Devoted to client satisfaction! 30 years of excellence in immigration & deportation/removal lawOur reputation: straight & honest legal solutions. 30 years of excellence.Looking for competent, zealous advocate? We can help. We provide superior representation.
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No case is too small or too big. We handle cases with confidence and expertise from the admnitrative level all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court - only if it best serves the client's interests.
32 years, 999 cases
32 years, 300 cases
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Spanish, French, Arabic, Italian, Vietnamese, Mandarin
Ballout Law, APC
410 North San Mateo Drive
San Mateo, CA, 94401
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1990 | 06/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2021 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2013 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2011 |
SuperLawyer | SuperLawyer | 2010 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
Significant Contribution Award | American Immigration Lawyers Association | 1998 |
Dean's List | Golden Gate University | 1988 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal Attorney | Ballout Law, APC | 1992 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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U.S. Supreme Court | Member | 2003 - Present |
San Mateo County Bar Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 1990 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Super Lawyers | Voice of Calm | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Cambridge University | Study Abroad Program | 1989 |
University of Siena, Italy | Summer Program | 1989 |
Golden Gate University, School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
California State University, San Jose State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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College of San Mateo | Current changes in immigration law | 2019 |
Case name | Outcome |
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En Banc 9th Circuit published case of Maldonado vs. Holder (my client against the US Attorney General) | Won this en banc case after the Court reversed a line of cases dating back to 2004. |
Soenaryo vs. Michael B. Mukasey, U.S. Attorney General | Certiorari Denied |
Kayyal vs. Keisler, Acting U.S. Attorney General | Certiorari Denied |
Baballah vs. Aschcroft, 367 F.3d 1067 | Won this precedent-setting case |
In Re Air Crash Near Peggy’s Cove. Nova Scotia, on September 2, 1998 | Settled during Court Mandated Conference |
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Edward Chung, Immigration Attorney on Aug 26, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Haitham Ballout is an attorney that I would turn to for sound legal advise on any legal matter. He is an honorable man a seasoned attorney and has a profound courtroom presence. Moreover, he is dedicated to the practice of law and the clientele he serves.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Haitham. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Patricia Rodriguez, Immigration Attorney on May 16, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Edward Chung, Immigration Attorney on Aug 26, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Haitham Ballout is an attorney that I would turn to for sound legal advise on any legal matter. He is an honorable man a seasoned attorney and has a profound courtroom presence. Moreover, he is dedicated to the practice of law and the clientele he serves.
Paul Molinaro, Immigration Attorney on Sep 14, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Haitham. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Andrew Bohan, Immigration Attorney on Apr 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
First and foremost, Mr. Ballout is very trustworthy. I've known him for 25 years and have observed his consistently high-quality work over the years, including several matters for my family.
Louis Liberty, Immigration Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer as a friend and colleague. Haitham is uniquely qualified as an immigration lawyer.
Nancy Mcdonald, Immigration Attorney on Aug 23, 2012
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. I have represented several clients who are in trouble with immigration due to a pending criminal case and I always refer them to this office. They are responsive, helpful and always honest with the client as to what actually can be accomplished.
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