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Donald Edward Smith

Immigration Attorney at Dublin, CA

5.0   126 reviews
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  • Licensed for 37 years
    State FL
    Acquired 1986
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

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AN ACCESSIBLE AND RESPONSIVE FORMER CORPORATE COUNSEL AND SEASONED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY

DONALD E. SMITH is an accessible and responsive former corporate counsel and seasoned immigration attorney with a dedication to client service and passion for client success. He provides outstanding immigration counsel to clients with a reputation for successful representations of challenging and complex practice and policy concerns resolving these with creativity and knowledge that combines “out of the box” thinking with hands-on experience from “ground-up” business building. When immigration matters he provides good counsel.

He advises clients on law, alternative strategies, and actions to achieve their immigration goals for matters from the more common HELO visas and less common EB1 Extraordinary and National Interest Waivers including: E, H1B, H2B, L, LZ, O, P, J, TN, K, Q, R and IV EB1, EB2, NIW, EB5, LC and PERM, AOS consular process, naturalization and I-9 Compliance.

Awards

Client's Choice 2023,2022,2021,2020,2019,2018,2017,2016
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021 + 5 ...
Top Contributor 2023,2022,2021,2020,2019,2018,2017,2016,2015
Top Contributor
2023 2022 2021 + 6 ...

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Contact Donald

Litwin & Smith, A Law Corportation
Litwin & Smith, A Law Corportation
5201 Great America Parkway
Suite 320
Santa Clara, CA, 94080-5966
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Reviews

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Client's Choice 2023
Client's Choice
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Posted by Shwetha | February 17, 2021
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Helpful
Thank you for answering my query so quickly. Thank you for giving your time and needed help.
Posted by Emily | February 17, 2021
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a kind and helpful lawyer
Mr. Smith is very kind and helpful in helping people in need! Good heart lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2021
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quick response
Very helpful & responded quick to my queries.I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to clarify their initial doubts before making decision on paid service.
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2021
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Prompt Response To My Question
Wow, I sent Attorney Smith some nagging questions I had and he replied within 30 minutes and put my mind to rest. His knowledge and timing of communication are unparalleled, I am amazed!! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions. I really appreciate it!
Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2021
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Vj
He is simple and straight to the point with no confusion ...................................................................!go for him
Posted by Madlen | January 4, 2021
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Professional and knowledgeable
Mr. Smith's answers are always prompt, clear, precise and completely to the point. No any confusion in his words, no unclear advices. Very helpful responses. Thank you.
Posted by Vasu | December 21, 2020
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Excellent Response
Excellent in everything. Donald's response for the questions posted is quick and answer's to the point.
Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2023
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Always ready to provide advice for free.
Not money-minded. Answered a question on TUB porting yesterday for free. Is always prompt to respond.
Posted by Ravi | August 18, 2023
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Responsive
Mr. Smith responded to my query within a short time which helped me plan my travel.
Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2023
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Responsive, Professional, and Polite
Whenever I ask a question on Avvo, Mr. Donald provides excellent general information. I appreciate his expertise in the field.
Posted by Alex | June 2, 2023
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Received advice on a question in a general chat
I express my deep gratitude to him for the advice, I consider his comments professional at the highest level. Thanks
Posted by Rajasekaran | March 15, 2023
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Received answers on time
Thank you for answering my question on time. I was rasied this question in many platform and no one was able to answer. Thank you Donald Edward
Posted by Arun | February 15, 2023
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Mr
Understands the Subject very well and his answers are very prompt and very clearly and most importantly simply worded Rare to find such clear thinking and extremely helpful lawyers ahe carries our best wishes and blessings with him
Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2023
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Quick and Accurate
Donald answered my query so quickly that I was really impressed. He was professional and efficient. I would definitely consider hiring him when the need arises.
Posted by KK | February 1, 2023
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Always quick in reponse
Quick and clear response every time. Explains the rules very well and makes it easy to understand. Excellent service and helpfulness. . ....
Posted by Philip | January 25, 2023
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A helping hand
Mr. Smith is a wonderful Lawyer who nails the answers very precisely to the question asked. With my couple of experiences from his replies, i realized he is a wonderful helpful human being who gives the answers directly to the questions asked without any pride of his experience. Really happy to interact with wonderful people like Mr. Smith.
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Posted by Tina | January 5, 2023
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answered my question
Mr. Smith, thank u for taking the time to help on Avvo, our family cannot afford an attorney and you got us started in the right direction on line, have a great year! Tina
Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2022
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Best and Quick response
I have posted few questions in Avvo. And Attorney Donald has always provided best answers to my questions.
Posted by anonymous | September 1, 2022
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Very Helpful
Had some questions & concerns was very knowledgeable & responded quick to my question.
Posted by Rajesh | August 27, 2022
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Always quick in response
Always quick in responding to queries. Which were very very helpful to me in clearing doubts.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Managing Attorney
  • Litwin & Smith
  • 2006 - Present

Education

  • Gonzaga University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1984
  • California State University, Fullerton
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1972

Associations

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 1992 - Present
  • Florida Bar
  • Member
  • 1986 - Present
  • District of Columbia Bar
  • Member
  • 1986 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Mandarin
  • Tagalog
  • French
  • German
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Publications

  • Golden Solutions Magazine
  • A Shorter Path To Green Card
  • 2016

Speaking Engagements

  • 2016 Vietnam Conference
  • A Shorter Path To Green Card
  • 2016

Attorney endorsements

Received (26)
Given (8)
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Immigration Attorney | Feb 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse attorney Smith as a top-notch expert in the field of immigration.I would not hesitate to recommend attorney Smith to anyone in need of an immigration professional."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He provides the most on point and concise answers to legal questions. This guy is a textbook of knowledge (emphasis added)!"
Immigration Attorney | Oct 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"It is clear from Donald's education, experience and responses on AVVO that he is a knowledgeable and capable advocate who cares about his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Jun 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Attorney Smith."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 05
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer. He helps a lot of people on AVVO when he's not focused on his own clients. Great guy!"
Immigration Attorney | Nov 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Smith provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediately legal answers."
Immigration Attorney | Jun 17
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | May 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse and highly recommend this lawyer based on his thorough and knowledgeable answers on Avvo."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very thorough, accurate, and maintains a good demeanor when explaining issues to clients."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney smith is an experienced immigration attorney. He works hard for his clients and is ethical and knowledgeable."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Smith has made a substantial number of contributions on AVVO. I have read several of his contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical."
Immigration Attorney | Sep 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Mar 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Smith is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice."
Unknown Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Donald Edward Smith displays genuine concern in every question he answers on Avvo. Attorney Smith's answers reflect a solid understanding of the law and a quick grasp of the applicable law in every situation. He also gives practical solutions. I endorse this lawyer for immigration matters."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I'm pleased to endorse Mr. Smith. He is a top-notch immigration attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. Highly respected in the legal community."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Mr. Smith. He has demonstrated he has the knowledge and the experiences needed to excel in the complicated area of immigration laws and the good heart to assist his clients."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Smith provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I am pleased to endorse Donald Smith. He provides knowledgeable responses to questions on Avvo. His answers show he fully understands the complexities and intricacies of immigration law."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Donald is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With his extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, he is bound to invest his time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity."
Immigration Attorney | Dec 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Attorney Smith as a very knowledgeable and experienced immigration lawyer. I would not hesitate to recommend him to all who need a good immigration attorney by their side."
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Dublin Immigration Lawyer Donald Edward Smith
Donald Edward Smith
Immigration Attorney
Dublin, CA
Licensed for 37 years
Virtual consultation available