About Vaughan de
Vaughan de Kirby is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California in 1981. He holds bar number 98953 and maintains an active license status. Mr. de Kirby is the founder and president of the Law Offices of Vaughan de Kirby, A.P.C., a firm specializing in immigration law, with offices located in San Francisco, California, and Lake Oswego, Oregon. He has been serving clients internationally for over 35 years, focusing on providing critical information to help clients make informed decisions for themselves and their families.
Mr. de Kirby earned his Juris Doctor degree cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1981. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at California State University, Northridge, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. His academic background has equipped him with a strong foundation in law and communication, enhancing his ability to effectively represent clients in complex immigration matters.
Mr. de Kirby's practice areas encompass various aspects of immigration law, including asylum, citizenship, deportation defense, family visas, green cards, immigration appeals, investment visas, marriage and fiancé(e) visas, student visas, visitor visas, and work visas. He has extensive experience in all stages of legal proceedings, from initial consultations and case evaluations to hearings, appeals, litigation, negotiations, and trials. His comprehensive approach ensures that clients receive thorough representation throughout the legal process.
Throughout his career, Mr. de Kirby has been admitted to practice before several courts, including the United States Supreme Court, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, and the state courts of California, Texas, and Maryland. He has also appeared before various U.S. District Courts and U.S. Circuit Courts. His diverse court admissions reflect his extensive experience and ability to handle complex immigration cases across multiple jurisdictions.
Mr. de Kirby is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He has also participated in conferences such as the Great Legal Marketing Conference and the GLM Mastermind Conference, focusing on consumer education marketing and investment immigration practice in China, respectively. Additionally, he has served as an adjunct professor at Empire College of Law, teaching courses on partnership, agency, and corporations. Mr. de Kirby is fluent in English and Mandarin, allowing him to effectively serve a diverse clientele.
