Unlike most of the immigration attorneys in the U.S., Ms. Edyta Christina Grzybowska Grant is an immigrant herself. She is half Polish, half Bulgarian, and is a legal resident of three countries, including the U.S. From the day she was born, literally, she had to deal with immigration issues. As such, she has a much better understanding of the apprehensions and concerns shared by all foreigners and those without status, because she has experienced most of the immigration processes herself: student visas, tourist visas, work visas, marriage to a U.S. citizen, adjustment of status, etc. Being a fellow immigrant, you can fully trust her to do all in her power to solve your immigration needs without jeopardizing your status in the U.S.
Ms. Grzybowska Grant holds a Masters Degree in Public Policy with an emphasis in International Relations from Pepperdine University, and a Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law . While in law school, Ms. Grzybowska Grant interned for Ms. Anne Greer, the Assistant Chief Immigration Judge for the Board of Immigration Appeals, and actively participated in the Asylum Clinic ran by the retired Federal Judge Bruce Einhorn, who authored the Asylum Law for the U.S.
Ms. Grzybowska Grant came to the U.S. in 1995 after she won a full tuition scholarship to attend college in Boston, MA. She has since received many more academic accolades. She was awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for excellent achievement in the study of Asylum and Refugee Law in May 2009; and was named the Diversity Scholar for Washington DC Metropolitan Region, Constangy, Brooks and Smith in 2007. She also won the Kern County Women Lawyers Foundation Scholarship in 2009; and the Colors of Justice Scholarship Award in 2007.
Ms. Grzybowska Grant began her legal career as a civil law attorney at Thomas Anton and Associates, working on two of the Erin Brockovich series cases (the original case was depicted in the 2000 feature film, Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts, and was nominated for five Academy Awards). Immigration has always been Ms. Grzybowska Grant's passion and she now focuses solely on this area of law. Ms. Grzybowska Grant also volunteers for the Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance program as an immigration attorney. She enjoys an excellent rapport with foreign nationals and has many ties in expatriot organizations.
Practice areas
We are a full-service immigration law firm providing comptent and affordable immigration services for all aspects of individual and corporate immigration law. Ms. Grzybowska Grant is an immigrant herself and will treat your case as if it were her own. She will work within your budget and will go the extra mile to make sure your immigration needs are solved and that your status is not jeopardized.
8 years
Languages spoken
Polish, Bulgarian, Russian
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2009 | 02/07/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Excellent achievement in the study of Asylum and Refugee Law | CALI Excellence for the Future Award | 2009 |
Scholarship | Kern County Women Lawyers Foundation | 2009 |
Diversity Scholar for Washington DC Metropolitan Region | Constangy, Brooks and Smith | 2007 |
Colors of Justice Scholarship Award | George Mason University School of Law | 2007 |
Best Oralist Award | GMU Appellate Writing - Southard Section | 2007 |
Seiji Masuda Endowed Scholarship | Pepperdine School of Public Policy | 2005 |
Honor Board Committee | Pepperdine School of Public Policy | 2004 |
Seiji Masuda Endowed Scholarship | Pepperdine School of Public Policy | 2004 |
Fritz Scholarship | Pepperdine School of Public Policy | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Lawyer / Owner | Immigration in America - Law Offices of Edyta-Christina Grzybowska Grant | 2012 - Present |
Lawyer | Thomas Anton and Associates | 2008 - Present |
Lecturer on Immigration Law and Policy | California State University / The Political Science Department | 2014 - 2014 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance | Volunteer Attorney | 2011 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 2009 - Present |
Kern River CDS Dressage Chapter | Newsletter/FB/Website Officer | 2009 - Present |
Phi Delta Phi Legal Ethics Fraternity | Member | 2008 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2009 - 2011 |
Kern County Bar Association | Member | 2009 - 2011 |
Beverly Hills Bar Association | Member | 2009 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Equestrian News | What is a Keuring? | 2011 |
The Equestrian News | World-Class Warmbloods in Bakersfield | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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George Mason University School of Law | Juris Doctor | 2009 |
Pepperdine University School of Law | Juris Doctor | 2009 |
Pepperdine University | Master in Public Policy | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Community Meeting | Immigration Information | 2014 |
Understanding the New Immigration Policy | Deferred Action | 2012 |
Deferred Action | Deferred Action | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Robert Brumfield, Immigration Attorney on Jun 28, 2017
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Edyta is a great lawyer and one that is highly respected in our area. She gets my highest endorsement.
Stanley Pietruska, Immigration Attorney on Sep 2, 2016
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Very smart and aggressive attorney.
Robert Brumfield, Immigration Attorney on Jun 28, 2017
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Edyta is a great lawyer and one that is highly respected in our area. She gets my highest endorsement.
Stanley Pietruska, Immigration Attorney on Sep 2, 2016
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Very smart and aggressive attorney.
Wilson Wong, Immigration Attorney on May 8, 2016
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Knowledgeable and very helpful in assisting with a detainee issue at Mesa Verde Detention Center.
Ekaterina Powell, Immigration Attorney on Jun 11, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Highly skilled attorney, well-respected in the legal community.
Timothy Osborn, Immigration Attorney on Aug 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Edyta is an excellent attorney and has a strong reputation in the legal community. If you have an immigration issue I highly recommend that you contact her.
Mark Raimondo, Immigration Attorney on Apr 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I met Edyta that day she was sworn in as an attorney. I was on the Local Bar Association committee where we set up the swearing in process. I was immediately impressed with her presence, maturity and intelligence. Over the years, I have watched her grown into a highly competent immigration lawyer. Having gone through the immigration process herself, she has a high degree of genuine compassion for those facing the same hurdles. I highly recommend her to you.
Camille Cook, Immigration Attorney on Feb 20, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Edyta is a smart, a passionate advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her to anybody who needs a competent immigration attorney in the Bakersfield area.
Michael Parent, Immigration Attorney on Oct 29, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have collaborated with Ms. Grzybowska-Grant on several criminal matters with immigration consequences. Through her expertise we have been successful in obtaining results that have as little impact on our client's immigration status as possible. I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Clifford, Immigration Attorney on Oct 28, 2013
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My firm regularly refers clients with immigration needs, of any kind, to Ms. Grzybowska. Every client has reported back that they were pleased with the work performed by Ms. Grzybowska. I will continue sending Ms. Grzybowska clients because I know that they are in good hands.
Christopher Hagan, Immigration Attorney on Sep 9, 2013
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Edyta is the top immigration attorney in the central valley. I highly recommend her services.
John Grant, Immigration Attorney on Aug 8, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Immigration law and process can be confusing, but Edyta helps make it as simple as possible for her clients. Not only is she extremely intelligent and fluent in several languages, her first-hand experience in the immigration system makes her a compassionate and capable advocate for her clients. I strongly recommend her.
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