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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 Tracy | January 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Goes above and beyond - I wouldn't use anyone else!

I've been fortunate enough to use Joe's services for two O1's, setting up my LLC, and for my EB1 (Green Card) application, all of which he made extremely easy and as stress free as possible. He is always clear and honest about the process and procedures, and charges fairly for his work. Both O1's w...ent through quickly and easily, and the company set up was a breeze. After 5 years living and working in the US, I decided it was time to try to apply for a Green Card, which Joe once again made as simple as possible, and it was approved 4 days after the application was presented (I did pay for the USCIS premium service). Sadly while waiting for the actual GC to come through, my mother was taken extremely ill in the UK over the Christmas holidays, and I needed to return home. I emailed Joe at 9am the next morning morning, and he was straight on the phone to USCIS and my local Congressperson to seek assistance in getting me permission to travel, without jeopardizing my processing GC. It took a few days, but Joe was there every step of the way, and I was able to be at my mothers bedside a few days later. Amazingly, the Green Card came through a week later, which he Fedex'd to me immediately. I have many friends that have used other well known Immigration Attorneys within the LA Entertainment Industry, and every one of them has had issues, delays, surprise additional charges, and hiccups. I've recommended Joe to each of them, and those that have then gone on to hire him have had a much better experience than they had with the other more expensive lawyers. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Joe, and couldn't be happier with his services.

Posted by David | March 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best of The Best

I was introduced to Joe Adams through recommendation, after deciding I wanted to switch from an O1 Work Visa to Permanent Residency (Green Card). I arranged a meeting with Joe & instantly knew I wanted to start this process with him. Joe Adam’s worked on my Green Card application, & did an absolute...ly stellar job. He thoroughly explained everything that he & I needed to work on in order to make my case successful, he made me feel reassured & put my mind at ease, as this process can become somewhat overwhelming from time to time. Communication is vital in this process, & Joe was quick to respond to any of my queries or concerns, which in turn, made everything run so much smoother for me. My Green Card application was approved thanks to Joe. I would highly recommend him & his services to anyone who is in need.

Posted by Jamie Brown | April 14, 2014 | Landlord & Tenant

Excellent Negotiator

Joseph helped my husband and I get out of a terrible living situation by negotiating our lease with the Property Management Company, who had being completely unresponsive until his involvement. He shared every correspondence with us, and explained in plain language the best way to approach the situa...tion to reduce fines and further legal action.

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Rating:  2.2 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

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

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2023

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