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Our firm is dedicated to winning the toughest immigration cases. We focus on criminal immigration, citizenship, family, and refugee/asylum matters. Having worked as a trial lawyer for the Immigration & Naturalization Service, I have a better understanding of how government attorneys will attack my client's case, and use that understanding everyday to provide the best immigration representation possible.
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Acquired: 1997
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2107 N. 1st St, Suite 360, San Jose, CA, 95131
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Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
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...
Posted by Agnieszka | March 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by Vadym | December 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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
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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Immigration lawyer
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
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
2009 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley ChapterConsulate General of Mexico Liaison
2008 - Present
Stanford Law School Immigrants' Rights Clinic Legal Advisory BoardBoard member
2008 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoPro Bono Immigration Court Panel
2008 - Present
Legal Adisory Board -- Stanford Law School Immigrants Rights ClinicBoard Member
2004 - Present
Lawyers Committee for Civil RightsAsylum Mentor
2008 - 2010
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley ChapterImmigration Courts Liaison (EOIR)
2007 - 2008
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley ChapterChairman
2007 - 2008
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Board of GovernorsBoard Member
2006 - 2007
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley ChapterVice-Chair
2005 - 2005
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Immigration SectionChairman
2004 - 2005
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley ChapterCongressional Advocacy Liaison
2000 - 2000
American Immigration Lawyers Association, New York ChapterImmigration Courts Liaison (EOIR)
Obtained Green Card
Successfully stopped deportation
Successfully stopped deportation
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
2014
2013
2013
2011
Asylum and Immigration Law
2000
N/A
Immigration Law
2013
2004
French
Spanish
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
My spouse must file a form I-601. The grounds of inadmissibility is former membership in the CCP. I am US citizen. She is in US.
25 Mar 2013
What do I answer to question number 13 on the i-765 form, if I entered without inspection?
16 Aug 2012
Chances of success on 212(d)(3) waiver ?
11 Jan 2012
How a criminal record affects citizenship eligibility
18 May 2015
Immigration Guide: Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude, Inadmissibility, and Categorical Analysis (3)
22 Oct 2013
Immigration Guide: Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude, Inadmissibility, and Categorical Analysis (1)
22 Oct 2013