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Ms. Ambrosio's, is a renowned Brazilian-American attorney, well known and respected in the Los Angeles legal community. Her qualifications are solid, and she bring experience and knowledge to the case in question. Her qualifications include:. FULL BIO. Gisele Ambrosio is a Brazilian- American attorney, licensed to practice Law in Brazil and in the United States. She has been an Attorney for the last 14 years.. Based on her experience and dedication to the Brazilian community, Ms. Ambrosio has been the Attorney for the Brazilian Consulate in Los Angeles for the past seven years. During this opportunity, she was exposed to and provided advice on various complex international cases, throughout many different areas of the law,  including the applicability of Brazilian laws in regards to local US laws.  She brings all that experience with her.. Ms. Ambrosio was voted as Top 10% US Attorneys, and received an award as a Lawyer of Distinction. The Law Offices of Gisele Ambrosio was also Voted by clients as "Best Immigration Law Office" six years in a roll, receiving multiple awards by Avvo, the "Client Choice Awards".. Ms. Ambrosio was born and raised in Brazil. At the age of 18, she was accepted to attend the law school at the Federal University of Rio De Janeiro, one of the most prestigious and sought after Law Schools in the country. She graduated in 2002, at 22 years old, Suma Cum Laude with an interest in international and business law and was immediately admitted to practice law in Brazil. She then moved to the Unites States and went on to earn her other degrees in law. She then went on to conquer a Post-Graduate course at the University of San Diego and a Master of Laws from California Western School of Law, in San Diego.. Ms. Ambrosio runs a boutique-style law practice in Los Angeles, giving one-on-one attention to her clients, which are treated VIP one at a time, with her being accessible and working on their cases personally (versus other firms in which you can never speak to the attorney). Her success as an attorney is highly due to her personal style of work with and high percentage of cases won. She prartices immigration with an emphasis on obtaining work visas for athletes and artists and drafting/negotiating their contracts.. Despite her often booked schedule, Gisele still finds time to donate her time and give back to the community. Ms. Ambrosio is very involved in the well-being of the community.. She is the officially appointed representative of the Brazilian Citizen Abroad Counsel (CRBE), an institution created by Itamaraty, the Brazilian Intitution/Mininstry of Foreign Affairs , for the last six years. She is the official spokesperson for Brazilians in eight different states of the US, and almost of the entire Western Region of the United States.. Ms. Ambrosio is also a council member of the Brazilian Citizens Counsel, a community-goal oriented group, for almost 10 years. It is in conducted with the support of the Brazilian Consulate. She was president of the Brazilian Citizens Counsel for six years, and currently serving as the Vice-President of the same.. To fulfill her passion for international business, Ms. Ambrosio member of the Board of Directors of the Brazil-California Chamber of Commerce, the biggest Brazilian Chamber on the West Coast, and one of the most active in the US. Gisele has vast experience with contracts and and is very enthusiastic about International Law. She has legal experience in both South America and the United States, having this unique perspective to offer.. She is an expert at obtaining work visas and green cards for athletes, artists and professionals who want to live and work in the United States and has brought numerous renowned faces from different parts of the world.  She personally takes care of their case from beginning to end, bringing success to a huge number of cases.. The Law Offices of Gisele Ambrosio currently has an impressive team of associated attorneys, covering the areas of national and international divorce, national and international business formation, etc.. Whether you have a legal matter in the US or Brazil, or wish to do business in South America, Mrs. Ambrosio and her associated attorneys are ready to help you succeed!

Mr. Myers earned his Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School. While in Law School, Mr. Myers was the Lead Articles Editor of the Journal Of Child and Family Advocacy,a member and Executive Board Member for the Moot Court Honors Board and a member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Board.. Mr. Myers has been admitted to both the California and Illinois State Bars.. He began his legal career as a law clerk for a civil (personal injury) defense firm performing many facets of civil litigation. Mr. Myers also served as a Judicial Law Clerk for a civil Orange County Superior Court Judge. Once he became an attorney, Mr. Myers worked as a plaintiff personal injury attorney. Mr. Myers then changed paths and began practicing primarily immigration and criminal law. Although Mr. Myers continued to handle some personal injury cases, he mainly focused on Immigration and Criminal cases. This led to a position with the Department of Labor as a Supervisory Immigration Program Analyst where Mr. Myers deepened his understanding of immigration law from the government's . Myers' experience is broad and he has a strong success rate in private practice, while always having maintained a good relationship with his clients. Mr. Myers uses his versatile experience to achieve excellent results for his clients.

