Lisa Danella Ramirez

Lisa Danella Ramirez

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 25 years

Immigration Lawyer at Santa Ana, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1913 E 17th St Ste 204, Santa Ana, CA

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U.S. Immigration Law Group LLP (USILG) is a full service immigration law firm dedicated to providing quality, comprehensive legal representation to individuals and businesses. You will find professional and personable service whether we work with you locally or around the world. By focusing specifically on immigration law, the firm is positioned to addressing the specific needs of its clients and implementing solutions for all of their immigration related issues.

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Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

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U.S. Immigration Law Group, LLP

1913 E 17th St Ste 204, Santa Ana, CA, 92705-8627

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Lisa Danella Ramirez's Reviews

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Posted by Jesus E Nungaray | December 08, 2014 | Immigration

Real professional service

I take a moment to thank the whole officeof US Immigration Law Group for the highly professional services that they provide. I personally had the opportunity of been customer of the Lawyer Lisa D. Ramirez and Lawyer Monica E. Lukoschek the whole team know the laws really well and even when other law...yers told me that I had a lots case they where able to find the right way and respecting the law to help me. Highly professional staff and well prepared lawyers, really nice experience working from another state, good communication and fast response. Thank you so much to the entire team and if I need assistance on the future for any of my friend or family members I won't hesitate to contact them aging. Best Regards. Jesus E Nungaray.

Posted by Gilda | September 01, 2014 | Immigration

U5 Visa

Previous contract: My family contracted the U.S. Immigration Law Group, LLP, in particular Ms. Lisa D. Ramirez, to help us petition for U Nonimmigrant Status Visas. This visa is very uncommon and only half of those that petitioned in 2012 were approved. As soon as I received the notice of approval,... I contacted Ms. Ramirez to ask if study abroad was an option for me. I contracted Ms. Ramirez to help me through the visa process. A little bit about myself: I am a Mexican national who was brought across the boarder, at the age of two, without documentation. Growing up in an immigrant community, I was told to strive for college but not to think too much about study abroad. Currently I am a sophomore at Georgetown University, working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics and German. Taking a chance: I received a full scholarship to participate in a 5-week summer study abroad program in Trier, Germany. I knew this would be an experience of a life time and it was too good to pass up, if even the slightest opportunity to travel was a possibility. The conditions were that I had to be back in the U.S. within 90 days otherwise I would lose my visa status, the pathway to citizenship, disrupt my studies at Georgetown and get a 10 year ban from reentering the US. The processing time for getting the visa would require at least 6 weeks for notice of advance reentry, then about 2 weeks for getting an appointment and then another 7 business days to receive the visa- all of this assuming that I would get approved, it would go well and we would act with all speed. There was about a 2-3 week cushion. We all took a gamble. If all went well, then I would be free to travel afterwards. The journey: We prepared all the paperwork, that would be necessary for submission once I was already outside the US, far in advance. The days leading up to my departure, we were also maintaining correspondence to double check that everything was ready to be sent on point. She sent me comforting emails, reassuring me that they would be with me every step of the process. About 3 weeks after the program had ended, I heard from Ms. Ramirez about the approval notice for advanced permission to reenter the States, which was received 10 days earlier. I immediately submitted the online non-immigrant visa application with the Berlin embassy. There was a problem with the system and it took a while for us to schedule an appointment. At my appointment, I was told that my visa class was not processed at that particular embassy. This was a mistake on the embassy's behalf. I was told to go to Frankfurt. Ms. Ramirez immediately began trying to schedule an appointment there but unfortunately the earliest available date would not allow me to return in time to the US, under normal processing time. Once when I was on the phone, feeling incredibly discouraged, she said, "Anything is possible." She reminded of the spirit of dreaming that initially propelled me into this. She contacted my Congress Representative, who then filed a congressional inquiry. As I was on my way to Frankfurt I received an apology from the Berlin embassy and got a next day appointment. I hitchhiked my way back to Berlin and was at the appointment the next morning. I was able to pick it up within 2 business days at the embassy. I had scheduled the earliest available flight to the US right after picking up my visa. I made it to US soil 11 hours before the stroke of the 90th day. Ms. Ramirez and the team: In terms of communication she was very quick to respond to my emails. Later, when we were pressed for time, she gave me her personal mobile phone so that I could call at any time. Given that there is a 9 hour time difference between CA and Berlin, I did wake her in the middle of the night. That meant a lot to me. Also, she sent flowers to the office of my congressional representative as a token of appreciation for their intervention. She often went above the call of duty.

