George W. Abbes

For more than 44 years, George W. Abbes has dedicated his legal career to protecting the rights, futures, and opportunities of immigrants and their families. Widely respected within the legal community, Mr. Abbes is known for his strategic insight, meticulous preparation, and unwavering commitment to those he represents.

Mr. Abbes earned his Juris Doctor from Western State College of Law and was admitted to the California Bar in 1982. In 1995, he joined the Orange County Public Defender’s Office, where he spent 14 years defending clients in some of the most serious and complex criminal cases, including major felonies and homicide matters. During his tenure, he was also responsible for training fellow attorneys on how to avoid the immigration consequences of criminal convictions—an area in which he developed recognized expertise.

In 2009, Mr. Abbes returned to private practice and focused his work on immigration law. His unique combination of criminal defense and immigration experience provides clients with a distinct advantage, particularly when deportation, inadmissibility, or immigration consequences arising from criminal matters are at stake.

Beyond private practice, Mr. Abbes served as a legal advisor to the Mexican Consulate on immigration and criminal law matters, helping guide and protect members of the immigrant community facing complex legal challenges. He is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2009 and the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA).

Today, Mr. Abbes represents individuals and families in a wide range of immigration matters, including family petitions, deportation defense, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), U Visas, VAWA petitions, waivers, naturalization, and removal proceedings. His practice is built on thoughtful advocacy, personal attention, and a deep understanding of what is at stake for every client.

At the A.L.A. – Abogado Latino Abbes, clients find more than legal representation—they find trusted guidance, experienced counsel, and a firm committed to protecting their future.

Areas Of Practice

Admitted To Practice

• California, 1982

Education

• Western State University College of Law
• JD - Juris Doctor
• Western State University
• BSL

Professional Memberships

• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) – Since 2009
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA)
• Former Legal Advisor to the Mexican Consulate on Immigration and Criminal Matters

Languages

• English
• Spanish
• French