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Biography
Kelly O’Reilly is a founding partner of Wilner & O’Reilly, APLC, and is a former District Adjudications Officer for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in Los Angeles and Orange County. Given his expertise, he is an expert in all facets of Immigration Law. Mr. O’Reilly has defended clients facing removal from the United States as well as those seeking refuge from persecution under international asylum laws. Having represented celebrities, athletes and businessmen, Mr. O’Reilly is most at home helping families achieve their American dream. His unusual success rates stem from his empathetic understanding of his client’s situation and his undeterred determination to make sure each and every client achieves his or her immigration goals. This zealous advocacy has caused entire communities of friends and families to retain the law offices of Wilner & O’Reilly.
Skilled Lawyers, You Can Trust With Your Unique Immigration Issues.
One Focus. One Practice. Immigration Law.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
100%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2019
Licenses
Licensed in California for 26 years
State: California
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Wilner & O'Reilly, Aplc
(714) 919-8881
Fax
333 City Blvd West, suite 1918, Orange, CA, 92868
wilneroreilly.com/Wilner & O'Reilly, APLC
(888) 448-0638
Fax
8050 N. Palm, Ste 300, Fresno, CA, 93711
wilneroreilly.com/Wilner & O'Reilly, Aplc
(714) 919-8881
Fax
3403 10th Street, Riverside, CA, 92501
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Kelly Shane O'Reilly's Reviews
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Posted by Alexa A | June 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
File for Residency’s
Kelly O’Reilley I can’t thank him enough for helping my father and I being able to get approved for my fathers green card. He came in with such carisma and great energy that made us feel calm and ready for our interview. He made sure we had all our paper work and everything ready before going in. You...
Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Citizenship
I greatly appreciate the time and energy you and your team spent helping me obtain my citizenship. I can’t thank you enough.
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Citizenship application
Mr.Kelly has been an amazing Attorney and helped me with my first green card application and removal of conditions that was easily approved due to his expertise and he helped me during the interview to explain my situation clearly to the interviewing officer. He is well versed in immigration as a fo...
Posted by anonymous | July 1, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helpful and Knowledgeable
Kelly was very friendly, incredibly helpful, and provided me with valuable insight. I could tell right away that he was very knowledgeable in his field of law. I appreciate his feedback and guidance — I would 10/10 recommend him to anyone looking for an immigration attorney.
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Vaccine waiver
I highly recommend Mr O’Reilly as an immigration lawyer. He helped us get a religious exemption approved for a vaccine waiver as a part of our green card process. It was during the pandemic, and we weren’t sure it would get approved. So many other lawyers told us not to file an exemption, and that we...
Kelly Shane O'Reilly's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"As a former INS Officer, Kelly has inside knowledge about the process and priorities of the immigration agencies that is invaluable to families and businesses at every stage of the process."
"Kelly has worked on both sides of the immigration process, as a representative of the government and now as a representative of immigrants and their families and employers. He knows the ins and outs of immigration law and how it affects real cases and real people. He is always looking for ways to improve his practice and be more efficient and more successful."
"Mr. O'Reilly and his firm are the best in the business. I endorse this lawyer."
"Kelly O'Reilly is a former immigration officer with USCIS and as such he has unique knowledge of the complex immigration system. He is the founding partner of Wilner & O'Reilly and has helped thousands of people obtain lawful status, business and entertainment visas, and reunite with loved ones. He is a compassionate and trusted attorney with more than twenty years of knowledge and experience in immigration law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I've observed Kelly meet with clients and I've never seen clients enjoy their consultations so much. He is knowledgeable as a past immigration officer, and he is great to work with for clients and fellow attorneys. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kelly is well regarded by those of us who know him personally for his integrity and high character. Without hesitation, I have referred potential clients to him involved in immigration issues and am confident they receive quality advice. I have met some of his clients who have benefited from his superior legal skills and who readily attest to his skills in solving their immigration problems."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Kelly O’Reilly for over 15 years. Kelly is an outstanding attorney and has true compassion and integrity."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kelly is an expert in the immigration field. He fights for the best possible result in all of his cases. I would have no hesitation recommending him to anyone in need of immigration counsel."
"As a former immigration officer, Kelly is able to navigate through the complex process of immigration law. He has a great reputation with USCIS and is very effective in his representation."
"I endorse this lawyer and regularly seek his counsel on business immigration matters. Our clients gain peace of mind knowing that his firm will secure their immigration status and help them plan for their future."
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Experience
Honors
2017
125 Notable Leos for Life, University of La Verne
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Founding Partner, Wilner & O'Reilly, Aplc
1900 - Present
Shareholder, Wilner & O'Reilly, APLC
1997 - 1999
District Adjudications Officer, U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service
Associations
2007 - Present
Riverside County Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionChair
2003 - Present
J. Reuben Clark Law Society of Orange CountyMember
2003 - Present
San Bernardino County Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionChair
1999 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1999 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Education
1999
University of La Verne College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Brigham Young University
BS
1994
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Immigration Law Section
“Immigration Year in Review”
2008
ERI Employer Resource Institute
Immigration and Employer Compliance
Publications
2017
Asian Journal
Columns Archive
2017
Riverside Lawyer Magazine
The History of Travel Bans in the United States
2015
Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Overview of the Immigration Court System
2014
Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Abroad But Not Alone
2012
East Side Boxing
Exclusive Interview: Alfredo Angulo Speaks Out From Jail..........
2012
Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Overview of the Inadmissibility and Removability Process
Languages
Cantonese
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Vietnamese
Tagalog
Polish
Activity
Legal Answers