Business Details
27 Years
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Your Trusted Immigration & Criminal Defense Team in Santa Ana
Fabin C Serrato Law Offices has served the Santa Ana community for over two decades, specializing in immigration law, criminal defense, and personal injury representation. Our attorneys have successfully represented thousands of immigrants before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration Courts, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. We combine extensive litigation experience with a commitment to protecting clients' rights, having recovered millions in personal injury cases and secured favorable outcomes in complex immigration matters.Our team maintains active involvement in legal professional organizations and has earned recognition through awards such as Litigator of the Year and membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. We prioritize accessibility to legal services for underserved communities while maintaining strict ethical standards and client confidentiality.
Services
Immigration Law
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Family Law
Deportation Defense
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of immigration law experience with precedent-setting cases
- Proven success in complex deportation defense proceedings
- Multilingual attorneys serving English and Spanish-speaking clients
- Millions recovered in personal injury cases regardless of immigration status
- Active community involvement through legal education initiatives
Services
Immigration Law
Our immigration practice handles deportation defense, asylum applications, family reunification, and citizenship matters. We represent clients before immigration courts and federal agencies. Our attorneys have established precedent-setting cases in immigration law.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients against criminal charges while protecting immigration status. Our representation includes court proceedings, plea negotiations, and post-conviction relief to minimize immigration consequences of criminal cases.
Personal Injury
We pursue compensation for injury victims through insurance claims and litigation. Our practice secures damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering regardless of clients' immigration status.
Family Law
Our family law practice includes domestic violence protection orders, child custody matters, and spousal support cases. We collaborate with community organizations to support vulnerable populations.
Deportation Defense
We provide legal representation in deportation proceedings, including bond hearings and asylum applications. Our attorneys have extensive experience before immigration courts in Southern California.
People
Fabian Serrato
Founder & President
UCLA Law graduate with 20+ years of immigration and criminal law experience. Recognized as Litigator of the Year and member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Leads firm's strategic direction.
Fernando Magdaleno
Senior Associate Attorney
Former Legal Aid Society fellow specializing in immigration defense. Represents clients in Orange County and Southern California immigration courts. Active in community legal education programs.
Anabel Sanchez
Senior Associate Attorney
Specializes in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases. 2024 Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year awardee. President of Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Foundation.
David Fuentes Urias
Associate Attorney
Focuses on immigrant rights and disability law. Former intern at Orange County Public Defender's Office. Advocate for underserved communities through pro bono initiatives.
Questions
What should I do if arrested by ICE?
Remain calm, exercise your right to remain silent, and immediately request to speak with our attorneys. Do not sign any documents without legal consultation.
What immigration services do you offer?
We provide deportation defense, asylum applications, family visa petitions, and citizenship assistance before immigration courts and USCIS.
Do you handle criminal cases with immigration consequences?
Yes, we defend clients against criminal charges while protecting their immigration status through strategic legal representation.
Are consultations available in Spanish?
Yes, our attorneys provide legal consultations in both English and Spanish to accommodate our diverse client base.
Can I get personal injury compensation without legal status?
Yes, we help accident victims regardless of immigration status recover compensation for medical expenses and lost wages.
How can I locate someone detained by ICE?
Contact our office immediately for assistance using the ICE Detainee Locator System or to arrange legal representation for detained individuals.
