
George William Abbes
Immigration attorney · Santa Ana, CA · Admitted California 1982
About this attorney
George William Abbes is a highly dedicated attorney based in Santa Ana, California, with more than 40 years of legal experience. Focusing his practice on immigration law, criminal defense, and personal injury, Mr. Abbes brings deep legal knowledge and relentless advocacy to every case. Having immigrated to the United States himself, he possesses a profound personal empathy for the challenges his clients face and has made immigration representation his life's passion.
Mr. Abbes earned his Juris Doctor from Western State University College of Law in 1982. Following years in private practice, he served as a Deputy Public Defender with the Orange County Public Defender's Office from 1995 to 2009, gaining extensive courtroom and trial experience in complex criminal defense matters. An active and respected figure in the California legal community, he is a long-standing member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has served on the Board of Directors of the Orange County Bar Association.
Throughout his career, Mr. Abbes has remained steadfast in his commitment to providing accessible, personalized counsel to every individual he represents. Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, he bridges communication barriers to ensure clients thoroughly understand their legal options and rights, delivering compassionate guidance paired with vigorous courtroom 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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