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1455 Frazee Road, Suite 500, San Diego, CA, 92108
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Posted by Apimon | November 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
In 2016, I applied with the USCIS to sponsor my daughter, who was living in Thailand, to acquire an immigrant visa/green card for her and her daughter. The process was very complicated and over the years, I would submit all of the forms that were requested; then I would wait for months, before see...
Posted by Kaleb | November 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Working with Attorney Tammy Sumontha and her wonderful team has been one of the most uplifting experiences I’ve ever had. From the very first moment, Tammy approached my case with genuine care, kindness, and respect — qualities that made a world of difference during such an important time in my life....
Posted by Bowie | November 3, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
ขอบคุณทีมทนายแทมมี่มาก ๆ ที่ช่วยดูแลและดำเนินการเคสวีซ่า IR1 ของฉันอย่างมืออาชีพ ทีมให้คำแนะนำอย่างละเอียด ใส่ใจทุกขั้นตอน และตอบคำถามได้รวดเร็วเสมอ ทำให้กระบวนการทั้งหมดผ่านไปได้อย่างราบรื่นและสำเร็จเรียบร้อย ขอบคุณจากใจจริงค่ะ แนะนำทีมนี้อย่างเต็มที่สำหรับใครที่กำลังยื่นวีซ่าครอบครัวค่ะ ❤️
Posted by Larry | September 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Huge shoutout to Attorney Tammy Sumontha and her incredible team! Thanks to their outstanding support and expertise, I passed my interview and got approved for my green card. From start to finish, they were with me every step of the way - professional, compassionate, and truly the best in the busine...
Posted by Michael | August 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Working with Thai US Visa Lawyer, Tammy Sumontha, and her remarkable team was truly a privilege. Their expertise, professionalism, and unwavering reliability made the process of securing my Thai wife's Green Card seamless and stress-free. Communication was always prompt and clear, with every instruct...
Hello Michael! Thank you so much for your kind review. It means a lot to all of us who worked hard on your case! We are very happy for you and your family. We understand that there are many options out there and truly appreciate that you chose us! Thank you for letting us be a very important part of your immigration journey. Please feel free to contact us for your future immigration needs.
"I endorse this lawyer. Tammy is a superb and highly skilled attorney. She is passionate about her work and her clients. She knows what she is doing. Tammy will get the job the done!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer. Very Knowledgeable. Real student of the practice of law. Very effective. Fights for his clients. Always prepared"
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Sumontha is attentive, knowledgable and a zealous advocate for her clients."
"Simply said Tammy Sumontha is one of America's Top Immigration Lawyers. If you need results you simply need to choose her as your lawyer. I endorse her!"
"An excellent lawyer who treats her clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. She is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend her for future services."
"Tammy is a wonderful immigration attorney. She is knowledgeable and truly cares about her clients. Tammy is also very personable. I highly recommend her!"
"I have had the privilege of working with Ms. Sumontha as a colleague for approximately 5 years. I would not hesitate to refer my clients to her for an Immigration Law issue."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Tammy is very thorough and a detail-oriented immigration attorney. She provides good quality legal services in Immigration and Nationality law field. I am very honored to work together with her on immigration matters."
"I have known Tammy since 2011 and have seen her in action with her clients. She is respectful and professional. I have referred my own clients and friends to her for their immigration needs, as she seems knowledgeable and thorough."
"Tammy is an amazing lawyer and even better person! Professionally, she is knowledgeable, diligent, and hardworking. As a human being, she is sweet, kind, and genuinely cares. Any client will be thrilled to have Tammy as their counsel. Highly recommended!"
"I have had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Sumontha on a number of occasions and I highly recommend her to any prospective client. As an attorney, she is knowledgeable, hardworking, and genuinely cares about her clients."
"Tammy Sumontha is an extremely knowledgeable and thorough attorney. She takes the time to truly understand the full scope of her clients needs and assists them in every way she can. I have known Tammy Sumontha for years and have personally seen how dedicated she is to her clients and her profession. I highly recommend Tammy."
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2016
Pro Bono Award, American Bar Association
2015
Outstanding Community Service of the Year, California Western School of Law
2015
Pro Bono Award, American Bar Association
2013
Outstanding Community Service and Commitment Award, California Western Community Law Project
2010
Commitment and Dedication to Community and Free Clinic, California Western Community Law Project
2009
Commitment and Dedication to Community and Free Clinic, California Western Community Law Project
2009
Outstanding Volunteer, UCSD Student-Run Free Clinic Project
2009
Outstanding Community Service, Judge Judy Keep
2008
Commitment and Dedication to Community and Free Clinic, California Western Community Law Project
2008
Outstanding Volunteer, UCSD Student-Run Free Clinic Project
2011 - Present
Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Tammy Sumontha
2014 - 2014
Volunteer Attorney, Access Legal Services
2013 - 2016
Volunteer Attorney, American Bar Association, Immigration Justice Project
2012 - 2013
Public Relations Director, California Western Community Law Project
2010 - 2012
Operations Director, California Western Community Law Project
2007 - 2012
Associate Director, California Western Community Law Project
2007 - 2008
Legal Intern, Employee Rights Center
2006 - 2009
Legal Intern, U.S. Court Of Appeals For Veterans Claims
2017 - Present
ARAGMember
2014 - Present
Thai Alumni Association of California WesternUS Regional Board Director
2012 - Present
Thai American Bar AssociationFounding Member
2012 - Present
Pan Asian Lawyers of San DiegoMember
2012 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
National Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2019
American Immigration Lawyers Association (SD Chapter)Chair on Law Student Outreach Committee
2018 - 2019
American Immigration Lawyers Association (SD Chapter)Co-Chair on New Member Division Committee
2013 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationCo-chair on Social Security Committee (SD Chapter)
2013 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association (SD Chapter)Member on LGBT Committee
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2000
LL.M - Master of Laws
1997
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
2021
Immigration paths for LQBTQ+
2021
U visa series
2021
Violence Against Women Act
2020
The basic of U.S. Immigration
2019
Public Charge, California Values Act, Marijuana Warning, Family Planning and Avoiding Fraud
2018
2017
Naturalization
2017
2015
2015
DACA and DAPA
2014
Immigration 101
2013
Career path after law school: Options you may not know
2012
U.S. Immigration and Border Protection
2012
DACA
2012
Worksite Compliance
2012
DACA
2017
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