Jacob Shidaev in the courtroom

Trial-Trained

Background & credentials

I know the immigration process from both sides.

  • CABar #343616
  • 3federal districts
  • 50states EOIR
  • AILASoCal chapter

In 2000, my father and I were granted political asylum in the United States. As a teenager, I filled out residency and citizenship forms for my family — immigration law became my work before law school.

That experience stays with me. Behind every case are people for whom the outcome carries weight.

Before opening my own practice, I worked in commercial litigation. Later, I was offered a Deputy District Attorney position in Tulare County — I chose immigration law and opened my office in 2023.

Immigration court is still court. Preparation, evidence, strategy, and courtroom work matter no less than the documents filed.

Our team is organized. I personally lead every case, from the first consultation through the final ruling.

Credentials & experience

Where I'm admitted to practice.

Court admissions

  • California State Bar — #343616 · member in good standing
  • U.S. District Courts · Central, Eastern, Northern Districts of California
  • Pro hac vice — admission in other states on a per-matter basis as needed
  • Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) — all 50 states

Practice areas

  • Asylum — affirmative & defensive
  • Removal Defense · Cancellation · Withholding · CAT
  • Detained Representation · Bond Hearings · Parole
  • Federal Litigation · Habeas · Mandamus · TRO
  • Motions to Reopen / Terminate · Appeals

Languages

Fluent in

EnglishRussian
  • Immigration cases in all 50 states

Let's discuss your case

30-minute consultation. We assess the situation and discuss what steps make sense.

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