Robert F. Jacobs Attorney

First Admitted: 1997, California

Professional Webpage: https://www.RFJimmigration.com/About/Robert-F-Jacobs.shtml

Bar/Professional Activity:

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member since 1997, 1997
American Immigration Lawyers Association, National Convention Attendee for 18 straight years, Liaison to the Immigration Courts Committee (EOIR), CLE Speaker, 1999
Mexican American Bar Association, Executive Board, Member, 2001-present, 2001
Southeast District Bar Association, 2002-present, 2023 President, 2024 Past-President, Long-time Executive Board, 2019 Attorney of the Year, 2002
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Executive Committee of the Immigration Law Section, 2006 - present., 2006
Wisconsin Supreme Court, 1997 - present, 1997
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1997, 1997
California Supreme Court, 1998, 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2001, 2001
U.S. District Court Central District of California, 2002, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2003, 2003
U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 2003, 2003
United States Supreme Court, 2015, 2015

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

In Re Martinez-Recinas, 23 I&N Dec. 175 (Int. Dec. 3456) (BIA 2001), 2001
Jimenez-Angeles v. Ashcroft, 291 F.3d 594 (9th Cir. 2002), 2002
Valencia-Fragoso v. INS, 321 F.3d 1204 (9th Cir. 2003), 2003
Severiano-Vasquez v. Holder, 590 F.3d 1053 (9th Cir. 2010), 2010
Cruz-Betansos v. Barr, 928 F.3d 1133 (9th Cir. 2019)., 2019

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Certified Specialist in Immigration and Naturalization Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, 2007

Pro bono/Community Service:

Pro Bono work through the law practice and in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Mexican American Bar Association and the Southeast District Bar Association., 2000
Kiwanis International - Downey, CA, Noon Chapter. 2003-present. President 2010., 2003

Honors/Awards:

Award, Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters – Southern California, Immigration Lawyer, 2015-2024, Thomson Reuters, 2024
Attorney of the Year, Southeast District Bar Association, 2019, Attorney of the Year, Southeast District Bar Association, 2019, 2019
The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2016
The American Society of Legal Advocates – Top 100 Immigration Lawyers in California, The American Society of Legal Advocates – Top 100 Immigration Lawyers in California, 2016
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters – Southern California, Immigration Lawyer, 2015-2024, Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters – Southern California, Immigration Lawyer, 2015-2024, Thompson Reuters, 2015
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2011, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2011, 2011
CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Publicly Held Corporations, Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Publicly Held Corporations, Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1997

Educational Background:

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, B.S., Major: Economics, Major: Political Science, Major: Pre-Law, Honors: Highest Honors, Honors: Student Government President, Hoeschler Award for Top Graduate from the College of Business, 1994
Marquette University Law School, J.D., Dean's Scholarship, Marquette Law Review, Moot Court, Pro Bono Society, PAD, 1997

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

Practical advice from an immigration lawyer's perspective on potential dangers and how to protect immigrant workers compensation applicants from immigration problems when navigating the system., Panelist Speaker, "Protecting Undocumented Workers in the Workers' Compensation System", Greater Inland Empire Applicants Attorneys Association., 2024
A historical analysis of the legal and sociological effect of the 18th Amendment and Prohibition and it's aftermath on the City of Milwaukee and the region., Lecturer, "History of the 18th Amendment and Prohibition's Effect on Milwaukee", Southeast District Bar Association, 2023
New laws and regulations in immigration law., Lecturer, "Updates in Immigration Law", Southeast District Bar Association and the Mexican American Bar Association, 2021
Chair, Moderator and Speaker, Chair, Moderator and Speaker, "Crimes and Immigration: Hot topics and the value of collaboration between criminal defense and immigration attorneys.", 2019
Moderator & Speaker, "Crimes & Immigration: New Strategies in an Increasingly Challenging Climate", Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2018
Lecturer, "Immigration Law in a Turbulent Political World: Walls or Bridges?", Southeast District Bar Association, 2016
Speaker, "Practicing Before the Los Angeles/Adelanto Immigration Courts: Procedures, Tactics, and Tips", Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2016
Moderator & Speaker, "Crimes & Immigration Seminar: New Strategies for Removal Defense", Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2013
Speaker, "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals", American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2012
Speaker, "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: Criminal Ineligibility", Beverly Hills Bar Association, 2012
Moderator and Speaker, "Crimes and Immigration: Strategies to Defend Convicted Clients Despite Increasing Obstacles", Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2011
Lecturer, Lunch With the Experts, "Bonds: Give me freedom (or at least get me bonded out)", Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2011
Speaker, "Immigration 911: Post-Conviction Relief (PCR)", Beverly Hills Bar Association, 2010
Moderator & Speaker, Crimes & Immigration Seminar", Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2010
Speaker, "Crimes and Immigration: Preventing Removal and Preserving Relief, Pre & Post-Conviction", Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2008
Speaker, "Removal Hearing Advocacy Program, Master Calendar & Hearing on the Merits", Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2008

Other Outstanding Achievements:

Marquette Law Review, Member, 1996
Marquette Law Pro Bono Society, 1997
American Jurisprudence Award - Publicly Held Corporations, 1997
Rada Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Wisconsin (La Crosse), 2011
Speaker at Graduation Ceremony, University of Wisconsin (La Crosse), 2011

Industry Groups:

American Immigration Lawyers Association
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Mexican American Bar Association
Southeast District Bar Association

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