Clifford Togo Sakata

Clifford Togo Sakata

also known as Clifford Sakata, Cliff Sakata

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 21 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

4909 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 400, San Diego, CA

About Clifford

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

22 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 18 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Mexico for 21 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2004

Active

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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2018 | Hired 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 anonymous | April 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer

Dealing with immigration process could be so stressful , I made an appointment with Mr Cliff Sakata. He was very patient and very kind, by explain every step at the time with all document needed. The process was very successfully done perfectly. Very honest and patient lawyer. I would recommend my ...friends and family for the immigration process. Thanks Mr Cliff!!!

Posted by Jay | February 17, 2015 | Immigration

Excellent immigration attorney

Cliff Sakata was very supportive in helping my wife and I throughout the green card application process. From the start, he was honest and professional regarding our options and what to expect in every step of the way. We had a lot of questions, but he was quick to provide answers and always made him...self available to meet in person. With Cliff’s guidance, my wife (who is from Japan) was fortunate enough to receive her green card within 5 months from the date we submitted the application. One truly positive aspect of working with Cliff is his knowledge of Japan’s customs (which he gained from living and working in Japan), and the fact that he is fluent in the language. This not only helped in determining the documents that were required for the application, but it also helped my wife feel more comfortable throughout the process. I highly recommend Cliff Sakata as an immigration attorney, especially for those with a Japanese background. Dealing with immigration issues can be quite stressful, but if you work with someone like Cliff, the process will seem much easier and surprisingly manageable.

Posted by Shelly | December 09, 2014 | Immigration

Cliff is AWESOME!

I highly recommend Cliff as an immigration attorney! He is very professional, friendly and down to the earth. Most importantly, he really cares about his clients. Due to my background and job description, it was little bit tricky to make a case for GC, but he thoroughly explained the process to me an...d paid full attention to my concerns, and suggested what we can do to make it happen. He is super responsive, efficient, and on time, and it really made this whole process easier for me. He was always on top of my case and made sure I have all the supporting documents in case of RFE, because he understood that some documents would take longer to be received. I truly appreciate his work and would recommend him to everyone!

Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2014 | Immigration

Great Experience!

I had the pleasure to work with Cliff Sakata for my citizenship application process. He was very professional, knowledgeable, kind, and extremely available. He followed my case very closely, was always available for clarifications, was very clear and exhaustive in his explanations of the process, inc...luding timing and costs (which are very affordable, btw). He was also always present and available for the various interviews along the process. On a personal level, Cliff Sakata is extremely kind, approachable, supportive and a pleasure to talk to. I definitely highly recommend Mr. Sakata for your immigration needs!

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Clifford Togo Sakata's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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M. Miller

Immigration lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacob Sapochnick

Immigration lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!!"

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Ethan Watts

Immigration lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

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 Society

Director

2008 - Present

Hawaii State Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of New Mexico

Member

2010 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Pro Bono Co-Chair (San Diego)

2009 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association

New 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

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

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