
Joseph John Shepherd
Immigration attorney · Los Angeles, MA · Admitted Massachusetts 2009
About this attorney
Joseph J. ("JJ") Shepherd is an experienced immigration attorney practicing in Los Angeles, California. With over a decade of dedicated legal experience, he concentrates exclusively on U.S. immigration and nationality law. Mr. Shepherd regularly counsels corporate employers, investors, and foreign nationals on a comprehensive range of immigration matters, offering knowledgeable guidance through complex regulatory frameworks.
Mr. Shepherd earned his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School in 2009 and is admitted to the Massachusetts bar. Throughout his career, he has held key leadership and liaison positions within the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), including serving on the AILA National ACES Committee and as Consular Liaison for the Southern California chapter. His career includes senior associate roles at prominent immigration firms, where he developed significant experience handling employment-based petitions, consular processing, and specialized visas for artists, athletes, and entertainers.
A recognized authority in immigration practice, Mr. Shepherd is a frequent author and contributor to national legal publications on immigration policy and visa procedures. He is deeply committed to delivering strategic, responsive, and client-centered counsel to help organizations and individuals successfully accomplish their immigration objectives.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
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Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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