Matthew G. Holt

Mr. Holt joined the firm in 2007. He handles all aspects of immigration law. He regularly represents the firm's clients in Immigration Court and on appeal with regard to asylum, bond eligibility, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status. He also represents the firm's clients with consular processing, adjustment of status, and employment-based immigration. His unwavering commitment to justice and dedication to the firm's clients have led to exemplary results in even the most difficult cases.

 

As part of Mr. Holt's commitment to helping families, improving U.S. immigration law, and passion for his work, he is an active member of the San Diego Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and works with the San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium and the American Bar Association’s Immigrant Justice Project. He works with the local media and members of the U.S. Congress at the local level and in Washington, DC, to promote immigration reform. He has spoken on panels at state-wide and national AILA conferences, MCLE workshops for the San Diego County Bar Association, and to classes at San Diego law schools. He has also been featured on or in National Public Radio, Despierta San Diego (Channel 17), KUSI News (Channel 9), and the North County Times.

 

In his free time, Mr. Holt enjoys spending time with his family, surfing, soccer, food, the outdoors, traveling, languages, and playing chess.

State Bar of California, admitted in 2007, Bar # 253399

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

J.D., California Western School of Law, 2007 (Trustee Scholarship – full tuition)

B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2004 (High Honors)

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

San Diego Chapter’s Executive Committee

San Diego Chapter’s Media & Advocacy Committee, Co-Chair

San Diego Chapter Liaison to the San Diego Immigration Court

National level – New Member Division Steering Committee

National level – Military Assistance Program (MAP), Volunteer Attorney

San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium (SDIRC)

Education Committee, Member / Legal Advisor

American Bar Association’s Immigrant Justice Project

Volunteer Attorney

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