$ 200-250 per hour
Karel Raba
About Karel
Biography
Karel Raba, a co-founder of Holborn Law, is devoted to championing for his clients’ needs and a passionate contributor to the legal society. At Holborn Law, Karel directs the civil litigation department and shares jointly with Nesa Targhibi in handling immigration and corporate matters.
A native of Prague, Czech Republic, Karel moved to the United States at the age of seventeen to attend United World College USA, a distinguished international high school in New Mexico. After high school, he moved to Indiana to pursue a bachelor's degree at Earlham College with a double major in International Studies and German. Upon graduating from Earlham, Karel received both College and Departmental Honors---the highest honors awarded---and was elected into Phi Beta Kappa.
Following college, Karel began his legal career as a law clerk at Mirbagheri & Smith LLP, a boutique immigration law firm located in the Washington, DC, area. After two years of working as a law clerk, he pursued his Juris Doctor degree at Chapman University School of Law in Orange, CA, where he was awarded a full merit scholarship. In law school, Karel served as a Senior Notes and Comments Editor on the executive board of Chapman Law Review and published two notes. In 2013, Karel graduated cum laude with an emphasis in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution.
While in law school, Karel began working as law clerk for Lanak & Hana PC, a full service civil litigation law firm in Orange County. Following his admission to the bar, he continued his legal career at Lanak & Hanna as an associate attorney. Karel is active in the legal society and has contributed to multiple editions of the National Association of Credit Managers' Manual of Credit and Commercial Laws.
Karel brings a great advantage to Holborn Law with his experience in both immigration and litigation. His training in both fields provides him with the necessary knowledge required to successfully handle the crucial and often delicate needs of his clients.
Disclaimer: Thie information on this website is meant for general informational purposes only, and it is not to be construed as legal advice. References to the outcome of cases are not intended to guarantee the same results. The page may constitute Attorney Advertising as defined by the rules of professional responsibility of some jurisdictions. The attorneys of Holborn Law APC are active members of the State Bar of California and licensed to practice law in California. All services relating to immigration and naturalization provided by Holborn Law APC are provided by active members of the State Bar of California or by a person under the supervision of an active member of the State Bar of California.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
50%
13 years
Litigation
50%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-45%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 6 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 9 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 9 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Mexico for 9 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Karel Raba
500 N. State College Blvd. #1100-434, Orange, CA, 92868
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Posted by Edward | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Thank you SOO much!!!
I have sought advice from several lawyers, all of whom seemed more concerned with a monetary gain versus what is right. This cannot be more INCORRECT about Mr. Raba. I'm not gonna pretend I know much about law or the legal system here in the U.S. I only "know" what I believe to be "right." During my...
Posted by Ema | August 07, 2015 | Immigration
Excellent help with immigration case
Karel Raba assisted me with an immigration case and he did an excellent job! He guided me through the process and made sure to explain everything in detail. Thanks to his professional attitude and thorough knowledge of the applicable laws, I felt secure despite the high stakes. He always responded pr...
Posted by Kamran Khosravi | July 16, 2015 | Immigration
immigration and Corporate case
Mr. Raba is a very attentive and knowledgeable attorney. He helped me with my immigration case as well as an unrelated corporate matter. He was able to meet me at times that worked for me. He was prompt, professional and courteous. I would definitely refer him to others.
Karel Raba's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Karel Raba is who I recommend when I have a client with actual or potential immigration issues. Very professional. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is thorough and caring in his approach to serving clients."
"Karel is a passionate attorney who fights hard for his clients. I am happy to endorse him as a colleague"
"Karel is an extremely knowledgeable and passionate attorney. He is detail-oriented and has an excellent understanding of the law. I would not hesitate to send any immigration or litigation matters his way. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Raba is an excellent attorney. I have had the pleasure of working with him at his previous job at Lanak & Hanna. He is very detail oriented, knowledgeable, and resourceful. I definitely recommend him for any civil litigation or immigration matters."
