Azelie Ziegler Shelby
Immigration attorney · Baton Rouge, LA · Admitted Louisiana 1993
About this attorney
Azelie Ziegler Shelby is an experienced attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with over three decades of dedicated legal practice. She focuses her practice on insurance law, estate planning, and immigration, offering individuals and businesses comprehensive counsel across a diverse range of complex legal matters.
Ms. Shelby earned her Juris Doctor from the Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1993, following her undergraduate studies at Nicholls State University. In 2002, she established the Shelby Law Firm, where she serves as owner and lead counsel, and previously served as General Counsel for APPRO Systems. She remains actively involved in the legal community as a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Committed to providing attentive and results-driven representation, Ms. Shelby works closely with clients to navigate their unique legal challenges with tailored strategies. Her bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish allow her to effectively serve a broad clientele with integrity, professionalism, and personalized 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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