Karl William Krooth

Karl William Krooth

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Federal Crime

233 Sansome Street, Suite 706, San Francisco, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

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Immigrant Crime and Justice, APC

233 Sansome Street, Suite 706, San Francisco, CA, 94104

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Karl William Krooth's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Georgea | March 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Peace of mind when I had none.

I have known Karl Krooth for almost 10 years now. Mr Krooth was recommended to me by my former attorney in 2012. My U-visa petition was stalled and so we hired Mr. Krooth and his team. Within months, we got the petition approved. When was time for my I-485 I had no doubts who I wanted to represent me...! And again, my petition was approved. He was so through, knowledge, confident and caring. In March 2021 he did it again! With his help and his team at Immigrant Crime and Justice I am so proud to have become a US citizen. Hiring Mr Karl Krooth and his team (Julian Sanchez Mora) has been one of my best decisions and investment. The peace of mind he gave me is worth every penny.

Posted by Eddy | June 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An absolute maven in the field of post conviction relief and immigration law

My application for naturalization was denied due to three criminal cases dating back to 1996 and 2002. After consulting with six different attorneys, one of them recommended Karl Krooth. After doing my own research on Mr. Krooth, I scheduled a consultation with him. Mr. Krooth's expertise and knowled...ge of both criminal and immigration law were immediately evident from our first conversation. I hired Mr. Krooth and the results speak for themselves. The 1996 case was re-sentenced to eliminate the immigration consequences, one of the cases from 2002 was reduced to a misdemeanor and the other which had been an aggravated felony was dismissed. As of June 9th 2017 I am no longer a felon and I'm eligible to reapply for my citizenship. I highly recommend Mr. Krooth for any criminal or immigration related cases.

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Excellent. Relentless. Trustworthy Attorney

In my situation Mr. Krooth was able to get post conviction relief and vacate judgments in two different Counties which were affecting my immigration status. One very difficult county/Judge, Both extremely hard cases!! Over the course of two and a half years Mr. Krooth worked hard and meticulously in... representing me as no other attorney had been able to do. He never sugar coated anything for me, was always HONEST and upfront about everything regarding my very difficult matters (cases). On August 27th 2014 Mr. Krooth completed the final WIN! for me and as a result I am now able to move on to become an American Citizen. I am eternally grateful for he's expertise and highly recommend Mr. Krooth to anyone looking for help in any criminal/immigration matter.

Posted by G.Garduno | January 10, 2013 | Immigration

An outstanding immigration lawyer, trustworthy, knowledgeable, who finds solutions! He was referred to me by my own lawyer.

Mr. Karl Krooth is an outstading expert in his field! I had hired an attorney, but after trying for almost 1 year, he could not get a critical document signed for my case. Then, my attorney advised me to hire Mr Karl Krooth for further assistance...and he got a solution within 2 months! Mr. Krooth to...ld me in my first visit " I find solutions to problems" and he did in my case. He is an expert in immigration law. I will never forget the day 04/10/2012 when I recieved his phone call comfirming he got it done! After 14 years of no hope in adjusting my status, finally I had hope again. My application is being processed by USCIS, thanks to Mr Krooth expertise and great effort. Please, if you need immigration advise go to him. He is worthy of my trust and respect."

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2009 | Immigration

iam a citizen finnaly

counselor Krooth knows his criminal immigration laws, he got me my citizenship,besides me being an exconvict and a dopefiend which iam not now nor will i go back

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Karl William Krooth's Lawyer Endorsements

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Katherine Schwinghammer

Immigration lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Karl Krooth because I've found him to be a hard-working, caring, intelligent, experienced, and successful Immigration Attorney. Anyone who has a case at the intersection of criminal law and immigration law would benefit from the advice and services of Karl Krooth."

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Jeremy Forsyth

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Karl is passionate, meticulous, and tireless in the work he does for immigrants and their families."

