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Matthew Gabriel Holt
also known as Matt Holt
About Matthew
Biography
Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law
State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization
State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization
Immediate Past Chapter Chair (2014-2015)
San Diego Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member, Board of Governors (2014-2016)
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
Immigration Section, San Diego County Bar Association
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
19 years | 1,100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Hurwitz Holt, APLC
2251 San Diego Ave, Ste. B-200, San Diego, CA, 92110
Hurwitz Holt, APLC
6120 Paseo Del Norte, Suite G2, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
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Posted by Kim | June 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional services
Mr. Holt was recommended to my family and I must say over the years, I have grown to admire his work. He treats his clients with the outmost respect. I would recommend anyone seeking immigration assistance to find him FIRST! The knowledge shared and the work that both he and his team puts in, is e...
Posted by David | May 25, 2022 | Immigration
Simply the best
Matthew and I went to law school together. I have always known him to be a person of integrity. He is smart, tenacious, and truly cares about all of his clients. I have referred my clients to him over the years and they always come back happy. I recommend Mr. Holt and his law firm without reserva...
Posted by David | October 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Won for me where 3 other attorneys lost
Before retaining Mr. Holt’s firm, I had retained 3 previous attorneys spanning many years who failed to deliver successful conclusions. However, based on a family referral, I contacted the firm of Hurwitz Holt and met with Mathew Holt. His reasonable flat fee included a monthly payment option. Thi...
Posted by David | September 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A Lawyer with heart!
Not having too much experience with lawyers and probably having watched too many movies, compounded by our dire situation and the feedback we had received from some other lawyers we consulted prior to talking with Matthew, I was not expecting the best of experiences. Right off the bat with our first...
Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
He was our last hope
If I could give Matt and infinite amount of stars I would. I only know him in a professional capacity. He was able to help our case and he and his team worked tirelessly. We had gone to four or five other lawyers that basically said we didn't have a chance, couldn't do anything about the case, or the...
Matthew Gabriel Holt's Lawyer Endorsements
"I refer all my clients to him for their immigration needs. My clients have loved him. He speaks spanish, and knows everything about immigration law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Holt is truly a leader in the immigration legal community. He contributes an enormous amount of his time to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) nationally as well as locally for the San Diego and Imperial County chapter."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Matt is an excellent attorney and zealous advocate for his clients. He is a consummate professional, which is why immigration judges and fellow attorneys highly respect him. I endorse Matt!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Matt is a leader within the immigration law practice community in San Diego. He understands the public policy behind immigration law and this knowledge and passion translates to his work for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse Mr. Holt. He has proven himself an expert in immigration law, and is committed to his clients' causes and bettering their lives."
"Matt is a dedicated, intelligent, and creative advocate. It's been a pleasure working with him on the New Members Division Steering Committee."
"I have served on the Executive Committee and Advocacy of the American Immigration Lawyers Association San Diego Chapter with Matthew the past few years. During this time I have found Matthew to be a dedicated attorney and advocate for his clients, as well as for the immigration profession and for making the immigration process a better process for everyone. He is knowledgeable of the immigration laws and processes and has been very good assisting his clients with complex matters, as well as sharing his information, experiences and knowledge with other attorneys within the immigration community."
"Matt Holt is an outstanding immigration lawyer. While he is extremely knowledgeable about immigration law, what is most impressive is his passion for what he does. Whether he is meeting with clients in the office or advocating for them in the community, Mr. Holt cares deeply about the impact immigration laws have on his clients. He is a creative problem solver who goes above and beyond to make sure that his clients get the best outcome possible. Mr. Holt epitomizes what it means to be an advocate. If you are looking for an immigration lawyer who will get you results, I highly recommend Mr. Holt."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a very creative and zealous advocate for his clients. He is passionate about immigration law. He is extremely personable. I believe clients who hire Matt will be in excellent hands!"
"Matt is committed to each client and will go the extra mile to make sure his client's rights are zealously guarded and enforced. I highly recommend Matt because he will look at each case, each client and do all that can be done in that case."
"I endorse this lawyer. This is your lawyer for immigration matters. Mr. Holt is excellent."
"Matt Holt is committed to immigration reform and advocating for the needs of his clients. Matt has lobbied members of Congress on issues facing the immigrant community and the immigration bar. He has also dedicated a great deal of time to assisting new attorneys gain the knowledge base necessary to practice in the field."
"Mr. Holt is a true professional. He is very knowledgeable in many areas of Immigration Law and is very skilled in the courtroom. He also cares about his clients and community by volunteering many hours working with the American Immigration Lawyers Association, specifically helping new attorneys with immigration law questions. Most importantly, he understands and appreciates the difficult circumstances expereinced by immigrants and their families."
