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also known as Kingston, Martinez & Hogan LLP
Abbe Allen Kingston has practiced immigration law in Santa Barbara for over 35 years. He has been certified by the California State Bar as an Immigration Law Specialist and has served as a Commissioner on the California State Bar Commission on Legal Specialization. A substantial part of his practice focuses on the transfer of international personnel. Mr. Kingston earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara, and his law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Mr. Kingston has published several law review articles and is a frequent lecturer on immigration related matters.
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Acquired: 1973
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1300 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
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Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Abel | November 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Steve on behalf of Rosana | August 27, 2014
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2012
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...
"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."
"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"
"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."
Immigration lawyer
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
1977 - Present
Managing Partner, KMH Immigration
1975 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1975 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1975 - Present
Ventura County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2012
State Bar of California, Legalization SpecializationCommissioner
2000 - 2003
American Civil Liberties UnionChair
1973
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Please
2016
Immigration
2015
The New Deferred Action Program
2014
Immigration Update
2015
2015
1973
1972
German
Spanish