Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law. Over 20 years of experience!
Born in Paris, France, Ms. Hart immigrated to the United States when she was 11 years old. Having gone through the immigration process herself, Attorney Hart understands the plight of the immigrant.
For over 20 years, Evelyne Hart has represented hundreds of clients from 81 countries in all aspects of deportation proceedings, family-based, employment-based, investment-based and business-based immigration, asylum, and naturalization before the immigration court, USCIS, Board of Immigration Appeals, the Administration Appeals Office, the Department of Labor and U.S. consulates.
We represent for-profit and non-profit U.S. companies who would like to employ talented foreign workers;
We represent for-profit and non-profit foreign companies who want to establish subsidiaries in the United States.
We represent athletic teams, entertainment companies and cultural exchange groups.
We represent individuals in their capacity as petitioner or applicant, as fiancé(e), spouse, child, employee, lottery winner, investor, special immigrant, refugee, political asylee, temporary protected status beneficiary, agricultural worker, business and/or tourist visitor, temporary specialty worker, temporary nonagricultural worker, temporary trainee, intra-company transferee, executive, manager, treaty trader, treaty investor, student, exchange visitor, person of extraordinary ability in the arts, athletics, science, business or education, athlete, entertainer, scientist, business leader, professor, support staff, accompanying relative, student, participant in a reciprocal exchange program, member of a culturally unique group, religious worker, battered spouse, battered child, and more . . .
We represent persons with barriers to admissibility in the United States, persons who are in detention and removal proceedings, persons who want to become U.S. citizens, persons who seek extension of their visas or a change of status and more . . .
Practice areas
Immigration, Asylum, Permanent Resident Visas, Green Cards, Family-Based Permanent Resident Visas, Family-Based Green Cards, Employment-Based Permanent Resident Visas, Employment-Based Green Cards, Business-Based Permanent Resident Visas, Business-Based Green Cards, Temporary Visas, Tourist Visas, Fiancé Visas, Fiancée Visas, Trader Visas, Investor Visas, Business-Related Visas, Deportation Defense, Cancellation of Removal, Waivers, Appeals, Naturalization, Citizenship, Nationality Law.
19 years, 210 cases
Languages spoken
French, Spanish
Hart Immigration, A Professional Law Corporation
1440 N. Harbor Boulevard Suite 900
Fullerton, CA, 92835-4122
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1997 | 02/15/2021 |
Legal answers | 1303 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law | State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization | 2014 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
AmJur Award for Law Review Article | WSU College of Law | 1996 |
American Jurisprudence Award Remedies II | WSU College of Law | 1995 |
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American Jurisprudence Award Contracts I | WSU College of Law | 1994 |
American Jurisprudence Award for Remedies I | WSU College of Law | 1993 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate Attorney | Parker Stanbury LLP | 1999 - 2000 |
Senior Law Clerk | Orange County District Attorney's Office | 1997 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Orange County Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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24 W.ST.U.L. REV. 321 (1997) | One World One Family Now Vs. City and County of Honolulu, When Message-Bearing T-Shirts Speak Louder Than Words-A Proposal For a Wider Fit For Free Speech | 1997 |
Western State University Law Review | Writer | 1997 |
Western State University Law Review | Writer | 1996 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Western State College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
Oakland University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Paralegal Class | Deportation | 2007 |
Sociology Class | Immigration Law | 2006 |
International Law Students Association | Overview of Immigration Law | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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L-1A | 3-year L-1A Visa |
Adoption | Immigrant Visa for child; successfuly entry into the U.S. |
Derivative Citizenship | U.S. Citizenship |
Green Card Abandonment | Retain green card and reside in the U.S. |
Adjustment of Status with 245(i) issue | Obtain green cards |
Cancellation of Removal | Keep green cards and naturalize successfully |
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DACA: Deferrred Action for Childhood Arrivals | Work Permits, Social Security cards and Driver Licenses for Dreamers |
PERM | Green cards for engineers, professors and chefs. |
H-1B | H-1B Visa |
Naturalization | 95% success (phys presence could reapply) |
Remove Conditions on Residence | 10-year green cards |
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Patricia Rodriguez, Immigration Attorney on May 16, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer.
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I not only endorse this attorney, I give this attorney 5 stars! Well respected in the community and proven to be effective.
John O'Brien, Immigration Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
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An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
Sean Cleary, Immigration Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Matthew Nezhad, Immigration Attorney on Sep 23, 2014
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I endorse attorney Evelyne M Hart. Dedicated to her clients with a track record of success. Has earned respect from her clients and peers.
David Murray, Immigration Attorney on Aug 26, 2014
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Evelyne Hart is a conscientious and hard working immigration lawyer who literally takes her clients to "heart" and works tirelessly to achieve their immigration goals. I highly recommend Ms. Hart to anyone who requires an attorney willing to go the extra mile for them in their immigration matter.
Ronald Herman, Immigration Attorney on Aug 26, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Charlotte Chai, Immigration Attorney on Aug 25, 2014
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Evelyne Hart is a highly experienced immigration lawyer with a flawless approval track record. She always makes her clients a priority above anything else. Evelyne is very patient. She will listen to your problems and solve them very efficiently. I highly recommend her immigration services.
Top-notch attorney.
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hart is a very knowledgeable attorney. I recommend her.
Sunita Boddu, Immigration Attorney on Sep 23, 2010
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Evelyne is an outstanding attorney. She is hard-working, caring and diligent. I would not hesitate to endorse her.