Lawyer in Petaluma, California
An Overview of Our Immigration Law Practice
At the office of attorney Daniel E. Chavez, we have protected the rights of individuals in immigration matters for over three decades. Daniel Chavez is the only attorney in Sonoma County to be board-certified in immigration and nationality law by the state of California. We have built and maintained our long-term practice on a commitment to personal service and attention, as well as a dedication to staying up-to-date on all developments in immigration law by remaining active in the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Daniel served for two years as chairman of the Northern Californian of the American Immigration Lawyers Association during a time when immigration law was undergoing numerous changes.
To set up an appointment, contact our office or call us at 707-766-0471 (toll-free at 888-432-6097)
Family-Based Immigration
We assist people seeking visas, green cards or citizenship based on family relationships. We handle matters involving marriage adjustments, sibling (brother or sister) immigration applications, foreign adoptions and adult children of U.S. citizens. To learn more, see our page on family-based immigration.
Deportation and Removal Defense
We defend individuals facing deportation/removal, whether you have never received a green card or you cannot keep your green card. We handle cases involving allegations of criminal activity, as well as fake or sham marriages. See our page on removal defense for additional information.
Immigration Appeals
We handle federal appellate review of immigration matters, protecting the rights of people who have been denied legal residency status at lower levels. For more information, go to our page on federal appellate review.
Other Immigration Services
We also provide counsel to:
- People seeking non-immigrant visas. If you are planning on visiting the U.S. for a limited amount of time for pleasure, school or work, we can assist you in filing for a temporary visa.
- Diversity visa (lottery) applicants. If you are immigrating from a qualified country with low numbers moving to the United States, we can help you apply for the annual Diversity Lottery (DV) Program. If randomly selected from the applicant pool, you will receive one of 55,000 visas that allows you to permanently live and work in the U.S. You will be allowed to bring your spouse and an unmarried children under the age of 21 with you.
- People seeking to reopen their cases. We assist people who would like to reopen their case after a denial due to changed circumstances or because they received ineffective assistance from their prior lawyer.
- Victims of crime. We provide immigration representation to individuals who have been victims of crime in the United States or in their home countries, including claimants under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). We also work with people who have suffered from rape, torture, domestic violence, female genital mutilation, slave trade, human trafficking, or who face serious danger because of their cooperation in prosecuting crimes or terrorist activities.
- People seeking political asylum. We help people who have been persecuted or faced reprisals in their home countries because of their political views.
We assist with the preparation of many immigration forms, including:
- I-130. Petition for an Alien Relative
- I-212. Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission After Deportation or Removal
- I-485. Application for Permanent Resident Status
- I-589. Application for Asylum
- I-601. Application for Waiver of Ground of Inadmissibility
- I-765. Application for Employment Authorization
Contact the Law Offices of Daniel E. Chavez
For a confidential consultation, contact us or call us at 707-766-0471 (toll-free at 888-432-6097). We are available to meet with you weekdays, from 9 am until 5 pm, and evenings and weekends upon request. Our office is located in historic downtown Petaluma.
