Robert Baizer - Oakland, CA
Robert Baizer is a veteran immigration attorney based in Oakland, California, with over four decades of legal experience. A State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law and former AILA amicus counsel, he provides elite representation in employment visas, consular processing, family immigration, and federal immigration appeals.
Decades of Elite Immigration Law Representation in Oakland
With an evolving federal immigration framework, securing experienced counsel is crucial for employers and families alike. Attorney Robert Baizer offers premier legal representation from his downtown Oakland office at 825 Washington Street. Admitted to the California Bar in 1975, Robert Baizer has spent more than forty years resolving complex immigration challenges. Having served as a partner in the prominent firm Yonemura, Yasaki and Baizer and as amicus counsel before the United States Supreme Court, he provides unmatched depth in immigration jurisprudence. Individuals and corporations seeking to hire an immigration lawyer benefit from his authoritative legal knowledge and proven track record.
Comprehensive Immigration Legal Services
Robert Baizer assists corporate entities, skilled professionals, and families across a wide spectrum of U.S. immigration matters:
Business and Employment-Based Visas
Securing work authorization and employer-sponsored lawful residency requires exacting regulatory compliance. As seasoned business and work visa lawyers, the practice guides multinational enterprises, technology firms, and foreign professionals through H-1B specialty occupation visas, L-1 intracompany transfers, E-2 treaty investor visas, and O-1 extraordinary ability petitions. Attorney Baizer also oversees PERM labor certification applications with precision, ensuring seamless permanent residency processing.
Family-Based Immigration and Green Cards
Reuniting families across borders requires detailed documentation and proactive problem-solving. Serving as family immigration lawyers, the firm handles marriage-based green cards, immediate relative petitions, and consular processing through U.S. embassies abroad, steering families through potential stumbling blocks such as inadmissibility waivers and affidavit of support mandates.
Federal Litigation and Appellate Practice
When administrative agencies issue erroneous rulings, formal appellate review is often necessary. Functioning as skilled deportation defense lawyers and appellate litigators, attorney Baizer represents clients before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), the U.S. District Courts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, challenging unlawful deportation orders and agency delays.
Citizenship and Naturalization Proceedings
Navigating the transition from permanent resident to United States citizen requires meeting strict statutory standards. As knowledgeable citizenship lawyers, the practice advises applicants on continuous residence issues, criminal history reviews, and complex citizenship retention questions, guiding clients confidently toward naturalization.
Why Retain Attorney Robert Baizer
Clients who find an immigration attorney with this level of peer recognition gain a decisive legal advantage:
- Certified Legal Specialist: Robert Baizer has maintained Board Certification in Immigration and Nationality Law from the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization for more than twenty-five years.
- National Bar Leadership: A member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association since 1978, he has lectured at numerous legal conferences and testified before the immigration subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Peer-Recognized Excellence: Repeatedly selected to Northern California Super Lawyers, reflecting the high esteem of fellow attorneys and judges.
- International Network: Established collaboration with Bloom Consulting in Tokyo allows for international legal coordination for Japanese and transnational businesses.
Contact an Oakland Immigration Specialist Today
Whether you require strategic workforce visa planning or need an immigration lawyer to handle a difficult appeal, Robert Baizer provides the seasoned legal guidance your case demands. Contact the Oakland office today to schedule a confidential legal consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the historic Old Oakland neighborhood, known for its beautifully preserved Victorian-era commercial buildings and active culinary scene.
Building Location
The office is situated in The Ratto Building, a historic multi-story building that combines elegant original architecture with modern office efficiency. It is located near popular dining options such as Square Pie Guys and Sana'a Cafe.
Parking Details
While on-site parking is available at an additional cost, public parking options include the nearby Franklin 88 Public Parking lot and the City Center Parking Garage.
Public Transit
Served by Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Route 30 (to Dimond District); nearest stop is at 11th Street & Clay Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main entrance of The Ratto Building. For wheelchair and elevator access, use the entrance from the back of the building on the 9th Street side (via the employee parking lot) and take the elevator to the 3rd Floor, where Suite 333 is located.