Law Office of Mario Zapata - Anaheim, CA
Law Office of Mario Zapata is a premier immigration and criminal defense law practice located in Anaheim, California. Founded by trial attorney Mario Steven Zapata, who brings nearly two decades of experience and Ninth Circuit appellate victories, the firm offers tenacious legal counsel in deportation defense, family-based petitions, waivers of inadmissibility, citizenship, and post-conviction relief for immigrants across Orange County.
Strategic Immigration Advocacy and Criminal Defense in Anaheim, California
Achieving lawful status or defending against deportation requires sophisticated knowledge of federal immigration statutes and California criminal laws. The Law Office of Mario Zapata, situated in Anaheim, delivers compassionate, assertive legal representation for immigrant families, workers, and individuals threatened with removal. Founded by Mario Steven Zapata, an alumnus of UCLA and Chapman University Fowler School of Law admitted to the State Bar of California in 2007, the firm draws upon nearly twenty years of advocacy. As an immigrant himself, Attorney Zapata understands the high personal stakes involved. If you need to find a lawyer who combines personal dedication with proven appellate trial capability, our Anaheim legal team provides the guidance necessary to resolve complex immigration challenges.
Comprehensive Immigration and Crimmigration Practice Areas
Immigration law and criminal law often intersect, creating severe risks of mandatory detention or permanent deportation for noncitizens. Clients seeking to hire an immigration lawyer with substantial courtroom and administrative experience turn to our office across a wide array of vital legal matters:
- Deportation Defense: Tenacious representation as deportation defense lawyers before immigration courts nationwide, fighting removal proceedings and securing relief.
- Family Immigration: Dedicated guidance as family immigration lawyers handling I-130 petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing, and fiancé visas.
- Waivers of Inadmissibility: Meticulous preparation of I-601 and I-601A provisional waivers, and I-212 applications.
- Work Visas: Strategic petitions as business and work visa lawyers assisting California businesses and workers.
- Citizenship and Naturalization: Diligent counsel as citizenship lawyers assisting permanent residents with N-400 applications and civics testing.
- Criminal Defense for Immigrants: Serving as criminal defense lawyers to challenge criminal convictions and protect immigration eligibility.
- Humanitarian Relief: Advocating for Dreamers and families through DACA renewals, asylum applications, and U visas.
Ninth Circuit Appellate Experience and Dedicated Client Care
What distinguishes Attorney Mario Zapata is his willingness to contest unjust decisions beyond the administrative level. Having successfully argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO), he provides the high-level appellate capabilities typically found only at large corporate firms. Fluent in English and Spanish, Attorney Zapata maintains an approachable, client-centered environment where legal options are explained with transparency. Rather than offering empty promises, he performs rigorous case assessments to identify risks and construct viable pathways toward lawful permanent residence.
Schedule a Free 30-Minute Consultation with Attorney Mario Zapata
If you or a loved one is facing deportation proceedings, received a Notice to Appear (NTA), or need a lawyer urgently to resolve an urgent immigration roadblock, timely action is crucial. The Law Office of Mario Zapata provides free 30-minute initial consultations and interest-free flexible payment plans to ensure that professional legal representation is accessible. Conveniently located on East Orangethorpe Avenue in Anaheim, our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Contact our Anaheim office today to schedule your consultation and protect your American dream.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the northern commercial corridor of Anaheim, California, situated at the southwest corner of the intersection of East Orangethorpe Avenue and Raymond Avenue, less than a mile from the 91 Freeway.
Building Location
The law office is located in the Anaheim Crossroads Business Park, a well-maintained 2-story Class B commercial office building situated directly across the street from a Del Taco restaurant.
Parking Details
A large on-site surface parking lot offering 166 parking spaces surrounds the business park complex, providing free and convenient parking for clients and visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Orange County Transportation Authority Route 30 (Cerritos Center); nearest stop is at Orangethorpe-Raymond.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building's main double-door lobby entrance. Take the stairs or the elevator up to the second floor, and walk down the corridor to find Suite 200C.