Posted by Veronica | August 18, 2014 | Immigration

Immigration - Deporation proceedings

Mrs. Lisa Ramirez was highly recommended for our specific immigration case over four years ago. Lisa is true professional with the dedication and compassion for her clients. She filed my husbands work visa and I-130 petitions. She also walked us through the process of the deportation proceedings.... We continue to use her firm and now are preparing additional petitions for family in Central America. Deep appreciation and gratitude to Lisa.

Posted by Maria | May 25, 2014 | Immigration

My favorite lawyer

My husband sponsored my son to get his residency. Lisa was the lawyer and she did a great job . My son went to his interview in Juarez and was send to Mexico for a year during this time Lisa maintain contact with me and when the time came for my son to reapply she did all the paper work she was in co...mmunication with the counsel in Juarez and on the second interview my son was approved he is here with me now . And thx to her my other son is here too she helped my daughter in law with her petition and it was also approved . I really liked her and all the staff in the office they are all very professional . Thank you Lisa :)

Posted by C.M. | December 16, 2012 | Immigration

She saved my family

Lisa got my husband's case overturned and my husband was able to stay here on the U.S. Thank you, Lisa...God bless your work! You saved my family. Xoxo

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Lisa Danella Ramirez's Lawyer Endorsements

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R. Soto

Immigration lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Lisa as an attorney! She is great to work with and extremely knowledgeable regarding Immigration. Lisa is very passionate about what she does and would absolutely recommend her!"

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Marc Rozenberg

Immigration lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is an exceptional immigration attorney. I first met Lisa when representing a criminal defense client facing immigration consequences. I was so impressed with her expertise that I now refer Lisa all my clients that have potential immigration issues. I am not the only criminal defense attorney that values her expertise. The Orange County Criminal Bar Association recognized her talent by featuring her as a keynote speaker/lecturer for a legal training on the topic of the consequences of criminal convictions on immigration status. Lisa is a true expert in the field and I endorse her fully and without reservation."

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Monica Mkhikian

Immigration lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"It is a huge honor and privilege to work alongside Lisa Ramirez and the team at U.S. Immigration Law Group, LLP. Lisa offers colleagues and clients a unique level of care and compassion that is telling of the person and the advocate that she is. I am fortunate to have Lisa as a mentor and a friend."

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Alejandra Leon-Paul

Immigration lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Lisa is dedicated and passionate about providing excellent service to her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Casey Johnson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is a great advocate for her client. I endorse this lawyer."

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Monica Lukoschek

Immigration lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Lisa is a conscientious and passionate attorney. She is ethical and professional in all her dealings whether that be with clients, the government, vendors or employees. She always strives to do the best in everything and truly cares about the outcome of all her cases and matters. I highly endorse Lisa Ramirez."

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Monica Mkhikian

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Monica Lukoschek

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Managing Partner, U.S. Immigration Law Group, LLP

2004 - 2009

Principal, Law Office of Lisa D. Ramirez

2004 - 2005

Staff Attorney, Public Law Center

2000 - 2004

Director of Legal Services & Advocacy, Catholic Charities of Orange County

Associations

2013 - Present

State Bar of California

Certified Specialist - Immigration & Nationality Law

2010 - Present

Orange County Women Lawyers Association

2001 - Present

Orange County Hispanic Bar Association

Past President

2000 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

1995 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Mother and Son Spared Deportation

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Education

2000

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Scripps College (Claremont)

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2013

State Bar of California, International Law Section Immigration 101: DACA & I-601A Waivers"

2013

Immigration: Our Journey In Faith

Immigration Reform: Senate Bill 744

2013

Employment Law Seminar

Labor and Employment I-9 Compliance Update

2008

Lawyer 2 Lawyer Podcast Immigrants and the Law

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

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