Charity Anderson

Charity Anderson

4.3
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at La Jolla, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

Remote Practice, La Jolla, CA

About Charity

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 95%

Charity Anderson Law is focused on providing clients with personalized and exceptional service in Immigration Law. Ms. Anderson primarily focuses on family based immigration and naturalization applications.

18 years

95%
Asylum 5%

18 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Charity Anderson, Esq.

Remote Practice, La Jolla, CA, 92037

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Charity Anderson's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Mark Wang | March 19, 2025 | Immigration

Scammer!

This lady doesn't know what is unauthorized employment...I looked it up myself...plus as an immediate relative to USC, it is forgiven if disclosed.

Charity Anderson

Replied last March 20, 2025

You posted, here on Avvo, seeking help to complete your application. You asked if your actions could be considered unlawful employment. They could be considered unlawful employment. Immigration officers have wide discretion. As the spouse of a US citizen, unlawful employment is forgiven. What is not automatically forgiven is misrepresentation. It is far better to disclose your actions then to risk unnecessary concealment. I strongly suggest that you listen to attorneys rather than the AI overview. When on Avvo, keep in mind that 1) This is a general Q&A site and not a private consultation. We answer questions that are asked. We do not cover every aspect of a case. You asked 4 or 5 questions and I took the time to answer each one. 2) This is a site where as attorneys, we volunteer our time. We are not paid for our answers. 3) Calling an attorney a "scammer" because you do not like their answer is not only unnecessary and disrespectful. It is libel.

Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2023

Horrible Attorney!!!!

Please stay away from her!!! I asked a question on this site. Without fully understanding my situation and which country I was talking about, she offered wrong advice with no strong point to support. I commented on her answers and also shared my real experience to explain why I believed her answers w...ere not true. Without further communication, she flagged my common question and deleted it. If a lawyer cannot accept critical comments and doesn't have a strong expertise in her field. What kind of lawyer is this?

Charity Anderson

Replied last May 06, 2023

Actually, you posted your comment twice and, did not like the answers you received from 6-7 different attorneys and then you personally insulted me, telling me that I did not know what I was talking about and then you personally insulted another attorney - insinuating that he did not know what he talking talking about. Together, we have two doctorate degrees and over 40 years of experience. It is not us that does not understand immigration law. It is you - as all of us here have explained to you. The application has been denied twice. At this point, an approval is highly unlikely - as every one of us has told you. Next time you ask for free legal advice, from a group of professionals, be respectful. Personal attacks will always result in a deletion of your comments.

Posted by Kwadwo | August 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very Knowledgeable and Brilliant Attorney

I had a pending case which took years. I consulted with a lot of lawyers and they all advised that I withdraw my pending application and reapply because even if a decision is to be made regarding my pending application, it would be denied. I consulted with Charity and she advised that I need not w...ithdraw my pending application. I hired her and within 4 - 5 months my case was approved. I’m so glad I encountered and hired Charity and took her advise not to withdraw my pending case as this could have caused me more delay. There are a lot of immigration lawyers out there but I can boldly say few are knowledgeable and Charity is one of the knowledgeable ones. I highly recommend Charity to anyone with an immigration case.

Charity Anderson

Replied last August 08, 2022

Kwadwo, I am thrilled for you and thank you for taking the time to leave this review!

Posted by Otar | January 29, 2022 | Immigration

Thank you for response

I asked a question on Avvo regarding my processing form I-130, and Charity was very helpful with her answer, she provided very short-detailed information which will definitely help me with my form. Thank you again!

Charity Anderson

Replied last January 29, 2022

You are very welcome!

Posted by Gowtham | January 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

My favorite attorney

Just when I was looking for help regarding immigration, I found a great attorney in Charity Anderson. I was very skeptical at the beginning but she familiarized me into the whole process. With her knowledge and experience in the immigration matters, I hired her immediately but was low in confidence ...and there were also some fears of getting abandoned, especially due to virtual communication and time zones. As I progressed working with her, my confidence grew and so did my trust in her. She never left my side and answered every query of mine and understood my situation and made great suggestions to make the whole process go smoothly first time right which is exactly what and how I wanted it to be. She was extremely professional and I wouldn’t have done it any other way, and I am very fortunate that Charity Anderson has decided to reach out to me on that day that I needed her the most. She is obvious choice for anyone who needs help with immigration.

