Atty. John Allen Nelson

Atty. John Allen Nelson

John Allen Nelson is a lawyer practicing immigration law, asylum, business immigration and 4 other areas of law. John has been licensed for 39 years.

Laguna Hills Laguna Hills 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About John Allen Nelson at a glance

John Allen Nelson is an Immigration Lawyer based in Laguna Hills, California, practicing at Law Offices of Foroozandeh, APC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on green cards, citizenship, asylum, and immigration. Admitted to practice in Montana (1987), United States District Court for the Northern District of California (1990), and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2009). Educated at University of La Verne College of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—). Active member of Practice is limited to Immigration and Nationality Law, Not admitted in Ca and admitted in Montana. Serands clients in Laguna Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Allen Nelson is a lawyer practicing immigration law, asylum, business immigration and 4 other areas of law
  • John has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at Law Offices of Foroozandeh, APC in Laguna Hills, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Allen Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Allen Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Green Cards / Permanent Residency

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Citizenship & Naturalization

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Asylum & Refugee

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Immigration Law

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 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 Laguna Hills 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Allen Nelson

Where is John Allen Nelson's law office located?
John Allen Nelson's law practice is located in Laguna Hills, California. The firm is Law Offices of Foroozandeh, APC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Allen Nelson handle?
John Allen Nelson focuses on green cards, citizenship, asylum, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Allen Nelson practiced law?
John Allen Nelson has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Allen Nelson go to law school?
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Education

University of La Verne College of Law JD - Juris Doctor
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1987
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Admitted: 1990
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2009

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