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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 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 Liliya | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Visa approved!

Joe was recommended to me by a friend who's first visa application by a different lawyer was rejected. Then she hired Joe and her visa was approved. I was lucky enough to go straight to Joe, and the result was unfaltering - an approved O1 visa! I felt confident in Joe from our initial consultation. H...e went through all the requirements in a very detailed, yet easy to understand manner. And he delivered on everything he promised to do. I worked as a lawyer myself, and I was very impressed with his attention to detail and the completeness and comprehensiveness of my petition submitted to USCIS. It was very impressive and resulted in the approval of my visa request. I now hold an O1 visa, thanks to Joe's work!

Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2015 | Immigration

A great O1 experience!

After an awful experience with my initial O1 Visa application, I was very keen to find a lawyer who I could trust and was transparent and easy to communicate with for my re-filing. Joe was all of those things. It was a a huge relief to work with someone who kept me in the loop and didn't drop the ba...ll. The re-file proceeded smoothly, at all stages I felt looked after and I got the O1. I heartily recommend him as a capable and competent lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2014 | Immigration

Joe Adams is excellent at what he does!

I hired Joe Adams a few times already and I can say that I would warmly recommend him to anyone that requires a visa, green card or any of the services he is providing. He and his team are very thorough and excellent at what they are doing. Been able to trust your lawyer is an essential part to keep ...the stress levels down in dealing with a case and Joseph is very qualified to do just that.

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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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