Michele Da Silva Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Boston

Michele Da Silva Bio
Attorney Michele J. Da Silva – Principal, Da Silva Law Group. Attorney Michele J. Da Silva is a dedicated and experienced attorney focusing on criminal defense, family and immigration law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University/Douglass College in 2000 and her Juris Doctor from the Massachusetts School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.. Prior to law school, Attorney Da Silva worked extensively in immigration law as Executive Manager and Head Paralegal at the Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC in New York City. From 2000 to 2008, she assisted individuals and U.S. companies with family-based and employment-based immigration matters. Her hands-on experience with the immigrant community and passion for justice inspired her to pursue a legal career.. Following law school, she interned with Boston-based criminal defense attorney Roger Witken, gaining valuable courtroom experience. Today, she leads Da Silva Law Group with offices in Boston and Andover, advocating fiercely for her clients in immigration, criminal, and family law matters.. In her family law practice, Attorney Da Silva represents clients in both contested and uncontested divorces, as well as cases involving child custody, child support, spousal support, and prenuptial agreements. She is committed to providing compassionate guidance and strong advocacy during what is often a difficult time in her clients' lives.. Attorney Da Silva maintains a strong professional relationship with Attorney Norka Schell and continues to collaborate with the Law Offices of Norka Schell, LLC to serve clients across the East Coast. Known for their strategic thinking and client-first approach, both attorneys are respected for their tenacity and creative legal solutions.. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, Attorney Da Silva effectively communicates with clients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring their voices are heard and their goals understood.. She is the recipient of four CALI Excellence for the Future Awards and is a member of both the Massachusetts Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She also contributes regularly to the Brazilian Times and Asemana newspapers, providing legal insight to the community.