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Michael Boreale

3 reviews

Michael Boreale, founder of Boreale Law, PLC, offers services to small and medium sizes businesses. Boreale Law offers a la carte and fixed price legal services with expertise in business, employment, and international law. An innovator and creative thinker, Michael is an expert at pinpointing the obstacles that may be holding a business back and helping them to overcome them.

18 yrs experience |Licensed in AZ| verified

"I liked everything about working with Mike. He was knowledgeable, professional, responsive, communicative, and provided me with just wha..."

Adam Gunderson

2 reviews

I help business owners and families to plan, build and protect the American Dream. This includes business organization, asset protection, and general business counseling. I...

5 yrs experience |Licensed in AZ|

"Very Happy with the level of service received. Adam was polite, professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend."

Paula Padilla

2 reviews

After graduating from Lewis and Clark Law School, I was admitted to the Oregon State Bar and the U.S. Federal District Court of Oregon. I decided to focus my law career on ...

8 yrs experience |Licensed in AZ|

"Great immigration attorney with a lot of experience."

Cecilia Oduro

2 reviews

I have 13 years of transactional/commercial contracts experience reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of purchase orders and contracts. Admitted to practice law in the ...

2 yrs experience |Licensed in AZ, CT, MD|

"was in corporate setting"

Ronald Tocchini

2 reviews

RONALD TOCCHINI has served as a strategic advisor and advocate for several Fortune 500 companies and hundreds of emerging-growth ventures. His law practice includes interna...

23 yrs experience |Licensed in AZ, CA, OR, WA|

"Ron is a great lawyer who cares about his clients. He has built a solid professional reputation on hard work and great advice. I recommen..."

Darryl Prophet

2 reviews

I'm a practicing attorney in Yuma Arizona specialist in general law I'm a graduate of 3 university Penn state university of Miami and Florida state university never failed ...

31 yrs experience |Licensed in AZ|

"Helped settles matters for the good of all"

Alexandra Gutierrez

2 reviews

I am a licensed attorney in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, with extensive experience in immigration law, civil litigation, and personal injury cases. I have successfully r...

4 yrs experience |Licensed in AZ, NM, TX|

"I can't thank Alexandra enough for her guidance during our consultation. She was empathetic, honest, and truly listened to my story. She ..."

Brent Gunderson

Attorney Brent Gunderson specializes in immigration law, trust and probate law, business law, and trust and estate planning law. He has been given the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell and is also a member of the Wealth Counsel. He is actively involved in other organizations and holds high-ranking positions within them. With over 29 years of experience, Attorney Gunderson can help you start your business, navigate the world of immigration, and even write out your will.

39 yrs experience |Licensed in AZ|

Mark Egan

Mark's practice is focused on employment and family-based immigration law. After beginning his career as a clerk for Federal Magistrate Judge Peter Ormsby in Texas, he worked for several private immigration law firms before joining Gunderson, Denten and Peterson, PC. In 2010, he was selected by his peers for inclusion in "Best Lawyers in America" and is currently listed in U.S. News' Best Lawyers for immigration law.

25 yrs experience |Licensed in AZ|

Adam Gunderson

Adam is an attorney at Gunderson, Denton & Peterson, PC. His practice consists of a variety of legal areas including business and family-based immigration, trusts and estates, business planning, guardianships and conservatorships, and commercial litigation. In addition to serving clients in Arizona, he enjoys the state's natural beauty and watching the Phoenix suns.

3 yrs experience |Licensed in AZ|

Why Hire an Immigration Lawyer?

One of the most important legal tasks in Phoenix, Arizona, is immigration. Thousands of people attempt to immigrate to Phoenix every year. However, because immigration is so complicated, many of these people fail to achieve their goal. If you're trying to immigrate and want to increase your chances of success, you need to hire an immigration attorney.

While a lawyer is not required for immigration, there are several situations in which you might need an immigration lawyer.

• Deportation: If you are facing a deportation hearing, you absolutely need an immigration lawyer. Your lawyer can represent you in court and can explain how your hearing may impact future visa applications.
• Documentation: Many people are unprepared for the amount of paperwork required for immigration. Handling your documentation is a big benefit of hiring a lawyer. Not only can your lawyer help you fill out your application, but they can also help you keep track of your paperwork.
• Timeline: It's very common for visa applications to be delayed. This is usually a matter of bureaucracy - not because anything you've done wrong. Your attorney can follow up on your application to make sure that it does not suffer delays, helping you receive your visa much quicker.
• Denials: Some applicants are determined to be inadmissible by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). An attorney can find out why you are inadmissible and assist you in fixing the issue, if possible.

Lawyers who specialize in immigration can guide you through the immigration process. Besides helping with your application, your lawyer can help with the following tasks:

• Starting a business in another country: This requires complying with multiple laws and filling out a great amount of paperwork. Your lawyer can help with both of these tasks.
• Attending court hearings: Many immigration applications will wind up in court. Your attorney can represent your interests in the courtroom.
• Preparing for tests: Most immigrants will be required to take a citizenship test. Your attorney can help you prepare for this test and increase your chances of passing.
• Expediting your application for an emergency: You may find yourself in need of emergency citizenship. An attorney can help you achieve this difficult designation so that you can enter the country sooner.

How to Find an Immigration Lawyer

It's common for people to worry about their ability to find a high-quality lawyer in Phoenix. Fortunately, there are countless great attorneys in this area. Here are a few ways to find the right Phoenix immigration lawyer for you:

• Online services: The easiest way to find an attorney is to look online. By using an online legal service, you can find a highly-trained attorney who specializes in immigration law. You will also be able to save a great deal of money with this method.
• Referrals: It's possible that you already know someone who has completed the immigration process. If so, you can ask them if there is an attorney they can recommend. Finding an attorney through friends and family is often a good solution.
• Bar Associations: The bar association in your state or city will have a list of attorneys who specialize in immigration law. This list will contain their contact information. A lawyer that is affiliated with the bar association will be better equipped to handle your case.

You also need to be vigilant about immigration scams. Some people will market themselves as immigration experts without having any legal experience. Make sure you are hiring an actual attorney.

Questions to Ask an Immigration Lawyer

Making sure you're hiring the right lawyer is easy when you ask the right questions. Once you've narrowed down your options, ask any Phoenix attorneys you're considering the following questions to make sure they have the knowledge and skills needed for your case.

• What experience do you have? Immigration law is complicated. This means that you need an attorney with experience in the field. Ask your attorney how long they have focused on immigration law to make sure they have the experience you need.
• What's your success rate? Most people hire an immigration attorney to improve their chances for an approved application. You should make sure your attorney has a track record of success. An attorney who has assisted with many successful cases in Phoenix is an excellent choice.
• Will you give me one-on-one attention? Some immigration lawyers take on heavy caseloads. This makes it hard for them to give your case their full attention. Ask your attorney if they will be able to focus on your case the way it deserves.

The simplest, most effective way to find a Phoenix immigration attorney is by searching on UpCounsel. The lawyers listed on the UpCounsel marketplace are the best you'll find. They'll be able to handle your immigration case effectively and at a price you can afford.