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When you come to Robert Brown law firm, you can rest assured in the help and support you can receive from a lawyer who is knowledgeable, competent, and ready to support you. When you come to this firm, you can have confidence in the help you can secure from an immigration lawyer in North Carolina. Attorney Erin Brown received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Ohio University. She later attended Cleveland Marshall College of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate. While she was in law school, she earned the CALI Award for Excellence in Business Immigration, Corporations and First Amendments. She graduated from law school Magna Cum Laude and has been serving clients for more than 10 years. She has been admitted to practice throughout the State of Florida and has a membership with several well-known organizations. She is associated with the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Cleveland Marshall Law Alumni Association, and the Orange County Bar Association. Attorney Brown gained invaluable experience working in the United States Federal Court for the Northern District of Ohio as a Judicial Extern for Chief Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. She also served as a Law Clerk in the United States Attorney’s Office. She has a thorough understanding of immigration law and is equipped and qualified to take on your case and support you at this time. She has dealt with cases of adjustment of status and change of status, as well as with all kinds of naturalization and citizenship issues. What’s more, if you are dealing with complications pertaining to registry, documentary requirements, or consular processing, you can rest assured in the help we can provide.

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Salvatore “Sal” Picataggio, practices family and business immigration law, assisting and representing clients in family-based immigration (spouse, parent/child, sibling), investments (E-2 Treaty Investor and EB-5 Immigrant Investor), H-1B and E-3 specialty occupations, L-1 and EB-1 multinational executives and managers, EB-1 aliens of extraordinary ability, applications for citizenship and naturalization, and more. He has practiced Immigration law exclusively since 2011 and joined Colombo and Hurd in 2019.. Sal also practices heavily in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, where he assists with investor petitions and applications for permanent residency, Regional Center Applications, Regional Center Amendments, and EB-5 project infrastructure, compliance, and best practices. Sal is the Top Contributor and an “EB-5 Verified” Attorney on .. Sal is a member of the Florida Bar, the Orange County Bar Association and its Immigration and Naturalization Committee, Invest in USA, the Global Council of the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, and the Central Florida Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.. Sal participates with and gives presentations to international chambers and business groups such as the Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce, British American Chamber of Commerce, Orlando Regional Realtor Association and Global Council, World Trade Center Orlando, and more.. Sal graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in May, 2011. Sal’s studies included a diverse array of topics including intellectual property law, government law, and land use and environmental law. Sal returned to the University of Florida as co-adjunct professor of Business Immigration Spring of 2017.. At his time at the Levin College of Law, Sal was a member of the John Marshall Bar Association General Board as Director of Technology and Director of Public Relations. He was the Event Coordinator and a Student Ambassador for the Introduction to Law School and the Profession program. He was also the Vice President, Live Music Showcase Coordinator, and performer for the Music Law Conference.. Sal graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida in 2008, where he majored in Public Relations and minored in Business Administration. He was a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America and the drummer for the University of Florida Jazz Band.. Education. Juris Doctor – University of Florida Levin College of Law. Bachelor’s Degree (Public Relations) – University of Florida. Bar Memberships. State of Florida. Professional Organizations. Florida Bar. Orange County Bar Association Immigration and Naturalization Committee. American Immigration Lawyers Association Central Florida Chapter. Invest in USA. Orlando Regional Realtor Association Global Council. Central Florida Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce. British American Chamber of Commerce Orlando. Central Florida Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce

Rusten C. Hurd is an AV Rated Orlando immigration attorney and founding partner at the law firm of Colombo & Hurd, PL. In over sixteen years of legal practice, Mr. Hurd has garnered experience with a wide variety of immigration matters including investor visas, business immigration, removal litigation, family petitions and naturalization and citizenship matters. As the husband of an immigrant, Mr. Hurd is fully cognizant of the importance of this process to his clients. To visit the Spanish and Portuguese language versions of our website, click  or . Mr. Hurd also has successfully appeared before immigration judges throughout the United States concerning a variety of removal issues.. Mr. Hurd has been awarded an AV rating by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. An AV rating is the highest such rating available to any single lawyer for skill and integrity and the rating is reserved for attorneys designated as outstanding in their field.. Mr. Hurd also devotes a substantial portion of his practice to performing appellate work before appellate courts throughout the state of Florida as well as the Board of Immigration Appeals. Mr. Hurd has had noteable appellate success both with the Board of Immigration Appeals and with Florida Appellate Courts. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Hurd has served as Guardian ad Litem for troubled children and was recognized by the Legal Aid Society of Orange County for his service and contributions.

