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Johanna Mary Keamy
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Expert Immigration Attorney for Athletes, Artists, Creative Directors, Musicians, Scientists & Researchers. CA Lic. Real Estate Broker experienced in real estate, corp. matters, business start up for E-2 Treaty Investment & Green Cards (National Interest Waiver) and EB-5 Immigrant Investor.
Ms. Keamy was recognized by her peers as a Top Attorney in Immigration Law since 2015. Ms. Keamy practices Business Immigration law with a focus on entrepreneurs and corporate matters for small and large businesses.
She is actively involved with global contacts for her business clients and establishes liaisons with International Trade Specialists from around the world. She has represented United States businesses and industries that sponsor highly skilled foreign workers seeking to enter the U.S. temporarily or having proved the unavailability of workers in a particular field, on a permanent basis.
Ms. Keamy has provided expert opinion concerning immigration matters for the Superior Court of California, including cases with civil rights issues. In addition, Ms. Keamy lectures in the area of business immigration including the United States Marine Corps, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate in which she shared expertise in the area of immigration law at the 2012 Marine Corps Installations West Legal Assistance Conference.
In 2011, Ms. Keamy received a "Top Attorney" Nomination in Corporate Transactional Law for San Diego County in California.
Ms. Keamy obtained a Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School. She was an Honor Roll student and a member of the International Law Society. Ms. Keamy graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She also attended Universitaire DuMaine, LeMans, France.
Ms. Keamy is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), a national bar association of more than 7,200 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law. AILA is an affiliated organization of the American Bar Association and is represented in the ABA House of delegates.
An active volunteer, Ms. Keamy has volunteered for AILA sponsored creative writing contests, the California Music Institute and the Department of State, Children’s Unit. She is supportive of local arts including Ballet and Symphony Orchestra.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
90%
25 years
Litigation
10%
25 years
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Licensed in California for 24 years
State: California
Acquired: 2001
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Location
Keamy Tavares & Associates
12636 High Bluff Drive, Suite 400, San Diego, CA, 92130
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Posted by Tamira | June 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Now a proud carrying Green Card holder, thanks to Johanna
After four years of unnecessary delays, poor communication, and poor follow-through, I made the difficult decision to switch immigration attorneys and start my green card process over. Not only was just the best decision I made, it also renewed my faith in professionalism and excellence in communicat...
Posted by Leslie and Ryan | December 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
EXCELLENT IMMIGRATION LAWYER
We are extremely grateful for Atty. Johanna Keamy! She helped us with every silly questions we had and put us at ease through our immigration process - from filling paperworks up to interview. She also keeps us updated with our case status. She is really knowledegable, professional and caring. To...
Posted by AJ & Vicky | November 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Hands down, one of the top lawyers.
We came across Johanna thru online search of immigration lawyers. I have spoken with more than a dozen lawyers or at least attempted to speak with them. Johanna was the only one who actually cared sincerely about case. She calmly and professionally explained the complicated detail of the case and ke...
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great experience
I had several lawyers since moving here to be a Chiropractor from Canada. They all had temporary solutions and little clarity. Finally, one of my patients recommended Johanna to me. She was very clear with what she needed me to do and within a year, I had a green card. I have recommended her to many ...
Posted by Lee | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Visa for USA
I recently used Johanna’s services to apply for a visa to work in the USA. From my first dealing with her, she was clear, and very helpful. She asked me simple questions and made the whole process hassle free. She also briefed me before my interview, which put my mind at ease. I’m pleased to say I go...
Johanna Mary Keamy's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"As the Managing Attorney for the largest family Law firm in the state of California, I am confident to refer clients to Ms. Keamy concerning Immigration matters."
"Ms. Keamy has assisted a number of my clients who needed assistance over the years, They were all very satisfied with her services. She is sharp, knowledgeable, responsive and personable. I highly recommend her."
"When our Family Law clients need an Immigration attorney, we refer them to Johanna. She's excellent!"
"Attorney Keamy is very knowledgeable in her field. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of an immigration attorney."
"Johanna is a top-notch immigration attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and highly respected in the legal community. I highly recommend her!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse Attorney Johanna Keamy. As a practicing criminal defense attorney for over 16 years, our office have encountered numerous cases that required the immediate attention and a referral to an expert on complex business immigration issues. Attorney Johanna Keamy has performed above and beyond the expertise of an Immigration attorney and met the highest standard to clients’ satisfaction. She's a caring attorney, expert in her specialty, wins the most complex cases, and strives to achieve the best legal results a client dreams to accomplish. Attorney Johanna Keamy is an attorney I can confidently work with and refer clients to pertaining to challenging labor & business immigration cases. I am honored to have an outstanding, professional, aggressive, and honest attorney in our community."
"Johanna is dedicated to the best interest of her clients. She is caring, thorough, and dilligent in making every effort within the bounds of the law to obtain a correct result for her clients."
"Johanna is a friendly and conscientious attorney who has a way of immediately putting those around her at ease. Once she steps in to help, one feels very assured that they are in good hands with someone who knows what they are doing, and will do what they say."
"I have known Johanna Keamy for approximately two years and I continue to be impressed by her intelligence, calm demeanor, and her passion for immigration law. Bright, confident, and resourceful, Johanna always offers to help me when I have an immigration issue. I would not hesitate to recommend Johanna. She is both a wonderful attorney and an even better human being."
"Johanna is a very concientious attorney. She is very dedicated to her clients, knowledgeable and a wonderful advocate."
"I have known Johanna and he husband, with whom she is a partner at Keamy Tavares, since shortly after her admission to the California Bar in 2001. On several occasions, I have consulted with her and referred clients on immigration matters. In each, Johanna has proven to be professional in demeanor, competent in her legal expertise, and thorough in her follow through on behalf of her clients. I could not recommend her more highly."
"Attorney Keamy and I were co-presenters at the 2012 Marine Corps Installations West Legal Assistance Conference, and I must say that her presentation was excellent. I would not hesitate to refer any prospective immigration clients to Attorney Keamy."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Top Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript
2011
2011 "Top Attorney" Nomination Corporate Transactional, San Diego Source, The Daily Transcript
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Partner, Keamy Tavares & Associates
1999 - 2002
Associate Attorney, Deborah Chew & Associates
1998 - 1998
Law Clerk, Honorable Judge Domnitz
Associations
2014 - Present
United States District Court Southern District of CaliforniaAttorney
2010 - Present
Department of State, Children's UnitAttorney
2003 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Name Confidential
Approved
Name Confidential
Approved
I-601 Waiver
Approved
E-2 Treaty Investor
Approved
US District Court Southern District of California
In progress.
Education
1999
Thomas Jefferson SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Univ of Southern Maine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Université du Maine
Speaking Engagements
2019
Intersections-Art and Law at the Border Symposium
Immigration and the Arts-Visa Options for Creatives
2012
2012 Marine Corps Installations West Legal Assistance Conference
THE OTHER SIDE OF LOVE The Anatomy of Family Sponsored Immigration
Publications
2015
Myrtle Beach Online Business Section
Interviewed for EB-5 program a primary way Chinese are investing in and moving to the U.S.
2006
Asia, The Journal of Culture and Commerce
To Become or not to Become a U.S. Citizen
2002
Asia, The Journal of Culture and Commerce
Visas bring in ‘beautiful minds’ to build science, healthy profits,
Languages
English