Matthew Gabriel Holt
Immigration attorney · San Diego, CA · Admitted California 2007
About this attorney
Matthew Gabriel Holt is a distinguished immigration attorney and a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. With nearly two decades of legal experience, he focuses his practice on guiding individuals, families, and businesses through complex immigration proceedings, deportation defense, and nationality matters.
Mr. Holt serves as a Partner at Hurwitz Holt, APLC in San Diego. Throughout his career, he has held prominent leadership positions within the legal community, including serving as Chapter Chair and Member of the Board of Governors for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He earned his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 2007 after completing his undergraduate degree in the History of Public Policy at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Committed to passionate and client-centered advocacy, Mr. Holt works tirelessly to protect immigrant rights. His extensive pro bono service with the American Bar Association's Immigration Justice Project and multilingual fluency enable him to provide accessible, compassionate, and highly strategic legal representation.
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.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
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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