Each day, immigrants from all over the world pursue the dream of American citizenship. Unfortunately, many immigrants lose their opportunity for U.S. citizenship because they lack proper legal representation. Immigration, citizenship and nationality are increasingly complex and dynamic areas of law. Only dedicated and specialized professionals can be expected to keep up with the demands of guiding clients through this ever changing environment.

Southern California immigration Attorney Patricia Depew focuses her practice on immigration matters and represents individuals and families before Immigration Judges, Board of Immigration Appeals, District Court and United States Circuit Courts. She is committed to protecting the individual in a wide range of immigration and naturalization matters. The Law Offices of Patricia S. Depew serves clients throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, the San Fernando Valley, Ventura County and the surrounding areas.

On March 1, 2003, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) became part of the United States Department of Homeland Security and its functions were divided into three bureaus of that department:

• USCIS - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 
• ICE – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 
• CBP –U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Los Angeles, California immigration lawyer Patricia Depew possesses a thorough understanding of immigration law, and handles a variety of cases governed by USCIS including:

• Application for Permanent Residence
• Physician's Work Visas
• Nurse's Work Visas
• Battered Spouse Petitions 
• Consular Processing 
• Criminal Deportation / Removal Defense 
• Non-Criminal Deportation / Removal Defense 
• Employment-Based Cases 
• Family Based Visas 
• Fiancé Visas 
• H, L, E Visas 
• Board of Immigration Appeals / Federal Court Litigation 
• Labor Certifications 
• Naturalization 
• Political Asylum 
• TN Visas

Attorney Depew provides concerned representation of her domestic and international clients in all matters related to immigration, naturalization, and foreign and U.S. business ventures in the United States and abroad. She represents clients before the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and U.S. Immigration Court, and provides guidance in matters relating to family and employment-based immigration and naturalization, visas, citizenship, political asylum and deportation.

“I believe that the key to successfully representing clients is to educate them about the law, make sure they are fully informed and then work closely with them so that they can make sound decisions that are in their long-term best interest.”

- Patricia S. Depew

Clients of the Law Offices of Patricia S. Depew are not passed off to paralegals or associates. They work directly with Attorney Depew on their legal matters. Satisfied current and former clients continue to be her greatest source of new clients and cases.

“To anyone looking for an attorney:  If you want someone who will fight to the finish for you, Patricia DePew is the one. She is the toughest, most informed attorney I have ever met. Her staff is amazing. I hear friends constantly saying that their attorney never returns calls. Ms. DePew has called me at all hours. She is the most competent attorney you could find. My case was so involved that I think another attorney would have given up, but not this law office. Do yourself a favor and get the best there is.”

- M. H. a Former Client

If you need a visa, wish to immigrate, are facing deportation or removal for any reason, or want to help bring a family member or employee to the United States, Attorney Patricia Depew can help.  Please call her today at 866-435-2735, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule your initial consultation.