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Edwin B. Brown

Edwin B. Brown is the Managing Partner at Brown & Stedman LLP, serving clients from offices in Rancho Santa Margarita and Costa Mesa, California. With more than 37 years of legal experience, he focuses his practice on immigration, employment law, and criminal defense. Mr. Brown is admitted to the California State Bar (1979) and earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, after graduating from Brigham Young University.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Edwin B. Brown

Trump Policy To Complicate Immigration For Some

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Last Modified on Jun 29, 2022

An immigration policy announced by the Trump administration will make it more difficult for some military members and government workers living overseas to secure citizenship. The announcement was met with anger and confusion on the part of veterans’ and immigrant advocacy groups…

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Can A Criminal Charge Lead To Deportation?

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Last Modified on Aug 03, 2021

Becoming a United States citizen may be a difficult process that takes years to complete. After getting citizenship you may believe that you are safe from deportation—unfortunately, that might not be the case. Even with a visa or green card, you could…

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“Public Charge” Changes Worry Immigrants

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Last Modified on Jun 29, 2022

Many immigrants who are living in California are concerned about the potential impacts of the latest announcement from the Trump administration on immigration policy. While the administration has defended previous harsh regulations in the interests of promoting legal entry to the country,…

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Tips For The Spousal Immigration Process

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Last Modified on Dec 29, 2025

Some California residents may not realize how long the immigration process can be until they attempt to obtain a visa for a foreign spouse. Even the official time frames provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service can make it look as…

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Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Selling Meth

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Last Modified on Jun 28, 2022

On July 8, a California man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for possessing 14 packages of methamphetamine that had been disguised to look like burritos wrapped in foil. He was also ordered to pay a fine of $300 and serve…

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Supreme Court Rules On Immigrants Unaware They Are Illegal

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Last Modified on Jun 28, 2022

California immigrants may not face criminal liability if they are in the country illegally and commit an illegal act but do not realize it based on a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. On June 21, the court ruled in a 7-2…

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Police Arrest 4 On Drug Charges At California Dog Care Facility

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Last Modified on Aug 03, 2021

Media outlets have reported that police in California took three men and a woman into custody at an Orange County dog boarding facility on June 6. The four suspects face a number of narcotics charges including drug possession and drug paraphernalia possession.…

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Naturalization Could Help You Bring Family To US

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Last Modified on Feb 06, 2025

For many around the world, coming to the United States and starting a new life is a dream. The U.S. is known as the land of opportunities. It’s promised that with hard work and dedication anyone can achieve success. And as part…

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Proposed Immigration Plan Could Kick People Off Waiting Lists

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Last Modified on Dec 29, 2025

Some California immigrants who have been on years-long waiting lists for green cards may be thrown off the lists entirely as part of a proposed Trump administration immigration policy. Immigrants would be required to re-apply under the new system, and while some…

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New BAC Limit Could Mean Trouble For California Drivers

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Last Modified on Feb 06, 2025

No one wants to see those flashing red and blue lights in the rear-view mirror, especially after a night out. This situation could soon become even more stressful if California lawmakers pass a new bill that would lower the legal blood alcohol…

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