Armando Villegas & Associates is a distinguished law firm based in Whittier, California, specializing in family law, immigration, and criminal defense. With over 17 years of experience, the firm has built an impeccable reputation for providing personalized, high-quality legal services, particularly for clients whose cases have significant implications for their immigration status. Known for its “large firm with a human touch” approach, the practice combines deep expertise with compassionate, attentive representation.
The firm takes a unique, mediation-focused approach to family law, emphasizing cooperation and collaborative strategies to reduce stress, cost, and time for clients. In immigration matters, the attorneys stay current with evolving laws and handle a wide spectrum of cases, from family-based petitions to deportation defense. The team is particularly dedicated to serving immigrants, visa holders, and U.S. citizens, offering free initial consultations and prioritizing clear communication and client education throughout the legal process.
Services Offered
- Divorce
- Legal Separation
- Annulment
- Division of Marital Property
- Paternity
- Mediation
- Child Custody (Legal and Physical)
- Adoption
- Guardianship
- Modification of Custody Orders
- Child Support
- Spousal Support
- Domestic Violence Protection and Defense
- Temporary and Permanent Restraining Orders
- Prenuptial Agreement
- Postnuptial Agreement
- Family-Based Immigration (Marriage, Immediate Relatives, Parents, Siblings)
- Adjustment of Status
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
- 245(i) Applications
- Unlawful Presence Waivers (I-601A, I-601, I-212)
- Consular Processing
- Asylum (Political, Religious, Social Group, LGBT)
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Naturalization (N-400)
- FOIA Requests
- U-Visa (I-918)
- Fiancé Visa
- Removal of Conditional Residency (I-751)
- Parole in Place (PIP)
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Petitions
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
- Deportation Defense
- Criminal Defense
- Post-Judgment Modifications
- Expert Witness Representation
Serving clients throughout Los Angeles County and beyond, the firm assists a diverse clientele in both English and Spanish, with a strong focus on cases intersecting family law and immigration. Their notable achievements include a long track record of successful outcomes in complex, immigration-sensitive family and criminal matters.