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Shahpour Matloob

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Karl, whom I met about 12 years ago through our activities as active members of American Immigration Lawyers Association and I've referred clients to him for Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions since then."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Karl. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Hasan Abdullah

Immigration lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karl is an immigration and criminal defense attorney who other attorneys look to for advice on immigration consequences of criminal offenses. Very few practitioners have his unique skill set, and his clients are fortunate to have him. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Shawn Salehieh

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is the most knowledgeable attorney I know in his field, and have received many positive feedbacks from clients that I have referred to him."

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Daniel Horne

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karl plays a very active role within the immigration and criminal defense bars, fighting for post-conviction relief on behalf of foreign nationals. He has played an integral role as Criminal Defense Liaison for the AILA NorCal chapter. He combines his scholastic interest in criminal and immigration law with a determination to zealously fight for his client's interest. Highly recommended to anyone representing foriegn nationals needing post-conviction relief, or advice as to how to structure a plea agreement."

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Katherine Schwinghammer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jeremy Forsyth

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Elias Shamieh

Immigration lawyer

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Shawn Salehieh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Gazzigli

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney at Law and President, Immigrant Crime and Justice, APC

2000 - 2006

Attorney at Law, Krooth Law Office

1998 - 2000

, San Francisco District Attorney's Office

1998 - 1999

Research Clerk, Steven J. Castleman, Attorney at Law

1996 - 1998

Certified Law Clerk, Vancouver City Attorney

Associations

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Local Enforcement Liaison for Northern California

2003 - Present

National Lawyers Guild

Board Member, San Francisco Bay Chapter

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Ramirez-Ramirez

Order granting withdrawal of plea for legal cause

People of State of California v. Bautista

Order vacating judgment

People v. Norteno

Overcame restriction on free exercise & employment

People of State of California v. Agonafer

Order vacating banishment condition

People of State of California v. Amidi

Order vacating judgment granted

People of State of California v. Niang

Order vacating judgment

Gholamshahi v. Ashcroft

Stay of Removal Granted-Petition for Review Denied

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Education

1998

Lewis & Clark Coll Northwestern SOL

Juris Doctorate

1994

Univ of California Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

2018 AILA Annual Conference Strict Categorical Approach

2017

Emergency planning for Immigrant and Multi-national Families Impact of executive orders & how foreign nationals may plan for care of children and property

2012

California Conference (in person to large audience) The Categorical and Modified Categorical Approach

2011

Annual Conference (in person to large audience) Practice Pointers for U and T visas

2010

Podcast

S Visas, Rarely Used, But Very Useful

2010

Annual Conference (in person to large audience) Post-Conviction Relief from Criminal Sentences

2008

California Chapters Conference (in person to large audience) Informant and Crime Victim Visas

2007

Fifth Annual Conference of CA Federation of Interpreters (in person to large audience)

Post-Conviction Relief: whether interpreters are subject to subpoena?

2007

Annual Conference (in person to large audience) Post-Conviction Relief

2006

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Forum

Proposed Criminal Grounds of Removal and Inadmissibility

2006

Bar Association - Continuing Legal Education (in person to a dozen practitioners)

Post-Conviction Relief

2005

Forum on Criminal Grounds of Removal and Inadmissibility

Post-Conviction Relief

2005

Forum on Crimes and Immigration

Criminal grounds of removal and inadmissibility

2005

Forum at Stanford University Immigrant Rights Clinic

Adversarial Proceedings before Immigration Court

2005

Bar Association - Continuing Legal Education ((in person to a dozen practitioners)

Post-Conviction Relief

Publications

2016

Benders Immigration Bulletin H. Estrada and Congressional Intent

2013

International section of California State Bar Immigration Concerns in Criminal Court

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association The Categorical and Modified Categorical Approach

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association Advanced Issues In T and U Visas

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association Practice Pointers for U and T visas

2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association Post-Conviction Relief from Criminal Sentences

2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association Opportunities and Obstacles in U visas

2007

Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook (AILA) Postconviction Relief: Navigating a Narrow Channel for Safe Harbor

2006

For the Defense (New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Immigration Update

2005

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Travel Issues for Students and Researchers

Languages

Spanish

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