team-member

Don Lacsina Pangilinan

San Francisco, CA

Licensed for 20 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

English

About

Practices Areas

Immigration

Language

English

Contact

Philip Levin & Associates930 Montgomery StreetSuite 502San Francisco, CA, 94133

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Kunal
July 10, 2021

I had the opportunity to work with Don for my H-1B visa and Green Card application. I have worked and consulted with several other business immigration attorneys and I have to say that Don's knowledge and client service standout. He is very thorough and extremely diligent. He offers personalized services that you don't get when you work with some other firms. I would highly recommend him to anyone in my network that needs an immigration attorney.

Rohan
June 21, 2021

I had the privilege of working with Mr. Don Pangilinan several years ago when I needed assistance with H1B sponsorship for a job opportunity. My positive experience led us to pursuing his services again for our marriage based Green Card application in the last year. Over this time frame, I faced numerous personal challenges including the recent pandemic which further delayed an already complex immigration process. Mr. Pangilinan was simply brilliant in his expertise and judgment in navigating that process. Mr. Pangilinan's deep understanding of immigration related matters coupled with his remarkable problem-solving ability helped us overcome a number of hurdles on the path to permanent residency. His foresight in anticipating potential problems/scenarios and his ability to mitigate them always made us feel as though we were in safe hands under his guidance. His professionalism was evident in his prompt responses to all our queries by phone/email - including during a weekend! Moreover, his calm, unassuming and respectful demeanor always made us feel comfortable in our interactions with him. I recommend Mr. Pangilinan without hesitation to anyone seeking immigration advice or legal support.

David
March 5, 2021

I want to personally attest to Don and his team for their superb professional guidance and execution from initial consultation all the way through successful issuance of an IRl Visa for my wife -- and now green card -- official permission that allows her to be a lawful permanent resident of the United States of America, with work and travel authorizations. This is a day I could only have dreamt of just a short time ago. Don has been a true partner in this journey that began two years ago, a steadfast optimist in advocating for a clear approach to immigration. I have many people to thank for the gift of having my wife join me in the US and to becoming a family in my home country. Additionally, we now have a baby as well, a little miracle that became part of our story. Of all the people I have to thank for their support in this journey, Don rises above them all. He has conveyed a sense of dedication and urgency at each stage and always met my wife and me where we were, with a reassuring path forward. He conducted calls to accommodate time zones and was always responsive. This journey for my wife and I wasn't always easy and we felt the distance across the ocean and the hardship of being apart, as we dreamed one day of being together. We did not give up, but we pushed on. Don was steadfast as well. If not for Don's good judgement and counsel at many stages, I do not know what outcome we might have had. I trusted in my work with Don and most importantly, I trusted him. Immigration to the US, and international law is nuanced and Don helped us understand it, and helped us achieve the best possible outcome which was by no means a foregone conclusion. He has now helped give my family and me a chance at a life together here in the US that we may never have had. I am, and will be, forever grateful. I highly recommend Don and his team.

Wilson Gheur
December 16, 2020

When I first met with Don I was in a very challenging situation, facing a complex transition from an H1B visa to a greencard and—like most of the immigrants in this situation—not really aware of the legal demands that this process could bring in the future. Now, after a few years, I just received my US passport. Unnecessary here to digress about the personal relief that this brought to me and to my family, but it’s very important to emphasize that this wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for the professional support we had from Don L. Pangilinan and all the Philip Levin & Associates Law Firm. But it wasn’t only the legal process that was in stake there. There ’s a whole reality involving principally our goals as a family, our careers, and the consequences our decisions will bring to our future. And I can’t put into words the importance of the guidance we—myself and my wife—received from Don and his team. This is something that is unmeasurable and doesn’t come with a degree, it comes from talent, experience, professional knowledge and an enormous dose of human empathy.

Gayle
November 16, 2020

I can't say enough good things to say about my business immigration attorney Don Pangilinan. I worked with Don for 9 years. He helped me get my first H1B Visa with my initial position here in California. Since then I have continued to come to Don each time I changed jobs and eventually applying and obtaining my green card. Don has been instrumental throughout my entire process. He is patient, detail oriented and a pleasure to work with. He always explained all my options and made sure I understood the potential outcome of each decision. I would highly recommend working with Don on for any business immigration needs. I will be back when I'm ready to apply for citizenship. I wouldn't trust anyone else. Don... see you in 5 years:)

Fernando Valverde
February 11, 2018

Durante casi un año he estado ajustando mis documentos para lograr la residencia permanente. Encontrar a Don Pangilian ha sido una suerte única. Vivo en Atlanta y trabajo como profesor de universidad. He trabajado con Don Pangilinan y su despacho a través de teléfono y correo electrónico. Además de poder hacerlo en español, porque en su equipo cuentan con profesionales bilingues, he tenido su permanente atención y me he sentido muy respaldado. Ya había tenido otras experiencias con abogados de inmigración en los Estados Unidos que siempre me trataron de forma fría, distante y más preocupados por mi dinero que por mí. Mi relación profesional con Pangilinan ha sido todo lo contrario: siempre estuvo atento a ayudar, informando de manera clara, mostrando todas las posibilidades. Finalmente tengo mi greencard gracias a su ayuda y su cuidadosa atención. Recomiendo encarecidamente a Don Pangilinan y su equipo. Estoy muy agradecido.

