Sacramento and Bay Area based immigration and criminal defense attorney.
Practice areas
Removal defense, cancellation of removal, naturalization, marriage/family based immigration, USCIS interviews, ICE detention and removal, BIA Appeals, 9th Circuit appeals, unlawful presence waivers, parole in place, VAWA, u-visa, family based immigration.
10 years, 1,200 cases
Post conviction relief, 1016.5 motions, 1473.7 motions, sentence modifications, DUI, domestic violence, forgery, controlled substances, hit and run + minor traffic violations.
10 years, 400 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, French
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2011 | 02/06/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Nominee - "10 Best" Immigration Attorneys for California | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2019 |
Invitee - Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
Top Attorneys in Sacramento | Sacramento Magazine | 2018 |
Nominee - "10 Best" Immigration Attorneys for California | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2018 |
Top Attorneys in Sacramento | Sacramento Magazine | 2018 |
Invitee - Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
Nominee - Excellence in Immigration Law | Lawyers of Distinction | 2018 |
Biographical Candidate - Sacramento | Marquis Who's Who in American Law | 2018 |
Lawyer of the Year - Immigration Law - USA | Lawyer Monthly | 2017 |
Criminal Law Lawyer of the Year – USA (Firm Nomination) | Lawyer Monthly | 2017 |
Nominee - "10 Best" Immigration Attorneys for California | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2017 |
Nominee - Lawyers of Distinction | Lawyers of Distinction | 2017 |
Invitee - Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
Top Attorneys in Sacramento | Sacramento Magazine | 2017 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2017 |
Nominee - Lawyers of Distinction | Lawyers of Distinction | 2016 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2016 |
Invitee - The National Advocates: Top 100 | The National Advocates | 2016 |
Top 20 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Sacramento | Expertise | 2016 |
Nominee - "10 Best" Immigration Attorneys for California | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2016 |
Top Attorneys in Sacramento | Sacramento Magazine | 2016 |
Top Attorneys in Sacramento | Sacramento Magazine | 2015 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2015 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2014 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2014 |
Clients' Choice | Avvo | 2013 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2013 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2012 |
Honor Roll | Thomas Jefferson School of Law | 2011 |
Honor Roll | Thomas Jefferson School of Law | 2010 |
Distinguished Honor Roll | Thomas Jefferson School of Law | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate | Law Office of Daniel M. Wigon | 2012 - Present |
Paralegal Studies Instructor | University of Northern California | 2014 - 2014 |
Associate | Hallett, Emerick & Wells | 2012 - 2012 |
General Counsel | Horizon Technology | 2011 - 2012 |
Legal Intern | Law Office of Robert J. Reynolds | 2010 - 2010 |
Certified Law Student | Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic | 2010 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of California | Attorney Member | 2011 - Present |
Orange County Bar Association | 2011 - 2012 | |
American Bar Association | 2011 - 2012 | |
San Diego County Bar Association | 2010 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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AVVO Legal Guides | Unlawful Presence Explained | 2014 |
AVVO Legal Guides | Parole in Place for Military Family Members | 2014 |
AVVO Legal Guides | Immigration Consequences of PC 487 | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Thomas Jefferson School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 2011 |
Long Beach State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2007 |
Sierra College | Associates | 2004 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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ICE Protest | Unlawful Detainment of Deportation Reinstatements | 2014 |
Five O'clock News | DMV Lists Requirements for Undocumented Drivers License Applicants | 2014 |
Evening News | Illegal Immigrants Seek Advice from Local Lawyers on President's Expected Executive Actions | 2014 |
Call of the Nation | Asylum issues | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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in re Zabara | Green Card obtained |
In Re Mironyuk | Case reopened then terminated, AOS pending |
In re Brambila-Silva | Case reopened, BIA remanded |
In re Malykhin | Obtained Lawful Permanent Residence |
In re Landa-Mota | u-visa pending |
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Hendrick Crowell, Immigration Attorney on Apr 1, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Excellent advice and is very knowledgeable on immigration.
Andrew Schach, Immigration Attorney on Dec 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Detailed and helpful answers to questions.
Hendrick Crowell, Immigration Attorney on Apr 1, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Excellent advice and is very knowledgeable on immigration.
Andrew Schach, Immigration Attorney on Dec 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Detailed and helpful answers to questions.
Najmeh Mahmoudjafari, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 27, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is a go-to in Sacramento. Great advocate.
Dan Danet, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 4, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Look no further for an experienced criminal defense attorney in the Sacramento area.
Samuel Tyre, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 19, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Tom and I worked together on a matter. He is my go-to guy in Sacramento and the surrounding areas.
Sean Cleary, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Dec 12, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Mehran Tahoori, Immigration Attorney on Nov 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I referred some immigration work to Mr. Baker last year. My client could not have been happier with the result, and spoke highly of him both personally and professionally. I will continue to refer people to Mr. Baker.
Cer Carson, Immigration Attorney on Nov 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Peter Kyung, Unknown Attorney on Oct 31, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
George Tenreiro, Immigration Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Tripti Sharma, Immigration Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I not only endorse this lawyer, I give him 5 stars! Respectable member of our community and goes out the extra edge.
James Shields, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Thomas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Thomas Degn, Criminal defense Attorney on May 22, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community.
John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on May 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Venessa Masterson, Immigration Attorney on Apr 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse attorney Baker as an excellent attorney. His knowledge and skills are evident from his contribution on AVVO.
Jacob Austin, Immigration Attorney on Mar 21, 2014
Relationship: Friend
I highly endorse this lawyer for any of your immigration or criminal law needs. Mr. Baker is a highly competent attorney who never shys away from hard work. There is no doubt in my mind that Tom is one of the best attorneys you can have on your side.
Gunda Brost, Immigration Attorney on Mar 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Counsel Baker provides thoughtful and accurate advice on the avvo website.
Paul Cataudella, Unknown Attorney on Jan 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Thomas exudes professionalism and a clear understanding of his respective areas of practice. I strongly recommend Thomas to any person seeking criminal defense or immigration law services. I endorse this lawyer.
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