About Our Immigration & Deportation Defense Lawyers

Integrity, Experience, Commitment!
Over the years, I have had the privilege to help many clients resolve their immigration status, from helping individuals obtain their Permanent Legal Residency, (Green Card), preventing unlawful Deportation proceedings, to arguing successfully before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. As our law firm has grown over the years, it makes me proud to see that we have helped thousand of clients who continue to use our services.

As a lawyer, a husband, and a father I understand what it means when loved ones need help. Our philosophy is to treat each client as a close friend, and to work hard with integrity and commitment to help them resolve their immigration and deportation problems.

The current legal system is not what it was as the war on terror continues across the world. Our staff is up-to-date with latest immigration law and information.

Why Hire Us As Your Immigration Lawyer?

It has been said that we have the friendly atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, proven legal record, reasonable rates, availability, and communication

Multilingual
Communication is one if not the most important factor when it comes to immigration laws and services. With the law surrounding immigration and deportation being confusing & constantly changing it is important that our clients understand each step of the legal process. With many clients having English as a second language it can be even more difficult to grasp what is happening. At our office, our immigration attorneys are likely to speak your language.

Haitham Edward Ballout, Counselor at Law
Known for his generosity, his kindness, expertise as a lawyer and overall great attitude, Haitham has been servicing the San Francisco Bay Area legal services for 17 years.

Education
* Golden Gate University, School of Law, San Francisco, CA. Juris Doctor, 1989
* Cambridge University, Cambridge, England (comparative law)
* University of Sienna, Sienna, Italy
* San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. (Bachelor of Science, Engineering, 1982)

Membership
* Member of California State Bar-1990
* American Immigration Lawyers Association
* San Mateo Trial Lawyers Association
* Plaintiffs' Committee, Swiss Air Crash (Sept. 2, 1998)
* Admitted to the United States Supreme Court, and the Ninth Circuit

IMMIGRATION AND DEPORTATION DEFENSE LAWYER OFFICES

San Francisco Law Office:
Mills Building, 220 Montgomery Street, Suite 416,
San Francisco, California 94104 - map & directions
Telephone: ( 415) 434-1234

Burlingame Law Office:
1290 Howard Avenue, Suite 300
Burlingame, California 94010
Telephone: (650) 373-1122 - map & directions

Lake Tahoe Law Office:
2074 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Suite 5
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Telephone: (530) 543-1234 - map & directions

No Deportation Case Is Too Big - Contact Us Today

"Everything went perfect this morning. When we turned in our packet and walked out with Igor's work permit in hand. You made every part of the [immigation] process very clear for us..."

Sarah & Igor

"You're the best. Haitham has always gone the extra step to make things work. It was easy to see he was the lawyer I wanted to work with from the first time we met"

Mike

"I had full confidence in you from the moment we met"

Clare & Sean

"Truly, I respect your day-to-day work as productive people become free and take citizenship of this great country"

Naidu

"Thank you for everything, Kaliti has received his green card"

Folauhola

"Without you, I would never get my green card"

Rosa Maria & Jim

"I would like to thank you for your hard work and support. If I ever know anyone who needs similar services I will strongly recommend you"

Eduardo