Law Offices of Daniel Shanfield Immigration Defense PC is a dedicated immigration law firm based in San Jose, California, specializing in complex and high-stakes immigration defense and family-based cases. What sets the firm apart is its unique background, with the managing attorney having prior experience as an immigration prosecutor, providing invaluable insight into government strategies and strengthening their defense capabilities.
The firm leverages over five decades of combined legal experience to aggressively represent clients facing deportation, criminal inadmissibility, and intricate family immigration matters. They are particularly focused on defending the rights of individuals with past criminal records, victims of abuse, and families seeking to reunite or remain together in the U.S. Their approach is client-centered, emphasizing clear guidance, consistent communication, and compassionate support throughout the legal process.
Services Offered
- Citizenship / Naturalization
- Deportation Defense
- Cancellation of Removal
- Family Immigration
- K-1/K-3 Fiancé & Marriage Visas
- I-751 Petitions to Remove Conditional Residence
- I-601A Unlawful Presence Provisional Waivers
- Spouse & Unmarried Children of U.S. Residents
- Spouse of a U.S. Citizen, Green Card or Visa Holder
- Immigration Defense
- Adam Walsh Act Defense
- Bond Hearings
- Immigration Fraud Defense
- Permanent Residents with Crimes
- Post-Conviction Relief
- 212(h) Waivers of Inadmissibility
- Federal Court Immigration Litigation
- Green Cards
- Expiring or Lost I-551 Green Cards
- Non-Immigrant Visa Renewal
- Humanitarian Visas
- DACA & DREAMer
- Asylum
- VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)
- U Visas
- Visiting the U.S.
- Visa Consulting
The firm primarily serves clients throughout San Jose and the broader Silicon Valley region, with services available in both English and Spanish. Their notable achievements include successful BIA appeals and a strong track record in handling marriage fraud denials, Adam Walsh Act cases, and complex waivers for clients with criminal histories.
