Recognized as a leading immigration attorney in San Diego, California, Christopher Stender has published a number of Board of Immigration Appeals and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decisions. In addition to his work as an immigration attorney, Christopher Stender has provided financial support for the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project (FIRRP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing legal services for individuals detained in the state of Arizona.
FIRRP offers a full range of direct services for individuals in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Florence and Eloy, Arizona. At its Florence location, the FIRRP works closely with men detained in four primary holding facilities, helping them work their way through the Florence Immigration Court. At its Eloy location, FIRRP works with both men and women. FIRRP represents individuals at all stages of the immigration defense process, from individual attorney consultations and guided pro se assistance to group workshops and appearances before immigration judges. The organization also offers a Children’s Program and Integrated Social Services Program, which extend its support services to some of the most vulnerable immigrant populations.
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An experienced immigration attorney fluent in Spanish and German, Christopher Stender currently leads his own law firm in San Diego, California. Christopher Stender also stays connected with his fellow immigration attorneys through membership in organizations such as the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Among its many resources and programs for members, the AILA hosts a yearly meeting that is relevant for immigration attorneys from a wide range of practice levels. The organization recently hosted the 2015 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law in National Harbor, Maryland, where attendees experienced a comprehensive and innovative continuing legal education program prepared by the AILA Annual Conference Program Committee. The program featured more than 145 in-depth sessions with practice tracks addressing key immigration law topics and dedicated seminars on ethics, trial skills, and law practice management. Along with the opportunity to earn as many as 33 CLE credits, attendees gained insights from hundreds of immigration experts and government representatives on the most recent changes in immigration law and policy. The 2015 AILA Annual Conference also included networking engagements and an exhibit hall. |
AuthorChristopher Stender has practiced law for more than two decades. Archives
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