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Joseph Adams

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Licensed for 20 years

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Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

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Posted by Wills | February 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An Actor's Experience with Joe

Joe is not a personal acquaintance of mine, but he holds a renowned reputation in Los Angeles as one of the leading immigration solicitors for individuals in the entertainment sector. Having worked in the television and film industry for some time, I am aware of the fact that immigration is a very se...nsitive issue for many individuals and that some believe it to be a right, rather than a privilege. They often assume that by paying a significant amount of money, they are entitled to a guaranteed visa by a specific date. Unfortunately, this is not how it works and when they do not get their desired outcome, they often lash out and blame their manager, solicitor or anyone but the USCIS. There are no assurances in the immigration process and the Immigration Service has the power to deny anyone at any given moment. I engaged Joe's services for my immigration application as I believe he offers the best chances of success. I did not want to risk the possibility of waiting for six months only to receive a rejection due to a simple error in my application - I am an actor, not a solicitor, and it is Joe's job to take care of those details. Immigration is not a production line, but a bureaucratic process that is carried out by human beings who make judgments about your eligibility to work in the US. No matter how special you believe yourself to be, their opinion is the only one that matters. It is a frustrating aspect of the process, but it is what it is. I would advise against booking a non-refundable flight six months in advance, just because the average waiting time is six months. Joe is a solicitor who works to submit the strongest possible case on your behalf. He does not have control over the immigration service and you cannot simply order a green card as though you were ordering a meal at a restaurant. I am now a proud citizen of the US, and I believe it was worth it. I highly recommend Joe's services to anyone in need of assistance with their immigration process.

Posted by Shawn | June 23, 2021 | Immigration

Extremely helpful

Joe reviewed our case and answered all of our question which was a great relief, considering there are so many unknowns and myths while filing all these government forms. He took the time to inspect all our forms and supporting documents while explaining it every step of the way, which in turn made u...s feel much more confident and at ease with the whole process. We are very happy to have used joe as our immigration lawyer and we will be recommending him to all our friends and family that are in need.

Posted by Robert | February 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

10 years of EXCELLENT representation

I started talking with Joe about applying for my immigration rights to work in America back in 2009. Since then Joe has shepherded me through 4 x O1 visa approvals... some easier than others. Joe has always been there for me regardless of the challenges I have faced. He's gone above and beyond coun...tless times and responds to all my insane questions in a timely fashion. Here's the thing with Joe, he only represents creatives that are truly eligible for approval. If he's willing to take you on, then he knows you have what it takes to get approved. You simply need to trust his process, regardless of what research you may have done or what worries you may have about your eligibility. Joe and his team are the real deal and I've recommended there firm to countless creatives with confidence. Thank you, Joe for my Jan 2021 approval, which came back in record timing... less than a week! Rob Pearson

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Smooth Sailing!

I have had Joe as my lawyer now for the past 4 years. He has helped me attain my o1 visa when I first moved out to America and just this year he got me my Green Card. Always very calm and very easy to work with he took the time to take me through each step of each process and kept my worried ...mind at ease. He never had a doubt in his mind and was always incredibly thorough with all the paper work. I will 100% be keeping Joe as my lawyer for the future and I would recommend him to all my closest.

Posted by Jess | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Top Communication and Support!

Joe and his team were upfront and helpful from the get go. From the minute I signed the retainer to the date of filing my case, it was all under 3 months. It would've been 6 weeks, but I was held up waiting for a few reference letters which was beyond our control. We had a firm deadline for my submis...sion date and overall, he communicates quickly, is very attentive and will not promise anything he can't do for the sake of having a client. Highly recommend!

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Rating:  2.2 (Strong Caution)

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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2023

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