Ingrid
November 14, 2016

Don helped my husband and I through our marriage petition process. He was recommended to us by a friend and we could not have been happier working with him. He did a great job helping us understand our case and was very honest when explaining the different possible outcomes. This process can be intimidating and emotional and Don always seem to be very sensitive to that. We would highly recommend.

Ayako
October 27, 2016

I was referred to Don's office through a friend and asked help when the original immigration attorney of my company was not doing a good job for my green card application. Anyone who has been through this application should know how the process can be long or nerve-wracking. I often asked many questions to Don whenever I was nervous, and he was always there to clear my confusions or doubts. I truly appreciate his professionalism, patience and understanding even though he has done this many times. With my experience with a few different immigration attorneys, I would recommend Don to anyone who needs visa/green card help.

Ritesh
July 25, 2016

Don handled my naturalization process. My case was somewhat complex so I chose to seek legal help rather than do it by myself. He made sure to dot the "i"s and cross the "t"s, so there were no surprises at the end. All fees were disclosed to me upfront, so no surprises there either. Everything went smoothly and I was naturalized last week within the expected time frame. At every step Don kept me updated on what to expect and when. Excellent, professional, and highly competent attorney. I highly recommend him.

Wilson Gheur
October 3, 2014

When, together with my wife, I made the decision to stay in the US and needed to understand and work on my legal status I was told to look for professional help at Philip Levin & Associates. And this recommendation did not come from a random web site or newspaper but from a highly respected immigration attorney who was taking care of my case but needed to take a long break from work. I still remember her words: "they are very competent and extremely honest". Those words couldn't be more accurate. Since the very first meeting with Philip Levin and Don Pangalinan to the last interview with an INCIS officer, my wife and I felt that our immigration process was being taken care by professionals who not only are competent in what they do but also really good people. And I cannot emphasize enough how important it is. What they did for us went way beyond achieving our objective which was to get a work based green card for me and my wife. They understood our fears and frustrations, answered our never ending questions, and personally worked with us to surpass any obstacle on our way. During the whole process, Don Pangalinan stand by our side, always patient, always professional, always ready to share his knowledge and insights with us. He is a prepared professional, very accurate in his statements and never let us down. The green card process can be stressful and complicated but having Don with us in this journey made everything clear and as stress-free as possible. Wilson

Kunal
July 10, 2021

I had the opportunity to work with Don for my H-1B visa and Green Card application. I have worked and consulted with several other business immigration attorneys and I have to say that Don's knowledge and client service standout. He is very thorough and extremely diligent. He offers personalized services that you don't get when you work with some other firms. I would highly recommend him to anyone in my network that needs an immigration attorney.

Rohan
June 21, 2021

I had the privilege of working with Mr. Don Pangilinan several years ago when I needed assistance with H1B sponsorship for a job opportunity. My positive experience led us to pursuing his services again for our marriage based Green Card application in the last year. Over this time frame, I faced numerous personal challenges including the recent pandemic which further delayed an already complex immigration process. Mr. Pangilinan was simply brilliant in his expertise and judgment in navigating that process. Mr. Pangilinan's deep understanding of immigration related matters coupled with his remarkable problem-solving ability helped us overcome a number of hurdles on the path to permanent residency. His foresight in anticipating potential problems/scenarios and his ability to mitigate them always made us feel as though we were in safe hands under his guidance. His professionalism was evident in his prompt responses to all our queries by phone/email - including during a weekend! Moreover, his calm, unassuming and respectful demeanor always made us feel comfortable in our interactions with him. I recommend Mr. Pangilinan without hesitation to anyone seeking immigration advice or legal support.

David
March 5, 2021

I want to personally attest to Don and his team for their superb professional guidance and execution from initial consultation all the way through successful issuance of an IRl Visa for my wife -- and now green card -- official permission that allows her to be a lawful permanent resident of the United States of America, with work and travel authorizations. This is a day I could only have dreamt of just a short time ago. Don has been a true partner in this journey that began two years ago, a steadfast optimist in advocating for a clear approach to immigration. I have many people to thank for the gift of having my wife join me in the US and to becoming a family in my home country. Additionally, we now have a baby as well, a little miracle that became part of our story. Of all the people I have to thank for their support in this journey, Don rises above them all. He has conveyed a sense of dedication and urgency at each stage and always met my wife and me where we were, with a reassuring path forward. He conducted calls to accommodate time zones and was always responsive. This journey for my wife and I wasn't always easy and we felt the distance across the ocean and the hardship of being apart, as we dreamed one day of being together. We did not give up, but we pushed on. Don was steadfast as well. If not for Don's good judgement and counsel at many stages, I do not know what outcome we might have had. I trusted in my work with Don and most importantly, I trusted him. Immigration to the US, and international law is nuanced and Don helped us understand it, and helped us achieve the best possible outcome which was by no means a foregone conclusion. He has now helped give my family and me a chance at a life together here in the US that we may never have had. I am, and will be, forever grateful. I highly recommend Don and his team.

