Otis Carl Landerholm

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Otis Carl Landerholm

also known as Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C.

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

1900 Embarcadero, Suite 310, Oakland, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Otis

Biography

We fight complex deportation cases! Immigration court issues, Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, Adjustment of Status, U-visas and more!

We successfully represent asylum seekers through the complex process of US asylum law!

We fight for your American dream!

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

Asylum, Green Cards, Visas, Removal Defense, and US Citizenship. Mr. Landerholm fights for immigrant's rights and helps people stay with their families whenever legally possible.

15 years

90%
Asylum 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2023 2014 2013
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+ 1
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C.

1900 Embarcadero, Suite 310, Oakland, CA, 94606

landerholmimmigration.com

Online Presence

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Otis Carl Landerholm's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (3)

Posted by Angeline | October 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you.

Otis Landerholm handled my fiancé visa case. Thought the journey, his staff and him were patient and kind. I would hire Otis again for all my future needs in immigration.

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

More than awesome and professional!

The immigration lawyer with real knowledge that could help, and he is the lawyer will think in your position!

Posted by Darek | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I was lucky enough to find this immigration law firm

From the first moment l got this feeling l'm in the right place. Everyone.....Norma, Norberto, Alex ,Otis and others who works in my case was nice and helpful. Mr Landerholm explained all my stages in such a clear and simple way and that's at least for me one of the most important parts. They help me... with all the paperwork and let me pay in monthly installments. Also Oakland location is great - short walking distance from the BART station. Overall my experience with Landerholm Immigration was painless and all positive. Thank you again. Darek

Posted by Daniel Carrasquel | April 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Muy profesionales, les recomiendo.

Mi nombre es Daniel Aaron Carrasquel Adrian, y contrate al equipo de Landerholm Inmigration para mi caso de solicitud para un Asilo Politico en los Estados Unidos. Excelente equipo de trabajo y muy profesional; mi solicitud de asilo fue aprobada gracias a sus recomendaciones y a la forma en que Otis ...y su equipo abordaron mi caso. El respaldo fue constante; desde llamadas telefonicas preparatorias y orientacion para mis entrevistas migratorias, hasta el llenado de las formas correspondientes y el apersonamiento de abogados para mi caso. Eternamente agradecido con cada uno de los integrante de Landerholm. Muchas gracias a Sarahi, Manuel, Sandra y Otis. Gracias a ellos ahora tengo la oportunidad de una nueva vida en los Estados Unidos y superar poco a poco la migracion forzada que tuve que realizar de Venezuela. Siempre fueron muy conscientes de la dificil situacion por la que pase en mi pais y supieron canalizarla para mi peticion de asilo. Muy recomendados

Posted by anonymous | June 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable, confident and welcoming attorney!

Dealing with Mr. Landerholm was very exciting for me. His deep and always current knowledge in the area of immigration as well as his welcoming friendliness are qualities I would describe as magnetic to any potential client. Not all attorneys…, in fact, few attorneys posses these qualities which were... the main reason I hired Mr. Otis Landerholm to handle my immigration matter. Landerholm Immigration is an immigration law firm that understands the ins and outs of the U.S. immigration law. What I especially liked about this firm is their neat organization. They approach the case or an immigration matter in an organized and structured way that is based on a legal strategy tailored specifically to a client’s situation. As it is known that two minds are better than one, Landerholm Immigration handles the clients’ immigration matters as a whole team as opposed to when they are handled by a single attorney who barely finds a time to pay a proper attention to details. I was very satisfied with the way they organized necessary documents as well as all the papers and the format it was filed with USCIS. Every stage of the progress was examined and supervised by Mr. Landerholm himself. And the paralegal assigned to me, Mr. Miles, always professionally maintained a communication and correspondence with me regardless of the fact that I was located in a different state which was no hinder to a process at all. Another considerable point to mention about Landerholm Immigration is the payment method. As opposed to many law firms who charge either the whole sum at once or half right in the beginning and the rest after a while, Landerholm Immigration offers the monthly installment based payment which makes the payment for legal services possible to handle. Even though my immigration matter has come to an end with successful results, I do intend to maintain a further contact with Mr. Landerholm and the Landerholm Immigration in general, should I have anything to do within any of my immigration matter here in the U.S. Thank you Mr. Landerholm and the whole team for all of your efforts and professional legal service. Sincerely, Your Client

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Jason Estavillo

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Otis is an intelligent, dedicated and hardworking, attorney and who's firm is passionate about helping their clients confront the ever changing world of immigration law to help and protect them and their families. I strongly endorse him"

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Stephanie Ramos

Immigration lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Otis provides only the highest quality immigration legal services. He is an excellent advocate and a great colleague. He's always willing to answer questions from a newbie immigration lawyer."

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Mark Gabel

Immigration lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Otis is smart, hardworking, and incredibly passionate about helping his clients confront critical immigration law issues that can dramatically affect their lives. I strongly endorse him."

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Noah Peterson

Immigration lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Otis is a very knowledgeable immigration attorney who truly cares about his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Forsyth

Immigration lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. Otis is an excellent immigration attorney with a high level of respect and recognition in the Bay Area."

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George Williams

Immigration lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is bright, articulate and hard working. I feel very comfortable in referring my clients to him."

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Joel Hudson

Immigration lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Otis is well known in the community for his experience in immigration law and for having the utmost integrity. I have referred clients to him and will continue to do so."

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Caoinlean Arring

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Otis is not just an incredible and talented attorney, he is also a truly caring person. Otis' passion for his work and for others shines through in everything he does."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Molinaro

Immigration lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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P. Cauley

Immigration lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Otis Landerholm. Otis is an excellent immigration attorney who is passionate about representing his clients."

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Silvia Gwin

Immigration lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Landerholm. He offers practical and insightful commentary in the complex area of immigration law in the Avvo forum."

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Kevin Sullivan

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Landerholm. He is a skilled attorney."

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Daniel Devoy

Immigration lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Otis. Over the last several years, I have referred multiple clients to his office, and each time I have heard nothing but strong reviews. Otis is compassionate, knowledgeable, and extremely professional. He dedicates himself to each case with equal enthusiasm. The area of immigration law is truly better served by having an attorney like Otis."

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Eric Toscano

Unknown lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Otis is honest, hard-working, and passionate--exactly the traits a client should be looking for in an attorney. He's developed an excellent reputation and become a role model for other sole practitioners in the San Francisco legal community. I strongly endorse him."

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Givelle Lamano

Immigration lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Otis is who I send all my immigration matters to. He is an attorney that really cares about his clients and knows the law well. I've known Otis for 7 years and can depend on him every single time. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Shahpour Matloob

Immigration lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Dylan

Immigration lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Otis is an excellent advocate. He is intelligent, passionate and committed to fighting for his clients."

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Jesus Novo

Immigration lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His answers and comments are always on point."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Outstanding Volunteer of the Year, VLSP Program of San Francisco Bar Association

2012

Outstanding Volunteer, ALRP

N/A

Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Founding Attorney, Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C.

Associations

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyer's Association

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2011 - 2012

National Lawyer's Guild

Board Member

2011 - 2015

Bar Association of San Francisco

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Win in Deportation Proceedings! Complex 212(h) (crime waiver) in Immigration Court

Win!

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Education

N/A

Golden Gate Univ SOL

N/A

Washington St Univ

Speaking Engagements

2012

Intro to Immigration Law, CLE

Intro to Immigration Law with Emphasis on U-visas and Asylum

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Mandarin

English

Portuguese

Activity

Top Contributor

Otis earned significant contribution points in 2023.

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