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Frank Sprouls

Frank Sprouls

Law Office of Ricci Sprouls
445 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94111

Phone: (415) 391-2100  |  Fax: (415) 358-4286
http://www.riccisprouls.com

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Legal Topic

Immigration

Preferred New Clients

Deportation cases involving criminal issues.

Sub-Categories

Immigration
  • Citizenship or Naturalization
  • Removal or Deportation
  • Permanent Resident (Green Card)
  • Political Asylum & Refugees
  • Undocumented Workers

Bar Admissions

CA, Nov 1993
Bar Number: 166019

Other Court Admissions

California State Court; Northern District; Southern District of Federal Court; Ninth Circuit, Fifth Circuit and Seventh Circuit.

Association Memberships

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Continuing Education

I attend continuing legal education on immigration law and criminal defense.

Example Cases

An alien was under a final order of Removal based on a charge of statutory rape. We filed a writ of habeas corpus in state court and we succeeded in reducing the charge to contributing to the delinquency of a minor. We had the immigration case reopened and he was granted Residency.

A resident alien was charged with removability based on a narcotics conviction and a theft conviction. We dismissed the narcotics conviction and we successfully terminated the deportation proceedings because he was not removable based on only one misdemeanor theft crime.

Education

Degree:

B.A.

School:

San Francisco State University

City:

San Francisco

State:

CA

Year:

1992

 

Degree:

J.D.

School:

Golden Gate University School of Law

City:

San Francisco

State:

CA

Year:

1993

Number of Attorneys

2

State Licensed In

California

Firm Focus and History

Our firm, established in 1995, specializes in deportation defense for aliens charged with deportation for criminal offenses. We pursue post-conviction relief to avoid or ameliorate the immigration consequences of crimes. We also represent criminal aliens who are charged with crimes and we represent them in criminal court to avoid deportation/removal proceedings.

Previous Employment Summary

Worked with the Law Office of Brenden Conroy on homicide cases doing briefs and legal motions.

Activities and Awards

I do pro bono work for the American Immigration Lawyers Association including but not limited to aliens in custody.

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

We welcome it.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

It is vital.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

We are more than willing to do so, however, in our area of law, self-representation is highly disfavored.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

To comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

Fifteen years helping the immigrant community, and a background in literature to understand the human element involved.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

They are truly vulnerable people facing separation from family.

What do you like best about your career?

In immigration law, we get to keep families together.

Tell us about your law firm:

We have two lawyers, the partners, and an energetic and professional support staff of seven.

What are your strengths and style?

Strong advocacy skills and the ability to work in both criminal law and immigration law.

Personal Interests:

Art, literature, food, and history.

Office Manager/Assistant

Elvia Juarez

Fax

(415) 358-4286

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

No

Foreign Languages

Spanish and Italian

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

It is on a case-by-case basis.

Hourly Rates

Not applicable.

Free Initial Consultation?

Free 30-minute consultation for Nolo referrals.

Typical Retainer

Varies on a case by case basis.

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