Javier G Pineda

Javier G Pineda

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 27 years

Immigration Lawyer at Santa Ana, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1417 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA

About Javier

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Practice Limited to Immigration & Nationality Law. Family Based Immigration; Employment Based Immigration; Removal Proceedings; Appeals Before The Board Of Immigration Appeals, 9th Circuit and Administrative Appeals Office; Consular Processing; Waivers.

27 years

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1998

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Law Offices of Javier G Pineda

1417 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA, 92701

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Javier G Pineda's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

98 Client Reviews

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Showing 26 - 30 of 34 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Janet C. | July 02, 2014 | Immigration

Family recommended ... Excellent attorney + staff

We hired Mr. Pineda back in November 2012 we started our process thinking we would be doing the 601 waiver and my husband would be out of the country for months - a year. Mr. Pineda was very honest about our case he gave us the facts and allowed us to make our decision. We began the process and every...thing went smoothly, when our i130 was approved he gave us the good news that we could do the i601a where my husband would do all his process here, we were extremely happy. Again he gave us all the facts and told us nothing was 100% sure and that if it was denied we would have to go with the original plan. Luckily we were approved because him and his staff prepared an awesome waiver, now my husband is here legally and we couldn't be happier. I can honestly say that his experience was key in our case, I personally did not deal with other attorneys but after hearing many horror stories from friends and them dealing with inexperienced, unknowledgeable attorneys my husband and I considered to have been very lucky to hire Mr. Pineda. We were kept in the loop of all the paperwork and they were always helpful with answering my questions, even when i panicked and worried they listened and gave me facts which I really appreciated. He is serious and gives you the pros and cons, he won't tell you what you want to hear which is honestly what you want in an attorney. I will continue to recommend him as I have already to many of my friends and family, his experience shows, thank you again Mr. Pineda for making our dream come true .

Posted by H. Lopez | June 22, 2014 | Immigration

High Quality Work

Mr. Pineda has been helping my family for at least 8 years now. He has helped me getting my wife's permanent residence on a very complex case as the USCIS wanted to deport her. He has also helped me with the process of bringing my two daughters from Colombia to live here with me as permanent resisent...s. Recently he successfully helped me with obtaining my US citizenship on a very difficult case as I was already denied once. Mr. Pineda has always explained things to me in a very simple way so that I could understand every step of all processes. He is very cautious, knowledgeable and caring for people. I will definitely continue to use his law form for all my immigration matters. I have referred him to family and friends.

Posted by Laura | December 04, 2013 | Immigration

great immigration lawyer

Mr. Pineda and his team helped my husband and I start our process to apply for residency in the beggining of 2012. The plans were once we filled I was going to be given an appointment at ciudad Juares. We were both scared about me having to go to mexico. With all the violence going on. So thankfully ...the Deffered Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) was finally approved in june 2012. Mr. Pineda reviewed all the information we provided for him and thought this was our better option for our process to becoming a legal resident. We filed for DACA I'm September 2012 and by November 3rd, 2012 I had my work permit! I immediately applied for my social. Once I had it, I went to the dmv to apply for a California driver's license! The next step in our way to filing for residency was filling for Advanced Parole, a permit to travel to Mexico and come back to the US legally. We received my advanced parole permit,which is only valid for 30 days, the last days of February 2013. We went to Mexico and back thru the border without any problems, just like Mr. Pineda said we would. He made it clear to us that sometimes things don't go as smooth and he plans, depending on everyone's situation. But I'm my case, knowing I had a super clean record, we knew we didn't have anything to fear. As of right now we are in the last step of the process to residency. We will soon be filling for residency for myself thru my husband who is an American citizen. There is no better lawyer out there than Mr Javier Pineda. He is a very trustworthy person along with his excellent team. They helped out a couple friends of my husband receive their residency, one of which even had a criminal record, and they were successful. That's how we were referred to him. And not a day goes by that I am not thankful to him and his team for being so professionally prepared and responsible. They treat you with courtesy, listen to your stury, think about the best possible opportunity in your case, and he tells you honestly what he thinks you should do. Not like many lawyers out there that don't care about the costumer, but about how much money they can take out of you. He helped my sister and my husband's cousin receive their work permit thru the Deferred Action this year. We cannot be any happier then to provide you with positive feedback from Mr. Pineda. He is the best lawyer you can get on your side, when you are not on the legal side!

Javier Pineda

Replied last December 04, 2013

Thank you for your kind words. Javier "this testimonial or endorsement does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter."

