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Ashley Negrette

Ashley Negrette

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  • Immigration Law, Divorce
  • California
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Attorney Negrette represents clients in complex immigration and family law cases. She employs a sharp legal strategy and patiently guides her clients through tough situations with a calm yet tenacious verve.

She is trial-ready, having done the rigorous 7-day Family Law Trial Advocacy Program at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy in Colorado. She has been nominated as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” for 2019, 2020, and 2021, an honor given to just 2.5% of lawyers in California. She has been quoted in the San Diego Union Tribune and is rated as one of the 10 Best Immigration Lawyers by the AILC.

Attorney Negrette has won many important cases in the past year alone. During the pandemic, she won the approval of an O-1B Visa for a very talented musical performer out of Los Angeles, CA. This was an exceptional win because USCIS was routinely denying performance visas as concert venues were closing and music tours were being cancelled due to government shut down orders.

Attorney Negrette also won a one-day trial on Christmas Eve after her divorce Client waited for over 8 months for his hearing following court closures due to the pandemic. The opposing party and her family member filed two domestic violence restraining orders against him, and they lost. Attorney Negrette examined six witnesses and after closing arguments, the Court ruled in favor of her Client; he is now entitled to attorney’s fees.

Family Law Services: Annulment / Nullity of Marriage; Dissolution of Marriage; Legal Separation; Litigation & Trial Work; Property Division; Custody & Visitation; Move Away Requests; Child Support; Spousal Support; Modification of Support; Restraining Orders.

Immigration Services: Citizenship & Naturalization; Green Cards / LPR Status; I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence; Investor Visas; Work Visas (E, L, TN, O, P); DACA; Humanitarian Visas (U, T, VAWA, Parole); Federal Court Appeals & Writs; Affidavit of Support (I-864) Enforcement & Defense.

