Atty. Jan Austerlitz
Jan Austerlitz is a lawyer practicing immigration. Jan received a degree from Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco CA, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Immigration Attorney · Serving Berkeley, CA · 41+ Years Experience
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About Jan Austerlitz at a Glance
Jan Austerlitz is a immigration attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law law (—) and Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco CA (—). Serves clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jan Austerlitz
- Jan Austerlitz is a lawyer practicing immigration
- Jan received a degree from Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco CA, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Jan practices in Berkeley, CA
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Jan Austerlitz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jan Austerlitz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Berkeley.
Immigration Law in Berkeley
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Berkeley
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 Berkeley 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 venue, 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.
Berkeley Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Berkeley-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Berkeley Choose Jan Austerlitz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jan Austerlitz's practice in the field of immigration.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jan Austerlitz brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Immigration Practice
Concentrating on immigration means Jan Austerlitz's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Berkeley
A Berkeley-based practice means Jan Austerlitz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jan Austerlitz Handles in Berkeley
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Jan Austerlitz has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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