Wilson Purves
Top rated Immigration attorney in San Francisco, California
KPB Immigration Law Firm, PC
Practice areas: Immigration; view more
Licensed in California since: 2007
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2025 Call today:
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KPB Immigration Law Firm, PC
142 Sansome StSte 500
San Francisco, CA 94104 Visit website
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The founding attorney of KPB Immigration Law Firm in San Francisco, California, Wilson Purves is renowned across the nation for his judicious work in immigration law, helping people who wish to see their American dream turn into a reality. With a presence throughout Napa, Sacramento, Walnut Creek and San Jose, he handles all aspects of immigration law, including business immigration and employment-based petitions, as well as O, P, R1, TN, U, B2, and L1A and L1B visas, among many others.
Mr. Purves completed his legal education at the University of Buenos Aires School of Law and Social Sciences in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he gained immense cultural exposure, and sharpened his shrewd legal acumen and talents. Licensed to practice law in California since 2007, he has since been a beacon of hope for his clients, providing the guidance they need in navigating the complex U.S. immigration law system. Additionally, he has also gained admission to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
With a tenacious work ethic and an eye for detail, Mr. Purves routinely handles matters of maximal complexity with relative ease. For his many contributions, he has been rated “Very Good” on Avvo and was the recipient of the site’s Client’s Choice Award for the numerous positive client testimonials he has received. Within his legal community, he maintains close affiliations with organizations such as The State Bar of California and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Practice areas
Immigration: Consumer, Immigration: BusinessFocus areas
Asylum, Naturalization & Citizenship
- 50% Immigration: Consumer
- 50% Immigration: Business
First Admitted: 2007, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.kpbimmigrationlawfirm.com/attorneys/wilson-purve...
- The State Bar of California, United States, 2007
- California
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2010
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2013
- College of Lawyers of Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina, 2004
- Discusses changes to Temporary Protective Status for Salvadoran beneficiaries with the General Consulate of El Salvador, Temporary Protective Status Information Capsule, 2019
- Discusses U visas status with the General Consulate of Mexico, U Visa Status Information Capsule, 2021
- To date, provides legal counsel, assistance, and representation with respect to immigration matters of humanitarian relief and deportation defense to underserved members of the Mexican community of Northern California, 2009
- To date, leads content development, defense strategies, and biweekly legal clinics on behalf of the Salvadorean community, 2017
- From 2010 to 2012, provides no-cost legal services and representation for low income, non-detained individuals in deportation proceedings, 2010
- From 2014 to 2017, participates in television network Univision in Sacramento, California in efforts inform and raise awareness regarding immigration matters, 2014
- To date, participates in KIQI 1010 AM Spanish radio station in efforts to inform and raise awareness regarding current immigration matters, 2014
- Presents at the Alameda County Bar Association in efforts to understand the Trump's Administration immigration priorities affecting deportation and immigration benefits, 2016
- To date, provides informative workshops and legal clinics for Escuela Popular in the city of San Jose in efforts to raise awareness about immigrant rights for low income children and adults seeking bilingual education, 2016
- To date, collaborates with local organization to provide internship and mentorship opportunities to high school students and current undergraduate students of the Latino community of Northern California from 2015 to present, 2015
- Presents as panelist at the 2017 Summer Convention to discuss and advocate for workers rights and regulations for undocumented workers, 2017
- “Clients Choice” for Immigration Attorney by Avvo Magazine, 2017, 2020 and 2021
- Super Lawyers, 2023
- University of Buenos Aires, College of the Law, Argentina, 1998-2004
- Appointed legal counsel by the General Consulate of Mexico in a claim against the City of Fairfield for their lack of cooperation in issuing discretionary U visa certification for eligible victims of qualifying crimes. As a result, the Fairfield Police Department appointed a female police officer to the U visa unit in efforts to review and fairly provide certifications for applicants who are in fact eligible, 2013
- Appointed legal counsel by the General Consulate of Mexico in a claim against the City of Livermore for setting checkpoints near predominately immigrant communities resulting in the issuance of citations for unlicensed drivers. Livermore Police Department completely stopped this practice, particularly near school, upon our intervention, 2013
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