Charity Anderson

Replied last January 18, 2022

Gowtham, Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It truly means a lot. I am glad that I was able to ease your fears. Immigration can be an overwhelming process but you did great and I am proud of you. I am so happy that we are through this process and that you can now breathe easy. As always, best wishes to you and your family. Charity Anderson, Esq.

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Charity Anderson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Poonam Minhas

Immigration lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Anderson has an impressive command over various areas of immigration law. She guides cautiously and informatively."

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Naoki Sekiya

Immigration lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. She is a very knowledgeable/experienced, professional, and compassionate advocate."

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April Holloway

Immigration lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charity provides consistent and clear advice to questions concerning immigration matters on a regular basis. It is clear she is not just interested in obtaining clients, but providing honest, clear information about the immigration process. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney."

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Alexander Almonte

Immigration lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse attorney Anderson. Attorney Anderson is competent, experienced, and dedicated to her clients."

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Joel Caminero

Immigration lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Anderson, as she consistently provides individuals with meaningful answers to help in their journey."

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Marina Alexandrovich

Immigration lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Charity Anderson. Her answers to the public inquiries relating to immigration reveal that she is a competent and experienced immigration lawyer."

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Dr. Eddy Chielo

Immigration lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Provides detailed answers and has the compassion, needed to for an effective attorney. With over a decade experience, attorney brings that experience to enhance her current practice. I would recommend Attorney to anyone with immigration issues."

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Aditya Surti

Immigration lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Charity is one of the best lawyers I know and is a good human being. If you are her client, you are in safe hands."

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F. Capriotti

International law lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Anderson. I have consulted with her on immigration matters and have found her to be seriously dedicated to the subject and her clients."

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Anderson for her humanitarian efforts to handle immigration cases remotely worldwide bringing professional attention, legal expertise and legal representation to her clients."

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Rebecca Fox

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Charity and I worked together in the same legal community and worked as opposing counsel in some cases. I was always impressed with how she handled her matters in Court. Her clients received the best advocacy under her watch. I endorse this lawyer."

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Zev Goldstein

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Charity on a number of cases. I endorse this lawyer."

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Martin Mohr

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Her advice is sound and helpful to those who inquire."

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Constantine Destefano

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Charity for many years. She is able to give her clients the attention they need and go the extra mile to ensure they get the best result possible. I would recommend her to anyone."

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Poonam Minhas

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Naoki Sekiya

Immigration lawyer

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David Soloway

Immigration lawyer

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Carl Shusterman

Immigration lawyer

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April Holloway

Immigration lawyer

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Namita Agarwal

Immigration lawyer

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Marina Alexandrovich

Immigration lawyer

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Stephen Berman

Immigration lawyer

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Alexander Almonte

General practice lawyer

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Joel Caminero

General practice lawyer

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Dr. Eddy Chielo

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Aditya Surti

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Pamela Babson

Family lawyer

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Constantine Destefano

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Doerrie

Immigration lawyer

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Jeffrey McMorris

Family lawyer

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Danielle Audette

Family lawyer

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Maria Nowotny

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Zev Goldstein

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Rebecca Fox

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

The State Bar of California Wiley Manuel Pro Bono Award, The State Bar of California

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Sole Practitioner, Charity Anderson Law

2017 - 2017

Pro Bono Attorney for one case, ABA Immigration Justice Project

2017 - 2018

Pro Bono Attorney for one case, Casa Cornelia Law Center

2007 - 2007

Temporary Document Review Attorney, Iseman Cunningham Riester & Hyde, LLP

2006 - 2008

Judicial Intern, Washington County Family Court

Associations

2019 - Present

La Jolla Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

New York State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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Naturalization Approved

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Green Card Awarded

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Green Card Awarded

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Naturalization

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I-130 Approval

Matter of ****

Green Card

Matter of ****

Green Card

Matter of ****

Naturalization

Matter of ****

Asylum

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Education

2006

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

State University of New York, Albany

Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice & Political Science

Publications

Languages

English

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