Steven Griffith
Senior Immigration Attorney | Advocate for Families & Individuals
I Help Families:
✧ Reunite spouses and children (CR-1/IR-1, K-1 fiancé visas)
✧ Secure green cards through family sponsorship
✧ Navigate citizenship and naturalization
✧ Defend against deportation (removal proceedings)
✧ Obtain humanitarian relief (VAWA, U visas, asylum)
✅ Spousal Visas – Avoiding common RFEs that delay reunification
✅ Parent/Child Sponsorship – Correctly filing Form I-130 petitions
✅ Waivers – Overcoming past immigration violations (I-601A)
✅ Citizenship – Simplifying the N-400 process for eligible residents
Education
Senior Immigration Attorney | Advocate for Families & Individuals (2013 - 2017)
Admitted to California Bar, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals 2020
AILA Family Immigration Committee (2010-2014)
Practice Areas
Lawyer in London Dispute Resolution (2015 – 2018)
Lawyer in London for Family Lawyer (Legal Awards 2016)
The team in London for International Trade (2018)
My Skills
removal defense cases. His practice focuses on protecting the rights of immigrants through strategic advocacy in the following areas: Asylum & Refugee Protection – Representation for individuals fleeing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. – Preparation of compelling asylum applications, credible fear interviews, and defensive asylum cases in removal proceedings. Appeals & Litigation – Aggressive advocacy in immigration appeals before the BIA (Board of Immigration Appeals) and federal courts. – Motions to reopen or reconsider denied cases, including those involving changed country conditions or procedural errors. Deportation & Removal Defense – Strategic defense strategies for clients facing deportation, including cancellation of removal, waivers (I-601, I-601A), and bond hearings. – Advocacy for detainees through habeas corpus petitions and parole requests. U Visa Relief for Victims of Crime – Guidance for victims of qualifying crimes (e.g., domestic violence, trafficking) in securing U Visa status, including certification (Form I-918) and adjustment of status. – Advocacy for clients with pending U Visas seeking deferred action or work authorization. Steven combines meticulous case preparation with a compassionate approach, ensuring clien