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Dana Ann Michael Ritter

Immigration Attorney at Pleasanton, CA

4.9   16 reviews

also known as Ritter, Dana

  • Licensed for 30 years
    State CA
    Acquired 1993
    Status
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With over twenty-eight years of experience in employment and family immigration law, Ms. Dana Ritter provides highly skilled and experienced legal services to clientele worldwide. She has extensive experience in all aspects of employment-based immigration and has served a broad range of clients from Fortune 500 companies, corporations, small businesses, startups, and individuals in the IT, medical, semiconductor, manufacturing, oil, finance, non-profits, allied healthcare and other business sectors. She has also worked extensively with individuals on their personal or family-based immigration matters. With this extensive experience, as well as working from a high level of personal integrity, Ms. Ritter strives to provide top level legal guidance to clientele.

Ms. Ritter is a graduate of Golden Gate University School of Law where she received her Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1993. Prior to law school, Ms. Ritter completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Southern California. Ms. Ritter has worked as an officer at the USCIS, as well as In-House General Counsel for a technology company in Silicon Valley performing all immigration, employment and contract matters. Ms. Ritter is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA,) Santa Clara Valley Chapter. Previously, she has served as the Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers Division, and has held various positions on the Executive Board of the Santa Clara Valley American Immigration Lawyers Association including President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Ms. Ritter has worked as an AILA Liaison with the San Jose USCIS Office, Department of Labor and USCIS Service Centers. Ms. Ritter is a member of the California State Bar in good standing since 1993.

Specialties: Business Immigration: High volume nonimmigrant cases in H/L/TN/B visas and immigrant cases (green card) including PERM, I-140, I-485, Porting, EB1C representing clients throughout the US and predominately from India, China and the Philippines. Family-Based Immigration: filing for parents, children, spouses (I-130, I-485, I-751,) B-2 extensions, DACA, Naturalization, etc.

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7041 Koll Center Pkwy, Suite 230
Pleasanton, CA, 94566

