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Yesenia Acosta
also known as Mundo Legal, Abogada Yesenia
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About Yesenia
Biography
As the founding attorney of Mundo Legal, APC, in San Bernardino, California, Yesenia Acosta has focused her practice on the complexities of immigration law.
She handles a wide range of legal matters, including family-based immigration, deportation defense, and asylum. Driven by a personal understanding of the challenges immigrants face, she is passionate about making the law accessible and transparent to all. She gained experience within criminal law and civil law matters before focusing entirely on immigration law over the last several years.
Ms. Acosta graduated from the University of California, San Diego. She proceeded to earn her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 2012. In law school, she worked on expanding a community legal clinic that offers free legal services to communities without legal access. Ms. Acosta was admitted to The State Bar of California in 2013.
Ms. Acosta represents clients in a wide range of immigration matters, including family-based immigration, adjustment of status, consular processing, waivers, naturalization, and deportation defense. She is known for her meticulous case preparation, clear communication, and unwavering advocacy on behalf of her clients.
Ms. Acosta represents immigration clients in different states in the U.S., as it falls under federal law. Unsatisfied with the constraints of conventional law firms, Yesenia established her own firm to provide unparalleled client service. By harnessing technology and direct communication, she ensures every client has easy access to her through various channels, and she is personally involved in every aspect of their case.
Ms. Acosta is committed to empowering her clients through knowledge and transparency, ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout their journey. Her professionalism, empathy, and dedication have earned her the trust of clients from diverse backgrounds.
Outside of court, she serves as the chair of the Board of Directors for the San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homelessness.
As a native Spanish speaker, she provides direct and effective advocacy for clients.
Attorney Acosta works closely with clients on her cases, focusing on personalized and direct representation.
Call for a wide array of immigration matters including citizenship, waivers, marriage-based petitions, crime victim visas, and more.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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Fees and Rates
Awards
2024
Licenses
Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Mundo Legal
(909) 328-8511
Mobile
473 East Carnegie Drive, Suite 200, San Bernardino, CA, 92408
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Yesenia Acosta's Reviews
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Posted by Alejandro S. | June 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Work and Communication
Yesenia been my immigration attorney for about 8/9 years, and she has consistently provided excellent service and communication. She always answers my questions thoroughly and promptly. I highly recommend her for any immigration-related needs.
Posted by Javier | April 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
She is very professional and she will do her best to help you
She help us even do we thought we didn’t have a case she found a way to help us and start a case with her
Posted by Silvia | October 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
On the ball
From the get go Ms. Acosta was very diligent with my case. Communication is a skill a lot of other immigration lawyers lack from prior experience. This was NOT the case with Ms. Acosta. She was always ready to answer any questions I had regarding my case, emails were responded within a couple of hour...
Yesenia Acosta
Replied last October 23, 2024Communication really is key for our clients, so thank you for emphasizing that so well in your review! You made my job easy, and glad we could resolve everything quickly in your case.
Posted by Miguel Valenzuela | September 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Miguel Valenzuela
Since I met attorney Acosta she has helped both my parents and now took my immigration case and helped me on all steps of the way from answering all my questions to guiding me through the process, 6 months later I hold my GC on hand, Attorney's Acosta is the right Attorney for the JOB!! She truly c...
Yesenia Acosta
Replied last October 23, 2024Thanks, Miguel, for the amazing review and kind words! We're here for anyone else who may need help with their green card process.
Posted by Maria | December 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
SHE CHANGED MY LIFE
Since I've met attorney Acosta. She took care of all my inmigración issues and help me and my family take a diferent dirección in our lives. SHES HONEST, FAST, VERY HELPFUL AND CARING PERSON. NOT ONLY AS AN ATTORNEY. SHES A FRIEND WE CAN TRUST.
Yesenia Acosta
Replied last December 12, 2023Thank you for sharing your thoughtful words, as it makes all of our work more rewarding. I wish the best for you and your family in the future!
Yesenia Acosta's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Acosta at Cal Western School of Law when we were both studying to become lawyers. Even at that early stage in her career, Ms. Acosta demonstrated a passion for law and helping others. Ms. Acosta is bright, humble and eager to provide her clients with the best representation possible. I endorse this lawyer."
