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Curtis Frederic Pierce

also known as [email protected]

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Curtis

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

I represent individuals seeking to reside legally in the United States. We help companies who seek to bring foreign workers in the United States as well as those in removal proceedings who need representation. My website may be found at www.cpvisa.com.

37 years | 500 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

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Curtis Frederic Pierce's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tommy | December 04, 2014 | Immigration

Outstanding attorney.

Outstanding attorney. Did a great job on our case for adjustment of status. Very good about explaining things and answering questions.

Posted by Hank | May 13, 2012 | Immigration

Highly Experienced

We needed an immigration attorney to help us apply for an adjustment of status based on marriage. We initially approached Curtis Pierce after researching immigration attorneys on the internet. Our main reasons were that he appeared to have many satisfied clients and we didn't want a big firm because... we were looking for a firm that would be able to provide more personalized services. We found him to be very professional, highly experienced and we appreciated his attention to detail. We particularly appreciated that he was easy to get a hold of, available to discuss our concerns and patient enough to answer our questions. Whenever we contacted the firm, we got prompt responses. If we sent an email, we'd get prompt replies; once we sent an email late at night and we still got a reply that same evening. They always followed up to make sure everything was on track and always kept us informed of relevant developments. Our adjustment of status was approved and we received the green card about 4 months after we submitted our application. If you need an immigration attorney, we highly recommend that you talk to Curtis Pierce.

Posted by Jackie | May 13, 2012 | Immigration

Great Job!!

Great Job!! I got my H1-B visa transferred through immigration lawyer Curtis Pierce in Los Angeles. Not only did he do what was necessary, but he also answered all my questions and concerns, gave useful tips and kept me in the loop with whatever was happening with my case. He made sure my employe...r was comfortable with the process too. Curtis is a super professional attorney and knows what he’s doing. At a time when people are hearing scary stories about H-1B transfers, he made sure that he didn't miss out on anything that might hinder my case. I got my H-1B approval in a mere 3 days. Thanks Curtis for helping me out!

Posted by Joshua | April 15, 2012 | Immigration

Excellent Service

Attorney Curtis helped me through the process of getting my H-1B visa. He took the time to really explain the procedures. If not for his hard hard, I probably would not have gotten to stay in America.

Posted by Katherine | December 19, 2010

Pretty efficient and extremely knowledgable and helpful!

Well I came to Curtis after I had an awful experience with another lawyer who basically kept me and my mother uninformed and waiting forever for even one phone call to be returned. After wasting money with that guy, we found Curtis Pierce on the internet. Not knowing what to expect I was really nervo...us we would lose more money and not have our documents and things in order. But from the moment mom and I sat down and talked with him, Curtis assured my fears and made me feel taken care of. I especially loved the fact that he knew so much about everything. Every question I asked, he knew the answers and explained them thoroughly. He even found some mistakes the other lawyer had made! He handled my mothers case efficiently and I am so thankful to him. You want Curtis in your corner.

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Curtis Frederic Pierce's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shawn Sedaghat

Immigration lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He knows this area of law better than most and is very professional and hard-working."

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Matthew Borowski

Immigration lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Curtis on an Immigration Court matter. He is a thoroughly knowledgeable, highly skilled practitioner and I endorse him."

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Ruben Martinez

Immigration lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Hovanes Margarian

Immigration lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Sassoun Nalbandian

Immigration lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brad Micklin

Administrative law lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Curtis Frederic Pierce is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Zebulon Chandler

Immigration lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A strong immigration advocate. I endorse Attorney Pierce."

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Daniel Hanlon

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Raymond Wigell

Immigration lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Pierce's dedication to his clients is borne out in his valuable contributions to the Avvo legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Randy Collins

Immigration lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samuel Maina

Immigration lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A highly experienced and respected attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Meredith Brown

Immigration lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I see Curtis in Immigration Court often, and he is always a strong advocate for his clients. I highly endorse him!"

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Pierce. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."

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C. Abbott

Immigration lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Pierce is a true advoate for his clients. The client comments on AVVO provides proof of his professionalism and desire to assist those in need of representation."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Howard Lewis

Immigration lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Pierce is an outstanding Immigration Attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Law offices Curtis Pierce

1992 - 1995

Lecturer, University Of Paris (The Sorbonne)

1988 - 1990

Attorney At Law, Law Offices of Curtis

1986 - 1988

Attorney At Law, Popkin, Shamir & Golan

Associations

2009 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Congressional Liaison Southern California Chapter

Sample of Legal Cases

Hoxha v. Ashcroft

Alien granted asylum by the Board of Immigration Appeals

Cardenas v. I.N.S

Aliens were granted asylum.

LOPEZ V. I.N.S.

Decision of Board of Immigration Appeals was overturned

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Education

1984

Loyola Law School

Juris Doctor

1980

Univ of California at Los Angeles

Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2013

Immigration: Evidentiary and Procedural Issues in Immigration Court, Motions and Appeals Procedural Issues In Immigration Proceedings

2010

Whittier Law School

Removal Proceedings

2008

American Business School Paris Immigration Law For Investors and Companies

2007

American Business School Paris

Immigrating To The United States

2005

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Voluntary Departure

2003

Los Angeles Country Bar Association

Voluntary Departure

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

French

Activity

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