Immigration lawyers in Iowa

Firm: Vondra Law Office PLC

745 Community Dr. , North Liberty , Iowa 52317

Practice Areas: Immigration

Compassion and reliable guidance in your time of crisis: If you’re seeking justice in a court of law, you need an attorney who will pay attention to your story. You want an attorney who listens to you and understands that truly comprehending the facts of your case is often the difference between winning and losing.. I will give you honest advice and guidance to help you make some of the most important decisions of your life. I will happily seek justice for you by going to trial, even under the extreme pressure that often accompanies legal cases.

Firm: Brost Law Office

124 W. 4th St. Suite A , Cedar Falls , Iowa 50613

Practice Areas: Immigration

Gunda J. Brost is an immigration attorney (immigration lawyer) in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Gunda is originally from Oldenburg, North Germany, holds a law degree from Hamline University School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota (May 2006). Gunda went to law school solely because of her keen interest in immigration law - she always knew she wanted to practice in that area. She was inspired by the plight of immigrants she encountered while she was teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, such as exploitation of undocumented workers and families torn apart by an immigration system in which there seemed no protection. Gunda was admitted to the Iowa bar in 2007. Gunda is a former model and a world languages teacher, with experience teaching English as a Second Language, German, French, and Latin. Gunda's legal experience includes working part-time as a law clerk and later an associate for immigration attorney Antunez de Mayolo law office (2003-2012), being a student director for the Minneapolis Public Defender's office (2005), as well as representing clients in mediation proceedings in Hamline's mediation clinic (2005). Gunda is fluent in English, French and German, and she is conversant in Spanish. Besides her law degree, Gunda holds a B.A. from Wartburg College and a Master's Degree from Middlebury College, Vermont. As a fun fact, Gunda was a former Ms. Nebraska. In her free time, she enjoys reading, foreign movies, dancing, art, music and traveling.

Firm: HBM Law Offices, LLC

5550 Wild Rose Ln , West Des Moines , Iowa 50266

Practice Areas: Immigration

We are a boutique immigration law firm based in the heart of the United States.  With love, grit, and integrity over the past 12+years, we have nurtured HBM to be a place of hope for fellow immigrants.. Our client reviews are HBM's only form of marketing. Why?. Because we only take on a handful of new cases per month in order to maintain our high level of success and exceptional customer service.  This business model is by design that puts the client in the center.  To learn about our strong work ethic, expertise in immigration law, and genuine care for our clients (present and past), we invite you to read our reviews.. If HBM's values resonate with your values, do call us to schedule a consultation.  If we can help and capacity permits, we would love to be your legal counsel in your immigration journey.

Firm: Norris Law Firm Pllc

1514 E Grand Ave Ste C , Des Moines , Iowa 50316

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Malott Law, PLC

1934 Boyrum Street , Iowa City , Iowa 52240

Practice Areas: Immigration

Jessica Malott is the owner and managing partner of Malott Law, PLC, and practices primarily in immigration. Jessica earned her Juris Doctor, with honors, in 2006 from Drake University Law School in Des Moines, Iowa. During law school, she worked as an intern at the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) and was Editor-in-Chief of the Drake Law Review. Since graduating, Jessica has worked as a law clerk, federal government attorney, law school career advisor, and private practice attorney.. In her current practice, she focuses primarily on removal defense in Immigration Court and family-based immigration; however, she also takes an assortment of other cases, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), U Visa, Special Immigrant Juvenile visas and related guardianships, and immigration-related family law cases. Jessica speaks Spanish, and the majority of her clients are native Spanish-speakers.. Prior to law school, Jessica attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City and graduated in 2002 with a double major in Spanish and Communication Studies. During her undergraduate education, she studied abroad in Spain, and later worked as an intern at a Washington, DC-based non-profit that primarily served Latino clients who were homeless or diagnosed with a substance abuse and/or mental health condition.. Jessica is admitted to practice in Iowa and is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

Firm: Barten Law, P.C.

1212 McCormick Avenue, Suite 100 , Ames , Iowa 50010

Practice Areas: Immigration

JoAnn Barten has worked as an immgration lawyer since 1998. She handles nearly every type of U.S. immigration application process including employment, family, victims, citizenship and removal case. She often fixes legal mistakes by others or helps with lengthy delays.   Her clients are global and she is available to meet by phone and in person.

Firm: Dentons Davis Brown, P.C.

