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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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cynthia | March 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best immigration attorney that you will ever find in USA

I just want to thank Mr. Abbe Kingston for his excellent immigration services he provided to us over a decade when my husband was residing in Santa Barbara, CA state as a student. He represented both of us. He understood our financial situation and he was able and kind to still represent us. We can ...both confidently state that he is not an attorney who is interested in your money, not at all. He is someone who is also interested in the welfare of the people he render services to, thus, he genuinely encourages his clients to do the right thing; work hard to excel. He is authentic; frank and truthful. He will treat you fairly, with respect and would always do his best to deliver an excellent/impeccable services. It is our fervent prayer that God grant him long life and good health so he would be able to continue to help people with their immigration needs.

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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 | July 13, 2012 | Immigration

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

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2012 | Immigration

Highly Recommended Immigration Specialist - Santa Barbara, CA

I contacted Mr. Kingston because he was referred to me by colleagues for a complicated immigration matter. He is board certified but was truly able to explain the details in a way that I could understand the problems in my case. I was able to deal directly with him and was not passed off to paralega...ls or other office staff members. He was knowledgeable and attentive. I received excellent legal representation. He quickly and efficiently obtained a positive resolution of my case.

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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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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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