Jan Joseph Bejar

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Biography

Recipient, William Randolph Hearst Foundation Journalism Fellowship, 1980. Law Clerk and Attorney, Immigration Law Clinic, Inc./Law Offices of Frederick Hetter, 1983-1984. Law Clerk and Free Lance Spanish Translator, 1980-1983. Legal Intern, U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service, San Diego, California, 1983. Professor, Clinical Course on Immigration Law, University of San Diego School of Law, 1994-. Participant, University of San Diego School of Law Mentoring Program for Diversity/Minority Law Students, 1992-. Speaker and Participant, Citizens and Immigrants for Equal Justice, 1999-2004. Frequent Speaker, Spanish Language Radio/Television, Radio Programs and Immigration Law Seminars, 2003-. Speaker on immigration law issues at various conferences and legal training programs. Director, Immigration Law Clinic, U.S.D. Served as expert witness on immigration issues before California Superior Courts and Federal Courts. Member, Criminal Justice Act, Federal Criminal Defense Panel, 1988-1990. Counseling Attorney, Mexican Consulate, San Diego, California, 1999-. Federal Public Defender. Member, Board of Directors, Mexican Cultural Institute, San Diego, California, 1996-1998.

(Certified Specialist, Immigration Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization)
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Areas of Practice (21)

  • Immigration Law
  • Immigration Related Criminal Cases
  • Asylum
  • Business Immigration
  • Citizenship
  • Consular Law
  • Deportation
  • Diplomatic Immunity
  • Employment Authorizations
  • Employment Immigration
  • Employment Visas
  • Family Immigration Law
  • Immigration Discrimination
  • Investor Visas
  • Labor Certifications
  • Permanent Visas
  • Political Asylum
  • Refugee Law
  • Religious Visas
  • Removal Proceedings
  • Visas

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California, San Diego, B.A., Communication/Visual Arts, 1977; University of Southern California, M.A., Journalism, 1980
Law School Attended:
University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1983
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, California; 1983, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California; 1990, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Ninth Circuits and U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
State Bar of California (Commissioner, Board of Legal Specialization, Immigration and Nationality Law, 1999-2003; Chaired Commission, 2002-2003); American Immigration Lawyers Association (Co-Chairperson, San Diego Chapter, 1991-1992; Vice-Chairperson, San Diego Chapter, 1989-1991).
Languages:
Spanish
Birth Information:
Mexico City, Mexico, January 16, 1955
Certifications:
Certified Specialist, Immigration Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
ISLN:
909141835

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (22 reviews)
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Client Champion

This is a great legal team, efficient and focused on solving the case. Excellent legal advice and services, success in every step of the process. I highly recommend Mr Jan Bejar and his professional...

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