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Contact
Email
Phone
415-286-9941
Address
Francisco, CA, 94131, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
California 2000 | U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
About
Grace R. Alano is a dedicated immigration attorney based in San Francisco, California, and the founding partner of Alano Immigration. With over two decades of experience in the field, she has established herself as a trusted advocate for individuals and families navigating the complexities of immigration law. Grace earned her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law in 2000, where she honed her legal skills through an externship with the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Grace's commitment to her clients is exemplified by her dual certifications as a Legal Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California, first obtained in 2012 and renewed in 2017. This recognition underscores her expertise in various immigration matters, including family-based petitions, naturalization, and deportation defense. Her comprehensive understanding of immigration law allows her to provide tailored solutions that meet her clients’ unique needs. Throughout her career, Grace has been recognized for her unwavering dedication to her clients and her community. She joined the panel of immigration attorneys in 2009 and has since become a sought-after resource for those seeking guidance and representation in their immigration journeys. Grace takes pride in her empathetic approach, ensuring that each client feels heard and supported as they work towards their immigration goals. At Alano Immigration, she remains committed to advocating for her clients and helping them achieve their dreams of a brighter future in the United States.
About Immigration Law
Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.
Credentials
Education
Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California, 2000 | J.D. | Honors: Externed, United States District Court, Central District, California | Universidad de Belgrano, Facultad de Derecho, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1998 | Comparative Law Program | University of California, Berkeley, 1995 | B.A., English
Certifications
Certified as a Legal Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California 2017 | Certified as a Legal Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California 2012
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
Joining the Panel in 2009., 2011 | Certified as a Legal Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California., 2012 | For presenting an MCLE training in 2011, 2012 | Vice Chair, Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory Commission, State Bar of California, 2019 | Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory Commission, State Bar of California, 2014 | American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Northern California Chapter Practice Management Coordinator, 2017 | California Bar No. 209268, 2000 | American Immigration Lawyers (AILA) Northern California Chapter Advisory Council, 2014 | American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Northern California Chapter Asylum Liaison, 2014
Publications
["AirTalk with Larry Mantle on LAist 89.3, an NPR Member Station, 2024", "Your Legal Rights Radio Show, 2016, 2017", "Resilient Lawyer Podcast, 2015", "KTVU Fox News on air segment, November, 2014", "Available for on-camera interviews for news segments, and as an expert to the media on immigration issues and U.S. immigration and nationality law."]
Associations
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), 2001 - Present (Board Member) | State Bar of California, 2022 - Present (California Board of Legal Specialization, Board Member) | State Bar of California, Immigration & Nationality Law Advisory Commission, 2014 - 2019 (Commissioner and Vice Chair) | AILA NorCal, 2016 - 2019 (Practice Management Coordinator) | AILA NorCal, 2016 - 2019 (Advisory Council) | AILA NorCal, 2014 - 2015 (Asylum Co-Liaison) | Barangay Dance Company, 2011 - 2014 (Board of Directors) | San Francisco Success Squad, 2012 - 2013 | Oasis for Girls, a project of the Tides Center, 2009 - 2011 (Advisory Board Member) | SFCASA, 2010 - Present (Guild Member)
Speaking
Provide Know Your Rights and In-Service Trainings | “State of Immigration,” CSAA and ¡Somos! (October 2018) | “Embracing Technology in Your Law Practice,” American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual Conference, (June 2018) | “Introduction to Immigration Law”, AIDS Legal Referral Panel (May 2011) | “Practice Tips on Preparing and Strengthening Waiver Applications,” Bar Association of San Francisco, Immigration Law Section of the Barristers Club (April 2011) | Adjunct Professor, San Francisco Law School, 2013 – 2014. Course: Immigration Law
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Updated: May 25, 2026