About James Ronald
James Ronald Gotcher is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1976 and holds bar number 71009. His license is currently inactive. Mr. Gotcher is a member of Global Immigration Partners, Inc., a law firm located in Agoura Hills, California. He has been practicing law for over 50 years, serving clients throughout California.
Mr. Gotcher earned his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 1976. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at California State University at Long Beach, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 1972. He also earned a Master of Arts degree in History from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1973.
Mr. Gotcher specializes in immigration law, focusing on business immigration, immigration compliance, and general immigration matters. He represents both employers and employees in various immigration-related issues, including work visas, green cards, and deportation defense. His practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including litigation, appeals, negotiations, and trials.
Throughout his career, Mr. Gotcher has handled cases in the Superior Court of California, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. 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 Century City for five years.
Mr. Gotcher is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He is also a certified mediator through the Los Angeles County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Gotcher is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of California effectively.
