Matthew Gerard Steel
Immigration attorney · Gretna, LA · Admitted Louisiana 2012
About this attorney
Matthew G. Steel is the founder and managing attorney of Steel & Associates, A Professional Law Corporation, headquartered in Gretna, Louisiana. His practice centers on U.S. immigration law and federal litigation, including removal defense, asylum and humanitarian relief, family- and employment-based immigration, naturalization, immigration detention, federal habeas corpus, mandamus, and review of immigration agency action. The firm represents accepted immigration clients across the United States and abroad, subject to the requirements of the particular matter. Admitted to practice: State of Louisiana (Bar No. 37884); U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin; and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Steel earned his J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and completed its Certificate in Common Law Studies and Certificate in Immigration and Citizenship Law and Practice. A member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association since 2012, he has served as faculty at AILA's 2022 Fundamentals of Immigration Law Conference and as a discussion leader at AILA's 2024 Annual Conference. His writing addresses immigration law, federal judicial review, and comparative civil-law jurisprudence. Consultations are available by appointment: $150 by phone or video, or $250 in person at the Gretna office. Ongoing representation requires a separate written engagement agreement. Read Full Bio
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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