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Gisele Ambrosio, immigration attorney in Los Angeles, California
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Gisele Ambrosio

Immigration attorney · Los Angeles, CA · Admitted California 2012

About this attorney

Ms. Ambrosio's, is a renowned Brazilian-American attorney, well known and respected in the Los Angeles legal community. Her qualifications are solid, and she bring experience and knowledge to the case in question. Her qualifications include: She is licensed to practice Law in Brazil and in the United States. Earned a Master of Laws from California Western School of Law, in San Diego, a Post-Graduate degree from University of San Diego and a Law Degree from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. She was voted as Top 10% US Attorneys, recived an award as a Lawyer of Distinction. She has been Attorney for the Brazilian Consulate in Los Angeles for the past eight years. Her office was voted "Best Immigration Law Office" six years in a roll, receiving multiple awards by Avvo. She is the Representative of the Brazilian Citizen Abroad Counsel, an institution created by annd answering to the Brazilian Intitution/Mininstry of Foreign Affairs/Relations, for the past the six years. Ms. Ambrosio is the official spokesperson for Brazilians in eight different states of the US, and almost of the entire Western Region of the United States. She has been Council member of the Brazilian Citizens Counsel, a community-goal oriented group, for almost 10 years. Ms. Ambrosio was president of the Brazilian Citizens Counsel for six years, and currently serving as the Vice-President of the same. She is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Brazil-California Chamber of Commerce. She is a Member of the California Bar Association. She is a Member of the Brazillian Bar Association (OAB). She is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English. FULL BIO Gisele Ambrosio is a Brazilian- American attorney, licensed to practice Law in Brazil and in the United States. She has been an Attorney for the last 14 years. Based on her experience and dedication to the Brazilian community, Ms. Ambrosio has been the Attorney for the Brazilian Consulate in Los Angeles for the past seven years. During this opportunity, she was exposed to and provided advice on various complex international cases, throughout many different areas of the law, including the applicability of Brazilian laws in regards to local US laws. She brings all that experience with her. Ms. Ambrosio was voted as Top 10% US Attorneys, and received an award as a Lawyer of Distinction. The Law Offices of Gisele Ambrosio was also Voted by clients as "Best Immigration Law Office" six years in a roll, receiving multiple awards by Avvo, the "Client Choice Awards". Ms. Ambrosio was born and raised in Brazil. At the age of 18, she was accepted to attend the law school at the Federal University of Rio De Janeiro, one of the most prestigious and sought after Law Schools in the country. She graduated in 2002, at 22 years old, Suma Cum Laude with an interest in international and business law and was immediately admitted to practice law in Brazil. She then moved to the Unites States and went on to earn her other degrees in law. She then went on to conquer a Post-Graduate course at the University of San Diego and a Master of Laws from California Western School of Law, in San Diego. Ms. Ambrosio runs a boutique-style law practice in Los Angeles, giving one-on-one attention to her clients, which are treated VIP one at a time, with her being accessible and working on their cases personally (versus other firms in which you can never speak to the attorney). Her success as an attorney is highly due to her personal style of work with and high percentage of cases won. She prartices immigration with an emphasis on obtaining work visas for athletes and artists and drafting/negotiating their contracts. Despite her often booked schedule, Gisele still finds time to donate her time and give back to the community. Ms. Ambrosio is very involved in the well-being of the community. She is the officially appointed representative of the Brazilian Citizen Abroad Counsel (CRBE), an institution created by Itamaraty, the Brazilian Intitution/Mininstry of Foreign Affairs , for the last six years. She is the official spokesperson for Brazilians in eight different states of the US, and almost of the entire Western Region of the United States. Ms. Ambrosio is also a council member of the Brazilian Citizens Counsel, a community-goal oriented group, for almost 10 years. It is in conducted with the support of the Brazilian Consulate. She was president of the Brazilian Citizens Counsel for six years, and currently serving as the Vice-President of the same. To fulfill her passion for international business, Ms. Ambrosio member of the Board of Directors of the Brazil-California Chamber of Commerce, the biggest Brazilian Chamber on the West Coast, and one of the most active in the US. Gisele has vast experience with contracts and and is very enthusiastic about International Law. She has legal experience in both South America and the United States, having this unique perspective to offer. She is an expert at obtaining work visas and green cards for athletes, artists and professionals who want to live and work in the United States and has brought numerous renowned faces from different parts of the world. She personally takes care of their case from beginning to end, bringing success to a huge number of cases. The Law Offices of Gisele Ambrosio currently has an impressive team of associated attorneys, covering the areas of national and international divorce, national and international business formation, etc. Whether you have a legal matter in the US or Brazil, or wish to do business in South America, Mrs. Ambrosio and her associated attorneys are ready to help you succeed! Read Full Bio

Matters handled

Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):

Practice Focus

Asylum and refugee protection

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Green cards

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Marriage and family petitions

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Work visas

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Citizenship and naturalization

Practice Focus

Deportation defense

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Student visas

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Business immigration

Specific Legal Services & Filings
Family-Based ImmigrationGreen Card Legal AssistanceStudent Visa Legal AssistanceWork Visa Legal AssistanceVAWA PetitionsU-Visa / T-Visa AssistanceConsular Processing Assistance

Admissions

Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:

California State BarActive
Admitted: 2012
Verified
Federal Immigration Court Practice (EOIR)

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.

Law School & Legal Education
California Western School of LawLL.M - Master of Laws (2006)
University of San DiegoPost-Graduate Legal (2005)
Universidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroLL.B - Bachelor of Laws (2002)

Languages

Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:

EnglishSpanishPortuguese

Consultations

Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:

Format Options
In-person, Phone & Video

Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.

Initial Consultation Fee
Fixed Fee Consultation

Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.

Office

Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:

Physical Address
Gisele Ambrosio
3580 Wilshire Blvd, 17th floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010-2418
Remote Representation Available

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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Direct Telephone
+1 (310) 736-4076
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