Atty. Crystal Cortez
Crystal Cortez serves as an associate attorney in the Sacramento office of Wilner & O’Reilly, APLC, bringing a wealth of legal expertise and a personal understanding of the challenges within the immigration system. Ms.
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Crystal Cortez is an Associate Attorney – Sacramento based in Cerritos, California, practicing at Wilner & O'Reilly, APLC. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on immigration. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2014). Educated at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2013) and University of the Pacific (B.S. Business, 2005). Serands clients in Cerritos, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Crystal Cortez serves as an associate attorney in the Sacramento office of Wilner & O’Reilly, APLC, bringing a wealth of legal expertise and a personal understanding of the challenges within the immigration system
- Ms. Cortez obtained her Juris Doctorate from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and is admitted to the Georgia Bar, enabling her to practice immigration law across the United States
- Her professional focus encompasses family-based immigration cases and removal defense in immigration court
- Growing up as the child of immigrant parents, Ms. Cortez witnessed firsthand the struggles faced by non-English speakers navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system
- This personal experience has uniquely positioned her to empathize with her clients and guide them through the intricacies of the legal process
- Before joining Wilner & O’Reilly, Ms. Cortez gained valuable experience at several small law firms in Georgia, primarily practicing immigration law
- Her return to California marked a continued commitment to serving clients in the immigration field
- Outside the legal realm, Crystal dedicates her free time to her passions
- She enjoys traveling and cherishes moments spent with her husband and children
- In addition, she finds joy in cooking and playing the piano, demonstrating a well-rounded approach to both her professional and personal life
- Crystal Cortez actively contributes to professional associations, reflecting her commitment to staying connected with legal communities
- She serves as a Board Member for the Asian-Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento since 2021
- Additionally, she maintains active memberships in the American Immigration Law Association since 2014 and the Georgia Bar Association since 2014
- Her involvement in these organizations showcases her dedication to professional development and staying abreast of industry standards and best practices
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cerritos are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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