Marina Andrei

Marina Andrei

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 10 years

Immigration Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

23 Corporate Plaza Dr. Suite 150, Newport Beach, CA

About Marina

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

All type of immigration matters from family based visas, work visas, investment visas to removal proceedings and deportation defense (K1, Adjustement of Status, H1B, L1, E2, O1, Cancellation of Removal - 42B and 42A, 212c and 212h waivers, I-601 and I-601A waivers, consular processing, SIJS - Special Immigration Juvenile Status).

12 years | 100 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Marina Andrei

23 Corporate Plaza Dr. Suite 150, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Marina Andrei's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Monica | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Marina Andrei is a wonderful and top immigration attorney!

Marina Andrei represented me and my husband in an immigration matter which started back in March. She was very professional and passionate about completing our case assuring us all the way that things was going to be ok. Anytime I called Marina about a concerned I had she has always been there very p...olite assuring me that our case will be approved. And yes our case was APPROVED!!! I could not be happier with the services I received from Marina Andrei. She is extremely efficient and professional. She was responsive to my phone calls and emails and always available to answer questions. Marina Andrei is the type of lawyer that you should want to keep on speed dial. She is very efficient and gets the job done promptly. I would recommend her to friends and family.

Posted by Artemisa | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Beyond Amazin Lawyer

Where can I start….Let me start by thanking you Marina Andrei !! I’m very thankful that I met you. You made me love the Immigration law and everything that comes with it, which is always unpredictable. I learned so much, all thanks to you. Not to mention that my children and friends and family love y...ou!! What is most important is that you have kept my family together, your attention to detail has been keeping us informed, your presentation, appearance, face to face communication, and honesty makes the situations less frightening and you give us the confidence, and reassurance that prepares us as a family to take on the situations and succeed. I can attest you that she is the BEST and one of a kind lawyer. I am very thankful that I met her and very thankful to call her a FRIEND!!! I truly and highly RECOMMEND her as your lawyer.

Posted by Antoanela | December 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceeded expectations by far!!

I contacted Marina when I was looking for a lawyer to handle my immigration case. She is very knowledgeable in all aspects and treats each client with the highest professionalism. She handles everything in a very timely manner and guides the client step by step throughout the process. I only needed t...o send her the documents and she did the rest, relieving me of all the stress and headache. She is exactly what I was looking for in an attorney and not only that she successfully handled my immigration issue, but she also guided me into finding solutions for other law matters that I needed solved at the moment. I would highly recommend her anytime. Big, huge thank you, for all your efforts.

Posted by Mihaela | November 20, 2016 | Family

Mii de multumiri !!!!

Sunt una dintre persoanele care a avut norocul sa cunoasca o fiinta atat de minunata cum rar ma intalnesti in aceste timpuri grele, pe care cu totii le traim. Astazi ma declar o femeie linistita pe toate planurile, pentru ca datorita aportului sau imens, mi-am reintregit familia intr-un timp relativ ...scurt. Profesionalismul, blandetetea si intelegerea de care a dat dovada in cazul meu, este de fapt ceea ce o caracterizeaza in mod general. Este parerea mea personala si cu tarie o recomand tuturor celor ce vor sa isi rezolve problemele pe acest sgment . Cu siguranta vor face parte ca si mine din categoria oamenilor fericitii !!!

Posted by Anca | November 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Wonderful experience

Ms. Andrei helped me to get my Work Permit, Green Card and Citizenship. After she reviewed my case, went over every step of the process and explained one by one all documents that I needed to gather. She went above and beyond on everything, submitted all applications right on time, was very efficie...nt and professional. She was very responsive, every time I called or emailed her she responded right away. I always knew where my petitions were at. I am very grateful for all her help and I will always recommend her.

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Kimberly Harvey

Immigration lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Marina is an excellent immigration law attorney. She assisted me with a personal matter and was incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in the field. Moreover, she was honest and straightforward in her advice. She is the only immigration law attorney that I would personally recommend to my clients."

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Violetta Beyder

Immigration lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have found Marina to be knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate about immigration law!"

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Alejandro Fernandez

Immigration lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I often go to Marina with questions on legal issues. She is very helpful and knowledgeable on matters related to the immigration law. She is very passionate in her practice. She is honest and loyal to her clients."

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Nikki Jacobson

Immigration lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer and trust her with my life. She is honest, knowledgeable and caring beyond words. Her clients are lucky to have her as their attorney. If you need an immigration attorney she is the best person for the job."

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Roberto Alvarez

Immigration lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marina is a highly intelligent colleague who knows the insides and outs of Immigration court and petitions. She is very thorough with research and preparation and I would not hesitate to refer her a case that I would have a conflict with."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney at Law, Andrei Law Office

2015 - 2016

Attorney at Law, Han Law Group

2014 - 2015

Law Clerk, Han Law Group

2010 - 2014

Law Clerk, Jacobson & Han, LLP, Immigration Lawyers

1998 - 2003

In-house Counselor, ACM4

Associations

2016 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2015 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Bucharest Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

42A Cancellation of Removal

Granted 42A cancellation of removal in 2017

VAWA followed by Adjustment of Status

Granted LPR Status

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Education

1998

University of Bucharest Faculty of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

West Los Angeles College

Speaking Engagements

2018

North San Diego County Chapter Monthly Presentation

E Verification, Prevailing Wage

2018

Immigration Clinic

U Visas, Family Based Adjustment

2018

Derechos Migratorio Americano

Investment Visas, O Visas, L Visas

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Romanian

French

Activity

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