Susan Qin, Esq

Susan Qin, Esq. is a highly respected attorney with extensive experience in immigration, family law, probate litigation, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) advocacy. As an Asian immigrant herself, Ms. Qin brings a deeply personal understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and families navigating complex legal systems, fueling her unwavering commitment to client advocacy.

Ms. Qin has represented clients before U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Federal Courts, as well as California Family Law and Probate Courts. She regularly handles family law and probate court litigation matters, including contested proceedings and litigation-related expenses. As a dedicated SIJS advocate, Ms. Qin works closely with state courts to obtain the required predicate orders and represents vulnerable immigrant children seeking lawful permanent residence under SIJS protections.

She earned her Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ms. Qin began her legal career in the Public Defender’s Office, where she developed strong courtroom advocacy skills and a solid litigation foundation. She later served as a law clerk to a Federal Judge in Pennsylvania, gaining critical insight into judicial decision-making and sharpening her legal analysis.

Throughout her career, Ms. Qin has successfully secured legal status for countless immigrants and has represented many detained individuals, assisting in their release from immigration detention facilities nationwide. Her ability to integrate immigration relief, SIJS matters, family law, and probate issues allows her to provide holistic and strategic legal solutions, particularly where multiple areas of law intersect.

Known for her dedication, empathy, and meticulous legal strategy, Susan Qin remains a trusted advocate and unwavering ally for immigrants, families, and vulnerable youth seeking stability and justice in the United States.

Sandy Hom, Esq

Before joining Law Offices of Susan Qin, PC, Judge Hom maintained a practice as a legal consultant in Removal & Deportation Defense with many law firms since his retirement from the Immigration Bench in New York where he served for 30 years. He was appointed as the First Asian American Immigration Judge in the East Coast in April 1993 by Attorney General Janet Reno. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi in 1973. 
 
Prior to becoming an Immigration Judge, he was a partner with the Law Offices of Hom & Hsiung from 1985 to 1993 in New York. He also served as chief legal counsel to the Presiding Bishop for the Episcopal Church for Refugee and Migration matters. From 1979 to 1985, Judge Hom worked as a Senior Trial Attorney for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the New York Regional Office. He also worked as a Senior Attorney for District Council 37, Municipal Employees Legal Services in New York. Judge Hom served as senior litigation attorney for the New York State Division of Human Rights and he was the Attorney-in- Charge of the Legal Aid Society, Chinatown Office.  He is a member of both the Mississippi and New York Bars. 
 
He is married to Ann Hsiung, who is a Real Estate attorney and they have four sons and six grandchildren.

Craig Herskowitz, Esq

Craig Herskowitz is a seasoned attorney with more than 18 years of legal experience. Craig began his legal career in Washington, DC at the headquarters of two federal law enforcement agencies, the United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Craig then served in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. In the Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section of the Department of Justice, Craig assisted in the successful prosecution of large scale drug traffickers and conducted financial investigations of leaders of terrorist organizations. In the Asset Forfeiture Money Laundering Section of the Department of Justice, Craig played an integral role in helping victims of financial crimes recover some of their losses, including victims in the Bernie Madoff scandal. These years of experience working on the Government side informed him how prosecutors operate, which helped him become a top rated criminal defense attorney.  Craig skillfully represented those accused of crimes with individual attention, respect, and a well thought out strategy to beat the case or negotiate the most favorable outcome. 

In 2019, Craig was appointed Assistant Counsel to the Governor. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he waived copayments for testing and vaccinations, implemented telehealth, and provided tax relief for small businesses and families. Craig also assisted in establishing the restaurant return-to-work tax credit program to help restaurants re-open.

Most recently, Craig served as an NYC administrative law judge, presiding over hearings and ensuring the principles of justice are upheld.

Craig takes tremendous pride in helping people.

Richard Chaskin, Esq

Born and raised in West Los Angeles, Richard has been practicing law in California since December 1981. Over the past 40 years, he has resolved thousands of cases across the state through jury trials, bench trials, and negotiated settlements. Richard has achieved seven-figure judgments in civil cases and not guilty verdicts in criminal cases. He handles both the most complex and the most common cases with equal dedication. Richard is a past president of a local bar association and has served as a temporary judge in Los Angeles County, where he often presided over traffic ticket cases. He has been a delegate to the California Bar Conference, taught law, and received awards from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Other lawyers regularly seek Richard's advice and assistance with their cases, a testament to his expertise and reputation. He is well-known among many local judges and their courtroom staff, which is a significant asset in legal practice. Outside of work, Richard enjoys traveling the world, spending time with his family, and engaging in outdoor activities.