Romaine Brown is an experienced trial attorney with over 20 years of experience. Ms. Brown is actively involved in all strategy decisions, hearings and trials, and deals on a personal basis with each client.. Ms. Brown is recognized as Rising Star by the prestigious Super Lawyers rating service. She is Lead Council Rated in Family Law and Immigration by LawInfo and has received an outstanding 15 Year Community Service Award from Martindale-Hubbell. Appointments canbe scheduled online at . Atty. Brown practices in Orange County, Seminole County, Brevard County, St. Lucie, Martin and West Palm Beach Counties and handles cases throughout the State of Florida.. Her practice is focused on. Ms. Brown is admitted to practice law in Florida, the U.S. Southern District, Middle District of Florida and Immigration in all 50 States.

Over twenty years ago I started my own DUI criminal defense law firm in Orlando called Private Counsel, LLC.  Private Counsel is a private law firm with sections dedicated to all criminal defense work, Assault an Battery/Domestic Battery Defense, traffic tickets, with an emphasis on helping people accused of DUI. I also assist UCF students who have found themselves in trouble at UCF for Golden Rule violations or .02 BAC DMV suspensions.. My practice is focused on DUI and CRIMINAL DEFENSE.

Michael Mendez, is a partner at the immigration law firm of Colombo & Hurd, PL., where he leads the firm’s deportation defense practice in cases involving Requests for Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Cancellation of Removal and Waivers of Grounds of Removability.  Since Mr. Mendez worked for the Public Defender’s Office of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, where he obtained valuable skills with regard to criminal defense law, Mr. Mendez specifically has an abundant amount of experience concerning immigration cases involving criminal matters.  Throughout his years of practice, Mr. Mendez has had the privilege to successfully litigate deportation cases throughout the state of Florida and the United States.  He has notably won deportation cases before all currently presiding Immigration Judges in Orlando, Florida.  Mr. Mendez believes that in life sometimes we make bad choices; however, we all deserve a second chance no matter where we come from.  Such is the case of one of Mr. Mendez’s clients who had a 20 year old drug conviction, which made him deportable.  Other attorneys had told his client he did not have a winnable case; however, Mr. Mendez carefully reviewed the case and found a way to avoid his deportation.. Mr. Mendez is equally qualified to represent clients in appeals and other immigration matters such as family based petitions, fiancé visas, naturalizations, and adjustment petitions.  Mr. Mendez will go to any length to try and obtain the best results for his clients, including international travel.  Mr. Mendez once had a visa case he was handling where his client had been denied a visa four consecutive times in Mexico.  He personally traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico and persistently advocated for his client resulting in the granting of her visa after years of failed attempts.. Mr. Mendez’s fluency in Spanish and his experience with not only the Immigration Court, but also immigration enforcement authorities such as Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and ICE Investigations Unit has resulted in the successful representation of clients while being investigated by the foregoing authorities.. Mr. Mendez was born in Queens, N.Y. of parents who migrated from the Dominican Republic.  Throughout his youth he witnessed the struggles his parents made to remain in this country and achieve the American dream.  Seeing his immediate and extended family go through complications with the immigration process has provided Mr. Mendez with the ability to relate to his clients on a personal level.  Aside from other speaking engagements, Mr. Mendez had the honor of serving as a panelist at the Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies Conference, where he educated judges throughout the state of Florida on the legal technicalities of U.S. immigration law.

Luciane Tavares is a dedicated attorney with a primary focus on immigration and business law. Since 2012, she has represented individuals and companies in a wide range of complex immigration matters, including family-based and employment-based petitions, waivers, and appeals. Her clients include small to large businesses as well as individuals from across the United States and around the world who seek to immigrate to the United States or to legalize their status.. Ms. Tavares has been invited to speak at numerous immigration law seminars and events, including universities, consular forums, and international conferences. She has participated in documentary interviews and has published articles in prominent magazines and newspapers, offering insights on how to live, work, and study legally in the U.S.. She earned her law degree with honors in litigation from Barry University School of Law and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Central Florida. In addition to her formal education, she has completed several advanced courses in law and business and is a proud member of the Harvard Club of Boston.. Luciane Tavares is licensed to practice law in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the New Jersey State Bar Association. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, she currently serves clients through American Immigration Associates LLC, with offices located in Orlando and Chicago.