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Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent Immigration Services
I have been using Dana and her team for over 10 years across a variety of immigration needs - from the TN Visa, to the H1, to an EAD and finally green card. They have provided excellent service in all areas and ensured I was prepared with all the right documents and intel. It was such a relief to work with a talented team whom I could count on to answer any question I had and do so efficiently. I highly recommend Dana for any immigration need.
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Posted by Raghu | August 4, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent, Reliable and Friendly Team
I have been working with Ms.Dana and her team for over 8 years now. They helped me with all my immigration matters - H1, H4, PERM, I140, EAD and I485. After working with Dana’s firm, i have only positive words and good feeling for the work they have done for me over this long period of association. As a H1 based employee, dealing with these immigration matters always associated with lot of stress and anxiety sometimes paranoia. At no point of time they shown any signs of annoyance or negligence. They dealt with my case always with patience and smile. That helped to overcome these difficult phases of immigration with less stress. I must point point Ms. SD Patel - her ever readiness to answer my endless queries and prompt responses to my emails. When you start working with her you immediately find a friendly person with lot of patience and willingness to work with you. Thank you Dana and SD Patel for all your help.
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Posted by Ivjot | April 24, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Professional and great service!!
I want to thank Dana and the entire team who did an amazing job in my green card approval process. My case was EB2 and the entire process went on with no issues & they provided check lists at every step which really helped in preparing everything on time. During the time, they always used to respond to my questions and I really appreciate their guidance & support. With my experience, I have no second thought in recommending this firm for any immigration help. They are very professional and highly knowledgeable in this area.
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Posted by Raja | December 16, 2015
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Excellent Attorney & Immigration Team
Dana is an excellent attorney. She had helped me with my permanent residency. Dana and her team are very much accessible whenever i have a question. Her knowledge, honesty and professionalism certainly put me at ease and i am very pleased with dana and her team's hard work in getting the job done right.She listens to all my questions and answers all of them. Very prompt on responding to emails. Her staff Adam, SD, Tess, Shilpa are very professional with everything they did from start to finish and very supportive in making excellent work. I highly recommend them for all your immigration needs.
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Posted by Amit | September 3, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Lawyers. Great Law Firm !!!
I have been associated with Dana Ann Mitchell Ritter for my American green card application and I have only positive words for the work they have done for me. Applying for an American green card can be very complicated with a lot of paperwork to fill out and documentation to find from your hiding places. Dana and her outstanding staff has guided me through the entire process and has been instrumental in helping me putting together a great set of collateral. I highly recommend Tess Pacheco for legal representation. When you get to connect with her, you'll discover an amazing person with unique skills!
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Posted by Srinivasan | June 27, 2014
"Amicable Guide"
We have been working with Dana's firm for over 5 years. We have had a very good experience working with them. Their team is very responsive in a timely manner. All the members in the team are very polite....
Posted by Karthika | June 13, 2014
Dana Michael Ritter--Highly Efficient
We work with Dana's offices for the past 3 years.Their prompt email response in handling our H1 category files in amazing. They update us with all the Immigration details from time to time and educate us through out the process.She is accessible, competent and gives advice based on the latest immigration happenings. We recommend her highly!
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Posted by Murali Peruvemba | June 4, 2014
Excellent Immigration Attorney
We have been working with Dana’s firm for over 7 years. We have had a very good experience working with Dana and her team. Dana is an outstanding attorney with a great deal of knowledge in the field of Immigration Law . She is a reliable, honest and a caring attorney. She and her team have demonstrated a profound knowledge of immigration matters.
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Posted by Phanidhar | May 29, 2014
Excellent work by Dana
I had my PERM denial in May 2013 with my earlier employer was based in New Jersey. So I had to change my employer to start a new PERM process ASAP. In this process I got introduced to Dana by my new employer to work on my H1 and Immigration process (sponsored by my new employer). By that time I just had 10 months left for my 6 years of my H1 expiry. During that time PERM approvals were taking near about 10 months. So I was concerned about my status as I was running out of time. Then I had a call with Dana and she was positive that I can get my I-140 before my 6th year of my H1 expiry. As I was running out of time, she also explained me the options incase of PERM audit. Then I agreed to start the process. She first started with my H1 transfer, which went smooth without any RFE, then PERM and I-140 on time. Then she got my H1 extended for another 2 years after I got my I-140 approved. I have not received a single RFE/audit with all of my petitions filed by Dana. This will show how perfect her documentation and demonstration of the case to USCIS without any delays. Dhan is very prompt in responding on emails. As she is very prompt on email, I didn't get a chance to call her and follow up. Her staff Shilpa, Tess, SD, Adam are also very supportive in making excellent work. I am glad I got all my immigration issues resolved on time with the help of Dana and her teams excellent work. I highly recommend Dana to anyone who are looking for your immigration needs.
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Posted by Manoj | May 25, 2014
Good Reliable Immigration Attorney
We have worked with Dana and her team for about 7 years now. They help us with our H1B and GC work permit related business requirements They are very knowledgeable, reliable, personable, good listeners and supportive. We value their advice as we feel it is fair, unbiased, true and without intent to extract business. We continue to take their services and whole heartedly recommend them to anybody who requests immigration attorney references
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Posted by Alima | May 21, 2014
What a fantabulous team!!!!
Our company has been using Dana Law and her team of experienced attorneys for our immigration needs, almost like forever!!! Her office makes filing H-1Bs and GCs a piece of cake. They are always available with answers ready to make our employees feel comfortable and they make the effort seem so seamless. They are reasonably priced, honest and straightforward. I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat. Thanks Dana, Shilpa, Tess, Adam, SD for your wonderful services!
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Posted by David | May 20, 2014
Highly recommended
Dana has been our immigration lawyer for the past 5 years and has handled numerous H1B and green card applications. She is highly responsive and is surrounded by a pleasant and knowledgeable team. We would not consider using anyone else - I highly recommend her for your immigration needs.
Posted by Mohinder | May 19, 2014
Next Generation Professionals - Director
Dana has been our immigration attorney for the last more than 10 years. She has done an excellent job for us. Her staff is very professional and responsive. She is also very competitive in terms of her fee structure. It has been very relieving to have a law firm that is reliable, professional and effective.
Posted by Harry | June 21, 2013
CEO Maantic Inc
Dana has provided excellent services to our IT company for several years. She and her team make filing H1B and green cards for our employees seamless, straightforward and reasonably priced. She communicates very well with our employees and they appreciate her willingness to answer their many questions and process their cases as fast as possible. She is accessible, competent and gives advice based on the latest immigration happenings. She has been very helpful in giving advice to friends, ex-colleagues whom I have referred and have doubts regarding visas, Green card issues. We recommend her highly!
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Posted by Amul | June 3, 2013
Dana is the best
I have been working with Dana for the past 2 years. She has helped me with my immigration petitions and permanent residency. Dana is very much accessible whenever I have a question. She patiently listens to all my queries and answers all of them. She is very transparent and trustworthy. I would say she is the best in the trade. Having worked with lawyers like Berry Appleman & Leiden; Dana is a class apart.
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Posted by Gazal | May 19, 2014
She is a go getter
If there is even a remote possibility of finding a way to resolve any immigration issues within the legal realms , be rest assured Dana Michael Ritter will find it. I have been working for 3 years with her on our company's immigration and visa needs, and have had a super experience in every case filed by her office. I have worked on some most difficult and complex work visa cases for our employees through Dana's office and got them cleared successfully. We appreciate the good work Dana and her co-attorney's at her office provide us. Her insights on the visa and immigration process have been most accurate. We continue to work with her as of this date and look forward to a long association with her and her office.
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Cost

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Payment methods
Cash, Check

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.4 (Superb)

Education

  • Golden Gate University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1993
  • University of Southern California
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1990

Associations

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • Santa Clara Valley AILA
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • 1993 - Present
  • Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Santa Clara Valley Chapter)
  • Nominating Commitee
  • 2004 - 2005
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Santa Clara Valley Chapter)
  • President
  • 2003 - 2004
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Santa Clara Valley Chapter)
  • Chair Elect
  • 2002 - 2003
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Santa Clara Valley Chapter)
  • Dept of Labor Liaison
  • 2002 - 2003
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Santa Clara Valley Chapter)
  • Treasurer
  • 2001 - 2002
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Santa Clara Valley Chapter)
  • Secretary
  • 2000 - 2001
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Santa Clara Valley Chapter)
  • Young Lawyers Commitee Chair
  • 1999 - 2000
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • 2004

Attorney endorsements

Received (7)
Given (5)
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Unknown Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Dana last year and I have been impressed by her knowledge, professionalism, and devotion to her clients. I highly recommend her for employment immigration."
Immigration Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading her answers on AVVO that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | May 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Ritter is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. She is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of her clients."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I’ve known Dana Ritter for approximately ten years and she is a dedicated professional. She has over ten years of experience in employment and family immigration matters. Dana is accessible to clients and provides excellent legal services. I have conferred with Dana on a number of immigration issues, and always find her comments insightful and intelligent. I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work as I have known for for over 5 years.We interact with each other on a regular basis as colleagues. Over the years, I have been impressed by her knowledge of immigration law and her strong work ethics. Dana is very committed to her clients and makes decisions based on their best interests."
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Pleasanton Immigration Lawyer Dana Ann Michael Ritter
Dana Ann Michael Ritter
Immigration Attorney
Pleasanton, CA
Licensed for 30 years