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Immigration atttorney for all of your immigraton needs.
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Practice Area
Immigration
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22 years
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Hawaii for 18 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Mexico for 21 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Clifford Togo Sakata
4909 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 400, San Diego, CA, 92123
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Clifford Togo Sakata's Reviews
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Posted by Anonymous | October 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
He is amazing Attoney!!
This is a way to express my deepest gratitude. I would like to say Big Big thank you to Attorney Sakata. Even though my case was not easy, he accepted it quickly and willingly. And he changed my life. His achievements have been unforgettable for me. My sponsor was also surprised that Attorney Sakata ...
Posted by Pedro | May 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A real pro
If you want the best Mr sakata is a real professional in his area of immigration, I'm glad I found him , I was delayed in my wife's residence visa for over 5 years , my other lawyer just told to wait , but gladly, I just look for another lawyer , boy I was lucky enough to found Mr Sakata, he solved m...
Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Effective
Cliff Sakata is very knowledgeable about Immigration Law and was very prompt and accurate in his communications. He also has a very approachable and down-to-earth demeanor which made the whole Immigration experience a whole lot tolerable. I truly wholeheartedly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | July 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great lawyer, prompt communication, couldn't have asked for more
He was great explaining the process and keeping us up to date, couldn't have asked for more.
Posted by Thomas Nord | January 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great lawyer, fair pricing, really nice guy!
I hired cliff for my green card application (my wife is American and are sponsoring me). I got quoted twice the amount from other lawyers who did everything way to complicated and quotes us for a lot more than we actually needed. Cliff understood our situation and quotes us for what we actually neede...
Clifford Togo Sakata's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Cliff is a great attorney and is extremely versed in the Immigration law area. He is always available to answer a question and share information, he will do anything to help a fellow attorney in the community. Cliff is a really nice guy and if i needed an immigration attorney he would be my first pick!!"
"I have worked on several matters with Mr. Sakata. Mr. Sakata is a highly capable immigration attorney and has always obtained excellent results for his clients. I highly recommend and endorse Mr. Sakata."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Client Review Rated 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Warren Family Scholar, University of San Diego School of Law
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Partner, Kazmi & Sakata, Attorneys at Law
2003 - 2003
Judicial Law Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office of Immigration Review
Associations
2008 - Present
San Diego Yokohama Sister City SocietyDirector
2008 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of New MexicoMember
2010 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationPro Bono Co-Chair (San Diego)
2009 - 2010
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationNew Member's Division Committee Member
Education
2003
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
UCLA
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1993
International Christian University (Tokyo, Japan)
Study Abroad
Speaking Engagements
2009
Japanese Business Association
Immigration Basics
2007
San Diego Miramar College
Immigration Issues
2006
UCSD Japanese Students Association
Immigration Topics for College Students
Publications
2011
Riverside Presss-Enterprise
STATE: Deportation rates drop in California
2011
California Watch
As feds crack down, California courts more lenient on deportations
2010
San Diego UNION-TRIBUNE
Trio of Japanese naval ships in port
2010
San Diego Yu Yu
Green Card Renewal Procedures
2010
San Diego Yu Yu
How to apply for a re-entry permit
Languages
Japanese
Thai