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Expert Immigration Law Services in Orange County
Wilner & O'Reilly is a premier immigration law firm with over two decades of experience guiding clients through complex U.S. immigration processes. Founded in 2003 by board-certified specialists Richard M. Wilner and Kelly S. O'Reilly, our firm combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to Judeo-Christian values of honesty and ethical practice. We specialize exclusively in immigration law, offering tailored solutions for families, employers, investors, and individuals facing deportation. Our team includes two of the less than 3% certified immigration specialists in California, ensuring strategic, results-driven representation.With offices across California, Utah, Idaho, and Arizona, we serve clients locally, nationally, and internationally, prioritizing prompt communication and personalized support. Our track record includes landmark cases in asylum, citizenship, and employment-based immigration, reflecting our dedication to turning immigration challenges into successful outcomes.
Services
Employment Visas
Family Immigration
Deportation Defense
Asylum Applications
Investor Visas
Citizenship Cases
Waiver Applications
PERM Labor Certifications
ICE Audit Compliance
Appeals & Motions
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have two board-certified immigration law specialists on staff.
- Our founding partner is a former U.S. Immigration Officer.
- Clients receive responses within 24 hours guaranteed.
- We maintain strategic alliances for global immigration solutions.
- Multilingual team serving clients in 9+ languages.
Associations and certifications
- State Bar of California
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Services
Employment-Based Immigration
Our employment immigration practice helps businesses and professionals navigate work visas, labor certifications, and compliance. We handle EB-1 to EB-5 categories, PERM applications, and ICE audit defense. With former immigration officers on staff, we develop strategies that align with USCIS requirements while protecting employer and employee interests. Our certified specialists have secured visas for Fortune 500 companies and startups across technology, entertainment, and manufacturing sectors.
Family Immigration
We specialize in reuniting families through marriage-based green cards, fiance visas, and parent/child petitions. Our team handles complex cases including VAWA protections and sibling petitions. With expertise in Child Status Protection Act applications, we help families maintain eligibility during processing delays. Our former INS attorney provides unique insights into avoiding common pitfalls that cause visa denials or deportation risks.
Deportation Defense
Our deportation defense covers cancellation of removal, asylum applications, and prosecutorial discretion requests. We represent clients in immigration courts nationwide, focusing on hardship waivers and criminal conviction mitigation. With experience handling cases before the BIA and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, we develop comprehensive defense strategies that consider both immediate relief and long-term immigration goals.
Asylum Applications
We assist individuals seeking asylum based on persecution fears in their home countries. Our process includes preparing detailed applications, gathering corroborating evidence, and representing clients in credible fear interviews. We handle both affirmative applications and defensive claims in removal proceedings, with particular expertise in cases involving political activism, religious persecution, and gender-based violence.
Investor Visas
Our investor visa practice guides clients through EB-5 program requirements, including capital investment structuring and job creation documentation. We work with regional centers and direct investments, ensuring compliance with USCIS regulations. Our team helps entrepreneurs establish qualifying businesses while maintaining immigration status throughout the conditional residency period and subsequent permanent residency application.
People
Richard M. Wilner
Partner
Board-certified immigration law specialist with 30+ years experience. Former legal director of American Immigration Lawyers Association. Handles complex employment and investor visa cases.
Kelly S. O'Reilly
Partner
Former INS officer with expertise in deportation defense and family immigration. Certified specialist in California. Leads asylum and humanitarian relief practice.
Sully T. Bryan
Managing Attorney
Fresno office leader specializing in employment-based immigration. 15+ years experience advising tech and agricultural employers on visa compliance.
Emily McKenzie
Department Chair
Family immigration expert with focus on complex waivers and international adoptions. Manages high-volume marriage-based visa cases.
Danny Chrisney
Managing Attorney
Deportation defense specialist handling appellate cases before BIA and federal courts. Focus on criminal immigration consequences and rehabilitation strategies.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in?
We focus on employment visas, family immigration, deportation defense, asylum cases, investor visas, and citizenship applications.
Do you handle urgent immigration matters?
Yes, we prioritize emergency cases including deportation defense and urgent visa processing.
Are your attorneys certified specialists?
Yes, we have two board-certified immigration law specialists on staff.
Do you offer multilingual support?
Our team speaks Spanish, Tagalog, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Polish, French, Portuguese, and Russian.
How quickly do you respond to client inquiries?
We guarantee responses within 24 hours for all client communications.
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