"Yesenia is a bright and dedicated attorney. She is genuinely committed in serving her clients and giving back to her community. As a colleague, I would not hesitate in recommending her because I know the client would be in trusted hands."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"The best choice for any challenging immigration issue."
"Yesenia is an accomplished lawyer in both Personal Injury Litigation and Immigration. Her passion in advocating for her clients is matched by the great success she achieves in her cases."
"Yesenia is a pleasure to work with and a great mentor. She is extremely thorough in her work, efficient in navigating complex immigration matters, and receptive to client concerns. It is without hesitation that I endorse this lawyer."
"Yesenia is a talented and compassionate immigration attorney. She is very knowledgeable in her practice area. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Incredibly passionate and efficient."
"I endorse this lawyer. Yesenia is a caring and hardworking attorney. I enjoy working with her immensely and admire the diligence in which she handles the cases before her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have reviewed many of Attorney Acosta's responses to complicated legal matters. Her thoughtful and insightful answers demonstrate that she has the utmost knowledge of Immigration law and is a passionate advocate for her clients. She is a great asset to the immigration bar and I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Yesenia has been a great asset to my company. She represents everything I admire: a genuine concern for the clients, and a dedication to the field of law. Yesenia’s experience has resulted in forward thinking and new opportunities. Thank you for being a part of the team."
"Attorney Yesenia Acosta's answers on AVVO are evidence of her knowledge of immigration law. Her responses show a concern for others and are practical yet analytical. I endorse my fellow immigration attorney without hesitation and recommend her to anyone who needs assistance with an immigration law issue."
"I endorse Ms. Acosta because she is a hardworking and professional member of the community. Throughout the past few years, Ms. Acosta has developed a wide array of skills and knowledge about immigration law and she will stay up late to get the job done."
"Yesenia is a hardworking and compassionate advocate for her clients and fights for immigrants' rights. I endorse Yesenia!"
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star (to be published May 2019), Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Congressional Leadership Award, Congresswoman Judy Chu
N/A
Bar Stipend Award, San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association
N/A
Academic Achievement Award, California Western School of Law
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Founder / Attorney, Mundo Legal, APC
2014 - 2021
Attorney, Law Offices of Scott Warmuth, APC
2013 - 2013
Graduate Law Clerk – Immigration, LAW OFFICES OF JAN JOSEPH BEJAR, APLC
2011 - 2012
Law Clerk - Immigration, JACOBS & SCHLESINGER, LLP
2010 - 2012
Supervisor, COMMUNITY LAW PROJECT
2009 - 2012
Researcher & Editor, PROYECTO ACCESO / CTR FOR CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
Associations
2023 - Present
Los Angeles District AttorneyAdvisory Board
2020 - Present
San Gabriel Valley Consortium on HomelessnessChair, Board of Directors (Volunteer)
2014 - Present
AILA American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2014 - Present
Mexican American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2014 - Present
San Gabriel Chamber of CommerceMember
California Young Lawyers Association
Attorney Member
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Attorney Member
American Bar Association
Attorney Member
Education
N/A
California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Univ. of California San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
DREAMERs
Dreamers / DACA Legal Updates
2015
2015 Legal Panel
Immigration FAQ's
2014
MABA Annual Legal Fair
Criminal & Immigration
2014
Legal Panel
Immigration Law
2014
Community Seminar
Recent Changes in Immigration Law
2014
Community Immigration Workshop
Immigration Law Seminar
2014
Attorney Legal Panel
Immigration Law
Publications
2023
Super Lawyers Magazine
Cover Story on Solo Practitioners
2016
California Lawyer Magazine
DUI Blood Draw: Is a Warrant Required?
2016
The Bay Area Reporter
LGBTs still face immigration barriers
2016
The Advocate
Green Cards Still Elusive for Many Same-Sex Couples
2015
Law360 New York, NY
Overcoming 'Crimmigration' Complexities
2015
Attorney at Law Magazine
Crimmigration: When Criminal Defense Law and Immigration Law Cross Paths
N/A
www.LigaLegal.com
Immigration Law Blogs
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
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24 Jan 2022
Q&A
Should I travel outside the US after submitting I-130+I-485 ?
28 Jul 2021
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Amazon closed my account but I lost access to all my purchased digital content, do I have grounds to sue them?
28 Jul 2021