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Christine Stouffer

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Biography

Christine is a certified specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law with the California State Bar. She has been practicing exclusively immigration law since 2006. She previously worked as Interim Staff Attorney for Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights (LCCR) in San Francisco with their Pro Bono Asylum Program, and as Staff Attorney for Arab American Legal Services (AALS), part of the San Francisco Immigrant and Legal Education Network (SFILEN).

A variety of experiences in her past led Christine to immigration law. She has traveled extensively and lived in Morocco, France and Belgium. Her mother and her husband are both immigrants to the United States. Based on her personal experiences, she has a deep appreciation for the challenges faced by individuals and families living in a new country. What is already challenging is only made more difficult when, as in many cases, life in a new country brings separation from loved ones. It means a lot to her to work in a field that allows her to help clients navigate the complicated immigration laws so they can focus on moving forward with their lives and reuniting with their families. Christine feels truly honored to get to know people from all over the world, learn their unique histories, and explain the law to her clients so that they can make the most informed decisions about their immigration matter. Once the appropriate path is identified, she enjoys working as a team with clients to present the strongest case possible to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service or the Immigration Court.

Christine is fluent in French, and conversant in Arabic and Spanish.

Education

  • Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California
    • J.D. – 2005
  • University of Washington
    • B.A. – 1998
    • Major: Middle Eastern Studies

Professional Associations

  • Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
  • EOIR Co-Liaison to the San Francisco Immigration Court for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Northern California Chapter (2014-2016)
  • Co-Chair, National Lawyers Guild Immigration Committee, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (2008-2011)

Practice Areas

  • Immigration

Classes, Seminars and Publications

  • Panelist, Introduction to Removal Defense, Immigrant Legal Resource Center Continuing Legal Education Program, 2015 and 2017
  • Panelist, Emerging Human Rights Conditions in the Middle East and Their Impact on Asylum, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Lunchtime Continuing Legal Education Workshop, 2013
  • Panelist, Mentor, Mentee and Interpreter Panel, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Fall 2012 Asylum Seminar for Pro Bono Advocates, 2012
  • “Half-Day in Immigration Court: Defending Individuals and Families in Deportation Proceedings,” The Verdict, Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers’ Association, Fall 2018.

Honors

  • Northern California Super Lawyers for Immigration (2019-2025)
  • Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Star for Immigration (2012-2015)
  • Rising Star Award from the San Francisco Minority Bar Association (2009)
  • Award for Achievement in Public Interest Law from Golden Gate University (2005)

Current Employment Position

  • Attorney

Bar Admissions

  • California
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of California

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Member of the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild (2006-present)
  • Mentor Attorney, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Pro Bono Asylum Program (2006-present)
  • Volunteer Attorney, Centro Legal de la Raza Oakland’s Low Fee Evening Immigration Clinic (2010-present)
  • Volunteer Attorney, La Raza Centro Legal San Francisco’s Free Evening Immigration Clinic (2005-2010)
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1. Intake Screening to Understand Your Unique Circumstances and Needs

  • When you first contact us, whether by phone, email, or through our website form, you will be greeted by our compassionate and caring intake team.
  • Their role is to listen, understand your situation, and determine whether your case falls within our areas of expertise.
  • If your matter is something we can assist with, our intake team will guide you toward the next step: scheduling a consultation with one of our experienced immigration attorneys. Consultations are primarily available via video conference with some availability for in-person meetings at our Berkeley, California office.
  • If we are not the right fit for your case, we will still do our best to point you in the right direction by offering referrals to other offices or organizations that may be able to help. Our goal is always to support you, even if it means connecting you elsewhere.

2. In-Depth Consultation With an Experienced Immigration Attorney

  • Once your consultation is scheduled, our intake team will send you a confirmation email with a Zoom link (or in-person details if you prefer to meet in our Berkeley office).
  • To make sure we can provide you with the most personalized legal advice, you will complete a short online questionnaire and upload relevant documents before the meeting. This preparation allows your attorney to carefully review your situation ahead of time, so your consultation can focus on clear guidance, tailored recommendations, and answering your most pressing questions.
  • Our initial consultation fee is $400, payable online prior to the meeting.
    You will arrive at your consultation knowing your attorney is ready to support you in making the best decisions for yourself and your family.

3. Working With Our Team on Your Immigration Matter

  • If you decide to move forward with us, we will send your contract electronically for review and signature, along with instructions for submitting your deposit.
  • Once these steps are completed, your case officially begins.
  • You will be paired with both a lead attorney and lead paralegal, but you will also have the full support of the entire Stouffer Law team. This includes attorneys with decades of experience in immigration, including a Certified Specialist in Immigration Law with the California State Bar, experienced immigration paralegals, and dedicated support staff.
  • We work collaboratively, which means you always have a team behind you, responding whenever you have questions or new circumstances you want to discuss.
  • Our hands-on approach and deep engagement in the broader immigration community keep us at the forefront of changes in immigration law and policy, allowing us to navigate any shifts in your case with confidence and care.
  • As soon as you hire us, we will walk you through a thorough onboarding process. This will help you understand how we communicate, what steps to expect, and how we work efficiently and effectively on your behalf. From the first day to the last when we celebrate together, we will be with you at every stage of the journey.

If you are ready to start, or simply want to learn more, we are here to help.

Contact us, and let us begin your immigration journey together.

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