215 10th Street, Suite 1300 , Des Moines , Iowa 50309

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Law Office of Raphael M. Scheetz

425 2nd St SE Ste 1010 , Cedar Rapids , Iowa 52401

Practice Areas: Immigration

Raphael (Ray) Scheetz founded the Law Offices of Raphael M. Scheetz in 1994, which focuses on the practice of criminal defense and immigration cases.. He was one of the first lawyers in Iowa who specialized in the practice of immigration law. He has represented hundreds of American citizens and immigrants who have matters with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.. The cases included American citizens who marry or intend to marry a person living in a foreign country or who want to petition for their children, parents, or brothers or sisters that live outside of the United States.. Mr. Scheetz has successfully navigated his clients through the immigration process before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, Immigration Court, and Board of Immigration Appeals.. Mr. Scheetz has also successfully represented hundreds of persons accused of Federal and State criminal offenses. He has been lead defense counsel in approximately ninety jury trials in State and Federal court and reached “not guilty” verdict for clients accused of white collar felonies, such as bank fraud, infringement of copyrights, bankruptcy fraud, wire fraud, offenses involving internet pharmacy violations, to name a few.. Mr. Scheetz has also represented persons accused of crimes such as drug possession, manufacture and/or distribution, domestic assault, firearm offenses, arson, kidnapping, first degree murder, and theft, which you can read about on our success stories page.. Areas of Practice. Why the merging of criminal defense and immigration law is beneficial to the client?. Tens of thousands of people are deported every year from the US who have been convicted of crimes — people that are living legally in the United States, have US citizen spouses and children, and are deported for minor crimes such as marijuana possession or possession of a drug pipe.. Persons who have been arrested and are not US citizens need a lawyer who has knowledge of both criminal defense and immigration law. Mr. Scheetz can advise you the best ways to avoid deportation if you are charged with a crime, no matter how minor or serious. Mr. Scheetz can fight for you in criminal court to avoid a conviction, or structure a plea agreement that will give you the best opportunity to avoid deportation and remain in the United States with your loved ones.. Bar Admissions. Education. Professional Associations and Memberships. Mr. Scheetz is a member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, the Linn County Bar Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and he serves as the current Vice President of the Historical Society of the Federal Court for the Northern District of Iowa.. Call us for a consultation:. Toll Free:Office:Fax:

Firm: Law Offices of Argueta & Gomez LLP

3200 Ingersoll Ave , Des Moines , Iowa 50312

Practice Areas: Immigration

Raziel was raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2016 and from Drake University Law School in 2018, where he participated in the Criminal Defense Clinic and Advanced Criminal Defense Clinic representing clients charged with misdemeanor offenses and class "D" felonies. Raziel is dedicated to assisting clients with immigration matters and has experience representing clients before USCIS, EOIR, and the BIA. Raziel comes from a family of immigrants who fled Guatemala during the civil war and is passionate about fighting to keep loved ones in the U.S. and together with their families.

Firm: Suarez Law Firm, LLC

309 Court Avenue , Des Moines , Iowa 50309

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Causey & Ye Law Des Moines

2213 Grand Avenue , Des Moines , Iowa 50312

Practice Areas: Immigration

Yangyidi Ye is a founding member, managing partner, and lead counsel of Causey & Ye Law, P.L.L.C. She is experienced in working with international communities, start-up enterprises as well as established companies. She specializes in immigration, international corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investment, private equity, and venture capital. She helps her clients communicate with and abide by the regulations of federal, state, and local governments. She further assists her clients with corporate structure, governance, employment matters, and commercial contracting. She works with clients from various industries, including, but not limited to, hotel and hospitality, retail, manufacturing, IT, and commercial real estate. Yangyidi has participated in transactions valued at over 20 million dollars.. Additionally, Yangyidi is an expert in student misconduct related to school appeals and visa reinstatement. She also specializes in criminal defense, such as state and federal felony cases.. Practice Areas: Business Formation & Advising, Immigration, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Student Misconducts. Achievements & Highlights. Yangyidi represented Chinese buyers for an $18 million Hotel acquisition in downtown Des Moines, IA;Yangyidi represented Chinese investors for a $3 million stock acquisition.Yangyidi represents various minority-owned businesses, including, but not limited to, automobile dealerships, hotel, medical software companies;Yangyidi was co-counsel with her partner in a civil case in Johnson County involving EB5 immigrant investment visas, fraudulent misrepresentation, conspiracy, and aiding and abetting. The jury awarded Yangyidi’s client $140, in compensatory damages and $400, in punitive damages;Yangyidi was co-counsel and won summary judgment of $460, against an Iowa steel company in favor of a company client from China;Yangyidi was co-counsel with her partner in a civil case in Polk County involving fraudulent misrepresentation, contract disputes. She achieved a settlement of $180,000.Yangydidi was co-counsel with her partner in a federal felony case for credit card frauds;Yangyidi was con-counsel with her partner in several human trafficking cases;. Membership. Iowa State Bar AssociationPolk County Bar AssociationIowa Chinese Association Board MemberGreater Des Moines Committee on Foreign RelationsSister City Commission of West Des Moines