Bruce Lawrence Zachary, Immigration Attorney in Santa Ana, California
Over 41 years of legal practice · focused on Immigration, Litigation, and Personal Injury
Santa Ana, CA
Practicing immigration in Santa Ana since 1985.
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Bruce Lawrence Zachary is an attorney based in Santa Ana, CA. The practice focuses on Immigration, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Bruce has over 41 years of legal experience.
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- Santa Ana, CA
- Experience
- over 41 years
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- Immigration · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Immigration, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Santa Ana, CA.
- Over 41 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Bruce Lawrence Zachary: Bruce Lawrence Zachary is an attorney based in Santa Ana, CA. The practice focuses on Immigration, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Bruce has over 41 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Bruce takes on
Bruce concentrates on immigration, litigation, personal injury, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Bruce handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Immigration
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Workers Comp
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Immigration cases in Santa Ana, California
Bruce takes immigration matters in Santa Ana, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bruce agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Santa Ana, California
Bruce takes litigation matters in Santa Ana, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bruce agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Santa Ana, California
Bruce takes personal injury matters in Santa Ana, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bruce agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Santa Ana, California
Bruce takes workers comp matters in Santa Ana, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bruce agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Bruce Lawrence Zachary — immigration lawyer in Santa Ana
Bruce Lawrence Zachary is an attorney based in Santa Ana, CA. The practice focuses on Immigration, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Bruce has over 41 years of legal experience.
Bruce Lawrence Zachary is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, immigration, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Bruce received a B.A. degree from California State University at Northridge in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years. Bruce practices in Santa Ana, CA.
Working with Bruce on a immigration matter
Bruce Lawrence Zachary is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, immigration, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Bruce received a B.A. degree from California State University at Northridge in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years. Bruce practices in Santa Ana, CA.
Clients Bruce works with
Bruce reviews new inquiries case-by-case for immigration, litigation, and personal injury matters in Santa Ana and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Southwestern University School of Law
J.D. · 1985
California State University at Northridge
B.A. · 1982
Jurisdictions
Bruce's state bar admissions
California
1985 · ACTIVE
Bruce studied at J.D. in Southwestern University School of Law and B.A. in California State University at Northridge.
Law school and academic background
Bruce completed J.D. in Southwestern University School of Law and B.A. in California State University at Northridge. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Bruce runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Bruce Lawrence Zachary's office in Santa Ana
Bruce's primary office is at 1605 E 17th St, Santa Ana, CA, 92705. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Bruce Lawrence Zachary — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new immigration attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Bruce usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Bruce charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bruce's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Bruce will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a immigration attorney in Santa Ana, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many immigration matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Bruce
Bruce discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in immigration practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every immigration matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Bruce confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Bruce's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many immigration practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Bruce Lawrence Zachary
How much does it cost to hire Bruce for a immigration case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bruce walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Bruce offer a free consultation?
Bruce charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bruce's office. Some immigration attorneys offer free consults — check Bruce's current terms during booking.
How long do immigration cases in California typically take?
Simple immigration matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Bruce gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Bruce take my case if I'm outside Santa Ana?
Bruce is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Bruce will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Bruce?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Bruce will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Bruce accepting new immigration clients right now?
Bruce's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Immigration attorneys serving Santa Ana, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Bruce handles immigration matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified immigration attorneys in that community.
- Santa Ana2,640 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
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