Kenneth Ejene was born and raised in Miami, Florida to parents who immigrated to the United States from Nigeria. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, Florida and his Juris Doctor from Barry University School of Law (Barry) in Orlando, Florida.. Kenneth is naturally empathetic. Being raised in Miami, one of the most diverse cities in the United States, and being raised by immigrant parents, has shaped his empathy especially towards the issues that concern immigrants. As such, Kenneth has a passion towards advocating for the rights of immigrants and human rights for all people.. While attending Barry, attorney Kenneth Ejene earned an Honors Litigation Certificate, offered free legal assistance to indigent residents in the Central Florida area, interned and volunteered in various firms and organizations that focused on the immigration and human rights such as the Pro Bono Project, Catholic Charities, and the American Civil Liberties Union.. Post law school, Kenneth has gained extensive experience in immigration law. His experience includes and is not limited to:. American Citizenship;U.S. Visas; U.S. Green Cards;Deportation Defense;Political Asylum;Temporary Protected Status;Unlawful Presence waivers;and Board of Immigration Appeals.. Today, he continually broadens his immigration expertise and fervor for civil engagement so that he is able to not only assist clients with their various immigration matters, but to positively impact the community through passionate advocacy

Jumana (Gigi) Alkhatib is a thriving, young trilingual Arab American Attorney catering to Central and South Florida.  She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology from the University of Florida and attained her Juris Doctorate from Florida A &M University College of Law.. In addition, she graduated from American University Washington College of Law with a Masters of Law (LL.M) in Law and Government with a Concentration in Civil and Constitutional Rights, and specialization in Gender and the Law.. Her practice areas include:  Immigration, Family Law, Criminal Defense and various Civil Matters.  She has successfully represented applicants in matters ranging from several criminal offenses (ranging from misdemeanor & Felony), Divorce, Child Support,  variety of immigration matters approved include: fiance visas, US Citizenship/Naturalization, I-130 Sponsorships to name a few.. Ms. Alkhatib is also an Adjunct Criminal Justice Professor at both the Associate and Bachelors level for over 4 years at a private Orlando college.. Attorney Alkhatib strongly believes in community outreach and serve as a Guardian Ad Litem with the Legal Aid Society of Orange County and the Legal Advisor for the Domestic Violence Committee of Arab American Community Center of Florida. She is also a Volunteer Board Member for Orange County Sheriff's Office Arab American Committee.. With almost a decade of legal experience in both the public and private sectors, Ms. Alkhatib is compassionate and fights for the rights of all her clients.

Immigration and International Business Attorney. Attorney Nayef A. Mubarak is a lifelong resident of central Florida. He attended Dr. Phillips High School before going on to earn his Bachelors degree in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Central Florida. Mr. Mubarak spent time working as a mutual fund accountant with the Bank of New York before enrolling in law school at Barry University School of Law. While at Barry, Mr. Mubarak developed an interest in international law, spending two summers studying abroad in Madrid, Spain and Florence, Italy. This opportunity enriched Mr. Mubarak's experience in the areas of international human rights and criminal procedure. Mr. Mubarak served on the law school's Moot Court Honors Board and participated in the Immigration Clinic, advocating for indigent clients in USCIS and Immigration Court proceedings.. Nayef Mubarak first joined the NeJame Law Firm while still a student, serving as a legal intern for the Criminal division. After gaining admission to Florida Bar in 2010, he spent a short time working with another law firm as an associate attorney in foreclosure defense. He returned to the NeJame Firm as an Associate with the Firm's growing Immigration division, assisting clients with family reunification, deportation, VAWA cases, asylum, naturalization, adjustment of status, and other immigration matters.  Mr. Mubarak has also handled J-1 waivers based on exceptional hardship, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) petitions, and Temporary Protected Status cases for Syria, El Salvador and Haiti.. In 2016, Attorney Mubarak founded the Mubarak Law firm.  At Mubarak Law, your future is our priority. Attorney Mubarak handles business, immigration, and personal injury.  He is trilingual, as he is an Arabic speaking and Spanish speaking attornery.. Attorney Mubarak’s practice has naturally progressed into the realm of international business and corporate law.  Mr. Mubarak represents many clients with businesses throughout the world, often times consulting companies on acquisitions, company formations, business plans,  treaty compliance, and the structuring of investment models.  Often times, Mr. Mubarak’s immigration and business law skills are needed for his unique clientele, his background in business and finance have provided him with the necessary skill set.  Attorney Mubarak currently represents foreign nationals with their Eb-5 investments as well.. Nayef Mubarak devotes much of his free time to community service. Mr. Mubarak also volunteers with mosques and churches in the central Florida region.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Arab American Community Center (AACC) in Orlando, where he strives to educate the diverse central Florida community about important immigration laws and other political issues. Attorney Mubarak is a proud advocate for immigration reform. In August of 2013, he was appointed as the Media Liaison for the Central Florida chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (). Mr. Mubarak has discussed the need for immigration reform through interviews and blogs, including Central Florida News 13.  Attorney Mubarak also serves on the Arab-American Citizenship Advisory Board for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.  He has previously volunteered his time with such organizations as Junior Achievement, and continues his involvement with the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association and the free legal clinics at his alma mater, Barry University.. In January of 2013, Mr. Mubarak was invited by the White House for a "Strategy Session with Arab-American Community Leaders." Attorney Mubarak was joined by other "Arab-American" leaders from across the country. The group of roughly 15 individuals met with Administration officials to discuss immigration reform and the concerns of Arab-Americans regarding the reform. The individuals also reviewed the President's blueprint for immigration reform, discussed possible timelines for the change to occur, and core areas of immigration law where reform must be made. It was an honor for Mr. Mubarak to attend such a meeting; specifically the opportunity to voice the concerns of those whom do not have a voice in our political system.. LANGUAGES: English, Arabic and conversational Spanish