Education
California Western School of Law
J.D. | Law
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University of California - Los Angeles
B.A. | International Development Studies
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Professional Experience
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleynegrette/
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Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
Immigrants showing up to closed courts during shutdown
San Diego Union Tribune
Speaking Engagements
Border Security Alternatives for Protecting Human Rights of Migrant Populations, Tijuana, Mexico
Seguridad Fronteriza: Alternativas para la Protección de los Derechos Humanos de la Población Migrante
Certifications
Remote Depositions Course Certification
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Motion Skills Certification
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
NITA Advocate
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Certificate
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Lead Counsel
Lead Counsel Review Board
Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Attorney Negrette has been nominated as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” for three consecutive years, 2019, 2020, and 2021, an honor given to just 2.5% of lawyers in the State of California.
Standout Award: Immigration Law Services for Children Program
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
Ashley assisted on a complicated immigration case, representing three young foster children in removal proceedings who had been neglected by their mother and abandoned by their father. Ashley had the knowledge and tools to successfully close the removal proceedings, and obtain permanent residency (green card) for each child. Although the case lasted four years and presented significant legal challenges, Ashley persevered to provide the children with stability in their lives.
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Attorney Negrette has been nominated as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” an honor given to just 2.5% of lawyers in the State of California.
Rising Star
American Institute of Legal Advocates
Rising Star
American Institute of Legal Advocates
The American Institute Of Legal Advocates was created as a invitation only collective, where the nations leading lawyers as well as up and coming legal talent could showcase their careers.
10 Best Immigration Attorneys 2018-2019
American Institute of Lega Counsel
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Attorney Negrette has been nominated as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” an honor given to just 2.5% of lawyers in the State of California.
10 Best Immigration Attorneys
American Institute of Legal Counsel
Community Advocacy Award
Power Mentor
Community Advocacy Award
Power Mentor
Wiley Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services
State Bar of California
The voluntary provision of or enabling the delivery of legal services without expectation of compensation, other than the reimbursement of expenses, to indigent individuals or to not-for-profit organizations with a primary purpose of providing services to the poor or on behalf of the poor or disadvantaged, improving the law and the legal system, or increasing access to justice.
Immigration Section Spotlight
San Diego County Bar Association
Josie Dixon Public Interest Law Foundation Grant
CWSL Grant Recipient
Problem Solving for Vulnerable Populations
CWSL Academic Achievement Award
Law School Scholarly Writing Course
STEPPS: Professional Responsibility, Professional Skills, Prevention & Problem Solving, Advanced Legal Writing
CWSL Academic Achievement Award
Academic Achievement Award
California Western School of Law
Highest grade in the scholarly writing course Problem Solving for Vulnerable Populations.
Academic Achievement Award
California Western School of Law
Earned the highest grade in STEPPS: Professional Responsibility, Professional Skills, Prevention & Problem Solving, and Advanced Legal Writing
Pro Bono Honors Society Award
California Western School of Law
The law school officially recognizes students who complete the 50 hours of service through the Pro Bono Program with Induction into the Pro Bono Honors Society, official notation on their transcripts of their membership in the Pro Bono Honors Society; and award certificates signed by the dean of the law school.
Josie Dixon Grant Recipient
California Western School of Law Public Interest Law Foundation
Dedicated to increasing awareness of the inequities that exist in the legal system and the need for commitment to public service work and to encouraging law students to become involved in public interest law during law school and in practice. To address these concerns, PILF has established the “Josi Dixon PILF Fund” to facilitate student clerkships with public interest agencies and to honor the memory of 2006 California Western alumna, Josi Dixon.
Wiley Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services
State Bar of California
The voluntary provision of or enabling the delivery of legal services without expectation of compensation, other than the reimbursement of expenses, to indigent individuals or to not-for-profit organizations with a primary purpose of providing services to the poor or on behalf of the poor or disadvantaged, improving the law and the legal system, or increasing access to justice.
Josie Dixon Public Interest Law Foundation Grant
CWSL Grant Recipient
Scholarship Recipient
San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association
For dedicated support and advocacy of the local latino community.
Professional Associations
UCLA Bruin Bench Bar
San Diego Chapter Member
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American Immigration Lawyer's Association
Member
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CWSL Access to Law Initiative
Member
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San Diego County Bar Association
Member
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UCLA Alumni Association
Member
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San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
Volunteer Lawyer
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Immigration Justice Project - American Bar Association
Pro Bono Attorney
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Activities: Provide pro bono immigration representation to detained individuals in the process of deportation.
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San Diego County Bar Association
Immigration Law Section, Member At Large
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Hispanic National Bar Association
Member
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American Immigration Lawyers Association
Ninth Circuit Committee Chair
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California Western School of Law Community Law Project
Supervising Attorney - Lemon Grove, CA
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Activities: Provide free information about legal services to the community; supervise California Western School of Law students to provide information about legal services; and schedule appointments with lawyers or provide referral information to community clients.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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5th Circuit
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9th Circuit
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Immigration Law
Citizenship, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Divorce
Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. can i get my money back? i was pying an immgration lawyer but canceled after paying 6000 what can i do.
A: I recommend reviewing your retainer agreement to see what it says about issuing a refund. I would be cautious with relying on USCIS for information, sometimes their records are not accurate. You should also meet with an attorney to see what other options you have.
Q. Can I travel in & out of the US if I lost my green card, or do I need to replace it first?
A: If you have a two year green card you should apply to remove the conditions on your residence (Form I-751 if you received your green card through your US Spouse) 90 days before the expiration date on the card. Once that application is approved you will receive a 10 year green card.

You should always have a valid card when you try to re-enter the country. You should contact an attorney for help.
Q. I just got married and my wife has been living here since 16. She entered with visitors visa. Any advice?
A: If you are a U.S. citizen you should contact an attorney for help. It is important that the attorney review your wife's immigration and criminal history before any documents are filed. The attorney should also explain the current risks of filing for someone who is undocumented.
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Firm Website
Blog
NEGRETTE LAW BLOG
Contact & Map
Negrette Law, P.C.
9920 Pacific Heights Blvd.
Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92121
Telephone: (619) 356-1448
Notice: By appointment only. Consultation fee applies.