Ian M. Seruelo

Ian M. Seruelo is the founder and principal attorney at the Law Offices of Ian M. Seruelo in San Diego, California. With nearly a decade of dedicated legal practice, Mr. Seruelo concentrates his work on immigration law, asylum, and labor and employment disputes. He handles a wide spectrum of complex immigration matters—including T and U visas, VAWA petitions, affirmative and defensive asylum, deportation defense, family petitions, and naturalization—as well as employment issues such as wage and hour claims, workplace discrimination, and wrongful termination.

Drawing on an extensive background in community organizing and grassroots activism in both the Philippines and the United States, Mr. Seruelo brings exceptional insight and tenacity to his legal advocacy. He earned his Juris Doctor and a Certificate in Law and Social Justice from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2014, following a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of the Philippines Visayas. Throughout his career, he has served as Legal Counsel for the Pilipino Workers Center, a contract attorney for the Somali Bantu Association of America, and a volunteer attorney with the Employee Rights Center.

Driven by a steadfast commitment to social and economic justice, Mr. Seruelo approaches every case with empathy, precision, and vigorous advocacy. Having contributed thousands of pro bono hours to marginalized and immigrant communities, he ensures that every client receives personalized attention and a fearless champion inside and outside the courtroom.