Shaina R. Plaksin
Immigration attorney · Las Vegas, NV · Admitted Nevada 2015
About this attorney
Shaina R. Plaksin is the founder and principal attorney of Immigration Legal Consulting LLC, a Las Vegas practice devoted exclusively to immigration law. With nearly a decade of legal practice, she guides individuals, families, and businesses through complex immigration processes, including family-based petitions, citizenship, and employment-related matters.
Prior to establishing her own firm, Ms. Plaksin served for two years as a judicial law clerk to Chief Judge Gloria M. Navarro at the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, followed by practice as a civil litigation attorney. She earned her Juris Doctor magna cum laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, where she finished in the top 5% of her class, served as Articles Editor for the Nevada Law Journal, and was honored with the William S. Boyd Outstanding Graduate Award.
Ms. Plaksin combines meticulous legal analysis with compassionate advocacy, striving to make quality immigration representation transparent and affordable. An active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and a recognized pro bono attorney with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, she is dedicated to helping clients navigate the immigration system with confidence and peace of mind.
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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