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Haitham Edward Ballout
Haitham Edward Ballout Law Offices
1290 Howard Ave.
Suite 300
Burlingame, CA 94010-4222
Phone: (650) 373-1122 | Fax: (650) 373-1121
http://www.balloutlaw.com
Stop Deportation; Will Get You Green Card & Citizenship
Legal Topic
Immigration
Preferred New Clients
Immigration: No preference, however individuals tend to feel very comfortable as our office is people oriented.
Deportation: We like the tough deportation cases.
Sub-Categories
Immigration
- Citizenship or Naturalization
- Removal or Deportation
- Employer Work Visas
- Permanent Resident (Green Card)
- Political Asylum & Refugees
- Undocumented Workers
- Visas
- Passports
- Family Petitions
- Employer Petitions
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1990
Bar Number: 148364
Other Court Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court, California Supreme Court
Association Memberships
San Mateo Bar Association
Continuing Education
Twice or more the required hours.
Papers and Publications
I have various immigration articles.
Example Cases
Published case: Baballah v. Ashcroft, 335 F.3d 981, 988 (9th Cir. 2003) represented the Appellant & won.
Swissair Accident of September 2, 1998, Flight No. SR111, (one of handful attorneys on the Plaintiff's committee - multidistrict Litigation)
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Golden Gate University School of Law
City:
San Francisco
State:
CA
Year:
1989
Honors:
Dean's List
Focus and Accomplishments:
My focus was immigration & international law, and I participated in two programs at Cambridge University, England, and Sienna University in Sienna, Italy.
Degree:
Engineering Bachelor of Science Degree
School:
San Jose State University
City:
San Jose
State:
CA
Year:
1982
Focus and Accomplishments:
Mechanical Engineer, Philosophy & Mathematics were my emphasis.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
My law firm was established in 1992. I left a thriving engineering position to attend law school and later establish a law firm. My focus has always been to assist the neediest in our society, the immigrants and injured.
Previous Employment Summary
Civil litigation for 2 years prior at Baker, DeOme & Tour-Sarkissian from 1989 to 1991.
Activities and Awards
Appointed by the City & County of San Francisco commission to redraft the Human Rights Charter of San Francisco.
In a multi-district federal litigation case, I was Appointed to the Plaintiff's committee of Swissair Accident of September 2, 1998, Flight No. SR111. This is a plane crash and such appointment is a statement of the Court's confidence in the attorney. The plaintiff's Committee represented over 220 families who lost their loved ones in a plane crash.
I have a AB rating from Martindale Hubbell. Rated by attorneys and Judges: Excellent Ethics, and Legal skills.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
My number one job as an attorney is to educate the client about the law and its application to his/her case. I appreciate educated clients and welcome them as my job is easier with well informed clients.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am willing to review all relevant documents.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I always suggest this in the appropriate cases.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I was an engineer before. I wanted to make a difference in people's lives. That is why I chose law.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I studied at Cambridge, England and Sienna, Italy. I understand and am very sensitive to people's needs in their time of need.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Because my immigration & personal injury clients are individuals who appreciate hard working attorneys on their side.
What do you like best about your career?
Making a true difference in people's lives, such as defeating deportation orders or securing financial security to injured individuals who are no longer capable to provide for themselves.
Tell us about your law firm:
Our office feels and runs like a family practice. We work as a team.
What are your strengths and style?
I create a winning strategy for each case, and I am very patient with the client.
Respectful, patient & friendly with clients. Stern with opponents who cross the line.
Personal Interests:
Mountain biking and camping. Love being a father.
Office Manager/Assistant
Dinna Delarea
Fax
(650) 373-1121
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Italian, Spanish, Arabic and French
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
$100 Consultation In Immigration Matters.
Discount When You Mention "Nolo".
Hourly Rates
Negotiable
Free Initial Consultation?
In injury cases, free consultation
Typical Retainer
It would be inaccurate to describe a typical retainer in Immigration, as it varies based on the type of case and complexity, a range would be between $1,000 to $3,000. My retainer is CONTINGENT in Injury cases. We get paid when we win the case, otherwise, no recovery.
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