Jacob Jan Sapochnick

Jacob Jan Sapochnick

4.8
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 21 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1502 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA

About Jacob

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Immigration 100%

22 years | 1,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 21 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2004

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Location

Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick

1502 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

Jacob Sapochnick, ESQ.

SAN DIEGO, CA, 92101

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Jacob Jan Sapochnick's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

163 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 66 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Elad | February 18, 2013 | Immigration

I suggest Jacob, Expert in immigration

As a person that works with lawyers, I want to recommend Jacob for you. Jacob helped me with E2 visa application, Build my LLC company and guide me for all the process. Jacob is very different from most attorneys I've deal with in the past, at first he is a human, good human, helpful, positive, an...d just gave me the peace of mind that I needed in the process. When I go to the interview, the immigration officer said that my file was extremely perfect! I got my E2 Visa for two years and I want to thank Jacob for being the best lawyer!

Posted by Raj | January 23, 2013 | Immigration

Best Immigration Attorney, Hands Down!

I feel very very blessed to have had Jacob and his team work on my case. I came across Jacob's website online while searching for a new attorney. I had talked with my parents attorney who they have been working with for over 20 years and he said filing my case by mail was not an option and that overa...ll my case looked complicated given my situation. However, I consulted with Jacob and he said it was indeed possible!! His ideas on how to proceed gave me hope. He handled my very complicated work Visa case flawlessly! My case was approved just a few days ago! I am so relieved and genuinely happy. Had I chosen a different attorney the outcome could have been a visa denial. Jacob is very honest and knowledgable in immigration law. I recommend him, hands down!!! I hope to work with him in the near future as well! Jacob I will always be thankful for your assistance.

Posted by Priya | August 25, 2011 | Immigration

HIGHLY EXPERIENCED and RELIABLE PROFESSIONAL and DEDICATED SUPPORT TEAM

I’m very grateful to Jacob for his assistance with my J1 waiver to remove the 2 years rule. J1 waiver was supposed to be a simple process, but not in my case:… my sponsoring company didn’t want to give the letter for the waiver process and my embassy didn’t want to give their approval without... that letter…. I called my sponsoring company many times and I wrote several emails, but they told me, via email, that they couldn’t give any letter for the waiver, after this response, they didn’t return any calls nor replied any of my emails… I explained this situation to the embassy, but they simply told me that “without the letter of the sponsoring company it’s not possible not get the embassy’s approval”… I was in a deadlock situation… USCIS had all the documents, they were just waiting for my embassy’s letter… I was in this situation for a long time… until I found Jacob’s website and I gave him a call… he took care of everything!!!... he got the letter from the sponsoring company and the approval letter from my embassy and, after a few months my J1 WAIVER was APPROVED!!!... I highly recommend the professional services of Jacob Sapochnick… it’s very comfortable to talk to him, because he’s a good listener and he’s always there to support you and solve your immigration issues… Thanks a lot for your assistance!!!

Posted by Ellen | June 24, 2011 | Immigration

Jacob and his team can give you a new beginning!

Jacob and his team are friendly, diligent, passionate about their work, responsive, proactive, and most of all, understanding of the emotional roller coaster immigration issues can be. They took on a very difficult case for my husband and I - an application for waiver of inadmissibility - and, after... a lot of hard work, we were granted the waiver! If you are need of immigration legal services, Jacob is a game-changer. He has given my husband and I a new beginning and we are forever grateful.

Posted by Jen | June 15, 2011 | Immigration

I am a Permanent Resident thanks to Jacob

My husband and I faced an immigration issue back in January and feared deportation. I called several lawyers, all with different advice, some could not help at all. Some said to leave the country even though I would face a ten year ban and then fight to overcome it from there (meaning several years o...f seperation from my husband). I knew as soon as I spoke to Jacob that he was the attorney I wanted to take care of my case. He gave us several solutions to try before resorting to leaving the country and having to be apart. At our first meeting, Jacob was very personable yet professional. He was sympathetic to our situation but also very honest about our options and what the outcome may be. Right away I knew he would do everything he could to help our case. This morning I recieved my green card in the mail. My husband and I couldn't be happier. Knowing all of our our visa issues are taken care of is a huge weight off our shoulders. Best of all I can now go back to England to visit the friends and family I have been missing for the past 2 years. My husband and I are extremely grateful to Jacob and his team. Thanks to their hard work, knowledge and dedication I am now a permanent resident of the USA :)

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Jacob Jan Sapochnick's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Whalen

Immigration lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Friend

"I've known Jacob since he began as an immigration lawyer, we shared office space. He is a very go getter, very up on tech, harnessing the power of the internet more than anyone else I know, has refinement and keeps friends for long periods. An honorable gent. He also has an extremely thriving immigration law practice. The reason has to be happy clients. I have even referred a few cases to him beyond my capability."

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Hector Tamayo

Immigration lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I unconditionally endorse Jacob Sapochnick. He is a dedicated, tenacious and compassionate advocate for his clients. He has the skill set and knowledge to achieve maximum results in the ever changing and complex field of immigration law. Few if any are as knowledgeable as Jacob Sapochnick."

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Brent Hardy

Immigration lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jacob without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and is a superb litigator."

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Carla Minniefield

Immigration lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Other

"Highly skilled and respected in the community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mengjun Qiu

Immigration lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sapochnick is a trusted member of the legal community whose contribution is greatly appreciated and valued."

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Douglas Borthwick

Unknown lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Janaan Hashim

Immigration lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Atty. Sapochnick is an intelligent and highly respected attorney in his field. I endorse him."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Immigration lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Robert Salomon

Immigration lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Jacob for Immigration Legal Services. He is a brilliant and creative attorney and gives his all to his clients. As a colleague I can attest that Jacob is also kind and helpful to other Immigration Attorneys and never hesitates to share his wisdom to help others. This is a very rare quality in our business and just another example of how Jacob is a sterling example of greatness and professionalism."

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Golnar Sargeant

Unknown lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Other

"I always enjoy reading Mr. Sapochnick's sage advice on AVVO. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney and a highly respected one in the legal community."

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Ian Scott

Immigration lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Bond

Immigration lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer!"

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Harlan Zaback

Unknown lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Donaldson

Immigration lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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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William Woods

Unknown lawyer | Nov 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joel Friedman

Immigration lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jacob has been a colleague and a friend for many years. Jacob and I frequently confer about the best approach to legal situations. He is always responsive and I appreciate his insights. He is a talented lawyer and a great person."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

1995

Inn of Lords Legal Award, Manchester Met. University, UK

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner, Law Offices Of Jacob J. Sapochnick

2003 - 2009

Founder/ Legal Counsel, Find Jobs USA

Associations

2004 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Officer

Sample of Legal Cases

I-601 Waiver Appeal Success - Home after 3 long years in Ukraine!

Appeal Won at the AAO Court

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Education

1999

California Western School of Law

MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL LAW

1998

Manchester Met. University Law School

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2010

TN Visa Webinar for Canadians

TN Visas - Most Recent Updates

2007

Hospitality and Immigration Law Update

Immigration law Update

2007

Annual Conference

Immigration Law and the Construction Indystry

Publications

Languages

Hebrew

Russian

Spanish

French

English

Latvian

Mandarin

Activity

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