didn't let us down and the relation between us and them grow along with their professionality and care. I receivedy permanent green card shortly after, meanwhile all my worries , doubt and just simple questions were taken care of by Taylor who gave me peace of mind in numerous occasions and will never thank her enough for all the help she have me. I do know that is their job but I can also guarantee that they do it with passion and care and that truly understand delicate situations . Their help changed my life for the good and for good , I don't even wanna think what would have happened if I had chose a different attorney. , I heard so many scary story about people being played by sharks attorney... Allan and Lolly are HONEST, DEDICATED and HUMAN, you will always be able to ask a question, you will have your answer always and quick, you will have what you applying for because Allan is highly professional and will tell you Right the way what your position is and will be. Do yourself and your dears a favor and choose peace of mind and honesty and choose Allan! Allan and Taylor thank you so much for all you have done for me and my wife , with their help I became an American citizen, they help me trough the final step of this long journey and all along I felt protected by the care and humanity of Allan and Lolly associates! Sincerely Paolo:)

Allan Lolly

Replied last December 06, 2014

Paolo, Thank you so much. I also appreciate that you mentioned me to a friend of yours. Kind regards, Allan

Posted by Jeffery | December 06, 2014 | Immigration

K1/K2 Visa Perfection

K1/K2 Visa All I can say is: If you need an immigration attorney use these folks. Upfront - no surprises - you will be very pleased with their level of service and professionalism. They guided me every step of the way. A K1 Visa is slow and painful. It's not worth making a single, 2 month (or w...orse) mistake trying to do this yourself. Very very pleased with all they did for me.

Allan Lolly

Replied last December 06, 2014

Thanks Jeffery. Allan

Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2014 | Immigration

Best decision of my life!

Working on my husbands papers was very nerve racking considering the smallest mistake would prevent us from a life together in the US. I had called around researching offices- some that did not have attorneys but just did the paperwork. None of the other offices I spoke with could explain each stage... of the process to me, one even told me they could not work on my case further then the initial filing... Why would I want to hire a company that could not help me complete the goal of bringing my husband to the US? I was also told by another office I had a good case but if I was denied that was it I lost my money and my husband could not come to US. When I spoke with Allan he explained the entire process to me... When I asked him a worst case scenario if I was denied he personally assured me his office would reply to any questioning and pretty much guaranteed me he would not quit on my case until my husband was here with me and had obtained his green card. I was ecstatic. I hired Allan that same day, he worked with my pay schedule Which made the cost manageable for me. I even had my own personal paralegal who answered all of my questions no matter how silly or small they were. This office was very thorough and explained what was happening at each stage of case processing. Before each approval, I knew what the next step was to entail, and about how long the next stage would take. After my husband came to the US, they followed up letting me know when we need to remove conditions on his 2 year green card and get his permanent green card. I will continue with Allan and his office until we get my husband his citizenship and later we will file for his parents! Thank you Allan for the blessings you have made possible in my life.

Allan Lolly

Replied last October 21, 2014

Wow. I want to hire that attorney. ;)

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Allan Scott Lolly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

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"Mr. Lolly is a top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Michael Block

Immigration lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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K. Jairam

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

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"Knowledgeable and experienced in family immigration matters. I recommend Attorney Allan Lolly to clients with family immigration matters."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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James Dicks

Immigration lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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F. Capriotti

Immigration lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Lolly without question. We have interacted on many matters and his knowledge is 'top notch'!"

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Mario Zapata

Immigration lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lolly has demonstrated he is extremely knowledgeable in Immigration and that he provides first-class service to his clients while collaborating with him on a couple cases. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking immigration representation closer to the San Diego location."

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Christopher Leroi

Immigration lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Lolly is simply an exceptional attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. I am a former judge, former magistrate, former prosecutor, and an attorney with 24 years of experience. I still learn from his answers on Avvo on a daily basis and I am constantly impressed."

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Loretta Nelmsreyes

Immigration lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Lolly is professional, knowledgable and extremely helpful. He assisted me with a case and I found his considerable expertise to be an invaluable resource. I can recommend this attorney as highly competent, caring and efficient, and do so unconditionally."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maxwell Livingston

Immigration lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Lolly. He offers invaluable assistance to his clientele. Furthermore, his services on Avvo are irreplaceable."

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Pablo Nossa

Immigration lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Lolly. Through his postings on Avvo it is apparent that he is extremely knowledgable in the area of immigration and nationality law. Any client would be lucky to have Attorney Lolly represent them."

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Gregory Sheehan

Immigration lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Lolly has an outstanding resume and knows how to apply difficult laws to difficult situations."

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C. Abbott

Immigration lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Lolly provides detailed and honest postings on AVVO assisting those with immigration law questions. His comments are extermely useful to not only AVVO posters but also to attorneys in the legal community. A true professional"

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Choice, Avvo

2015

A+, Better Business Bureau

2014

Client Choice, Avvo

2014

A+, Better Business Bureau

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Managing Attorney, Allan S. Lolly & Associates APC

1995 - 2000

Attorney, Allan S. Lolly, Law Offices

1992 - 1995

Assistant Attorney General, Office of Attorney General, RMI

1990 - 1992

Attorney, City Attorney's Office, San Diego

1989 - 1990

Clerk, Superior Court Of California, County Of San Mateo, Honorable Gene McDonald

Associations

2002 - Present

Better Business Bureau

1991 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

1990 - Present

Santa Clara University Law Assoc.

1990 - Present

California Bar Associaion

Attorney

1984 - Present

U.C. Berkeley Alumni

Education

1989

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

California Bar Association; Continuing Education of the Bar

Sovereign Borders: The Problem of Childhood Arrivals

2012

California Bar Association, Continuing Education of the Bar

Immigration overview and case studies

2011

California Bar Association

Immigration History and Handling Undocumented Foregners - CLE @ University of San Diego

2010

AILA Attorney Teleconference

Visa Refusals at Consulate Posts

Languages

Spanish

Russian

Ukrainian

Activity

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