Abbe Allen Kingston

Abbe Allen Kingston

also known as Kingston, Martinez & Hogan LLP

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 52 years

Immigration Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1300 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 52 years

State: California

Acquired: 1973

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Location

Kingston Hogan Attorneys

1300 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Abbe Allen Kingston's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I will go back to Mr. Kingston for my immigration needs any moment

I was introduced to Mr. Kingston by a corporation I used to work for in 2001. I was then fresh out of graduate school and on OPT. Mr. Kingston was able to secure an H1B for me, and an H4 for my wife. He also started working on my green card when I was laid off. Soon afterwards, I got a job with anoth...er employer, and Mr. Kingston worked tirelessly to secure a new H1B and H4 for me and my wife, respectively. He proceeded to work on our green cards, which we both received in 2006 with zero complications. My wife and I became proud US citizens in 2011. Mr. Kingston is very smart, knowledgeable about immigration matters, courteous, professional, and fair in his fees. I have referred several people to him; they have all benefited from his professional expertise, and we all speak very highly of him.

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great

We hired Kingston many years ago to help with my husbands immigration status. We previously hired someone else before being recommended to him. The first person gave us bad advise and when we hired Kingston he was able to fix what the first person made us do. He got my husbands social and work permit... within months and soon after that his free card. my husband now is a US citizen. I highly recommend him for your immigration needs

Posted by Abel | November 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Legal help

I was most impressed with Mr. Kingston and his office staff. I was facing significant problems with my Optional Practical Training and H-1b status. His office assisted and presented a pathway for me to obtain my goal. Without Mr. Kingston’s timely assistance, I would have violated and lost my stat...us in the U.S.

Posted by Steve on behalf of Rosana | August 27, 2014

Very Good Outcome

I have a family friend Rosana who is from a Central American country, and been living in the U.S. for over 20 years. She's married to an American-born citizen with 2 American-born children. Her immigration problems have finally been solved by Mr. Kingston and his staff. I have acted throughout as ...her intermediary and educator since she has no access to computers and almost no understanding of American bureaucracy. After I contacted Mr. Kingston based on a recommendation to me last November, Mr. Kingston has been able to have her warrant rescinded, and been able to obtain for her a DHS Work Authorization card. She has now received her Social Security card just last week. Rosana had previously tried twice to immigrate by retaining two different Los Angeles attorneys, both of whom stalled on her case and were repeatedly ineffective. Mr. Kingston and his staff explained each of the steps throughout these past 9 months and achieved one success after another, all steps towards Rosana's goal. Mr. Kingston's efforts have brought great results, and we thank him for all that he has been able to accomplish.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2012

Immigration Attorney - Highly Recommended

I was referred to Mr. Kingston to handle my immigration case because he is a certified immigration law specialist. He was able to get my case approved despite previous unsuccessful attempts by other immigration attorneys, processing problems and issues. His staff was very helpful and Mr. Kingston wa...s available personally to answer my questions. Mr. Kingston's knowledge of the law and his approach resulted in a favorable disposition of my case. His fee structure was fair and clearly stated and there were no disputes. I received continuous updates and advice while my case was pending. I highly recommend Mr. Kingston

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Abbe Allen Kingston's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Patterson

Immigration lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. Abbe enjoys a great reputation as the top immigration lawyer in Santa Barbara. I have referred many persons to him over the years, and they have all been pleased with his reputation."

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John Manley

Immigration lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Abbe Allen Kingston is a very well respected immigration attorney. He is an expert in this field of law. A person seeking immigration counsel would do well to choose Mr. Kinston as his or her attorney"

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Renee Nordstrand

Immigration lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. In my criminal defense practice there are often times when immigration issues arise for clients. Abbe Kingston has skillfully and sucessfully assisted these clients through the often complicated issues that have arisen."

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Angela Mcgill

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Certified Specialist, State Bar of California

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Lawyers in California, The legal network

1989

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

Work Experience

1977 - Present

Managing Partner, KMH Immigration

Associations

1975 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1975 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1975 - Present

Ventura County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2012

State Bar of California, Legalization Specialization

Commissioner

2000 - 2003

American Civil Liberties Union

Chair

Education

1973

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of California

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Please

2016

Annual County Bar Meeting

Immigration

2015

La Latina

The New Deferred Action Program

2014

Ojai Community Program

Immigration Update

Publications

2015

Santa Barbara Lawyer Immigration and Proposition 47

2015

Santa Barbara Lawyer New Affidavit of Support

1973

Loyola Law Review Contributor

1972

Loyola Law Review Contributor

Languages

German

Spanish

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