Posted by Elizabeth | December 04, 2013 | Immigration

EXCELLENT LAWYER FOR IMMIGRATION SERVICES ON CASES FOR A SPONSER

Javier Pineda was an excellent lawyer in my husband's case. He took the time management to get our waiver prepared and organized all the evidence. Not only that but Javier was honest in every aspect. It was not difficult to get this procedure prepared or done; he gave us some recommendations and ad...vise on how to prepared our packet. I do recommend you this attorney and we are welcome to honor him as the best attorney in Orange County. He gives an excellent price to get your I-601 approved and filed paper work.

Javier Pineda

Replied last December 04, 2013

"this testimonial or endorsement does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter."

Posted by Gabriel | February 20, 2013 | Immigration

Honest, trustworthy and knowledgeable. Assisted our entire family, will use again.

Assisted our entire family through our immigration processes. Was well informed of all the requirements needed and all the procedures that needed to be performed. Was very sincere and provided realistic expectations. Did not provide empty promises. I will recommend him to family and friends for futur...e cases. I will continue to use him for my own personal legal matters as I'm sure our entire family will.

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Javier G Pineda's Lawyer Endorsements

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Summer Walker

Immigration lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Pineda is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Gordon Nicol

Immigration lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Clay

Immigration lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Pineda. Truly exceptional and caring immigration attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people in his area to contact him for help."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Hovanes Margarian

Immigration lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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John Khosravi

Immigration lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and is a very strong advocate for his clients."

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Michael Terani

Unknown lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jay Nunez

Immigration lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Javier and I have worked on cases together and his knowledge of family based immigration law is unparalleled. I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Esparza

Immigration lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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M. Miller

Immigration lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Roitman

Immigration lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Pineda. From his credentials Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community and striving for more and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."

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Jose Moreno

Immigration lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Cella

Immigration lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Jacobs

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Javier is the one attorney who I have found to be the most knowledgeable and up to date in all aspects of immigration law, especially family immigration, consular processing and waivers. He is also very professional, responsive, honest, and his responses to immigration questions are always swift and impeccable."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gintare Grigaite

Immigration lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Pineda. He is very professional and knowledgeable in immigration field."

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Rehim Babaoglu

Immigration lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Why would I endorse this lawyer? Because he's one of the best immigration lawyers on the west coast. I have worked with him and found him to be extremely knowledgeable both on immigration law and regulations."

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Robert West

Unknown lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top Immigration Attorney, OC Metro Magazine

2013

Golden Keyboard Award, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Section

2013

Orange County Top Attorney, OC Metro Magazine

2012

Orange County Top Attorney, OC Metro Magazine

2012

Clients' Choice Award-Immigration, AVVO

1998

Attorney and Counselor of the Court, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

1998

Attorney and Counselor of the Court, U.S. Central District Court

N/A

Certificate of Appreciation - Legal Fair, La Placita - Social Services

Work Experience

2000 - Present

President, Javier G. Pineda, Professional Law Corporation.

Associations

1999 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Immigration Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Humanitarian Reinstatement

Wife and daughter were granted residency.

Adjustment of Status - Wife of Deceased Beneficiary

Client's case was reopened and residency approved.

Motion to Reopen Removal Proceedings

Motion to reopen was granted.

Joint Motion to Reopen Deportation Proceedings

Case Reopened and Terminated by the Board of Immigration Appeals

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Education

1998

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

California State University, Fullerton

Criminal Justice

Speaking Engagements

2014

Sixth Annual Symposium on Family Based Immigration

I-601A Provisional Waiver and Other I-601 Waivers of Inadmissibility Based on Qualifying Family Members

2012

Law Day

Pro Bono Immigration Assistance

2011

Immigration Law Section Annual Law Symposium on Family Based Immigration

Who is Grandfathered under section 245(i)?

2011

Enfoque Legal - AM 1020

Deportation Defense

2011

Enfoque Legal - AM 1020

Immigration Law

2010

Law Day

Pro Bono Immigration Assistance

2009

Law Day

Pro Bono Immigration Assistance

2008

Law Day

Pro Bono Immigration Assistance

2007

Law Day

Pro Bono Immigration Assistance

2006

Law Day

Pro Bono Immigration Assistance

2006

Cummunity Fair

Immigration - General Information

2005

Law Day

Pro Bono Immigration Assistance

2004

Law Day

Pro Bono Immigration Assistance

2003

Law Day

Pro Bono Immigration Assistance

Languages

Spanish

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