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About Brudner Law

Shaping futures. Building trust.

Since 2017 we have practiced one thing — immigration law — with personal advocacy for individuals, families and businesses. Founded by an immigrant, for immigrants.

Yael Brudner, founder and managing attorney of Brudner Law
Yael Brudner · Founder & Managing Attorney
Practicing immigration law since
2017
Google rating across 200+ reviews
4.8
Immigration cases handled
3000+
Immigration law. Nothing else.
100%

Recognized & accredited

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2026 member
  • The State Bar of California
  • Orange County
    Bar Association
  • Avvo Clients’ Choice
    Award 2023

What guides us

Shaping futures, one case at a time.

We believe in the power of every person’s story and the promise it holds. These are the commitments behind every file that crosses our desks.

  1. Trust

    A legacy built on trust

    Trust is the foundation of everything we do. We build relationships that go beyond the usual attorney–client dynamic: you will always know who is on your case, what is happening and why.

  2. Purpose

    Charting courses, changing lives

    Our mission is to be a guiding light — turning the complexity of immigration into a journey of hope and, ultimately, success for you and your family.

  3. Method

    Precision and preparation

    We prepare every application with extraordinary attention to detail, catching pitfalls early. That extra care saves you time, money and unnecessary worry.

Our journey

From one attorney to a full immigration team.

  1. 2008

    Admitted to the California Bar

    Yael Brudner, a University of Haifa law graduate, joins the State Bar of California.

  2. 2017

    Brudner Law opens in Irvine

    Founded to practice one thing only: immigration law.

  3. 2023

    Avvo Clients’ Choice Award

    Recognized by clients for the care and results they received.

  4. 2025

    A growing legal team

    Attorney Taylor Gillhamer joins, licensed to practice immigration law in all 50 states.

Yael Brudner with a client at a naturalization ceremony

Beyond the office

Community and professional excellence.

Upholding the spirit of community

We serve individuals, families and companies alike, and give our time back: Yael has volunteered with the Citizenship Clinic and the Public Law Center.

Upholding professional excellence

Excellence is a commitment we keep every day — active membership in the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the California and Orange County bars, and thorough, expert counsel on every file.

Your client portal

Your whole case, in one secure place.

Every Brudner Law client gets a private online portal, built on the same platform our attorneys work in. Nothing gets lost in email, and you always know what happens next.

  • Private by design

    Encrypted at rest and in transit, behind two-step sign-in. Only you and your legal team can open your file.

  • AI-checked, attorney-approved

    Our AI review flags missing evidence and mismatched details before anything is filed, and an attorney signs off on every page.

  • Always know what’s next

    Follow every milestone from intake to USCIS receipt to approval, with live case-status updates.

  • Effortless from anywhere

    Answer questions, upload documents from your phone, sign forms and pay securely online, on your schedule.

Yael Brudner smiling, seated outside the Brudner Law office

Your next step

Your American dream starts with one conversation.

If your case is time-sensitive, don’t wait. Book a consultation in Irvine or by video from anywhere in the world.

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