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Anna Hysell

Anna Hysell

 
  • Immigration Law
  • California
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Jesse Adam Lloyd
Jesse Adam Lloyd January 25, 2021
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Anna has a tremendous knowledge base- not only from work with her office in the U.S., but her presence in Tijuana and experience as a DHS attorney. She is exceedingly honest, and also a fierce advocate. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Other

Anna is well-known in the immigration law community, we have referred cases to one another, and discussed legal issues.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

We have not worked on the same case simultaneously, but have referred clients closer to the other's office.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I do not recall my initial referral to Anna, but it was approximately five years ago.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

She knows the law very well. She is also very honest when a potential client has a weak case, but at the same time will fight hard for clients who retain her.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

We have discussed legal issues in the past, and her knowledge is very high. She is primary source of expertise on San Ysidro border issues.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

We have discussed strategy, and she is able to present her knowledge effectively on behalf of clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

She is responsive to professional communications, and is able to effectively discuss the law for a variety of sophistication levels.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I know she has turned away potentially lucrative cases who did not have sufficiently strong claims to pursue.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Immigration law, especially border issues.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Anna is a tremendous attorney, who I am happy to refer clients located near Tijuana or San Diego, or who have legal matters there.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Grace Rosas Alano
Grace Rosas Alano January 25, 2021
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Anna is a highly competent, trustworthy, knowledgeable, expert, experienced, and ethical immigration attorney and is among the best in the United States. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Friend

Anna has been a friend and immigration law colleague since 2006.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

We have worked together for the same client handling different aspects the case.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I worked with her in 2006 and maybe 2010.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Anna is an expert in immigration law, has extensive experience, including working for the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security as a government trial attorney and in private practice. She cares deeply for her clients and is passionate about her work and clients' rights. She has a high success rate and is well respected by government agencies, consulates, and the immigration law community.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Anna is an expert in immigration law and is sought after as a speaker at national and local conferences, law schools, and on network news channels.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Anna is well regarded as a trial attorney (removal defense) and is sought after as a speaker for TV news and national conferences for her extensive and up-to-date knowledge. She has also provided legal analysis for blog posts, and has published articles in textbooks for the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Communication Skills: Excellent

As mentioned above, Anna is well-known for her speaking skills on the news, as a conference speaker, and in court. She is absolutely clear and to the point, and is able to get the listener to understand the concept. Her communication skills are also vital to her client advocacy, as she has to communicate with numerous adjudicators, opposing counsel, judges, and interviewers daily. She is also able to communicate clearly with her clients and staff, which is evidenced by the growth of her practice

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Anna is at the highest level of ethics and professionalism as is evidenced by her thriving practice, happy clients, clean record with the State Bar, and high regard from colleagues and government agencies.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Immigration and Nationality Law.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Project Management
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
I recommend potential clients in Southern California or with particular cases to Anna because I trust her with my life. She is fearless and does not back down on her duty to advocate for her client. She has even stopped the removal of a client from an airplane. She is knowledgeable and passionate about her work. She is a protector of her clients and of immigrant rights/human rights. Anna is one of the best immigration attorneys in the United States.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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