Atty. Jan Joseph Bejar
Recipient, William Randolph Hearst Foundation Journalism Fellowship, 1980. Law Clerk and Attorney, Immigration Law Clinic, Inc./Law Offices of Frederick Hetter, 1983-1984.
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Jan Joseph Bejar is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Jan Joseph Bejar A Professional Law Corporation. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on citizenship, deportation, asylum, criminal defense, and employment. Admitted to practice in California (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1983), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Ninth Circuits (1990). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of California, San Diego (B.A. Communication, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 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, State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- 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
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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 San Diego 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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