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Carl Michael Balediata

4.9
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 25 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration

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Immigration 100%

All aspects of United States Immigration Law from Deportation Defense to Family and Business/Employment Based Immigration since October of 2000 to present. Specialties All non-immigrant and immigrant visas including H1B, TN, O, P, R-1, L-1A, L-1B, E-1/E-2 Investor, K-1, K-3 visas. PERM Labor Certification, I-140 petition, I-130 petition, Adjustment of Status, NACARA, Family Unity, Cancellation of Removal, Voluntary Departure, Naturalization, Consular Processing, I601 and I212 Waivers

27 years | 1,500 cases

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Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

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4.9 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

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Posted by Verena | July 10, 2015 | Immigration

Every business has their star performer... In immigration it's Carl!

If you need immigration advice and help... Carl is the guy. He has been my attorney for the past 7 years I can honestly say he is the best In the business. I had several attorneys before coming to him for help. I had the kind of unfortunate experiences that many people have with their attorneys. In... my case an Experience that left me stranded out of the country. Then I was referred Carl . I was in a tight spot when I arrived on Carl's doorstep. Carl instantly took care of me and his expertise and sound advise helped me attain my green card and Now I am almost a citizen. He's so straightforward. Honest. Smart. Kind. Compassionate. He is on top of every detail and always kept me in the loop. He prepared me expertly and I always felt so comfortable going into my interviews. I recommend him to everyone. I am eternally grateful to Carl for all his superb work, and wish everyone could have such an awesome immigration attorney .

Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2015 | Immigration

BEWARE

He gave us false information, and he is not up to date with immigration laws. He did not keep us informed about any changes in how our process was gonna work. He is a bad lawyer who doesn't know what he is doing. He says one thing that is wrong and then says that the laws change practically every ...day. It is better to go to the USCIS website and follow their instructions step by step. Or call USCIS and the will help you out. I strongly advice not to hire him. If you need a lawyer for immigration purposes go for another one, very unprofessional and he doesn't even know what he is selling you.

Carl Balediata

Replied last July 07, 2015

This unvalidated comment is misrepresenting my tenure as a professional with over 15 years of dedication to the practice of immigration law. I pride myself in being a hardworking and honest professional and my colleagues and clients can attest to this. It is unfortunate that this purported client does not take accountability for his/her comment because he/she opts to remain anonymous. Should this purported client choose to discuss his/her issues please call me directly.

Posted by Jose Munoz | July 07, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

SIMPLY THE BEST!!! A trully profesional lawyer with an oustanding sense of humanity

Mr. Balediata took my call when nobody did, and despite all the things going on in my head at the time with my family splitted, He was upfront with the truth from the beginning about my case and even though many other before and after him promised to solve my problem fast, It was just a waste of tim...e and money... At the end I followed his advice eventhough I never hired him and he did not received even a cent from me. AND THAT FACT ALONE speaks much more for the kind of LAWYER he is than just an anonnimous BEWARE... He is truly ONE OF A KIND. No wonder he and the firm where he practices is ONE OF THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY! I´ve known the firm since 1994 when I got my citizenship. I´m thnakful for lawyers like Carl Balediata because of him there is hope that scammers and lawyers that take advantage of the situation of thier clients for their benefit get eradicated in time to come. Thanks Carl for everything you have done for me!

Posted by Diocelina | November 21, 2012 | Immigration

DAcosta

Great professional honest lawyer. Attorney Balediata helped my mom and my two siblings get our green card after my father passed away and we were told by another attorney that we couldnt qualify to get our green card because my father who was a legal resident was deceased. This was about the time att...orney Balediata had recently started with his law career in 2001. He then helped us become U.S. citizens and then in 2008 we hired him again to help me with my husband's case to become a legal resident. Attorney Carl Balediata was succesful in both our cases (which were not easy) I strongly recommend this excellent attorney.

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Jeffrey Neeman

Immigration lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Carl is the only attorney I will refer to for Immigration matters. Many immigration attorneys take advantage of their clients' predicament to get a fee and offer hope when there is truly no hope to be had. Carl is an honest attorney who desires only to help immigrants fulfill their dream to become an American citizen. He is a straight-shooter and I have the utmost respect for how he handles his practice."

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Jason Mills

Immigration lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mr. Balediata since law school (late 1990s). Since that time, he has developed a keen and deep understanding of our nation's complex immigration laws. In fact, despite that we practice in different states, I send all of my clients that need immigration advice directlyto Mr. Balediata. On several occasions he has expertly assisted clients of mine that needed legal advice in the area of immigration law. I highly endorse Mr. Balediata."

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Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Senior Attorney, Law Office Lilia Velasquez

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Univ of California Irvine

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