I went to law school in Orlando, FL and graduated in 2019. Prior to law school, I built numerous dotcom companies and have significant business, eCom and sales experience. My transparent style of communications and ability to clearly explain complex topics makes me a great fit for your legal needs. You can schedule a call with me directly using a Calendar link on my site.. What began as an inter-family joke in 2015, Sahil Vijay Patel decided to change the course of his successful eCommerce career and obtain his Juris Doctorate.. Sahil grew up in Jersey City, NJ, born from immigrant parents who struggled financially, he decided at an early age that he wanted to help others. He went to high school in Jersey City and Piscataway, New Jersey – he earned his Bachelor of Arts from Kean University in English.. In 2006, Sahil’s father, Vijay H Patel at the age of 47, suddenly passed, and Sahil took his family’s trajectory at the helm. He created numerous successful start-ups, many of which went on to do millions in revenue, one of which won the coveted 2015 Inc Magazine “Inc 500/5000,” award, placing 366 of the top 5000 companies in the world with revenue of over $10 Million and a growth rate of over 2300%.. In late 2015, he decided to let it all go and go back to his roots of helping others.. After winning the 2015 Inc 5000 award, he closed his successful eCommerce company and moved to Orlando, FL to become a bright eyed – bushy tailed, 1L (first year) at the Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law. Just like all law students – he juggled contracts, torts, civil procedure, property and evidence along with legal writing.. During the pursuit of his Juris Doctorate at the Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, Sahil worked with dozens of pro se petitioners at the Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Clinic, spent dozens of hours volunteering with the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and mentored numerous students who went to start successful law practices. From 2018 to 2022, Sahil also served as the Interim Chief Financial Officer for a non-profit, The Commission on Local Debates, which was established as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization to set a higher standard for debates in local races. Not looking for glory, Sahil also secretly spent countless hours preparing thousands of meals for the homeless at The Daily Bread, a nonprofit in Orlando, FL. Sahil has completed over 1000 verified hours of community service in Central, FL and is committed to promoting pro bono services... Sahil has also helped create over a dozen law firms in the US through mentorships and paid consultations.. Currently, Sahil Vijay Patel is the founder and manager of Sahil Vijay Law, PLLC which offers a slew of quick services and traditional legal solutions. Sahil speaks Gujarati, Hindi and is learning Spanish.

