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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Location

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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Posted by Lisa | October 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended Immigration professional!

Jay Nunez is amazing! He was very patient and genuinely cared to help my Green card case. He did a fantastic job at thoroughly explaining the entire process to both me and my husband as well as getting ahead of any situation we needed to take care of for a positive end result. He delivered at 100%.... My case was approved in less time than expected! I am completely satisfied with his services and very grateful to his entire staff (especially to Jocelyn for her speedy response to any questions). I would highly recommend Jay Nunez for anyone needing immigration assistance!

Posted by Lesly Roman G | April 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Greatest Immigration Attorney

Wow where to start, after going to several immigration attorneys my husband and I thought we would never get his green card, until we heard about Jay Nuñez he’s friendly, honest and dedicated our process was long due to the pandemic holding everything back, but we were grateful that Jay and his team ...always kept in touch, after 6 years we got the appointment to Juárez and with Jay’s guidance we were successful in getting my husband his residency we will forever be grateful with Jay, Jane and Olga hands down best immigration attorney 100% recommend him any questions we had they would always answer and guide us to the right path!! Thank you Jay for everything that you did for our family!

Posted by Angie Ponce | July 01, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Happy Client!

When I was in a need of a Lawyer i consulted a few lawyers before making an appointment with Mr. Jay Best choice i have made on Lawyer he's very professional and dedicated to his job! my case only took 6 moths to get resolved! Thank you Mr. Jay and Fabiana too!!! they both work hard and good as a t...eam!!!! I appreciate all the hard work you both did in my case!

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Jay Ignacio Nunez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Justin Marquez

Immigration lawyer | Jul 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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