Daniel Shanfield

Daniel Shanfield

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

2107 N. 1st St, Suite 360, San Jose, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

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Location

The Law Offices of Daniel Shanfield Immigration Defense P.C.

2107 N. 1st St, Suite 360, San Jose, CA, 95131

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Daniel Shanfield's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

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

Consultation for K1 visa

The lawyer I spoke with was very knowledgeable and laid out our options very well. He was clear and concise with the details. However it was very rushed and he was late to our schedule call by 10 minutes. Even after this there has been no follow up even after reaching out multiple times. I would sugg...est this office if you had a very niche difficult case. In the case that you are needing an attorney that is reliable I would highly suggest going elsewhere.

Posted by Agnieszka | March 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional Lawyers

I found Daniel Shanfield through his legal website. After the first meeting, he displayed tremendous knowledge pertaining to immigration law which led to my decision to have Mr Shanfield represent me in my immigration case in front of the Judge. My case was not the easiest and requires a plethora of ...document preparation, interviews, and constant communication between me and the law firm. Alongside Mr Shanfield was Revital Shavit, who has extensive knowledge on immigration law. Additionally she answered all my questions pertaining to the case, and was diligent in submitting all paperwork on time. Because of their hard work and insights, we were able to win my case and I am now able to stay in the USA with my family and call it my home. I am extremely happy with Mr Shanfield’s law firm and I would recommend them to anyone looking for immigration help. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Daniel Shanfield and Revital Shavit.

Posted by Vadym | December 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Capable immigration lawyer who resolves hard cases. Make sure to request your own copy.

I’m happy to become a permanent resident, despite of challenges, with help of Daniel’s firm under his guidance! There is still an ongoing minor problem, which I hope to resolve. They are very meticulous and ask for lots of information, which sometimes seems irrelevant/excessive, but they are the ex...perts. In my case, the USCIS has made an error in my green card, which I would like to correct, but need for this a copy of the submitted application paperwork. I had access to documents via links in their emails and in a shared Dropbox folder during preparation but can’t get it now. It is my blunder that I have not requested at least its electronic copy then. I may try to request it from the USCIS, but they have discretion to black out what is not in their favor. I hope to receive a copy of my application from Daniel’s office and then will update this review.

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great experience

Daniel and his team did an outstanding job with my rather complicated immigration case. Thanks to their diligent work my application was approved without any further complications.

Posted by Fernando and Claudia | October 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Services , Fast results, and now End of the Journey

After five years of trying to adjust my husband's immigration status, and discouraged after paying thousands of dollars in legal fees, only to be told our case had no easy solution, we found Mr. Shanfield through referral, and he offered great service, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful, a...nd gave us back the hope we had lost. Thanks to his excellent services, my husband was able to become a permanent resident in a period of four months, something that we never expected. I highly recommend Mr. Shanfield as a true expert in immigration matters. Well this was our first review 8 years ago, and now 8 years later, finally my husband complete the journey, my husband got his citizenship 2 months ago, Thanks to Mr. Shanfield our life changed, we will be in debt the rest of our life, Thanks Daniel

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Daniel Shanfield's Lawyer Endorsements

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Seth Chazin

Immigration lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this Attorney."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Riccardo Ippolito

Immigration lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Shanfield has repeatedly shown his understanding of the complex area of immigration law. I know many criminal defense attorneys who routinely seek him out for his expertise on these delicate issues."

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Cameron Bowman

Immigration lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I would endorse Mr. Shanfield without hesitation. He is an excellent lawyer and extremely knowledgeable in his field. He fights tenaciously for his clients. I have worked with him previously on cases that have involved a "dual" criminal and immigration law overlap and been impressed with his expertise."

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Ritu Goswamy

Immigration lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Daniel for over three years. We worked on a matter together and then continued to support each other as colleagues. Over the years, I have been impressed by his deep knowledge and understanding of immigration law, his compassion for his clients, and his boundless professional integrity. For these reasons, I have recently joined his firm as a Senior Associate Attorney and am honored to be working with him. I highly recommend him and endorse his work."

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Riccardo Ippolito

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Cameron Bowman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ritu Goswamy

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Lead Counsel Rating, Lead Counsel

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2013

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2013

"Preeminent" Attorney Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2012

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2011

Tequio Award for Pro Bono Service to Immigrant Community, Consulate General of Mexico San Jose, California

2010

Northern California Superlawyer, San Francisco Magazine

2009

Northern California Superlawyer, San Francisco Magazine

2008

Northern California Superlawyer, San Francisco Magazine

2000

Berger Memorial Fellowship, American Immigration Lawyers Association

1997

Attorney Honors Program, U.S. Department of Justice

1995

Prosser Award for Research in International Human Rights, UC Berkeley

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Daniel Shanfield - Immigration Defense, PC

2004 - 2007

Managing Partner, Shanfield & Klein, LLP

2003 - 2004

Legal Services Manager, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) Overseas Refugee Processing Entity

2002 - 2002

Expert-on-Mission, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

2000 - 2001

Adjunct Professor, New York Law School Civil and Human Rights Clinic, New York, New York

1998 - 2002

Staff Attorney, Asylum Program, Human Rights First

1997 - 1998

Assistant District Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service

1995 - 1995

Legal Researcher, United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (Unhcr)

1994 - 1994

Judicial Extern, U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, Chambers of the Hon. Thomas S. Zilly

Associations

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

Consulate General of Mexico Liaison

2008 - Present

Stanford Law School Immigrants' Rights Clinic Legal Advisory Board

Board member

2008 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco

Pro Bono Immigration Court Panel

2008 - Present

Legal Adisory Board -- Stanford Law School Immigrants Rights Clinic

Board Member

2004 - Present

Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights

Asylum Mentor

2008 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

Immigration Courts Liaison (EOIR)

2007 - 2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

Chairman

2007 - 2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Board of Governors

Board Member

2006 - 2007

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

Vice-Chair

2005 - 2005

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Immigration Section

Chairman

2004 - 2005

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

Congressional Advocacy Liaison

2000 - 2000

American Immigration Lawyers Association, New York Chapter

Immigration Courts Liaison (EOIR)

Sample of Legal Cases

In re E-Z-

Obtained Green Card

In re F-O-

Successfully stopped deportation

In re: T-L-

Successfully stopped deportation

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Education

1996

University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

UCLA (magna cum laude)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of California - San Diego

Speaking Engagements

2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Santa Clara Valley chapter) Surviving Your Master Calendar Hearing CLE Immigration Court Removal Proceedings

2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association (California chapter) Developments in Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude and Inadmissibility

2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

2011

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights

Asylum and Immigration Law

2000

U.S. Congress, House Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights Rights of Child Refugees and Asylum Seekers

N/A

Numerous Speaking Engagements

Immigration Law

Publications

2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association (California chapters) Update on Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude and Admissibility

2004

Refugee Reports Relief for Persecuted Religious Minorities from Iran

Languages

French

Spanish

English

Activity

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