Bernard Pavel Wolfsdorf
Santa Monica, CA
Licensed for 40 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Immigration
Language
English
About
Bernie Wolfsdorf is the National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), an association with over 11,000 attorneys. He is a California State Bar-Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law and has been Managing Partner since 1986. Chambers USA 2009 awarded Mr. Wolfsdorf its highest "star" designation. He is the only attorney in Sourthern California to receive this ranking.Mr. Wolfsdorf has been recently named as one of the “Top 10 Immigration Attorneys in the U.S.” by the Human Resource Executive magazine. Mr. Wolfsdorf is also listed as one of the "most highly regarded individuals" in the field by The International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers. The 2009 California Edition of Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers recognized Mr. Wolfsdorf as "an undoubted leader" and “one of the prestigious names in the field” who “knows his stuff back to front.” The Chambers Global World's Leading Lawyers for Business guide noted Mr. Wolfsdorf's "outstanding consular law practice" and called him a "cutting-edge thinker." The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings gives Mr. Wolfsdorf an “AV” rating, the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell rating available. Mr. Wolfsdorf is also listed in the Best Lawyers in America 2009, Martindale Hubbell's Pre-eminent Specialist Directory, Southern California Super Lawyers 2009, Chambers USA 2009 and the Chambers Global World's Leading Lawyers for Business 2009. Mr. Wolfsdorf has authored numerous publications on immigration law and frequently lectures on visa matters. He is renowned for his knowledge of immigration law and his ability to successfully navigate complex immigration matters. Mr. Wolfsdorf's leadership positions, vast experience and national prominence have been vital to keeping the firm up-to-date with the latest developments facilitating the effective resolution of cases. Mr. Wolfsdorf can be reached at Email: [email protected]
Practices Areas
Immigration
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
I was dealing with a rather complicated green card application process which Bernard and his team helped me navigate in a smooth and professional fashion. Worth every penny, especially for the peace of mind that these individuals have seen it all before. 100% would work with again.
I just used Bernard and Robert at Wolfsdorf Rosenthal for my citizenship and my company uses them for work related visas. I highly recommend them. They are very thorough, provide a high level of personal service, and a pleasure to deal with.
I had the pleasure of interacting with Bernie, Shelly and their firm for the I-829 petition of my daughter. Quick response and in depth knowledge instills confidence in the client and I would strongly recommend their firm to an EB5 applicant.
This immigration company helped me and my family get our green cards. Our situation wasn't always easy. We needed a knowledgeable team to help us and they certainly did the job.
Bernie is the MVP of Immigration Law! His wisdom, experience and overall personable approach to help you navigate this excruciating process is second to none. Along with his great team, you get realistic and concrete results in any immigration matter. He has saved the day many a times!
I cannot recommend Bernard Wolfsdorf enough. He has won the Best Immigration Lawyer of the Year award several years in a row and I can see why. With my case he was incredibly thorough and took care of everything. I didn't have to worry about a thing. The interview took less than 5 minutes and then they gave me that beautiful gift - a Green Card. Let me just say that Bernie has been by my side since I first came to the US four years ago. At one stage my situation was incredibly complicated but Bernie worked his magic and sorted everything out. What's wonderful about him is that he never panics. It didn't matter how upset or worked up I got he was always calm with a solution to everything. On top of all of this Bernie is also an incredible person who takes the time to actually know and look after his clients. For the most successful immigration lawyer in the US he is also very humble and would reply personally to every email I sent - even when I asked the most ridiculous questions. He was always one hundred percent there for me and I cannot thank him enough for all he has done.
Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group did a great job for my EB-1 extraordinary ability Green Card case. Bernie is not just one of the best lawyers but also a smart person that, drawing on its extensive experience, is able not only to understand the potential of immigrant but also to instill positive hope where others can shelve it. All the team was very kind with me. Sometimes it was hard with a little lack of information, but they all did a great job. We succeeded at every level and it was a major team effort.
Bernard and Judy were the ones who dealt with me for my immigration process. I had had some problems in the past and was very nervous about trying but the Wolfsdorf firm was so thorough, caring, and efficient, that it all got done in a very timely manner. I arrived to my final consular interview positively over prepared, all the instructions sent over by Judy through the months were straight forward and never confusing. I can never thank enough Bernie and his staff for their endless patience dealing with me long distance, and seeing me through one of the most important and stressful processes of my life!
Very professional, careful, thorough, and caring group. They are the USC trusted Law Group. That is how I got to know them when I worked at USC. They helped me with my Green Card application, and I have only very good things to say about them! They know what they are doing, and explain everything very well. I got my green card approval in only a few months; faster than I thought was ever possible! Bernie and Jessica were the main people handling my application. I am thankful to them for life.