Miguel Mexicano is an immigration attorney who is passionate and dedicated to his craft.  He will do what he can to help his clients overcome their immigration obstacles.

Michele Franchett is a partner at Stone Grzegorek & Gonzalez LLP.  She is admitted to the California Bar, and is a Certified Specialist in the practice of Immigration and Nationality Law.  She has over twenty years of experience in the field, and holdes the highest, preeminent "AV" rating from Martindale Hubbell.  Her current practice is focused on investor and entrepreneurial immigration, with particular emphasis on EB-5 capital group representation. She provides counsel to a number of regional centers seeking to obtain or amend regional center designations and exemplar petition approvals. Ms. Franchett serves on the EB-5 committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”), the Public Policy Committee of Invest In the USA (“IIUSA”),  and is a former chair of the AILA Southern California Chapter.  Having started working in the area of U.S. immigration in 1986, Ms. Franchett has since accumulated experience encompassing virtually every area of business-based immigration. She has represented multinational corporations, research hospitals, universities, investors, entrepreneurs, academicians, artists, and entrepreneurs from around the globe.  Ms. Franchett has also represented clients applying for visas at U.S. Consulates in Toronto, Halifax, and Ciudad Juarez, and at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. In more recent years she traveled to China to provide EB-5 training for licensed immigration consultants.

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Marina Manoukian is Head of Family Law at ADLI Law Group. Her practice primarily focuses on Civil Litigation, Business, Construction Law, and Family Law. With over 22 years of experience in the legal profession, Mrs. Manoukian utilizes her trial experience and negotiation skills to advise and counsel clients including individuals and corporations in Business matters including transactional work as well as litigation and negotiation. She also brings her extensive experience in Construction and Family Law.. Prior to joining ADLI Law Group, Mrs. Manoukian was a Partner at O’Rourke, Fong & Manoukian. During such time, she was first chair in many bench and jury trials, as well as arbitrations and mediations.. Mrs. Manoukian graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science and obtained her Juris Doctor degree at Loyola Law School. Mrs. Manoukian is committed to helping clients and providing them efficient and effective courtroom representation to resolve complex construction disputes, real estate and development disputes, and business disputes. In addition to business and construction law, Mrs. Manoukian practices family law that she built before her partnership at O’Rourke & Fong. Fluent in Armenian and English, Marina assists individuals seeking a divorce, assists clients in reaching agreement or going to court for marriage dissolution, division of marital assets, child custody, and child and spousal support.

Mariela E. Camisassa. Mariela E. Camisassa was born and raised in Argentina.  She graduated from the prestigious National University of Cordoba (UNC) in Argentina in 2002 with a degree in law from one of the oldest law schools in the Americas dating back to the XVII century. Ms. Camisassa holds two degrees from the UNC, that of Juris Doctor and Prosecutor.  As an immigrant herself, she understands the dreams and expectations that a family brings when immigrating to another country.  Her goal is to work arduously on to make those dreams a reality.. As an attorney Ms. Camisassa has extensive experience with the U.S. Immigration Law. She resides in Los Angeles, CA. Ms. Camisassa is admitted to practice law before the California Supreme Court, the United States Federal District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Additionally, she is also licensed to practice law in Argentina.

Los Angeles native, Jordana Schwartz holds a B.A. from University of California, Berkeley and a J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law. She has been admitted to the State Bar of California and is licensed to practice immigration in all 50 states. Ms. Schwartz has several years of immigration experience, with a focus on business-related immigration and family-based immigration.  Ms. Schwartz volunteers a portion of her time to non-profit organizations such as the Los Angeles based Alliance for Children’s Rights, and is an active member of AILA, Los Angeles Bar Association, and Women’s Lawyer’s Association.

Los Angeles immigration attorney Marisol Chianello has dedicated her career to helping those in need of immigration assistance. A graduate of prestigious USC School of Law, Marisol has vast experience dealing with immigration issues such as removal defense and adjustment of status. Originally from Montebello, CA, Ms. Chianello is of Mexican-American descent and speaks Spanish fluently. If you or a loved one is seeking an immigration attorney, call Marisol Chianello today for a free consultation.

