Practice areas: Immigration; view more
Licensed in California since: 2013
Education: California Western School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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As the founder of Mundo Legal, APC, in San Bernardino, California, Yesenia Acosta has focused her practice on the complexities of immigration law. She handles a wide range of legal matters, including family-based immigration, deportation defense, and asylum. Driven by a personal understanding of the challenges immigrants face, she is passionate about making the law accessible and transparent to all.
Ms. Acosta graduated from the University of California, San Diego. She proceeded to earn her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 2012. In law school, she worked on expanding a community legal clinic that offers free legal services to communities without legal access. After being admitted to The State Bar of California in 2013, she also obtained admission to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Ms. Acosta represents clients in a wide range of immigration matters, including family-based immigration, adjustment of status, consular processing, waivers, naturalization, and deportation defense. She is known for her meticulous case preparation, clear communication, and unwavering advocacy on behalf of her clients.
Ms. Acosta is committed to empowering her clients through knowledge and transparency, ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout their journey. Her professionalism, empathy, and dedication have earned her the trust of clients from diverse backgrounds.
Outside of court, she serves as the chair of the Board of Directors for the San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homelessness.
As a native Spanish speaker, she provides direct and effective advocacy for clients.
Practice areas
Immigration: ConsumerFocus areas
Asylum, Naturalization & Citizenship
- 100% Immigration: Consumer
First Admitted: 2013, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.mundoattorney.com/en/abogada-yesenia
Bar / Professional Activity
- Latine Advisory Board, Los Angeles District Attorney since 2023
- American Association for Justice, Member, 2019
- Mexican American Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- AILA American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2023
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of California
- San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce
Videos
- @AbogadaYeseniaTV, Immigration Legal Topics, Spanish-language Videos
- Immigration Attorney, 2014
Pro bono / Community Service
- Worked with a team of volunteer advocates to host, Breaking the Cycle: Incarceration of Latine Youth. It is one of a series that we will hold bringing solutions and attention to Latino youth in the juvenile justice system."Breaking the Cycle: Incarceration of Latine Youth" | Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (lacounty.gov), 2024
- Free Workshop for a parent support group, 2023
- Elected as Chair of the Board of Directors for San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homelessness (sgvc.org). SGVC is a nonprofit bringing direct-service organizations together in efforts to end homelessness., 2020
- Commendation by LA District Attorney George Gascon for volunteering on LADA Advisory Board, 2023
- Held two conferences at Rio Hondo College for DREAMERs regarding the latest legal challenges to DACA, and other immigration options for young immigrants., 2018
- U.S. Citizenship Workshop (Sponsored by the Office of Congresswoman Norma J. Torres). Attorney Volunteer to help people apply for U.S. citizenship at a pro-bono community workshop. Committing to recurring programs for this purpose.
- San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homelessness (Current Volunteer Board Member), Sole attorney member of the Board of Directors for this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to help gather and facilitate resources to resolve chronic homelessness across L.A. County and beyond., 2017
- Volunteer for "Know Your Rights" Campaigns for Non-Profits: YMCA - Maywood; Mexican-American Opportunity Foundation; Southeast Churches Services Center
Educational Background
- University of California, San Diego, B.A., Psychology and International Migration Studies
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- City of Industry Chamber of Commerce Legal Panel, City of Industry Chamber of Commerce, Panelist, 2015
- Criminal & Immigration, MABA Annual Legal Fair, 2014
- Immigration Law, Legal Panel, 2014
- Discussion on aggravated felonies, crimes of moral turpitude, and exceptions to avoid bars to immigration relief, Synergy of Crimmigration, The Champion, 2015
- Immigration Law Seminar, Community Immigration Workshop, 2014
- Immigration Law, Attorney Legal Panel, 2014
- Focus on alternative sentencing options and how to consult your client facing criminal charges and the implications this may have on future applications for immigration relief, Crimmigration: When Criminal Defense Law and Immigration Law Cross Paths, Attorney at Law, 2015
- Post-DOMA, some LGBT couples struggle with what it means to access immigration benefits, given the unique challenges that are not commonplace with traditional green card applications, Green Cards Still Elusive for Many Same Sex Couples, The Advocate, 2016
- Post-conviction relief for criminal defendants, with a focus on the implications of controlled substances convictions, Overcoming 'Crimmigration' Complexities, Law360, 2015
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Selected for the Cover Story of SuperLawyers Magazine, story on solo practitioners, 2023
Honors
- Commendation by LA District Attorney George Gascon for volunteering on LADA Latine Advisory Board, Commendation by LA District Attorney, https://da.lacounty.gov/media/news/district-attorney-george-gasc-n-launches-latine-advisory-board, 2023
- Congressional Leadership Award by Congresswoman Judy Chu’s 27th District. This award recognizes a coalition builder that brings together different groups in order to solve major issues. Ms. Acosta was recognized for her pro bono work with unaccompanied minors, the San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homelessness, and her advocacy on behalf of domestic violence victims and the LGBT community, Congressional Leadership Award, 2016
- Academic Achievement Award, California Western School of Law
- Bar Stipend Award, San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association
Office location for Yesenia Acosta
473 E Carnegie Dr
Ste. 200
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone: 909-845-1183
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2017 - 2023
