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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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

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4.6 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jeffrey | September 01, 2013 | Immigration

Highly recommended - Professional, honest, passionate, and gets favorable results

Daniel Shanfield and his staff are great to have on your side. From our very first consultation, Daniel was candid about what he could and could not do for us. He set realistic expectations and gave a clear timeline for when we needed to submit documents and when we should expect to hear back from hi...m or USCIS. We had our USCIS interview ahead of schedule, and Daniel accompanied us to make sure our interviewer was fair and that everything went smoothly. It wasn't too long after that we received notification that we were approved for adjustment of status, and we received our permanent resident card. The entire process was efficient, organized, and less stressful because of Daniel and his staff.

Posted by Kathryn | August 30, 2013 | Immigration

Excellent attorney with excellent results

As I had consulted with other attorneys before, I was told that my case was complicated and found it difficult to find someone who could address all my concerns (I was a minor who overstayed my visa and was now being petitioned after 20 years of residency in the U.S.). Fortunately, my husband and I f...ound Daniel and his team. Not only were they extremely knowledgeable, but they addressed all of our questions and concerns in a prompt and honest manner. They treated my case with great care and priority and were sensitive to issues surrounding our case. The entire process took approximately 6 months and could not have gone any smoother. With such an important issue, it's so imperative to work with someone knowledgeable and trustworthy and I am so glad I was able to work with such a team. Many many thanks to Daniel and his staff.

Posted by Faustina | December 18, 2012 | Immigration

THANK YOU SHANFIELD AND TEAM

Daniel Shanfield worked on my husband's permanent resident application and was very sincere, trustworthy and knowledgeable on immigration law. It was a very tough case and he honestly gave us all the probabilities that might come out of the case upfront. He sent the first application last year in... October (2011) and all the documents were finalized in September 2012 and my husband got his permanent resident card in November 2012. I will recommend Mr. Shanfield to anyone looking for an immigration attorney any day any time. Thank you Team Shanfield for a good work done.

Posted by Fatin | July 06, 2012 | Immigration

He didn't give up on me after 3 others did!

God bless Daniel Shanfield. I had a very difficult case where I had to file 3 different petitions through out 5 agonizing years of being in immigration Limbo. The experience of sifting through 3 different lawyers has taught me that if you want something done in the immigration world, be EXTRA caref...ul in choosing when choosing who represents you. Daniel Shanfield took my case and we succeeded after My husband and I have lost all hope of ever having a future in this country. He was very attentive, very knowledgeable in immigration law, and very helpful to us in other legal matters as well. Hi Paralegal Heidi has been there for me from the start and she is AMAZING! I recommend Daniel with a 10 star rating. If you have given up on all your options.. He is the man to go to because he gets the job done..Thank you Daniel and his wonderful paralegal Heidi!!

Posted by Maria Jose Ramirez | July 06, 2011 | Asylum

the best in the bay area

Considero que Daniel Shanfield y todo su equipo son muy dedicados con cada cosa que reciben en lo particular en lo que se refiere a mi solicitud de asilo, desde el primer día ellos se dedicaron completamente a trabajar en el caso, siempre estuvieron allí para responder las preguntas de manera efici...ente y rápida, se tomarón todo el tiempo necesario para prepararme y explicarme cómo debía ser mi comportamiento y mis respuestas al momento de la entrevista que tenía que tener con USCIS, sin duda alguna cuentan con todo lo necesario para que un cliente este completamente satisfecho. Actualmente trabajan en el cambio de status de mi condición de asilado para residente y no puedo más que decir que la eficiencia tanto de Daniel como de todo su equipo de trabajo es impecable.

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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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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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