Jan Joseph Bejar - San Diego, CA
Attorney at Law Offices of Jan Joseph Bejar, A P.L.C.
Immigration Law Lawyers in San Diego, CA
3230 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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43
Years
Experience
San Diego Immigration Law Lawyer
Updated: 11/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Immigration Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Jan Joseph Bejar has been practicing Immigration Law in San Diego since graduating the University of San Diego School of Law with a JD degree in 1983. Raised in Mexico City, Mr. Bejar is fluent in both Spanish and English. He is a specialist in Immigration Law, certified as a specialist by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization. In addition to his work at his firm, Mr. Bejar was an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego School of Law, directing the university's Immigration Law Clinic from 1994 to May 2013. A member of the San Diego County Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), he formerly held the office of Vice Chapter Chair of the San Diego Chapter of AILA. Mr. Bejar's accomplishments and tireless advocacy for his clients have earned him the recognition of his peers as a SuperLawyer for 16 years.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- San Diego Magazine 2020 Top Lawyer
- 2017 Ohtli Award, the highest honor awarded by the government of Mexico for distinguished service to the Mexican community residing in the United States
- Super Lawyers, 2007 - 2025
- Top Rated Lawyer 2025, Martindale-Hubbell, 2025
- America's Most Honored Lawyers 2025 - Top 1%, America's Most Honored, 2025
- AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2015 - 2016
- San Diego Super Lawyer, San Diego Magazine, 2007 - 2015
Other Sources of Feedback About Jan Joseph Bejar
Included on the 2027 San Diego Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2026 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2025 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2024 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2023 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2021 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2020 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2019 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2018 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2017 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2016 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2015 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2013 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2012 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2011 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2010 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2009 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2008 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2007 San Diego Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California, 1983
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, 1980
M.A. -
University of California, San Diego, California, 1977
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Languages
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Spanish
Classes and Seminars
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Adjunct Professor and Director, University of San Diego School of Law, Immigration Law Clinic, 1994 - 2013
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (California chapter) - Asylum, 2013
Bar Admissions
- California, 1983
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1983
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1984
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1997
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2009
Specialties and Certifications
- Immigration Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Certified since 1992
Other Affiliations
- Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory Committee (Member)
- San Diego County Bar Association, 1983 - Present (Member)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), 1986 - Present (Member)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), San Diego Chapter (Former Vice Chapter Chair)
- National Lawyers Guild
- Mexican Cultural Institute, 1996 - 1998 (Board of Directors)
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Contact
3230 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone Number: 619-326-4000
Fax Number: 619-291-1102
Email: Send a message
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