Cornel Potra
Immigration attorney · Suwanee, GA · Admitted Georgia 2000, bar no. Active Registration
About this attorney
Cornel Potra is a highly experienced attorney with 25 years of dedicated legal practice, serving clients across Georgia. He focuses on a diverse range of legal areas, including Immigration Law, Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Personal Injury, providing comprehensive legal support to individuals and families. Mr. Potra earned his Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia, graduating in May 2000. He also holds a Master's degree from Regent University. His legal career began with a strong foundation in Washington State before establishing his practice in Georgia, where he has since built a reputation for diligent advocacy. Driven by a commitment to justice and client well-being, Attorney Potra approaches each case with compassion and a strategic mindset. He believes in understanding the unique circumstances of every client to craft personalized legal solutions, ensuring they receive dedicated representation and clear guidance through complex legal processes.
Throughout their legal career, Cornel has concentrated their practice on complex immigration filings, including deportation/removal defense, green card legal assistance, and visitor visa legal assistance. Having graduated from Regent University School of Law, they bring rigorous statutory analysis, thorough evidentiary documentation, and meticulous case preparation to every client petition before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and regional Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) immigration courts.
Recognizing that immigration matters are deeply personal and critical to their clients' future, Cornel maintains transparent communication and accessible counsel throughout every stage of the legal process. Their office conducts thorough initial case evaluations, helps clients understand potential risks and timelines, and provides clear, personalized guidance from initial petition submission through interview representation and appellate review.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
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Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
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Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
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Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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