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John R. Alcorn

John R. Alcorn

Law Offices of John R. Alcorn
2212 Dupont Drive
Suite V
Irvine, CA 92612

Phone: (949) 553-8529  |  Fax: (949)553-8550
http://www.jr-alcorn.com

Contact John R. Alcorn

The Very Best Legal Representation for U.S. Immigration

Legal Topic

Immigration

Preferred New Clients

People who are open and communicative.

Sub-Categories

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

Bar Admissions

CA, May 1980
Bar Number: 92482

Specialty Certifications

I am certified as a specialist attorney in U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law.

Other Court Admissions

I am admitted to practice law before the United States Supreme Court, offices of the United States Department of Homeland Security throughout all 50 states, all courts of the State of California, all courts of the District of Columbia, the United States District Courts for the Southern, Central and Northern Districts of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Association Memberships

I am an active member of the Orange County Bar Association Immigration Law Section, serving as a Chairperson.

Continuing Education

I have given lectures for Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) to many attorneys.

Papers and Publications

I wrote the bar exam for Immigration Law specialists.

Example Cases

I have represented thousands of people in successful applications for permanent residence, work visas, and asylum cases. I have won many deportation cases in immigration court.

Education

Degree:

Bachelor of Arts

School:

Stanford University

City:

Stanford

State:

CA

Year:

1970

Focus and Accomplishments:

I majored in Political Science.

 

Degree:

J.D.

School:

Santa Clara University School of Law

City:

Santa Clara

State:

CA

Year:

1973

Focus and Accomplishments:

I was 100% focused in U.S. Immigration Law.

Number of Attorneys

4

State Licensed In

California

Firm Focus and History

I founded the Law Offices of John R. Alcorn in 1980. Our specialty is dealing with the United States government in the complicated legal areas of U.S. immigration and nationality law. This is the only field of law in which we practice.

We represent employers throughout the United States regarding employment-related immigration matters. We know how to successfully navigate through the complex rules and regulations of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Department of Labor, U.S. consulates and embassies throughout the world, the 50 separate state employment services and the federal immigration courts.

Previous Employment Summary

I have served as a Commissioner on the Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory Commission of the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. I also served as a Captain and Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps from 1974 to 1977, and worked on U.S. immigration matters for a major U.S. corporation from 1977 to 1979.

Activities and Awards

I am officially certified as an Immigration and Nationality Law Specialist attorney. To achieve this high distinction, an attorney must have taken and passed a written examination in Immigration and Nationality Law, demonstrated a high level of experience in this complex field of law, obtained favorable peer review recommendation, and fulfilled continuing legal education requirements.

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

I always like my clients to be fully informed and aware of both the law and the issues, as well as participate with me in the decision making process that relates to the case.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Always.

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

No.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

To help people from all countries of the world to legally navigate through the American legal process.

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

My 26 years of work experiences has helped me to become a great lawyer.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

I decided to practice Immigration Law to help people from all countries of the world by providing expert legal representation regarding immigration matters.

What do you like best about your career?

I like best meeting fascinating people from all over the world and different cultures who want to legally immigrate to the U.S.

Tell us about your law firm:

My staff and I want to help your organization succeed. Having highly skilled employees is an absolute necessity for all organizations to succeed and our law firm is exclusively devoted to helping employers obtain U.S. government authorization to hire highly skilled people from all over the world. With the Internet, cell phones, office phones, faxes, email and overnight courier services, we are never out of touch.

What are your strengths and style?

My passion and strength is the desire to win for my clients.

I am low-key, informal and casual.

Personal Interests:

I enjoy participating in civic groups, such as the Sister Cities Foundation, the Chamber of Commerce, and Rotary International.

Office Manager/Assistant

Audrey

Fax

(949)553-8550

Office Hours

My hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For emergencies, I am available on my cell: (949) 228-3363.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Foreign Languages

I speak German; we have others who speak Polish, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Farsi, etc.

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

Our legal fees are billed only on a "flat fee" basis. This means that we determine what amount of money we think constitutes a fair legal fee. If the person agrees that this is a fair legal fee, and if she or he decides to sign a written agreement with us (the written agreement specifically states that the legal fee will never be increased), then we have officially entered into "an attorney/client relationship."

If a person cannot pay the legal fee in one payment, we are happy to work out a monthly payment schedule. Additionally, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express for payment of legal fees.

Hourly Rates

Our clients know the exact amount of our legal fee pertaining to their case from the day they retain us, and they have the security of knowing that our legal fee will never be increased, and that we will continue to represent them without any additional legal fees until their case is fully resolved.

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes, both telephonic and in office.

Typical Retainer

$1,500-$7,500

Understanding Fees

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