Jay Ignacio Nunez

Jay Ignacio Nunez

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1500 Quail St., Suite 460, Newport Beach, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

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Nelson & Nunez, APC

1500 Quail St., Suite 460, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Jay Ignacio Nunez's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Marcos | August 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Knowledge and Genuine Care

I’m incredibly grateful for the exceptional service provided by Jay and the entire team. From our very first meeting, it was clear that Jay is not only highly knowledgeable and completely up to date on the latest immigration laws, but also truly cares about each client’s unique situation. Jay guid...ed me through every step of my case with professionalism, patience, and clarity, always making sure I understood my options and felt confident in the process. The team was dependable, quick to respond to questions, and proactive in keeping me informed about any updates or next steps. Thanks to Jay’s expertise and dedication, my case was handled smoothly and successfully. If you are looking for a caring, professional, and trustworthy immigration attorney who delivers results, I wholeheartedly recommend Jay.

Posted by Ashwini | August 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Smooth and organized process

Jay and his team were excellent. My green card application process was smooth and organized from start to finish. Everything was very straightforward. I highly recommend them!!

Posted by Erika A | July 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent service

I had a great experience working with Jay Núñez and Jane. He was extremely knowledgeable about my specific process I needed help with and guided me through every step with clarity and confidence. His expertise and attention to detail made a complex situation feel manageable, and I truly felt supporte...d throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced and reliable immigration attorney.

Posted by Beatriz | January 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best choice of my immigration journey!

When I first met Jay I knew I had met an experienced immigration attorney. He made me feel comfortable throughout the application and interview process, providing me suggestions on how to handle my case and confidence that everything would be all right. And it all played out as he said. His team work...ed hard to prepare a case full of details that reflected 100% the truth of my immigration background. If you are looking for a serious and truthful attorney with immigration experience, you are in great hands with Jay and his team!

Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2020 | Immigration

Very Bad and Not Am Attorney To Takes on Deep Matters

My Case as explained on phone clearly highlighted the challenges I faced, why I faced and the plan I had to overcome the challenges I faced. The attorney was very inconsiderate during the conversation. I think he is highly overrated to be a immigration attorney who chickens out on a challenge whic...h can be overcome. Instead of seeing where the discrepancy is, this attorney was least interested to hear me out and was keen on just shutting down the discussion, especially when I told him that I had already overcome this objection while pursuing the GC Sponsorship of My Husband Who already cleared the I-130 Approval, He said a statement that I recieved an RFR because finally my file is being read, indicating the USCIS is incompetant enough to give I-I-130 approvals without reading the application material at hand. He clearly Failed to Realise what was causing the roadblock the Permanent Resident Card delivery and instead of seeing the direct correlation is the consequence being faced by me, despite having all the supporting material on hand to get my immigration case clearance and obtain my Permanent Resident Card, due to my cause of taking powerful people who didn’t deliver me my justice to accounting courts......He said my case didn’t have strength. I Can Assuredly Say, Mr.Jay Nunez as an Immigration Attorney is overrated who cannot understand the Impact Violence on Women has impact on every aspect of their Business. I Cannot Recommend Him for Any Advice Consultations as the high review of an attorney has to come from how competently they handle case where they have to go deep than just look at every case as a cookie cutter case, which even AI Automation can donwhich you don’t need an attorney who spent time getting law degree for. He scared the hell put me saying I would loose my GC and my case is being sent for GC Revocal Procedure than point out at the Fallacy of Justice System that this is a direct consequence of the Law Enforcement and Courts not taking action enough on the Massive Organization and Fight By Me to Fight Abuse on Women affecting their Personal Life, Professional Image, Health is Self and of Family Members and Immigration delays while the offenders obtain the citizenship. attorneys as Mr.Jay Nunez threaten me a Victim and Survivor of Violent Crime of Having a GC Revocal than Invoke the Citizenship Revocal of the Offender(Who is Directly and Indirectly Responsible for this Situation) along with the Misconduct of Previous Immigration Attorneys. Due to the Negligence of the Previous Immigration Attorneys, my Spouse whose priority date became current as of August 2018 is still waiting for his Consular Processing(Despite having all the papers proving the Financial and Legal Documentation of support by June 2018 itself). Due to their Misconduct, My Citizenship which should have been procured by March 2019 got delayed and I had to opt to do the GC Renewal in September 2019. I Don’t Recommend attorneys such as murthylaw and mr.jay nunez.

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Justin Marquez

Immigration lawyer | Jul 02

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Nov 25

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"I endorse Jay. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Nov 25

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"This lawyer is excellent, compassionate and passionate about helping people. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Immigration lawyer | Jul 19

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ksenia Maiorova

Immigration lawyer | Jun 13

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"Mr. Nunez has a firm knowledge of the fundamentals and the more complex aspects of immigration law. His answers on the Avvo forum are accurate and helpful."

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Steffanie Walczak

Immigration lawyer | May 29

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable about immigration law and he demonstrates that through his contributions to Avvo."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | May 19

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Apr 11

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Megan Lantz

Immigration lawyer | Apr 02

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"I endorse this lawyer. Jay demonstrates thorough knowledge of the complexity of the immigration law process."

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Abraham Chaparian

Immigration lawyer | Jan 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ajay Kwatra

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 23

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"Mr. Nunez gives thoughful insight and consistenly demonstrates his skill and companssion. I endorse this attorney."

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C. Abbott

Immigration lawyer | Jan 20

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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C. Donald Briggs

Immigration lawyer | Jan 12

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"Attorney Nunez spends a lot of time responding to questions posted on this website with informative and considerate answers which reflect a high degree of knowledge and expertise in immigration, personal injury and other related issues. He shows compassion and a willingness to help clients during difficult times. I endorse this lawyer."

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Meghan Abigail

Immigration lawyer | Jan 06

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"Based on Mr. Nunez's answers here on Avvo, I endorse this lawyer and believe his clients are in good hands."

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David Hirsch

Unknown lawyer | Jan 05

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"I frequently read and agree with answers Mr. Nunez posts on Avvo. He is a dedicated and skillful attorney who gives thoughtful and insightful guidance in his Avvo answers. Mr. Nunez is a valued member of the Avvo community who is generous in sharing his time and expertise by spending considerable time participating on this site. It is my pleasure to endorse him."

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Ilya Frangos

Immigration lawyer | Dec 26

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"Mr. Nunez is a passionate advocate for clients with immigration issues. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Phillips

Immigration lawyer | Dec 16

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"Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Nunez are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos."

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Maryam Parman

Immigration lawyer | Dec 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Malosack Berjis

Immigration lawyer | Dec 11

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"Mr. Nunez is well-respected in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of California

2013

2013 Top Contributor Award, AVVO

2006

Immigration Clinic Practitioner of the Year, Notre Dame Law School

2006

Dean's List, Notre Dame Law School

2005

Dean's List, Notre Dame Law School

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Nelson & Nunez, APC

2008 - 2015

Managing Attorney, The Nunez Firm

2007 - 2008

Associate, Nguyen & Luu

2006 - 2007

Associate, Collins, Collins, Muir & Stewart

Associations

2012 - Present

Notre Dame Professionals

Member

2008 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Master

2008 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Member

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2005 - 2007

Bukassa Family Reunification Project

Founder

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of Chankay

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Education

2006

Notre Dame Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of California - Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Domestic Violence and Immigration Law

2011

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Immigration Law

Publications

2006

Journal of Legislation (Notre Dame) Executive Articles Editor

Languages

English

Spanish

Portuguese

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