"Mr. Raba is a very skilled attorney with whom I have had the pleasure of working at volunteer legal aid clinics. He cares a great deal about the work that he does and the clients he represents. I endorse this lawyer."
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"Mr. Raba is a well-experiences litigator and strategic counselor at law. He prides himself on dispensing cost-effective, efficient, and decisive advice and advocacy with unflinching loyalty, respect, and determination. Brava."
"Karel brings a great advantage to his clients with his experience in both immigration and litigation. His training in both fields provides him with the necessary knowledge required to successfully handle the crucial and often delicate needs of his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Certificate of Appreciation, Orange County Bar Association
2016
Super Lawyer Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2016
2015 Patricia Herzog Pro Bono Service Award, Legal Aid Society of Orange County
2015
Certificate of Appreciation, Orange County Bar Association
2013
Cum Laude, Chapman University School of Law
2013
M. Katherine Baird Darmer Memorial Scholarship, Chapman University
2013
National Order of Scribes, Chapman University School of Law
2013
CALI Award (Advanced Seminar: Copyright Law), Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2013
CALI Award (Client Interviewing and Counseling), Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2012
CALI Award (Law, Lawyers, and the Legal System in Film), Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2011
CALI Award (Legal Research & Writing II), Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2010
CALI Award (Civil Procedure I), Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2010
CALI Award (Legal Research & Writing I), Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2010
Full Merit Scholarship, Chapman University
2008
College and Departmental Honors, Earlham College
2008
Arthur M. Charles Award for Excellence in a Foreign Language, Earlham College
2008
Phi Beta Kappa, Earlham College
2004
Merit Scholarship, Davis Foundation
2004
Merit Scholarship, Earlham College
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Vice President and Attorney, Holborn Law APC
2015 - Present
Attorney, The Moore Law Group APC
2013 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Lanak & Hanna PC
2012 - 2012
Intern/Law Clerk, Orange County District Attorney's Office
2012 - 2013
Law Clerk, Lanak & Hanna PC
2011 - 2012
Research Assistant, Chapman University School Of Law
2011 - 2012
Academic Fellow for Legal Research and Writing I & II, Chapman University School Of Law
2008 - 2010
Law Clerk, Mirbagheri & Smith LLP
2007 - 2008
Research Assistant, Earlham College
Associations
2015 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2015 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2015 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2015 - Present
Executive Office for Immigration ReviewAdmitted to Practice
2015 - Present
Legal Aid Society of Orange CountyVolunteer Attorney
2015 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionSecretary
2013 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2012 - 2013
Chapman Law ReviewSenior Notes and Comments Editor
2011 - 2012
Chapman Law ReviewStaff Editor
Sample of Legal Cases
Matter of E-A
Appeal Sustained
Khan v. Mooman, et al.
Favorable dismissal
Cammy Investments, Inc. v. Kitchen
Favorable dismissal
Education
2013
Chapman University School of Law
JD
2013
Chapman University School of Law
Certificate
2012
Chapman University School of Law
Certificate of Completion
2008
Earlham College
BA
2004
United World College USA
IB Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2008
Annual Conference
“Why Is It Important To Teach International Law to Undergraduate Students?”
Publications
2016
National Association of Credit Managers
Contributor, Manual of Credit and Commercial Laws, National Association of Credit Managers, Ed. 2016
2015
National Association of Credit Managers
Contributor, Manual of Credit and Commercial Laws, National Association of Credit Management, Ed. 2015
2014
National Association of Credit Managers
Contributor, Manual of Credit and Commercial Laws, National Association of Credit Management, Ed. 2014
2013
2013
The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice
Recognition and Enforcement of Out-of-State Adoption Decrees under the Full Faith and Credit Clause: The Case of Supplemental Birth Certificates
Languages
English
Czech
German
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I am soon expecting a Secondary Review interview at DMV for my DL under AB60. What should I expect ?
27 Aug 2015
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J1 (2 year rule) ---> F1 ---> H1B?
08 Aug 2015
Q&A
Can I begin work if my EAD Card is approved and sent for production, but I have not received my card?
10 Aug 2015