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

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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 11 - 15 of 27 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Emir | November 16, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent

Mr.Jacob is a great lawyer i recommend to anybody who needs their case to be done.He will take care of you and you get your case done in no time he knows what he does and he always take care of his clients.Highly recommend everybody.with Mr.Jacob you wont lose.

Posted by pramiti | November 16, 2014 | Immigration

Skilled partners and services - second time in a row!

Jacob's law offices are a great team to work with. We have been using their services for a number of years now and this is a second review I chose to give them after expert processing by them. Not only are they committed and skilled, but they also partner with you every step of the way. We have used ...their services and their team's expertise (Jacob of course along with Kate, Inese, Linda) for L1 visa processing, L2 visa, renewal. All along they understood the business, it's requirements and helped process visa and subsequent renewals. Even in a temporary situation when there was a stressful period, they were committed in resolving and addressing it with expertise. I would recommend their services to anyone!

Posted by Esteban | September 16, 2014 | Immigration

Highly recommended!

Our immigration case went very smooth and fast. The whole team is very efficient, attentive and kind. They explained all the process and resolve all our questions in the best way. We highly recommend Jacob and his team if you are thinking to apply for a visa or resident card. They offer the first con...sultation for free. Don't hesitate to contact them!

Posted by Kayla | June 24, 2014 | Immigration

Stay with Me through All My Immigration Status and Make Me Green Now

My long journey for Green card is done today. It was a hard time emotionally and mentally to me but wasn’t a hard time processing for my GC at all because of Jacob and his team, Kate and Linda. When I got the welcome letter from USCIS today, I twisted my cheek to check if this is true. I met J...acob in 2008 first time when I was a student with F1 visa through recommendation of my American friend who had gotten help from Jacob for his wife’s Green card. Jacob suggested me possible options to stay in the U.S and his advice was so informative, legal, and realistic. At the moment, I was not in hurry to change my status, so asked him about general immigration issues. Two years later 2010, with my graduation and OPT, I was in urgent need of immigration lawyer. Therefore, I asked my HR manager to get recommendation for the lawyer because she had gotten employment base GC. She recommended Jacob.. Same lawyer??? Right. Honestly, I’m very picky, skeptical, and hyper cautious in everything. Even though people around me highly recommended Jacob, I tried to meet couple of lawyers. My final decision was Jacob because nobody gave clear and realistic answers like Jacob even they said constantly “No worries! I guarantee it!!” I started my H1B with Jacob and Kate who is an immigration lawyer too. Jacob conducted my H1B with the big picture, Kate proceeded details. She was an awesome person and the best warm-hearted lawyer I have ever met and I will never forget her. Without premium processing, my H1B was approved in 2months. When I looked at my H1B packet, I was so impressed by their details and preparation without any mistake or missing. In 2013, I started my GC with Jacob and his staff, Linda again. Linda is a senior paralegal with over 20years experience, very professional. Moreover, she made me throw away anxiety about my GC because I was going to prepare documents even brought some to the office in case of RFE but she clearly said “You don’t have to do”. She was right. Submitting forms for I-140 with premium processing, combo card, and I-485, all of them were approved in 4months. Needless to say, Jacob is the best immigration lawyer, and his team is incredibly perfect with great communication and keeping informed every procedure. I never got any audit, RFE, or delay. Especially, if you are very picky, skeptical, and hyper cautious person like me, go with Jacob and his team, you never regret it. Kayla

Posted by kemal | November 12, 2013 | Immigration

A player

We asked Jacob to rescue an ongoing L1B application that was under a second RFE after an initial refusal. Jacob has done an amazing job turning this application around and getting an approval. Jacob has then handled our L1A renewal, which has also undergone intense scrutiny. Again, Jacob has defended... our case amazingly well, and we received a second approval. Having worked with several lawyers, I can say that Jacob not only has extensive theoretical knowledge of the law, but also practical experience of how it is actually interpreted, which is a lot more important. Jacob also deeply cares about your case. Immigration issues can be stressful, and knowing that your lawyer is making it a priority is also very important. We recommend him wholeheartedly.

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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

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"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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