Rick Sterger aka “the immigration guy” is an attorney practicing immigration law with an emphasis on removal defense. Rick brings broad professional experience to his immigration practice having worked developing business strategies for some of the world’s largest corporations: Samsung, Motorola, Sprint, and Dell.   His career pivot came at the convergence of a failing economy, a failing marriage and a plunge into a dark abyss of self-sabotage. It led him to a new and awakened approach to life, business, service, and relationships resulting in a rise to the top of his pivot profession as an immigration attorney. A graduate of Antioch University, Rick holds a J.D. from the University of Minnesota, and is admitted to the Minnesota Bar, The Federal Bar and the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and a multi-year recipient of the California State Bar award for pro bono service to indigent clients. From his offices located in San Diego California, Rick serves clients throughout the U.S. and the world.