As the Managing Attorney at Wilner & O’Reilly’s Sacramento office, Chien-Yu (Michael) Wang is a seasoned legal professional highly proficient in both family and business-based immigration matters, as well as removal defense. Admitted to the State Bar of California and the U.S. District Court for the Central and Eastern Districts of California, Mr. Wang is a distinguished member of several legal associations, including the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association, the Sacramento County Bar Association, and the Asian-Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento.
Mr. Wang's academic journey showcases his dedication to multicultural understanding. Graduating from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelor’s Degree in Japanese and East Asian Studies, he furthered his studies at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. His commitment to public service was evident during law school at Southwestern Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree while graduating at the top of his class. Notably, Mr. Wang received the Southwestern Alumni Scholarship for his outstanding service in Public Interest.
Before joining Wilner & O’Reilly, Mr. Wang contributed his legal prowess to the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA), specifically in the Asian Pacific-Islander Community Outreach Unit. His early legal career also involved clerking at the California Department of Justice, focusing on complex antitrust litigation matters.
In his role as an associate attorney at Wilner & O’Reilly, Mr. Wang takes on a broad range of responsibilities. This includes preparing and accompanying clients to USCIS for family and employment-based adjustment of status interviews, naturalization interviews, and N-336 appeals. He is adept at handling Motions to Reopen/Reconsider and Waivers and Appeals to USCIS, the Administrative Appeals Office, and the Board of Immigration Appeals. Mr. Wang is also adeptly skilled in preparing immigrant and non-immigrant visas such as L-1 intra-company transfer visas, E-2 treaty visas, and various employment-based petitions. Additionally, he represents clients in removal proceedings, showcasing great knowledge regarding forms of relief such as cancellation of removal proceedings and 237(a)(1)(h) waivers.
Committed to public interest, Mr. Wang actively volunteers his time at community-based pro-bono legal clinics. Drawing from his personal experience as an immigrant from Taiwan, he possesses a profound understanding of the immigration system in the United States. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and conversant in Japanese, Mr. Wang is a valuable asset to clients seeking legal representation with cultural sensitivity.
Mr. Wang's dedication to his profession and community is evident through his numerous accolades, including the President’s Award from the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association in 2013. His past employment positions, pro bono activities, and leadership roles in professional associations further underscore his commitment to excellence and service. As the President of the Asian-Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento in 2021, Mr. Wang continues to be a respected figure in the legal community, embodying the values of Wilner & O’Reilly.
