Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Immigration & Estate Planning Attorney in Pasadena
Established in 2003, our law firm provides tailored legal solutions in immigration, family law, and estate planning. With over two decades of experience, our founder brings a unique immigrant perspective and fluency in Spanish to serve clients navigating complex legal systems. We prioritize ethical representation, personalized strategies, and long-term client success. Our practice combines extensive courtroom experience in immigration and family law with meticulous estate planning to protect clients' legacies.Holding memberships in the State Bar of California and American Immigration Lawyers Association, we maintain rigorous professional standards while offering accessible, compassionate counsel for individuals and families in Pasadena, Orange County, and beyond.
Services
Estate Planning
Immigration Law
Family Petitions
Deportation Defense
Living Trusts
Wills
Powers of Attorney
Health Care Directives
Guardianship
Adoptions
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized immigration and family law experience
- Our founder provides unique immigrant perspective and bilingual representation
- Proven success in complex deportation defense and family petition cases
- Personalized estate planning solutions avoiding probate court expenses
- Ethical advocacy with membership in American Immigration Lawyers Association
Associations and certifications
- State Bar of California
Services
Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate planning services create legally binding frameworks to protect assets and ensure client wishes are honored. Our tailored solutions include wills, trusts, and healthcare directives that avoid probate court delays. With specialized knowledge of California estate laws, we help families preserve wealth across generations while minimizing legal complications for heirs.
Immigration Law
Expert immigration representation covers family petitions, deportation defense, and citizenship applications. We handle complex cases including VAWA petitions, U-visas, and DACA renewals with culturally sensitive counsel. Our practice ensures compliance with federal regulations while advocating for clients' rights through consular processing and adjustment of status procedures.
Living Trusts
Custom living trusts establish clear asset distribution plans while avoiding probate court involvement. We create revocable and irrevocable trust structures tailored to individual financial situations. These documents maintain privacy, reduce administrative costs, and ensure seamless transfer of property to designated beneficiaries according to California trust laws.
Family Law
Family law services address divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and spousal support negotiations. We represent clients in Los Angeles and Orange County courts with strategic advocacy focused on protecting parental rights and financial interests. Our approach balances courtroom readiness with opportunities for amicable dispute resolution.
Wills
Legally binding wills outline asset distribution preferences and guardianship arrangements for minor children. Our documentation ensures compliance with California probate codes while clearly expressing client intentions. We help update existing wills to reflect life changes and coordinate these documents with broader estate planning strategies.
People
Claudia S. Bowley
Founder / Director
Attorney Claudia S. Bowley established her practice in 2003 after earning her Juris Doctor from Western State University College of Law. With over 20 years of experience in immigration and family law, she provides bilingual English-Spanish representation grounded in personal immigrant experience. Her expertise spans deportation defense, estate planning, and complex family law matters across Southern California courts.
Questions
What immigration services do you offer?
We handle family petitions, deportation defense, DACA renewals, VAWA petitions, U-visas, and citizenship applications with personalized legal strategies.
Can you help with estate planning if I have minor children?
Yes, we create comprehensive plans including guardianship designations, living trusts, and wills to protect children's futures and manage asset distribution.
Do you handle both immigration and family law cases?
Yes, our practice specializes in both areas with dedicated expertise in deportation defense, family petitions, divorce proceedings, and child custody matters.
What makes your estate planning different?
We combine probate avoidance strategies with personalized trust structures tailored to California's specific legal requirements and family dynamics.
Are consultations available in Spanish?
Yes, our founder is fluent in Spanish and provides full bilingual legal services for all immigration and estate planning matters.
