Natalia Pavlovna Kalishman
Immigration attorney · Gainesville, FL · Admitted Florida 1986
About this attorney
Natalia Pavlovna Kalishman is an experienced attorney based in Gainesville, Florida, focusing her practice on immigration law, family law, divorce and separation, and criminal defense. With over three decades of distinguished legal practice, she provides skilled advocacy and strategic counsel to individuals and families navigating complex immigration procedures and difficult domestic legal challenges.
Originally from Novorossiisk, Russia, Ms. Kalishman earned an advanced degree from Kuban State University before immigrating to the United States in 1977. She subsequently obtained a Master's degree in English from the University of Florida in 1981 and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law in 1986. Early in her legal career, she served as an Assistant State Attorney for Florida's 8th Judicial Circuit. In addition to her private practice at Steven Kalishman, P.A., she has served as the founder and director of the Gainesville/Novorossiisk Sister City Program and participated actively in the U.S. Congress Open World program.
Drawing on her personal background and deep cross-cultural perspective, Ms. Kalishman brings a unique understanding of international, political, and comparative legal systems to every matter. She is dedicated to guiding her clients through high-stakes legal proceedings with compassion, clear communication, and unwavering advocacy.
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
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
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.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
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
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
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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