Kelly Decsy received her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School in 2010. While attending Ms. Decsy received both Cali and Witkin awards for obtaining the highest grade in her law school class. During her time at Law school Ms. Decsy participated in a law school study abroad program and completed one semester of her legal course work at the University of London located in London, England and completed several specialized international law programs. Ms. Decsy also volunteered at Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles during her second and third years at law school to provide free legal services to underprivileged individuals.  Ms. Decsy received a Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of California, Riverside in 2006. During her time a the University of California Ms. Decsy participated in several humanitarian organizations. For three years in college, Ms. Decsy started as a publicist and eventually became the Vice president of Habitat for Humanity, University of California, Riverside chapter. Ms. Decsy also participated in a volunteer study abroad program run through Conservation Volunteers International, International Student Volunteers Organization and the University of California. This program was located in Australia and combined course work with rigorous hands on humanitarian and ecological conservation efforts.  Ms. Decsy was born and raised in Westlake Village, California and attended Thousand Oaks High school. While in high school Ms. Decsy participated in the Drama program and was a Southern California CIF champion butterflyer on the swim team.

Keli Reynolds is a founding partner of Olmos & Reynolds Law Group, LLP. For nearly a decade, Ms. Reynolds has provided legal representation to immigrants before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Consulates Overseas, U.S. Immigration Courts and California Criminal Courts. Ms. Reynolds’ immigration practice includes matters such as removal defense, family immigration and employment immigration. Her criminal practice includes both pre- and post-conviction remedies for immigrants.. Ms. Reynolds also practices before the Board of Immigration Appeals and has argued five cases before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She has twice argued before the California Court of Appeals on cases involving post-conviction relief. Ms. Reynolds has also successfully litigated numerous lawsuits against the U.S. government for unreasonable delay in adjudicating immigration applications.. Ms. Reynolds has been an invited speaker at events and seminars held by the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Chapman University School of Law and the University of California – Los Angeles School of Law. Ms. Reynolds is also a board member of the Vail Center for Immigrant Rights, an organization dedicated to providing free legal representation to indigent immigrants facing removal proceedings.. Ms. Reynolds is a 2003 graduate of Loyola Law School where she was a recipient of a Faculty Academic Honors Scholarship and a member of the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society. A member of the California State Bar since December of 2003, Ms. Reynolds is also admitted to practice before the Central District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Kathleen Grzegorek has been a California State Bar-Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law for over nineteen years.. She has over twenty-five years of immigration experience serving a diverse client base with an emphasis on business immigration in the professional, high technology, academic, fine arts, scientific and entertainment fields. Clients range from start-up enterprises to mid-size and large companies, law firms, nonprofit entities, as well as government institutes and universities.. Ms. Grzegorek is very active in the immigration field and has lectured and published frequently on topics such as Immigration in a Fluctuating Economy; Immigration for Business Professionals in Finance, Marketing and Operations; Nonimmigrant Visas for Entertainers, Athletes and Artists; and The J-1 Program Demystified: Answers to your Top J-1 Visa Questions, Inside Immigration, April 2013.. Activities in the immigration field also include liaison and policy formation on the regional and national level. She served with the American Immigration Lawyers Association as Chair of the Students & Scholars Committee from 2011-2013. She served as the Chair of the Liaison Committee for the California Service Center from 2008 to 2010. She also works with the National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA) where she spoke at the 2011-2015 annual conferences.. Ms. Grzegorek’s husband is a Research Scientist in Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology.  They live in a historic craftsman home in Pasadena, California with a superb Japanese-style garden. She is a member of the board of the Friends of the Gamble House, a house museum operated by the University of Southern California.

