About Leif Harrison
Leif Harrison Kleven studied political science and writing before turning to law. He earned a B.A. from Brigham Young University in 2006 and later attended California Western School of Law, where he completed his J.D. His academic path combined liberal arts training with formal legal education, shaping a practical approach to client matters.
He entered practice soon after law school and by 2009 was working as an associate at Baughman & Associates. That early role put him in the day-to-day of a small law practice and exposed him to the procedural work that underpins most client files. Colleagues from that period recall a lawyer who preferred clear paperwork and steady client communication over courtroom theatrics.
Kleven has been active in professional groups since the middle of his career. He has been a member of the Tom Homann Law Association since 2007. He joined the American Immigration Lawyers Association in 2012 and remains a member. He also served in the Federal Bar Association from 2010 to 2011. In 2013 he helped establish The Source Professional Association and continues as a founding member. Those affiliations reflect an effort to keep current on practice developments and to maintain professional contacts in California’s legal community.
His work has gravitated toward immigration and administrative matters. He represents clients in interactions with government agencies and handles the procedural steps that can determine the outcome of an application or request. He often works with individuals and families seeking lawful status and with others who require counsel on regulatory or administrative hurdles. His membership in immigration and bar organizations informs how he manages cases and advises clients.
Today he operates the Law Office of Leif Kleven, where he maintains a small practice in California. He handles client intake, prepares submissions to administrative bodies, and consults on case strategy. He keeps a compact office structure that allows for direct contact between attorney and client. His practice reflects steady, process-oriented legal work rather than grand litigation campaigns.
Kleven’s career has combined early associate experience, ongoing professional involvement, and a practice built around immigration and administrative work. He currently concentrates on immigration matters in California.
