Monday, March 02, 2009

Explaining American law to Chinese immigrants

Since Chinese people don't usually trust attorneys, this Chinese American attorney is helping his southern California community. His weekly radio show explains American laws. DP

Deng has become a high-profile advocate in the local community through his radio show and books and newspaper columns on immigrant rights and navigating the legal system.

By David Pierson

The gig: One of the most recognizable attorneys in Southern California's ethnic Chinese community, Daniel Deng specializes in criminal defense and runs a law office in Rosemead with four partners, handling about 300 cases a year. A former journalist, he hosts a radio program and writes books and newspaper columns on immigrant rights and navigating the American legal system.

Background: Born in Southern China's Guangdong province in 1967, during the Cultural Revolution. His grandfather, a landlord, disappeared during the chaos and his family was blacklisted and separated. He watched mobs castigate and spit on his grandmother during weekly political rallies. Only after Deng Xiaoping came to power in the 1970s was the family able to reunite.
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