John Manley represents foreign nationals who wish to work in the US with employment based visas (such as H-1B, TN, E-3, etc...) and petitions for becoming legal permanent residents.. In addition to business visas, John Manley represents immigrants who wish to obtain Lawful Permanent Resident status through family-based immigration or the Diversity Lottery.  John Manley represents young DREAMers seeking Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process.  John Manley also represents Binational Same-Sex Couples for family-based immigration petitions.. Immigration law is a federal practice; consequently, John Manley represents clients throughout the United States and at U.S. Embassies around the world.. John Manley is committed to providing the highest quality legal services and is dedicated to providing clients with personalized client services. To ensure this commitment to premium service, John Manley handles every aspect of a client's case.. John Manley is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the State Bar of California. From 2003 to 2004, he served as Chair of the Immigration Law Section at Los Angeles County Bar Association.. John Manley currently serves as Liaison to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol on behalf of the Immigration Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is a member of the executive committee for the Immigration Section at the Los Angeles County Bar Association. John Manley also currently serves as Media Liaison for the Southern California Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He has practiced immigration law for over ten years. John Manley is a graduate of Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles. John Manley speaks Farsi and Spanish.

I was born in Istanbul, Turkey of Armenian descent.  I immigrated to the United States in 1974, at the time just 4 months old.  I knew, from early in my legal training that I would be an immigration attorney.  In fact, it is all I specialize in.  Immigration law and more importantly, unpublished policy, changes so quickly that if an attorney does not focus their entire practice on immigration law, they will miss something.. On a personal note, I am married for 11 years and two wonderful boys ages 2 and 4.  I love representing my clients and learning about their cultures, business ventures and industry.

I have extensive immigration law experience. I have helped everyone from market research analysts and farm workers to engineers and entertainers start their lives in the United States. I have litigated cases with the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and helped others fight for their lives and freedom before the Executive Office for Immigration Review aka Immigration Court. As a trial tested former public defender I understand what it means to be up against the system and I will advocate for you every step of the way.

I have been practicing immigration and naturalization law for 38 years. My associates are my twin brother Arthur and his son Armand. I specialize in family, business and deportation cases.  I am a memeber of the State Bar of California, the U.S. District Court, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.  From 1987 to 1990 I served on the State Bar Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory Commission.  I have lectured a law school class.  My office is located in Downtown Los Angeles and offers a knowledgeable, professional and caring atmosphere.  My fees are reasonably structured.

I began my legal career as an immigration attorney with the Law Offices of Diana M. Bailey and later became a partner in the firm Bailey & Alfaro, Immigration Attorneys.

I practice only Immigration Law and have litigated in many areas of Immigration Law such as cancellation of removal, immigration waivers, asylum, withholding of removal, the Convention Against Torture, derived citizenship and appeals. I also assists clients with criminal matters as they pertain to Immigration.. As a  first-generation immigrant from Mexico I want to give others —people like my own family and friends — the opportunity to succeed in this great country.. I along with my legal team strive to provide our clients with innovative and progressive legal counsel in all areas of Immigration Law.  My primary goal is to render ethical and moral legal asistance to the immigrant community hoping to fulfill the America Dream.. I have been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of California the United States District court for the Central District of California, the 5th and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

I became licensed to practice law in 2012 and my ultimate goal is to help others accomplish their American Dream.  My work focuses on doing what is best for my clients.  Immigration can be a daunting and confusing process, and I am there for my clients, every step of the way.  The thing I love about immigration is that you can be creative with it; everyone should be treated fairly and humanely, and I am determined for my clients to have that equal treatment.. My past experiences, whether at Superior Court, nonprofit legal aid immigration services, or editing textbook chapters, have provided me with a wealth of knowledge and an extremely strong work ethic.  My extraordinary eye for detail, applicable legal knowledge and creativity to alter course of action at a moment’s notice helps me achieve the best possible results.  Helping a client live and work legally in the United States, whether for family, business, or human rights matters, is extremely rewarding. I am licensed and in good standing in New York, passed the February 2015 California Bar Exam, and earned a certificate for the California 30 Hour Basic Mediation Training.  I am here to help!

I am the Managing Attorney at the Law Offices of Fiona Brook, a boutique law firm located in Los Angeles, California.

