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Javier G Pineda
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Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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27 years
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Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1998
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Location
Law Offices of Javier G Pineda
1417 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA, 92701
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Posted by Alan | March 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great immigration lawyer
I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding help I received from Attorney Javier Pineda and his team. Thanks to his professionalism, knowledge, and dedication, I was able to successfully obtain my immigration residency. From the very beginning, he guided me through every step of the process. He alw...
Posted by Briseyda | September 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE WITH JAVIER G PINEDAS RESULT DRIVEN FIRM!
I am truly grateful to have the opportunity to write this review!!! After my husband and I got married, I began searching for an attorney to guide us through my Adjustment of Status process. I already had a legal entry and was a DACA recipient, so finding the right attorney was very important to m...
Posted by Yasmin | April 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A trusted lawyer who delivered results.
I came to Mr. Pineda seeking an honest lawyer to help with my green card process as a DACA recipient. He guided me through advanced parole and eventually helped me obtain permanent residence. Though the process took time and effort, Mr. Pineda’s professionalism and dedication were exceptional. He kep...
Posted by Ignacio | February 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A very personal service
Excellent service, on my side every step of the way, from removing proceedings to obtaining my green card. There are not enough words to express my gratitude to Mr. Pineda and his excellent team. They basically saved my life. Mr. Pineda, Itzzel Garcia, my family and I thank you from the bottom of ...
Posted by Donna Diaz | April 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Grateful
I am really grateful for helping my husband obtain his green card. I highly recommended him he is a really good lawyer and his staff members. He will answer all your questions any concerns you might have.
Javier G Pineda's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Pineda is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
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"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."
"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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"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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"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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"I endorse attorney Pineda. He is very professional and knowledgeable in immigration field."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationImmigration 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
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
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can i get form i212 expedited
03 Jan 2018
Q&A
Status upgrade after interview from F2A to IR1.
14 Apr 2015
Q&A
Cross Chargeability for Adjustment of Status? What is it and can I benefit from it?
17 Dec 2014
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Five Frequently Asked Questions About the Provisional Waiver - I-601A
11 Sep 2013
Legal Guide
Ejemplos de Documentos en Apoyo a un Caso Basado en Matrimonio.
05 Dec 2011
Legal Guide
Consejos para su entrevista de Ciudadania.
18 Nov 2011