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About Ronald Y. Wada

Ronald Y. Wada is a lawyer practicing immigration law. Ronald received a B.S. degree from California State University at Los Angeles in 1969, and has been licensed for 29 years. Ronald practices at Tafapolsky & Smith LLP in San Francisco, CA.

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Immigration
Posted by anonymous
April 26, 2011
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I actually have already written before, and this is an update to my previous review. I was happy that the appeal prepared by Ron has been successful, and the denial decision by the California Service Center has been overturned by the Administrative Appeals Office. Ronald continued his support after completing his job, and later helped with an additional document for a moderate fee. Some of his ideas and suggestions did not work out as advised, but the major outcome of the case was in my favor

 
Immigration
Posted by anonymous
April 14, 2010
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Ron Wada advised me and provided practical help in a complicated employment-based non-immigrant visa petition, which has been mishandled by other officials before his involvement. He guided me in gathering crucial evidence and prepared very strong appeal argumentation. I believe that Ron Wada is a specialist of high qualification with large practical experience. He was very responsible and devoted in helping me (as his client), and I have heard positive replies from his former customers.

 
Immigration
Posted by anonymous
November 03, 2016
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1. Not meticulous. Too many omissions and typos in documentation. Made me question Ron's commitment to my case.{para}2. Often rude on the phone and in emails as if he was doing me a favor. Instead of taking responsibility, Ron gave excuses for missing important details in my petition that he had overlooked.{para}3. Not proactive. Expected me to proofread and find his mistakes- which were several. Casual approach at times.

 

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Areas of Law

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    • Immigration Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Senior Counsel
    Firm Name
    Tafapolsky & Smith LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1997, Colorado
    1997, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    Not admitted in CA
    Memberships
    Colorado Bar Association
    American Immigration Lawyers Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Colorado at Boulder
    Class of 1997
    J.D.
    Other Education
    California State University at Los Angeles
    Class of 1969
    B.S.
    Physics

    University of California, Berkeley
    Class of 1975
    Ph.D.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1948
    Chicago, Illinois, April 23, 1948

Ronald Y. Wada

Senior Counsel at Tafapolsky & Smith LLP
3.6
3 reviews

90 New Montgomery St., 8th Fl.San Francisco, CA 94105U.S.A.

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