Hector J. Chinchilla

Hector J. Chinchilla

4.2
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 39 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Litigation, Estate Planning ... +2 more

2595 Mission St Ste 204, San Francisco, CA

About Hector

Biography

Practice Areas

5

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Chinchilla & Associates PC

2595 Mission St Ste 204, San Francisco, CA, 94110

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Hector J. Chinchilla's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2021

Horrific

The most disrespectful lawyer I’ve ever seen. He doesn’t let you speak and he doesn’t know how to do his job, he should retire. There are better options.

Posted by James | May 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Most knowledgable, efficient and ethical attorney I have ever had!

I was referred to Attorney Chinchilla when a former attorney let me know, after a year of handling my case, that the matter was out of his league. Hector quickly assessed the situation, got a handle on where the pitfalls were, and where the greatest potential exposure to all was. He litigated the c...ase to the extent required and then structured a complicated settlement involving various parties and made sure my exposure was minimized. He did all this and resolved the case in less time than it took my former lawyer to figure out the case was beyond his level of expertise.

Posted by Rodrigo | August 24, 2014 | Immigration

Green Card based on same sex marriage in only 8 months.

Hector J. Chinchilla did a wonderful job in getting my green card in only 8 months from the first day I had my consultation with him. Throughout the whole process I was always advice and informed of each stage of my case and with excellent suggestions and instructions on how to to follow up my res...ponsibilities to provide appropriate documentation. Also I was directed to accomplish specific tasks such medical examination, biometrics and he was very good in preparing us for our interview with the immigration officer. Last , he always informed me promptly of all decisions that were made by USCIS that affected my case. I am really happy to have put my case in his hands.

Posted by Jose | August 03, 2014 | Immigration

Excellent Attorney

Efficiently got an immigrant visa for me plus an unlawful presence waiver. He let me know what was going on in every step of my case. I was reunited with my family without a long wait. Thank you.

Posted by Mark | August 03, 2014 | Immigration

Great attorney, wonderful guy.

Far superior to anyone else we consulted with. This guy is incredibly thorough and detailed. The preparation for our immigration case was spectacular. He is aware of and sensitive to absolutely every issue. Great attorney, wonderful guy. Thank you for everything Hector.

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2017

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Founding Partner, Cazadores Law Group

2001 - 2008

Managing Attorney, Millennium Group

1986 - 2001

Litigation Partner, Crosby Heafey Roach & May (Now Reed Smith)

Associations

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association

President

American Bar Association, Board of Editors

Board Member

1987 - 1992

National Hispanic Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

LPR status granted

Application and Status granted

Asylum granted

Status granted, now an LPR (green card)

Cancellation of removal granted

LPR status (green card) granted

Asylum granted

Application granted

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Education

1986

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of California - Berkeley

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

1999

American Bar Association

Achieving Diversity in the Legal Profession

1998

American Bar Association

Achieving Diversity in the Legal Profession

1996

American Bar Association

Achieving Diversity in the Legal Profession

N/A

American Bar Association

Achieving Diversity in the Legal Profession

Publications

1999

ABA Business Law Today Manual on Trial Preparation II, “Documents, Discovery, and Summary Adjudication"

1996

The Practical Litigator Documents, Discovery and Summary Adjudication: Making It All Work Together

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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