Chris Beckerson

A compassionate and stalwart companion of his clients, Chris Beckerson is a principal at the law firm Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr in San Francisco, California, and provides eminent representation to those who seek to pursue the American dream through immigrating to the United States and naturalizing themselves to their new home. A true professional, his 14-plus years as a practicing attorney have given him the tools and knowledge in legal research pertaining to immigration law, providing his clients with myriad opportunities to achieve their goals.Mr. Beckerson understands the extraordinary circumstances that individuals are embroiled in to make the move to the United States. Whether it’s to look for new job opportunities or create a better life for loved ones, he will fight to ensure that his clients get the security and peace of mind they deserve to move on to greener pastures.Academically talented, Mr. Beckerson completed his LL.B. degree in 2002 from King’s College London and was assistant editor of the King’s College London Student Newspaper and was received the Albert Kiralfy Prize for History of English Law (best dissertation). He then went on to attend the University of Oxford and graduated with his Bachelor of Civil Law degree in 2004. During this time, he was also an associate editor of the Oxford University Commonwealth Law Journal.Before entering the legal profession, Mr. Beckerson enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, where he served as a senior articles editor for the Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law. After obtaining his LL.M. degree in 2009, he worked as a legal research attorney for the San Francisco Superior Court, criminal division, where he was exposed to the inner workings of the local judiciary.Mr. Beckerson is certified as a legal specialist in immigration and nationality law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He is a member of important legal organizations, including the State Bar of California and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.