Francisco “Frank” Symphorien-SaavedraBoard Certified Expert. "Frank" Symphorien-Saavedra’s practice is focused on high stakes immigration and nationality law. Board certified in immigration and nationality law, a distinction limited to less than 8% of all Florida lawyers, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra is an expert who is AV rated “Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell and has been designated a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine. Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra has also been a member of The National Advocates; Top 100 and The National Advocates: Top 40 under 40. As of May 2021, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra is the only board certified immigration expert within the State of Florida who is a Venezuelan native as of October 2022.. Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra’s unique practice focuses on removal defense, federal court litigation, and extraordinary ability visas or national interest waivers. He also handles all other aspects of U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law, including family immigration, asylum and U.S. Citizenship claims. The tenacity which drives Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra’s practice has led him to successfully brief and win cases before administrative and Circuit appellate courts to secure successes for his clients.. A native of Venezuela, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra immigrated to the United States when he was 11 years old. His father worked 24-hour shifts as a taxi driver in New York City in order to bring his wife and children to the United States. Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra attended West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Florida, where he participated in the law magnet program and won a mock appellate brief competition. His promising young career was evident when he presented mock oral arguments before the Florida Supreme Court at 16 years of age. Thereafter, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra attended The Florida State University College of Law after graduating with high honors from the University of South Florida. Following a clerkship at the Orlando Immigration Court, his personal experiences and education led him to settle early and passionately on the field of immigration law. Thirteen years later, immigration continues to be Mr. Symphorien’s exclusive focus in his practice of law.. Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra cherishes his Latin heritage and is deeply devoted to this land of opportunity and freedom, which he calls home. He empathizes with the plight of other immigrants, immigrant families, and is passionate about providing opportunities for talented and driven professionals to contribute to the fabric of this great country. Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra particularly values opportunities to help thriving businesses collaborate with talented professionals in order to add to the strength and ingenuity of this country.. Currently, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra serves on the Florida Bar Immigration and Nationality Law Certification Committee and will serve Chair during the 2022-2023 term. Previously, he served in committee leadership roles for the Orange County Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association-Central Florida Chapter, and the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida. He has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and he regularly provides commentary on Univision, and various local media outlets including Unimas and News13. He is a regular speaker at national and local conferences that equip immigration lawyers and his opinions and analysis on the subject of extraordinary ability visas and federal court litigation have been published in professional journals.. Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra is fluent in Spanish and English and continues to strive to learn Portuguese. He is married to Litty Symphorien, an educator, and they are parents to three young children ages 13, 9 and 3. He is an active member of Horizon West Church. On a leisurely day off, you’ll find him with his immediate and extended family grilling for a hungry crowd.

Experienced and Dedicated Immigration Attorney. My clients are my top priority! I offer reliable immigration representation at affordable prices. I serve clients located throughout  the United States and around the world. I speak Russian and Mongolian languages.. Schedule Your Appointment Today by Visting (mention AVVO to receive a free consultation). International and Out-of-State Clients-we can provide you with a full range of immigration services remotely-we utilize a wide range of technology to deliver a seamless service whether you are in Chicago or Russia -you will receive a personalized service from an immigration attorney via phone calls and Skype -because we utilize the latest technology and have a low overhead expense, we can pass savings to you. Central Florida Clients: - we are located in Orlando, Florida - we can provide in-person, phone, or e-mail consultations -receive high quality legal service from an immigration attorney directly, not from a paralegal or an assistant

Carlos M. Colombo is a founding partner at the immigration law firm of Colombo & Hurd, PL, where he leads the firm’s corporate immigration practice. Mr. Colombo assists both businesses and individuals in obtaining temporary visas and permanent resident status in a variety of categories, including visas for business partners, managers, executives, treaty investors and traders, students, exchange visitors and artists, entertainers and a wide variety of professionals. Attorney Colombo has experience as an EB-5 Visa Lawyer, and specializes in and has an excellent reputation representing clients in obtaining EB5, E2, L1 and a variety of other investor visas.. As a result of years of litigation experience, Mr. Colombo also successfully represents clients in deportation and removal proceedings, including litigation in Federal Court, Immigration Courts throughout the United States and the Board of Immigration Appeals.. Mr. Colombo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and immigrated to the United States with his family following extended trips throughout the world, including three years of residency in Europe.  Having experienced first hand the challenges with U.S. immigration law, Mr. Colombo decided to pursue his dream of assisting foreign nationals with their immigration needs by founding Colombo & Hurd, PL, a leading immigration and international business law firm with headquarters in Orlando, Florida.. Mr. Colombo has made multiple appearances on major media outlets including Univision, Telemundo, ABC News, WRUM "La Rumba" as well as Fox News to provide guidance regarding U.S. immigration law and to defend the rights of immigrants.

Attorney Juan de la Torre graduated from Florida A & M College of Law in Orlando, Florida. He was admitted to the Florida Bar on July 2nd, 2010. He holds a Masters in Public Administration and Bachelors in Political Science from the University of Central Florida. He is admitted to practice in the State of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He practices in criminal, family and immigration. He is the sole owner of DE LA TORRE LAW which he founded on February 10th, 2011.. For over a decade Attorney de la Torre has practiced criminal, family and immigration law. In criminal handles cases from misdemeanors to punishable by life felonies. In immigration he works on family based, employment / investment based, and removal cases. In family law he handles cases from simplified divorce to dividing million dollar estates.