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Helene Cecile Colin
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Biography
Helene Colin earned her B.A. in Political Science and International Relations, summa cum laude, from the University of California San Diego, in 2004. She graduated magna cum laude from California Western School of Law with her J.D. in 2008, where she served as a Senior Editor with the California Western Law Review and International Law Journal. During law school, she served as Judicial Extern to Hon. Magistrate Judge (now District Judge) Anthony J. Battaglia for the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
Helene has volunteered offering free immigration clinics throughout San Diego County and has participated in free immigration phone banks offered by Univision, a local Spanish-speaking television channel. She has also participated in volunteering events organized by the San Diego County Bar Association and has appeared on Univision to discuss immigration issues.
Born in the Ivory Coast, and raised in France and Mexico, Helene is fully triligual in English, French, and Spanish. As an immigrant to the United States herself, she has a unique perspective on the immigration process.
Helene is a member of the State Bar of California and is licensed to practice law before the Supreme Court of California and Immigration Courts nationwide. Helene strives to provide quality compassionate, competitive legal services in all areas of immigration law. Helene's practice focuses on family-based petitions, waivers, petitions under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), petitions for U nonimmigrant status under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act, citizenship and naturalization, and removal defense.
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
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Colin Immigration Law
1901 1st Ave, Suite 217A, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Posted by Hari Prastyo | October 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I have been through two immigration process with Helene Colin and her work was phenomenal.
Helene's work is very professional. She is very knowledgeable, effective, and pays a lot of attention to every detail. My experience working with her was absolutely great, I felt like it was a very smooth process from the beginning to the end. I also felt very comfortable working with her because her...
Posted by Eric | October 12, 2015 | Immigration
Outstanding immigration lawyer
Helene assisted me in the Permanent residency application in 2013 and its renewal in 2015. Helene has strong work ethic and is dedicated to her clients. I strongly recommend Helene for her professionalism, high competences and being multicultural (American, French and Mexican). Both processes went sm...
Posted by Lourdes | October 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Lourdes Isaac
La abogada Helene me ayudó con el tramite de renovación de mi mica. Es muy profesional, atenta, fina y educada y la recomiendo para cualquier persona que necesite asesoría en derecho migratorio.
Helene Cecile Colin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Fluent in Spanish and French, Helene is very knowledgeable and caring about family based immigration as well as U Visas and VAWA."
"Helene is an excellent attorney and advocate for her clients. She is well-versed in immigration law, and knows how to navigate the complexities of the system for her clients. She also speaks Spanish fluently. Any client would be in excellent hands with Helene."
"Helen Colin is an honest and hard working attorney. I have had the pleasure to work with her and have seen her dedication towards her clients. She is fluent in Spanish and French and is a great attorney."
"Helene is compassionate, knowledgeable, and hard working. She cares about her clients and works diligently to get the best possible result in each case. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2009
San Diego's Young Attorneys for 2009, San Diego Daily Transcript
2008
Academic Achievement Award - Human Rights Law, California Western School of Law
2008
Academic Achievement Award - Public Interest Law, California Western School of Law
2008
Academic Excellence Award for outstanding academic performance, California Western School of Law
2007
S. Houston Lay Award - Best Intl Journal Law Review Article, California Western School of Law
2007
Academic Achievement Award - Immigration Law, California Western School of Law
2007
Academic Achievement Award - International Law, California Western School of Law
2007
Academic Achievement Award - Legal Research and Writing, California Western School of Law
2007
Academic Achievement Award - Evidence, California Western School of Law
2006
Academic Achievement Award - Contracts II, California Western School of Law
2006
Academic Achievement Award - Civil Procedure II, California Western School of Law
2006
Academic Achievement Award - Property I, California Western School of Law
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Academic Achievement Award - Community Property, California Western School of Law
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Academic Achievement Award - Law and Literature, California Western School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Owner / Attorney, Colin Immigration Law
2008 - 2015
Attorney, Law Office of Lilia Velasquez
2006 - 2006
Judicial Extern to Hon. Magistrate Judge Anthony J. Battaglia, United States District Court, Southern District of California
Associations
American Immigration Lawyers Association (California chapter)
Member
State Bar of California
Member
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Member
Education
2008
California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of California San Diego
Bachelor's Degree
Speaking Engagements
2011
Despierta San Diego (Univision Channel 17)
Immigration - Humanitarian Paroles
2011
Despierta San Diego (Univision Channel 17)
Immigration - Unlawful Presence and Minors
2010
Despierta San Diego (Univision Channel 17)
Immigration - Using experts for I-601 waivers, Cancellation of Removal and U visas
2009
Despierta San Diego (Univision Channel 17)
Immigration - Widowers
2009
Despierta San Diego (Univision Channel 17)
Immigration - I-601 waivers
Publications
2007
California Western School of Law International Law Journal
No Hablo Inglés: Waivers to the English Language Requirement for Naturalization
Languages
Spanish
French
English
Activity
Legal Answers