Wilson Gheur
December 16, 2020

When I first met with Don I was in a very challenging situation, facing a complex transition from an H1B visa to a greencard and—like most of the immigrants in this situation—not really aware of the legal demands that this process could bring in the future. Now, after a few years, I just received my US passport. Unnecessary here to digress about the personal relief that this brought to me and to my family, but it’s very important to emphasize that this wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for the professional support we had from Don L. Pangilinan and all the Philip Levin & Associates Law Firm. But it wasn’t only the legal process that was in stake there. There ’s a whole reality involving principally our goals as a family, our careers, and the consequences our decisions will bring to our future. And I can’t put into words the importance of the guidance we—myself and my wife—received from Don and his team. This is something that is unmeasurable and doesn’t come with a degree, it comes from talent, experience, professional knowledge and an enormous dose of human empathy.

Gayle
November 16, 2020

I can't say enough good things to say about my business immigration attorney Don Pangilinan. I worked with Don for 9 years. He helped me get my first H1B Visa with my initial position here in California. Since then I have continued to come to Don each time I changed jobs and eventually applying and obtaining my green card. Don has been instrumental throughout my entire process. He is patient, detail oriented and a pleasure to work with. He always explained all my options and made sure I understood the potential outcome of each decision. I would highly recommend working with Don on for any business immigration needs. I will be back when I'm ready to apply for citizenship. I wouldn't trust anyone else. Don... see you in 5 years:)

Fernando Valverde
February 11, 2018

Durante casi un año he estado ajustando mis documentos para lograr la residencia permanente. Encontrar a Don Pangilian ha sido una suerte única. Vivo en Atlanta y trabajo como profesor de universidad. He trabajado con Don Pangilinan y su despacho a través de teléfono y correo electrónico. Además de poder hacerlo en español, porque en su equipo cuentan con profesionales bilingues, he tenido su permanente atención y me he sentido muy respaldado. Ya había tenido otras experiencias con abogados de inmigración en los Estados Unidos que siempre me trataron de forma fría, distante y más preocupados por mi dinero que por mí. Mi relación profesional con Pangilinan ha sido todo lo contrario: siempre estuvo atento a ayudar, informando de manera clara, mostrando todas las posibilidades. Finalmente tengo mi greencard gracias a su ayuda y su cuidadosa atención. Recomiendo encarecidamente a Don Pangilinan y su equipo. Estoy muy agradecido.

Ingrid
November 14, 2016

Don helped my husband and I through our marriage petition process. He was recommended to us by a friend and we could not have been happier working with him. He did a great job helping us understand our case and was very honest when explaining the different possible outcomes. This process can be intimidating and emotional and Don always seem to be very sensitive to that. We would highly recommend.

Ayako
October 27, 2016

I was referred to Don's office through a friend and asked help when the original immigration attorney of my company was not doing a good job for my green card application. Anyone who has been through this application should know how the process can be long or nerve-wracking. I often asked many questions to Don whenever I was nervous, and he was always there to clear my confusions or doubts. I truly appreciate his professionalism, patience and understanding even though he has done this many times. With my experience with a few different immigration attorneys, I would recommend Don to anyone who needs visa/green card help.

Ritesh
July 25, 2016

Don handled my naturalization process. My case was somewhat complex so I chose to seek legal help rather than do it by myself. He made sure to dot the "i"s and cross the "t"s, so there were no surprises at the end. All fees were disclosed to me upfront, so no surprises there either. Everything went smoothly and I was naturalized last week within the expected time frame. At every step Don kept me updated on what to expect and when. Excellent, professional, and highly competent attorney. I highly recommend him.

Wilson Gheur
October 3, 2014

When, together with my wife, I made the decision to stay in the US and needed to understand and work on my legal status I was told to look for professional help at Philip Levin & Associates. And this recommendation did not come from a random web site or newspaper but from a highly respected immigration attorney who was taking care of my case but needed to take a long break from work. I still remember her words: "they are very competent and extremely honest". Those words couldn't be more accurate. Since the very first meeting with Philip Levin and Don Pangalinan to the last interview with an INCIS officer, my wife and I felt that our immigration process was being taken care by professionals who not only are competent in what they do but also really good people. And I cannot emphasize enough how important it is. What they did for us went way beyond achieving our objective which was to get a work based green card for me and my wife. They understood our fears and frustrations, answered our never ending questions, and personally worked with us to surpass any obstacle on our way. During the whole process, Don Pangalinan stand by our side, always patient, always professional, always ready to share his knowledge and insights with us. He is a prepared professional, very accurate in his statements and never let us down. The green card process can be stressful and complicated but having Don with us in this journey made everything clear and as stress-free as possible. Wilson