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Javier G Pineda
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Biography
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 Luis | July 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent, Ethical Lawyer !!!
Mr Pineda, provided me with a very efficient smooth process to an order of removal that he found in my name when requesting Citizenship, he keep me informed and continuosly follow up with the INS , finally he was able to cancel the removal proceedings and allowed me to continue with the Citizenship p...
Posted by Benert | September 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Professional Service
After 8+ years of constantly trying with constant setbacks, and an deportation notice from USCIS, we decided to put our trust in Mr. Javier Pineda. His work was excellent, and professional. Within 9 months our case had been resolved positively. His knowledge and expertise is unrivaled. His staff is a...
Posted by Cindy | June 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Immigration Case
We first started with a consultation and Javier G Pineda was very honest and straightforward. We decided to move forward and he was able to help us with our case. His staff is amazing, they will answer any questions you might have. Thank you to Javier G Pineda, Jenifer, and his staff.
Posted by Olis | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Immigration
Mr. Pineda and his staff are just the best there is out there, we went to a few lawyers before we heard about Mr. Pineda and those lawyers really couldn’t give us the information nor security on our case that we were looking for but when we went in for our consultation. He answered all of our questio...
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"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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"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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"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