Atty. Sean T. Carpenter

Atty. Sean T. Carpenter

As the Managing Attorney of the Salt Lake City office at Wilner & O’Reilly, Mr. Carpenter brings a wealth of experience and legal acumen to the forefront.

Cerritos Cerritos 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Sean T. Carpenter at a glance

Sean T. Carpenter is a Managing Attorney - Salt Lake City based in Cerritos, California, practicing at Wilner & O'Reilly, APLC. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on asylum and immigration. Admitted to practice in Utah (2011) and U.S. District Court, District of Utah (2011). Educated at Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University J.D. magna cum laude; Law Review: Arizona State Law Journal, Associate Editor (—) and Brigham Young University B.A. Spanish Translation (—). Active member of Vice President, 2011 – Present, Intermountain Relocation Council. Provides legal services in Portuguese and Spanish Portuguese. Serands clients in Cerritos, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • As the Managing Attorney of the Salt Lake City office at Wilner & O’Reilly, Mr. Carpenter brings a wealth of experience and legal acumen to the forefront
  • Admitted to the Utah State Bar and the United States District Court for the District of Utah, Mr. Carpenter is a proficient expert in all facets of immigration law
  • With a keen focus on family-based immigration, employment-based cases, U-Visas, 601 waivers, and investment-based immigration, Mr. Carpenter navigates the complexities of immigration law with precision and dedication
  • His comprehensive expertise is honed by previous roles at Thomas and Jefferies, PLLC, an immigration firm in Phoenix, Arizona, and the Executive Office for Immigration Review in Eloy and Phoenix, Arizona
  • An accomplished author in the field, Mr. Carpenter has penned multiple articles on immigration issues, showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge in the legal community
  • In addition to his professional endeavors, he actively participates in pro bono immigration work, extending his legal expertise to assist indigent clients
  • Mr. Carpenter's academic journey reflects his commitment to excellence
  • He earned his bachelor’s degree in Spanish Translation from Brigham Young University and pursued his legal education at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
  • Graduating Magna Cum Laude, he distinguished himself as a member of the Law Journal and served as an associate editor
  • Beyond the legal realm, Mr. Carpenter assumes a leadership role as the Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Intermountain Relocation Council
  • This non-profit organization focuses on aiding businesses with all aspects of relocating employees to and from the United States, highlighting Mr. Carpenter's dedication to community service and professional leadership
  • Residing in Salt Lake City with his wife and two children, Mr. Carpenter embodies the values of Wilner & O’Reilly by blending legal expertise with a commitment to community and service
  • His role as Managing Attorney underscores his leadership in providing top-tier immigration services to clients in the Salt Lake City region

Practice Areas Explained

Sean T. Carpenter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sean T. Carpenter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Asylum & Refugee

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Immigration Law

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sean T. Carpenter

Where is Sean T. Carpenter's law office located?
Sean T. Carpenter's law practice is located in Cerritos, California. The firm is Wilner & O'Reilly, APLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean T. Carpenter handle?
Sean T. Carpenter focuses on asylum, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sean T. Carpenter practiced law?
Sean T. Carpenter has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
What languages does Sean T. Carpenter speak?
Sean T. Carpenter provides legal services in Portuguese, Spanish Portuguese. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Sean T. Carpenter go to law school?
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Practice Areas

Education

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University J.D. magna cum laude; Law Review: Arizona State Law Journal, Associate Editor
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Brigham Young University B.A. Spanish Translation
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 2011
U.S. District Court, District of Utah
Admitted: 2011

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