Michael's immigrant experience brings a dimension to his work that can't be learned through books. He came to this country with his family at age 10, with minimal English language skills. While attending Southwestern University School of Law, he taught English as a Second Language, and was pleased seeing students' pride in their progress. Based on his own experience and his satisfaction in helping people start a new life, he developed a practice in immigration law and has been practicing for more than 25 years.Born Munich, Germany; admitted to bar, 1980, California.
Education: University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. 1970); University of Oregon (M.A. 1973); Southwestern University School of Law (J.D. 1980). Phi Beta Kappa.
Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member, Immigration Section), ProVisors.
Reported Cases: Bellajaro v. Schlitgen 378 F 3d 1042 (9th Cir. Aug 6, 2004)
Practice Areas: Immigration Law; Corporate Law; Business Law
Languages: Spanish and Yiddish
Heidy S. Berger-Trombi
Education: University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Political Science and International Relations, 1987); Southwestern University School of Law (J.D. 1992).
Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member, Immigration Section), Bruin Professionals.
Practice Areas: Immigration Law; Adoptions; Guardianship; Family Law.
Languages: Romanian, Spanish, and French.
Mathew K. Ho
Born Oakland, California; admitted to bar, 2006, California.
Education: University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. History, 2002); Southwestern University School of Law (J.D. 2005).
Member: Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member, Immigration Section).
Practice Area: Immigration Law.
