Carolyn Choi

Carolyn Choi

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Immigration Lawyer at Palo Alto, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

445 Sherman Avenue, Suite T, Palo Alto, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

ROSE CARSON KAPLAN CHOI & WHITE LLP

445 Sherman Avenue, Suite T, Palo Alto, CA, 94306-1839

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Carolyn Choi's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Posted by Surendar | December 20, 2014

Taking care of things on behalf of client...

This is the first I am working with Carolyn Choi to file I-485 and EAD. I was very happy working with Carolyn' office. Thanks for all your help Carolyn Choi.

Posted by Mohamed asif | December 12, 2014

Immigration

Thanks to Caroline for her services, she is a highly recommended professional. Keeps constant and open communication, expeditious response times and a very respectful approach to all situations.

Posted by Meghan | December 11, 2014

Smooth and wonderful - Carolyn made my US citizenship process so easy.

I was introduced to Carolyn by a friend who used to work with her, and I was so happy to have found her. Carolyn helped me (and my husband) make informed decisions from the start, and once I made the decision to become a US citizen, she made the process so easy and gave very suitable tips on what to... prepare for in regards to the interview, and study for in regards to the test. I'm now looking forward to being sworn in, in the new year. Thank you, Carolyn.

Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2014

Happy Client

Carolyn helped me with my immigration related works (H1Bs, green card process from start to finish) . She was through and maintained the papers in order. She even responded to my questions on weekends. She never delays filing the papers and gives tracking info and followup till I got approved. I ha...d a pleasant experience with her service.

Posted by Paul | August 19, 2014

Clear Legal Strategy at the Right Moment

We met Carolyn at a critical moment in the naturalization process for my wife. We had hit a wall and did not know how to move our case forward. Carolyn came in and gave us clear counsel and direction. We implemented her plan and experienced a breakthrough with our case. My wife's application was appr...oved shortly thereafter. We understand now that we needed legal counsel for an N-400 naturalization case and were fortunate to have found Carolyn at the right moment. We are so grateful!

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Carolyn Choi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Indu Liladhar-Hathi

Immigration lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Carolyn for 15+ years. Carolyn is an excellent attorney with many years of immigration experience. In my interactions with her, she has shown a solid understanding of complex immigration issues. I would endorse her without any hesitation!"

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Kelvin Lee

Immigration lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Carolyn is a conscientious, hard-working certified immigration attorney who espouses and practices Christian values. We have known each other for 25 years and she has my highest recommendation. Kelvin Lee, Administrative Law Judge, State of California"

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Mark Franklin

Immigration lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Carolyn the last three years doing pro bono work with Asian Community Immigration Clinic at the Asian Law Alliance. We have become friends due to Carolyn’s interest in Vietnamese food and culture. Carolyn is an extremely competent and personable professional. There arev few lawyers out there with the same degree client commitment. Carolyn is a model for me as I embark on my career as an attorney. I endorse Carolyn Choi!!"

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Christopher Alliotts

Immigration lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Choi for over ten years and have referred many clients to her. All of my clients have been very happy with her services as well as her demeanor and professionalism. She is very knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of immigration law. I give her my highest marks."

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Raji Rajan

Immigration lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Carolyn Choi is a highly competent attorney, well versed in her specialty dealing with all types of immigration issues. She is very patient in listening the issues and efficient in achieving the result. She has been in the immigration practice for more than 18 years. She had dealt with cases dealing with family immigration, like sponsoring the parents/spouses to get green cards, represented the victim spouses in domestic violence matters to get the green cards, got citizenships in many cases including complicated issues. She also had dealt with employment immigration, dealing with different types of visas including H1B, L, TN, Investor visa etc., and continued with the cases till the clients get green cards and citizenship. I strongly recommend the Carolyn Choi for all your immigration issues when you need a reliable attorney whom you can trust to resolve your issues in a timely manner. Raji Rajan"

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Naresh Rajan

Immigration lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carolyn is an excellent lawyer who puts her client's needs first. She is intimately acquainted with the intricacies of the immigration law and uses her knowledge to obtain the best possible results for her clients."

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Laurie Bonilla

Immigration lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Carolyn for more than twenty years. She is an extremely knowledgeable and thorough attorney. She doesn’t cut corners and always does the prudent thing. She has a broad and deep understanding of immigration law. She spends long hours on her cases and truly cares about her clients."

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Millie-Ann Sumcad

Immigration lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carolyn has been an immigration attorney for more than 20 years. She is very knowledgeable and experienced. She is an excellent attorney and I would not hesitate to endorse her."

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Claire Hamano

Immigration lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ms. Carolyn Choi is a highly knowledgeable and very well respected business immigration attorney. With over two decades of experience in the field, Carolyn has the ability to counsel corporate clients as well as individuals through the toughest of circumstances. She is passionate about the law and is always available for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

1996

Outstanding Service Award,

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, Rose Carson Kaplan Choi & White, LLP

2003 - 2007

Partner, Allen, Choi & Do, LLP

2002 - 2002

Senior Attorney, Law Office of Karen Tietjen Allen

2001 - 2002

Of Counsel, Shoji & Yap, LLP

2000 - 2001

Corporate Counsel, Rightworks Corporation

1998 - 2000

Sole Proprietor, Law Offices of Carolyn Choi

1993 - 1998

Partner, Choi & Coran

1990 - 1993

Associate Attorney, Polly A. Webber & Associates

Associations

2007 - Present

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (Minnesota chapter)

Member

1990 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1990 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1995 - 1996

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

1992 - 1994

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Chair, Immigration Law Section

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AAO Overturns L-1B Denial, Finding Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge

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Appeal Sustained

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Denial Reversed

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Education

1990

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Rice University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1981

Rice University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1996

California Chapters Conference

Labor Certification

1995

California Chapters Conference

Family Immigration

1995

AILA Annual Conference

Ethics

Publications

1991

Emerging Issues in Immigration Law Associate Editor

1990

Pacific Basin Law Journal Application of a Cultural Defense in Criminal Proceedings

N/A

David Stanton Manual on Labor Certification Strategic Planning for the I-140 Petition

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