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4.2 /5.0
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Louis Michael Piscopo
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Mr. Piscopo is an officer and principal at The LAW OFFICES OF LOUIS M. PISCOPO, A Professional Law Corporation where he practices Immigration and Nationality Law. He is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as Certified Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law. Mr. Piscopo is past Chairman of the Orange County Bar Association's Immigration Section and American Immigration Lawyers Association Liaison Officer to the USCIS - Santa ana Office.
Mr. Piscopo and his firm handle a wide variety of immigration matters, including family-bases and employment-based petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization, citizenship and waiver applications and consular processing. He appears extensively before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (Immigration Court), the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Administrative Appeals Office. Mr. Piscopo regularly files and has successfully argued before the US Circuit Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit regarding removal and deportation cases. Mr. Piscopo has personally represented thousands of individuals from over 100 countries in immigration matters before the federal and immigration court and USCIS interviews.
Mr. Piscopo writes extensively in immigration matters, and his articles have appeared in leading Filipino-American and Hispanic publications. He has also been interviewed on radio and television and in newspapers discussing immigration issues and problems facing immigrants in the United States, and has given numerous seminars on immigration laws. Some the firm's cases have been chronicled on CNN and Telemundo, and in the Orange County Register and Los Angeles Times.
Certified Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law, CA State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
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Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
33 years | 12,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 32 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Louis Michael Piscopo
(714) 479-0909
Fax
6 Hutton Center Drive, Suite 1170, Santa Ana, CA, 92707
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Posted by Deborah | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Good lawyer
He helped me go through my immigration process flawlessly from green card to citizenship. Good lawyer.
Posted by Martin | April 9, 2014
He was great
For my interview, this man was my coach, trainer, and went to bat for me. I can’t say enough good things about him. And as of today, I am a US citizen thanks to his help.
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2014
Trustworthy and Knowledgeable Attorney helped us become residents
We are extremely satisfied with the professionalism and service Mr. Piscopo, Mr. Zapata, and the entire staff provided my family. Their staff provided excellent attention. They found us a long-awaited solution to our immigration problem. Also, their fees are very reasonable. I am thankful to all of t...
Posted by Juan Pedro Sanchez | June 13, 2010
Highly Recommended. Honest, Caring and Professional. Great Results.
Mr. Piscopo has handled many immigration matters for me and members of my family from 1992 until the present. He is honest and professional and his prices are fair. His staff is excellent. I would highly recommend Mr. Piscopo to anyone and will continue to use his services for my family and friend...
Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
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I was told over the phone to come in for a free initial consultation to go over my case. When i showed up, I was told it would be $150 for the consultation. That is very deceiving, wrong and such as waste of time. AVOID!
Louis Michael Piscopo's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lou Piscopo is a top-notch immigration attorney! He is professional, extremely knowledgeable, experienced and will go above and beyond for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Lou is extremely knowledgeable about immigration law and gives each client's case a detailed individual analysis. He has a sharp eye for strategy and is often able to obtain good results in unlikely cases. I would be comfortable referring any difficult or complicated matter to him. I also trust Lou to give an ethical and honest answer to any question."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lou is a fantastic lawyer. Not only does he know immigration law and procedure cold but he is incredibly generous with his time to help his peers in the legal community. I recommend him highly."
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
Certified Immigration Specialist, State Bar of California
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Louis M. Piscopo, APLC
Associations
Orange County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section
Member
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section
Member
Federal Bar Association, Immigration Law Section
Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
Orange County Asian Business Association
Member
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Member
Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce
Member & Former Board Member
Orange County Immigration Fraud Task Force
Former Member
Education
N/A
Southwestern Univ SOL
law
N/A
City Univ of NY - Coll of Staten Island, St George
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2010
OCBA Immigration Section Seminar
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
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Orange County Paralegal Association Seminar
Ethics for Paralegals
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Orange County Paralegal Association Seminar
Cancellation of Removal of Non-Legal Permanent Residents
N/A
Orange County Coalition for Youth Seminar
Immigration Issues for Youth Service Providers
N/A
OCBA, Immigration Section
Expecting the Unexpected in Court
N/A
OCBA, Immigration Section
Handling Difficult Ethical Issues in Your Immigration Practice
N/A
OCBA, Immigration Section
Appearing at the Los Angeles Immigration Court
N/A
OCBA Immigration Section Seminar
Ethical Obligations for Immigration Counsel
N/A
OCBA & Public Law Center Panel
Basics of Immigration Law
N/A
American Board of Home Care Seminar
I-9 & E-Verify Procedures for Home Healthcare companies
N/A
AILA Immigration Panel
Immigration Court Practice Manual
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers