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I am a graduate of The University of North Carolina School of Law. While working as an actor in New York City, I experienced first-hand how “powerless” non-union performers were taken advantage of by those in positions of authority. My experience organizing collective action to secure adequate health and safety conditions for his cast-mates in a particularly unacceptable production inspired me to pursue a career in law.. While in law school, I continued to advocate for those in need by providing 100+ hours of Pro Bono legal services, and by defending local tenants against eviction as a clinician in the UNC Civil Legal Assistance Clinic.. I have been practicing law in Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Granville, Johnston, Orange, Person, and Wake County. I have personally handled DWIs, assault, domestic violence, theft, and traffic charges; as well as expunctions.. I would be humbled and honored to advocate for you.

Brown Immigration Law focuses exclusively upon the practice of immigration law in the United States.  Because of the ever-changing nature of the immigration process, we can help to guide you through what may seem like a mountain of paperwork, regulations and policy requirements to achieve your desired goals, whether that is applying for a spousal visa, hiring an employee or defending against removal proceedings.  Our decades of experience  in all facets of immigration law help to ensure that our clients are confident in our expertise and properly represented in their specific matter.. Attorney Rishi P. Oza is an attorney who has devoted his entire practice to immigration law and has over a decade of experience in the field.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Public Policy Analysis and Political Science.  He obtained his Masters of Arts in Teaching from the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD and later graduated from teh Case Western Reserve University Law School in Cleveland, Ohio, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate. Attorney Oza has been admitted to the state bars of North Carolina and Ohio and also before the Third, Fourth, Sixth and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeals for teh United States.  Attorney Oza is also  member of the Federal Bar Association.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Attorney Oza worked as teacher, first in Baltimore, MD where he taught 7th and 8th grade Social Studies and Mathematics and later in Shimabara, Japan, where he taught high school English immersion.  He is  familiar with both the Japanese and Gujarati languages and his wide-ranging experience in immigration has helped him to advise clients on preparing the correct strategy for their specific needs.

Attorney Joanne M. Stella has been representing clients in New Hampshire since graduating from Boston University School of Law in 1993.  Over 20 years of outstanding and compassionate criminal defense and civil litigation.. During law school Attorney Stella was a research assistant to a law professor working on Title VII and IX Sexual Harassment laws.  She spent her first summer interning for an International Dispute Resolution Firm in London, England and spent her second summer working for the Alaska Public Defender’s Office where she gained a passion for representing those falsely accused of crimes.. Upon graduation and up until 1996 Attorney Stella worked tirelessly as a court appointed counsel for indigent defendants in the criminal courts.  As a New Hampshire Public Defender her caseload included felony level sexual assault and drug cases as well as misdemeanor criminal offenses and juvenile delinquency offenses.. After leaving the Public Defender’s office Attorney Stella began her own practice as the contract attorney hired to provide legal services to all full-time students at the University of New Hampshire (UNH).  During her 18 year tenure as the UNH legal services attorney she has represented over 9,000 students.  Many thousands of those cases involved drug and alcohol offenses, as well as the litany of criminal offenses often connected to the use of substances such as DWI, Possession of Fake IDs, Simple Assault, Resisting Arrest, Underage Intoxication, etc.  Attorney Stella has experience representing those charged locally by the Durham Police, UNH Police, Dover Police, New Hampshire Liquor Law Enforcement Officer and New Hampshire State Police as well as representation in the surrounding communities such as Newmarket and Portsmouth.   In addition to guidance in their criminal cases, UNH students received expert advice from Attorney Stella on the collateral consequences affecting their status as a student for such things as financial aid, scholarships, study abroad, disciplinary matters, immigration issues for international students and the potential impact on future employment.  Attorney Stella has the knowledge and experience to guide young adults through this maze of sanctions that can occur as a collateral consequence of being arrested.   Also, during her time at UNH Attorney Stella counseled thousands of students involved in landlord tenant disputes and twice argued their cases successfully in the New Hampshire Supreme Court.. Attorney Stella has tried hundreds of cases, both criminal and civil, and everything in between from Supreme Court appeals to motor vehicle hearings.   She has represented thousands of clients and has a proven track record of success.  Attorney Stella always provides a free consultation and will take the time address each client’s needs expertly and with compassion.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Durham and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Durham and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Durham and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Durham and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Durham and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Durham and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Durham and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Durham and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Durham and surrounding areas.