Law Office of Scott A. Mossman
1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 1100, Oakland CA 94612 - (510) 835-1115

Golden Gate Bridge over the San Francisco Bay, historic entrance for immigrants to Northern California

Telephone: (510) 835-1115
Fax: (510) 835-1116

Mailing Address:
1611 Telegraph Avenue
Suite 1100
Oakland CA 94612

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Immigration & Citizenship Law

I am an immigration and citizenship attorney serving the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Oakland and Fremont, California. I represent clients in the following matters:

Immigration Advice for Criminal Charges and Convictions. Advice on the best plea to minimize the immigration effects of pending criminal charges for any case in California. In Padilla v. Kentucky, the Supreme Court recognized the importance of such advice. We also evaluate the consequences of a past conviction from anywhere in the world.

Immigration and Citizenship Applications. Petitions for immigrant spouses and family members (I-130) and for fiancees (I-129F). Applications for adjustment of status to permanent residence (I-485) and immigrant visas (DS-230). Various waivers of inadmissibility (I-601, I-602, I-212, etc.). Petitions to remove conditional status on permanent residence (I-751). Naturalization to United States citizenship. I represent applicants at both the San Francisco and San Jose USCIS Field Offices.

Appeals for Immigration and Naturalization Applications. N-336 requests for a new hearing on a naturalization application. I-290B appeals to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO or AAU) for a denied: I-601 waiver (for a criminal conviction, misrepresentation, unlawful presence, etc.), I-212 for admission after removal, I-821 for temporary protected status (TPS), etc. EOIR-29 appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) for a denied or revoked I-130 for a spouse or family member. Motions to reopen or reconsider too.

Federal Court Litigation. Lawsuits to challenge denied or delayed immigration or naturalization applications (actions for administrative review, mandamus, habeas corpus, etc.). I offer a reduced fee for a limited number of these types of cases. I represent clients in the federal courts in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Fresno, and Los Angeles in these cases.

Removal/Deportation Defense. Representation before an immigration judge, appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), motions to reopen, and petitions for review to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Most of my removal cases are before the San Francisco Immigration Court.

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What You Can Expect:

I value my clients, so I:

Give my honest opinion about the merits of their case, even if that discourages them from filing an application.

Explain the immigration process and any anticipated issues in advance.

Treat them as partners, respecting their right to make all significant decisions.

Promptly respond to their inquiries and questions.

Provide effective advocacy tailored to their unique situation.

Scott Mossman is a licensed attorney and active member of the State Bar of California, Bar #227178.

For pending criminal charges, we advise defendants, criminal defense attorneys, and public defenders throughout the entire State of California.
In removal cases, we represent clients residing anywhere in Northern California before the San Francisco Immigration Court.
For USCIS applications, we primarily represent clients before the USCIS San Francisco and San Jose Field Offices, including clients from Alameda, Berkeley, Concord, Fremont, Hayward, Martinez, Milpitas, Mountain View, Napa, Oakland, Palo Alto, Pleasanton, Redwood City, Richmond, San Francisco, San Jose, San Leandro, San Mateo, San Rafael, Santa Clara, Santa Rosa, Sunnyvale, and Walnut Creek. For appeals of denied USCIS petitions and waivers, we represent clients living anywhere in the world.