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Karl William Krooth
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Biography
As lead counsel of Immigrant Crime and Justice, Karl assists foreign nationals to seek post-conviction relief in criminal courts as well as avoid immigration consequences in pending criminal matters before state superior courts and federal district courts. He has practical experience in all phases of criminal prosecution and defense and has represented clients before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Immigration Court, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, as well as Deferred Inspections of Customs and Border Protection.
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Licensed in California for 26 years
State: California
Acquired: 1999
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Location
Immigrant Crime and Justice, APC
233 Sansome Street, Suite 706, San Francisco, CA, 94104
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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...
Karl William Krooth's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Karl is passionate, meticulous, and tireless in the work he does for immigrants and their families."
"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."
"I endorse Karl. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal 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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationLocal Enforcement Liaison for Northern California
2003 - Present
National Lawyers GuildBoard 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
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
2017
2016
2013
2013
"Fruits of War" Documentary Film Screening
Grounds to challenge gang allegations before both criminal courts and immigration adjudicators
2012
Webinar
Advanced Issues In T and U Visas
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
2010
Podcast
S Visas, Rarely Used, But Very Useful
2010
Annual Conference (in person to large audience)
Post-Conviction Relief from Criminal Sentences
2010
Annual Conference (in person to large audience)
Evaluating Possible Post-Conviction Relief when Sentence Reduction is not a Solution
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
2017
Bender's Immigration Bulletin
Immaterial Misrepresentation as a Ground for Naturalization Denial and Denaturalization
2016
Benders Immigration Bulletin
H. Estrada and Congressional Intent
2015
2015
2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association, (Central Florida Chapter)
Post-Chaidez Claims of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: A Guide for Using Vacaturs and Re-Sentencing to Mitigate the Immigration Consequences of Convictions that Became Final Before March 31, 2010
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
Evaluating Possible Post-Conviction Relief when Sentence Reduction is not a Solution
2010
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Opportunities and Obstacles in U visas
2008
AILA California Chapter Conference Handbook
Forging alliances with law enforcement as leverage to secure crime victim and informant 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
2006
Bender’s Immigration Bulletin
Cleansing Fraud and Deceit Convictions to Avoid the Aggravated Felony of Attempt
2005
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Travel Issues for Students and Researchers
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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