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Biography
Otis greatly enjoys learning languages. He speaks both Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. He believes that with increasing globalization, people need to get to know one another; a good way to start is to learn each other's language.
Before practicing law, Otis lived in countries as diverse as Spain, Argentina, Japan, China and Ecuador. He received two bachelor's degrees (in Philosophy and Linguistics) from Washington State University, and he later received his law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco. While at Golden Gate, Otis received various honors and awards and placed among the top of his class.
Education
- Golden Gate University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
- Top 6%; National Lawyer's Guild (Chapter President); ACLU (Student Member); APALSA (Student Member); La Raza (Student Member)
- Washington State University
- B.A. | Philosophy & Linguistics
Professional Experience
- Owner
- Landerholm Immigration, APC
- - Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Overcoming the Immigration Lawyer’s Struggle
- Self Published
- Lifestyle Law Firm Interview with Otis Landerholm of Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C.
- The National Law Review
- There is Hope! Your Guide to Winning in Immigration Court
- Self Published
Speaking Engagements
- Intro to Immigration Law, CLE
- Intro to Immigration Law with emphasis on U-visas and Asylum
- Immigration Law and Workers' Comp, Work Comp Talk, Oakland, California
- Pacific Workers Comp
- Immigration Attorney Otis Landerholm and Workers Comp Attorney Eric Farber discuss the intersections between workers comp and immigration law. To see the conversation, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQKTgbYJ6Q8
- Immigration Law in the Trump Administration, San Francisco Lawyer's Network, San Francisco, CA
- SFLN (San Francisco Lawyer's Network
- Otis Landerholm presents to the San Francisco Lawyers Network regarding various changes in immigration law and policy under the Trump Administration. To see the presentation, see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSGfTMv6COk&list=PLzpeRZPy2eLG8MoxxsUHZWDkoqbtlnGzV
Certifications
- Certified Legal Specialist in Immigration
- State Bar of California
Awards
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Best Immigration Lawyers in Oakland
- Three Best Rated
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2012-2020
- Top Contributor Award
- Avvo
- 2012, 2013
Professional Associations
- American Immigration Lawyer's Association
- Member
- - Current
- State Bar of California
- Member
- - Current
- Bar Association of San Francisco
- Member
- -
- National Lawyers Guild
- Board Member
- -
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 271749
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We offer a free 15-minute phone evaluation, and we accept all payment options including cash, check, and credit cards. We offer reasonable payment plans.
Practice Area
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Mandarin: Spoken
- Spanish: Spoken
Legal Answers
- Q. Is it safe to go to Warsaw for an interview if we have an AOS case going here?
- A: If your mom is eligible for AOS, and if she leaves the US without an advanced parole document, she will "abandon" her AOS case. My best advice is to talk this strategy through well with a lawyer first. I would almost never recommend that a person leave the US to process a case at the US consulate especially if they have a strong case for AOS here. Good luck!
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