Since arriving in this country in March 2000, Bernie, Avi and the stellar team of attorneys at Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group [WILG] have been an extension of our family, seamlessly and without hiccup, handling all our legal immigration affairs. Through the many successful visa processes, including H1-B’s/H-4’s [which involved a trip to Mexico and two to Canada], F1’s for Shelley & Rowan, Green Cards and finally to Greg & Carol’s naturalization on April 26, 2013, WILG have been constantly reassuring, consummately professional and genuine to the core. The final leg will be the I-130 process for Shelley & Rowan and it is without question that we wouldn't think of any other Firm to take care of our family’s legal needs. For those considering legal immigration counsel have our evidence as a testament to the successful services that WILG provides, and WILG has more than earned our permanent, unreserved and highest endorsement.
I was dealing with a rather complicated green card application process which Bernard and his team helped me navigate in a smooth and professional fashion. Worth every penny, especially for the peace of mind that these individuals have seen it all before. 100% would work with again.
I just used Bernard and Robert at Wolfsdorf Rosenthal for my citizenship and my company uses them for work related visas. I highly recommend them. They are very thorough, provide a high level of personal service, and a pleasure to deal with.
I had the pleasure of interacting with Bernie, Shelly and their firm for the I-829 petition of my daughter. Quick response and in depth knowledge instills confidence in the client and I would strongly recommend their firm to an EB5 applicant.
This immigration company helped me and my family get our green cards. Our situation wasn't always easy. We needed a knowledgeable team to help us and they certainly did the job.
Bernie is the MVP of Immigration Law! His wisdom, experience and overall personable approach to help you navigate this excruciating process is second to none. Along with his great team, you get realistic and concrete results in any immigration matter. He has saved the day many a times!
I cannot recommend Bernard Wolfsdorf enough. He has won the Best Immigration Lawyer of the Year award several years in a row and I can see why. With my case he was incredibly thorough and took care of everything. I didn't have to worry about a thing. The interview took less than 5 minutes and then they gave me that beautiful gift - a Green Card. Let me just say that Bernie has been by my side since I first came to the US four years ago. At one stage my situation was incredibly complicated but Bernie worked his magic and sorted everything out. What's wonderful about him is that he never panics. It didn't matter how upset or worked up I got he was always calm with a solution to everything. On top of all of this Bernie is also an incredible person who takes the time to actually know and look after his clients. For the most successful immigration lawyer in the US he is also very humble and would reply personally to every email I sent - even when I asked the most ridiculous questions. He was always one hundred percent there for me and I cannot thank him enough for all he has done.
Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group did a great job for my EB-1 extraordinary ability Green Card case. Bernie is not just one of the best lawyers but also a smart person that, drawing on its extensive experience, is able not only to understand the potential of immigrant but also to instill positive hope where others can shelve it. All the team was very kind with me. Sometimes it was hard with a little lack of information, but they all did a great job. We succeeded at every level and it was a major team effort.
Bernard and Judy were the ones who dealt with me for my immigration process. I had had some problems in the past and was very nervous about trying but the Wolfsdorf firm was so thorough, caring, and efficient, that it all got done in a very timely manner. I arrived to my final consular interview positively over prepared, all the instructions sent over by Judy through the months were straight forward and never confusing. I can never thank enough Bernie and his staff for their endless patience dealing with me long distance, and seeing me through one of the most important and stressful processes of my life!
Very professional, careful, thorough, and caring group. They are the USC trusted Law Group. That is how I got to know them when I worked at USC. They helped me with my Green Card application, and I have only very good things to say about them! They know what they are doing, and explain everything very well. I got my green card approval in only a few months; faster than I thought was ever possible! Bernie and Jessica were the main people handling my application. I am thankful to them for life.
Since arriving in this country in March 2000, Bernie, Avi and the stellar team of attorneys at Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group [WILG] have been an extension of our family, seamlessly and without hiccup, handling all our legal immigration affairs. Through the many successful visa processes, including H1-B’s/H-4’s [which involved a trip to Mexico and two to Canada], F1’s for Shelley & Rowan, Green Cards and finally to Greg & Carol’s naturalization on April 26, 2013, WILG have been constantly reassuring, consummately professional and genuine to the core. The final leg will be the I-130 process for Shelley & Rowan and it is without question that we wouldn't think of any other Firm to take care of our family’s legal needs. For those considering legal immigration counsel have our evidence as a testament to the successful services that WILG provides, and WILG has more than earned our permanent, unreserved and highest endorsement.