I am a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. As an Iranian Jew, I came to the United States over 40 years ago, fleeing persecution. I was granted asylum status, which allowed me to stay safely in the United States and obtain all the benefits this wonderful country has to offer.. I have made it my life's mission to help others from all walks of life who are fleeing persecution, want a new start in this country, or have come to this land seeking the American dream. During the last 20+ years, I have consistently traveled all over the United States, defending people in various immigration courts from deportation and removal, whether in detained or non-detained settings. I have successfully represented thousands of clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and various United States Circuit Court of Appeals legitimatizing their status here, allowing my clients to live and work in the United States. Each time a client is granted relief and is able to stay, the joy I receive is second to none.. I received my undergraduate degree from UCLA and my law degree from Southwestern University School of Law. During law school, I served as an extern for the Honorable Alan M. Ahart, United States District Court, Central District, California.. As a lawyer, I have learned that not everybody wins. This is why an attorney who, like myself, knows the law, is attentive to detail, compassionate, and not afraid to vigorously fight on behalf of his clients helps increase the chances of success. I routinely represent clients in a wide range of complex immigration issues across the United States.. Please feel free to contact my office today for a consultation.

I am a passionate advocate on behalf of my Employment Law clients. I have 28+ years experience and hold an AV-Preeeminent rating, the highest rating issued by Martindale-Hubbell. For several years, including 2020-21, I have been recognized as a SuperLawyer in Employment Law by Law & Politics Magazine.. I am an active member of the Santa Barbara County Bar Association, where I serve as the Labor & Employment Section Head. I regularly organize Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs to educate lawyers in the community on employment law issues and developments. I also belong to the the William L. Gordon Inn of Court and I am an Associate Member of the Santa Barbara Contractors Association.. I volunteer in various local philanthropic organizations, including VNA Health (formerly, Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care), where I serve on the Board of Trustees, Ethics and Audit Committees, as well as on the Animal Welfare Committee of the Santa Barbara Zoo. I formerly served on the Board of Trustees of Child Abuse Listening and Mediation (CALM).. When not practicing employment law, I play tennis in the Montecito Mafia and as a member the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. I am also passionate about music (I play drums and piano), cooking and chess. I enjoy spending time with my family and pets and following my daughter's accomplishments as a rising hunter jumper equestrian.

I am a litigator and managing partner of Simkin & Associates, Inc.  I am licensed to practice law in California, New York, and the District of Columbia.  Our firm focuses on real estate and business law.  We prosecute and defend breach of contract, fraud, negligence, and misrepresentation cases.  Our typical cases involve property owners, businesses, trustees, and realtors concerning purchase agreements, leases, contracts, and all other matters of residential and commercial property and business disputes.  We also handle employment and probate and trust litigation.  Michael Simkin has proudly is one of the Southern Californina lawyers identified as a Superlawyer!. We guide our clients through the legal maze from beginning to end including jury trials, appeals, and collection of money judgments.  We provide our clients with creative solutions, personal attention and cost effective services.

I am a graduate of UCLA Law School and certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in immigration law.  I have served as the chair of Immigration Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and remain on its executive committee.  I have been a liaison with the Customs and Border Protection on behalf of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.  I also have spoken at various conferences on immigration issues, including on behalf of the Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA).  My areas of expertise include immigration employment law, immigration family law and asylum.

I am a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law with 18 years of experience in the field.  I practice immigration law exclusively, including deportation defense for lawful permanent residents, cancellation of removal for nonresidents, fraud waivers, and applications for asylum. I handle complex matters involving family-based petitions, unlawful presence waivers, citizenship and naturalization matters.. In addition to my practice before the USCIS and Immigration Courts,  I have extensive experience litigating immigration cases before various U.S. District Courts, Circuit Courts of Appeal and the U.S. Supreme Court. I am admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth and Fourth Circuits, and the United States District Courts for the Central and Eastern Districts of California and the District of Columbia.. I am an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Executive Committee for the Immigration Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), and a member of the advisory committee for the Los Angeles Office of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND).

I am a Board Certified Legal Immigration & Nationality Law Specialist. Before establishing Manduley & Camisassa, PC with my law partner, Mariela Camisassa, I worked for the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), a non profit organization, where I provided pro bono legal representation to detainees in removal proceedings. I am a member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and also serve on the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. (LACBA) Immigration Section. As an immigrant myself, I understand the struggles of those that come to the United States in search of freedom and a better life for themselves and their loved ones. As a wife and mother, I recognize that each case represents the future of an entire family. For that reason, each client is treated, not as one more file, but as a person whose life will be affected by the outcome of his or her immigration case.