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Shan Dimitris Potts

Shan Dimitris Potts

The Better Start
  • Immigration Law, Health Care Law, Criminal Law
  • California
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Biography

I am the founder of Shan Potts Law Offices- a full service immigration law firm with extensive experience in Deportation and Removal Defense; Green Cards, Family Immigration; Employment Immigration; U.S. Citizenship, U-Visas; VAWA Cases; DACA Cases; Consular Processing; Waivers and Appeals before the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and Asylum (Sexual Orientation), HIV Waivers, Family Unifications. I have has successfully litigated complex issues concerning crimes and immigration. I have helped military families with immigration benefits. I have protected relatives of U.S. military members from deportation. I obtained specialty visa for international clients; fashion models, entertainers, athletes, business professionals, medical professionals, scientist, students and researchers.

Practice Areas
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Health Care Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    It is always advisable to consult with an attorney when you are not sure if you have questions about something, best part is its free.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Chief Legal Officer
The Better Start
- Current
The Better Start is an online platform for record expungements (Record Clearing services)
Co Founding Attorney.
Potts Martinez, Attorneys At Law
- Current
Education
Univ of California Berkeley
Undergraduate Degree
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Southwestern Univ School of Law
Law Degree
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Awards
Top Contributor
Avvo
Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 224800
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
The Moral Impetus to Act
LinkedIn
The American Worker
LinkedIn
Immigration representation
Reel Urban News
EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL IN IMMIGRATION PROCEEDINGS
LinkedIn
Crime and Immigration
Reel Urban News
Speaking Engagements
Benefits of Having a Law Degree, CSUN Pre Law Association, Northridge CA
California State University - Northridge
Attorney Shan D Potts was invited to CSUN by the Pre Law Association to share his thoughts on how being an attorney has helped him and offered his advice to young students who were contemplating a career in law. A small snipet of the event is available at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btwiQSmP0Ko
Websites & Blogs
Website
Immigration | Criminal Defense | Post Conviction
Website
Criminal Record Clearing (Expungement Services) - Online
Blog
Immigration Activists Stage Blockade to Stop Deportations
Blog
Immigration (ICE) arrests continue, 331 arrested since May 09, 2016.
Blog
More Immigration Deportation Raids Coming in the Next Two Months
Blog
USCIS to Propose Fee Hike For Immigration Petitions
Blog
Shan Potts Law Offices
Blog
GET YOUR MEXICAN BIRTH CERTIFICATE IN THE UNITED STATES
Blog
EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL IN IMMIGRATION PROCESS
Blog
Will Supreme Court Deliver the Much Anticipated Relief for Immigrant Families?
Blog
Georgia DACA Recipients Lead the Fight for Cheaper Tuition
Blog
‘Undocumented’ Immigrants and Taxes
Blog
The Presidential Election and Immigration
Blog
Children In Deportation
Legal Answers
1321 Questions Answered
Q. What kind of visa will my friend need if he is planning to come here and do business?
A: Hello,

There are several "business" visas available. What kind of visa is suitable for your friend depends on the type of business and the amount of money he/she will invest in that business. Talk to an immigration attorney or have your friend talk to an immigration attorney in private to identify which visa is best for your friend.

All the best.

-Shan Potts

www.pottsmartinez.com

+1 (323) 803 7147

Like our facebook page for regular immigration and visa updates - www.facebook.com/pottsmartinez

15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough facts are known. It is your responsibility to retain a lawyer to analyze the facts specific to your particular situation in order to give you specific advice. Specific answers will require cognizance of all pertinent facts about your case. Any answers offered are of a general nature only and are not meant to create an attorney-client relationship. ... Read More
Q. My wife an I just got separated. She ask for a divorce. Will this affect my outcome for my green card? An she had an
A: If you already have a green card you will not have problems with your green card. If you have a conditional green card you can file a petition with USCIS to remove conditions on your green card. An experienced immigration attorney will be able to help you with this process. I suggest you talk to an attorney in private, many attorneys including me offer free consultations.

Regarding custody, only a family law attorney can answer that question. I see that you tagged it properly, let's hope someone answers.

All the best.

-Shan Potts

www.pottsmartinez.com

+1 (323) 803 7147

Like our facebook page for regular immigration and visa updates - www.facebook.com/pottsmartinez

15 years of successful immigration law experience.

The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough facts are known. It is your responsibility to retain a lawyer to analyze the facts specific to your particular situation in order to give you specific advice. Specific answers will require cognizance of all pertinent facts about your case. Any answers offered are of a general nature only and are not meant to create an attorney-client relationship.
... Read More
Q. I have deportation removal to go back to Guatemala05/29/18 +u visa srill pending attemped murder vctim violent crimc
A: Hello

Reach out to an immigration attorney in private and talk about the possibility of re-opening your deportation order. An experienced immigration attorney can help you. Many attorneys including me offer free consultations, talk to one today.

All the best.

-Shan Potts

www.pottsmartinez.com

+1 (323) 803 7147

Like our facebook page for regular immigration and visa updates - www.facebook.com/pottsmartinez

15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough facts are known. It is your responsibility to retain a lawyer to analyze the facts specific to your particular situation in order to give you specific advice. Specific answers will require cognizance of all pertinent facts about your case. Any answers offered are of a general nature only and are not meant to create an attorney-client relationship. ... Read More
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535 N Brand Blvd
Suite 850
Glendale, CA 91203
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