About Fernando Jose
Fernando Jose Hidalgo is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2006 and holds bar number 244726. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Hidalgo is the principal attorney at The Law Offices of Fernando Hidalgo, Inc., a law firm located in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing law for over 19 years, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Mr. Hidalgo earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from San Francisco State University. He then pursued his Juris Doctor degree at Golden Gate University School of Law, graduating in 2005. During his time at Golden Gate University, he developed a strong foundation in various areas of law, preparing him for his future legal career.
Mr. Hidalgo concentrates his practice in the areas of immigration law, workers' compensation, and personal injury. He represents individuals in matters involving asylum and deportation defense, family petitions, work permits, permanent residency, and citizenship. Additionally, he handles cases related to workplace injuries, including slip and fall accidents, auto accidents during work hours, construction accidents, and other work-related injuries. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Hidalgo has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Francisco, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in San Francisco for several years.
Mr. Hidalgo is an active member of the San Francisco County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area effectively.