"Mr. Holt is very dedicated to his clients and has a great depth of understanding and knowledge of immigration laws and regulations. He is also very active in advocating for immigrants' rights and immigration reform."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Robert S. Gerber Memorial Award, American Bar Association
2012
San Diego Best Attorneys - 2012, San Diego Metro Magazine
2011
2011 San Diego's Top Attorneys, SDMetro Magazine
2011
Immigration Justice Project - Special Recognition Certificate, American Bar Association
2011
Immigration Justice Project - Certificate of Appreciation, American Bar Association
2010
Special Recognition Certificate, American Bar Association - Immigration Justice Project
2006
Wiley W. Manuel Award, State Bar of California
2004
Trustee Scholarship (full tuition), California Western School of Law
2003
High Honors, Univ of California Santa Barbara
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Hurwitz Holt, APLC
2007 - Present
Immigration Attorney, Law Offices of Leah W. Hurwitz, APLC
2007 - 2007
Judicial Intern (full-time), Executive Office for Immigration Review
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk (full-time), Guerrero Jacobs & Schlesinger LLP (now - Jacobs Schlesinger Ople & Sheppard, LLP)
2005 - 2005
Law Clerk - VAWA Petitions, Access, Inc.
Associations
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationNew Member Division Steering Committee Member (national level)
2009 - Present
American Bar Association - Immigration Justice ProjectPro Bono Volunteer Attorney
2014 - 2015
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChapter Chair
2014 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember of Board of Governors
2013 - 2015
California Western School of Law Community Law ProjectVolunteer Attorney
2012 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association (San Diego chapter)Vice Chair
2010 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association (San Diego chapter)Executive Committee - Treasurer
2010 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association (San Diego chapter)Office of the Chief Counsel (DHS) - Chapter Liaison
2010 - 2012
San Diego Immigrant Rights ConsortiumEducation Committee
2009 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association (San Diego chapter)New Members Division - Chair
2009 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association (San Diego chapter)Media & Advocacy Committee - Co-Chair
Education
2007
California Western SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Univ of California Santa Barbara
B.A. - History of Public Policy, Minor - Portuguese
Speaking Engagements
2016
Immigration Presentation - Seventh Day Adventist Church, San Diego, CA
Know Your Rights - Immigration
2016
Immigration Ministry at the Rock Church
Know Your Rights - Immigration
2016
Annual Conference - Las Vegas, NV
Dealing With Difficult Immigration Judges
2015
LGBT Center, Hillcrest, San Diego, CA
Executive Action
2015
Immigration Ministry at the Rock Church
Know Your Rights - Immigration
2015
28th Annual California Chapters Conference, Coronado, CA
Burden of Proof in Immigration Law
2014
AILA Southern California Winter CLE Conference
I-601 Waivers
2014
27th Annual California Chapters Conference, San Jose, CA
Complex Consular Processing Issues - Gangs, Tattoos, and Drugs
2014
26th Annual California Chapters Conference, Anaheim, CA
Admissibility and Inspection Issues
2013
Winter Immigration CLE Conference
I-601A Provisional Waiver Workshop
2012
Wesley United Methodist Church
Immigrants' Rights
2012
Representing Immigrants in Removal Proceedings
Bond and Detention Issues
2012
AILA California Chapters Conference
EOIR / CBP
2012
2012 Annual Conference - Nashville, TN
Subregulatory Guidance in Immigration Law
2011
National Day of Action - Washington, DC
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
2011
Know Your Rights Workshop
Unlawful Stops, Searches, & Seizures - Immigrant's Guide to the 4th & 5th Amendments
2011
Immigrants' Rights Workshop
Constitutional Rights for Immigrants
2011
Immigrants' Rights Wokshop
Search and Seizure Issues for Immigrants
2011
AILA National Conference - 2011
Immigration Advocacy
2011
ABA's Immigration Justice Project's Attorney Training Workship
Bond, Parole, and Detention Issues for Immigrants and Arriving Aliens
2010
San Diego County Bar Association - YNLD
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions and Acts
2010
Despierta San Diego (Univision Channel 17)
Immigration Reform for Military Families
2010
AILA New Member Division Meeting - March
Immigration Reform - 2010
2010
AILA CA Chapters Conference 2010
Media Training Panel for Immigration Attorneys
Publications
2012
2012
San Diego Metro Magazine
San Diego Best Attorney's List - 2012
2012
2011
North County Times
Issa Bill Would Increase Visas for Highly Educated Immigrants
2011
SDMetro
2011 San Diego's Top Attorneys
2011
American Bar Association
Change Starts With One - Fund For Justice and Education Annual Report 2009-2010
2010
KUSI News
How Do Immigrants Become Legal?
2010
North County Times
Bilbray criticized for comments on illegal immigrants
2006
San Diego Business Journal (quoted in)
Law students get dose of reality, working for $60 per week south of the border: Cal Western School of Law teacher films documentary
Languages
Portuguese
Spanish
English
French
Russian