Barbara Ann Williams

Barbara Ann Williams

4.7
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 30 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

315 Montgomery Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA

About Barbara

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

We provide comprehensive business and family immigration visa options for start ups, corporations and working professionals and their families seeking temporary or permanent work visas in the U.S. We also handle complex matters including investor visas, citizenship and naturalization as well as deportation/removal matters.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Barbara Ann Williams, P.C.

315 Montgomery Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94104

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Barbara Ann Williams's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Att.ney Williams solved for me multiple times

Att.ney Williams is extremely knowledgeable and skilled at finding the right solution. I've been working with her for years. I recommend her 100% and will hire again.

Posted by robert | June 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

she a great lawyer

Barbara Williams is a great lawyer . Ever since i had acquired her services as a lawyer she is been kind and understanding . she is always available when i have a question.

Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Waste of money and time!

Barbara charged an overpriced fee for my case, but after sending in a couple of papers did nothing to help me. Half way through the process she even decided my e-mails and phone calls were not important enough to deserve an answer! Extremely unprofessional attitude, specially for a customer that pai...d upfront as a sign of good faith! I had to look for help elsewhere to get my immigration case sorted. Definitely do NOT recommend Barbara Williams. It was the worst lawyer experience I ever had.

Barbara Williams

Replied last June 1, 2019

Given that we log in 100% of all calls and emails that we receive and respond in kind within 12-24 hours of each, this review appears suspect and does not match the profile of any client we currently or previously have serviced. Therefore, we believe this review to be misdirected or even falsified.

Posted by Anahi | February 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you for all your help!

Barbara is great at what she does and we are so thankful for it. She has guided us every step of the way. She is understanding and honest and she came well recommended from family members who also obtained great outcomes with her help.

Posted by na | February 19, 2015

Efficient and trustworthy lawyer

Barbara is a great lawyer, she helped me on the H1B case. From start to finish she was professional. I trust her continue doing my PERM case. She is the kind of lawyer that you can rely on. She always has a professional answer whenever I have some questions or concerns about my case. I'm sure, with h...er help, I'll get my green card in a pretty short period of time. So do yours. She is just awesome. highly recommended.

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Barbara Ann Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christine Liu

Immigration lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Barbara for many years since when we were working together at the same law firm. Undoubtedly, Barbara is a talented and passionate advocate for her clients. She is quick on her feet, intelligent, responsible, and dedicated to her work and clients. She also has an amazing and likable personality, which helps her serve her clients extremely well. You will be in good hands if you have Barbara as your attorney."

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Shahpour Matloob

Immigration lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Barbara, whom I've known for many years, and we used to discuss US immigration issues often when we shared an office suite starting in 2005 for a few years!"

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Angela Warren

Immigration lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I Wholeheartedly recommend Barbara for immigration law. Barbara is quite knowledgeable about the effect and impact that immigration law has on people and business. Her experience combined with her character allows clients to feel secure that their immigration matter will come to a positive resolution. As a fellow immigration attorney, I recognize the talent and skill that Barbara possesses."

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Alison Yew

Immigration lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly and without qualification endorse Barbara as an excellent lawyer and a dedicated practitioner. I have known Barbara for twenty years since she began her practice. I've referred matters to her because I knew she would be the appropriate advocate for the individual/family. She is knowledgeable and ethical and will work hard to achieve the best possible result for her clients."

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Christina Lee

Immigration lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Barbara from the immigration attorney community for the last few years. She is a great attorney and person. She knows immigration law and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone."

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Angela Warren

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Alison Yew

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

1995

Scholar, Black Womens Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Attorney-At-Law, Law Offices of Barbara-Ann Williams, PC

Associations

2009 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco

Immigration Law Panelist

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Business and Family Immigration Law Panelist

2007 - Present

International Institute of the East Bay

Volunteer Attorney

2006 - Present

Immigrant Legal Resource Center

Volunteer Attorney

1995 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1995 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - 2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Northern California Chapter

Chair, Education Program Committee

2003 - 2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Northern California Chapter

Board Member

2003 - 2006

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Northern California Chapter

Co-Chair, Young Lawyers Division

Sample of Legal Cases

I-601 & I-212 Waivers with Consular Processing Success

Approved!

H1B Lead Montessori Teachers

H1B Approved

R-1 Media Technician

R1 Visa granted

Matter of GD

R-1 Visas Approved

Matter of M

L1A New Office Visa Approved

Matter of C

Green card granted

U Visa

U Visa & work permits approved

Matter of JD

Green Card approved

Green Card Approval

Green Card Approved

Polynesian Celebration

I-601 Hardship Waiver Approved

I-601 Waiver CDJ

I-601 Waiver of inadmissibility Approved

H1B ~ No Degree

H1B & Green Card approved

J-1 Management Trainee

J-1 Management Trainee Visa approved

E-2 Treaty Investor Visa

E-2 Treaty Trader to Treaty Investor Approved

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Education

1995

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Hawaii, Manoa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Immigration Updates

Immigration Basics and Timely Updates

2007

Immigration Clinic

The ABC's of Immigration and Timely Updates

Publications

2011

The Immigration Quarterly Immigration Newsletter

N/A

Baraban - - The Russian Times Foreign Brides and the K-1 Fiancée Visa Dilemma

N/A

The Authoritative K-1 Visa Guide How To Guide to Successfully File your Own K-1 Visa

Languages

Spanish

French

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