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Marcela B. Knaup
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Biography
I am an attorney licensed in California and Argentina, currently practicing law in Walnut Creek, California, serving the San Francisco Bay Area. My experience as attorney developed from working in the legal field in various capacities in the public and private sector since I am 18 years old. From court officer at a criminal court while studying law in General Roca, Argentina; attorney and professor of international law in Bariloche, Argentina; to law clerk and attorney in the Bay Area, California in private law firms and non-profit organizations. I opened my own law firm in California in 2009 and I am practicing immigration law exclusively since 2012.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
85%
16 years
International Law
15%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
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Location
Law Offices of Marcela B. Knaup
2950 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597
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Marcela B. Knaup's Reviews
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Posted by Miguel | September 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
good results.
I hired Marcela for A immigration case I enjoyed working with her she seem to have good knowledge about immigration Laws, she did have me go and get a some of the documents she needed for my case my self maybe that is normal but a little inconvenient, however everything worked out well happy with the...
Marcela B. Knaup's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. From the onset of meeting Marcela, she comes across as a experienced and diligent attorney who has the best interest of her clients in mind. I have seen her work very hard on behalf of her clients and she has vast knowledge of immigration law. If you are looking for an honest, hard working and dedicated attorney to handle your immigration matters, Marcela is the one for you."
"Marcela has the ability to explain and apply her knowledge of the Argentinian and US legal system in a professional and transparent manner. Marcela is very knowledgeable and resourceful. I acknowledge her integrity and authenticity, and look forward to working with her again in the near future. I endorse this lawyer."
"Marcela's knowledge of the complexities relating to immigration law is outstanding. In addition, she is a fantastic professional and a great human being; she is fully bilingual in Spanish, native level. I endorse this lawyer."
Experience
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Marcela B. Knaup, CA
2003 - 2007
Legal Assistant, Halverson & Associates, San Francisco, Ca
2002 - 2004
Immigration Spanish legal interpreter, Volunteer Legal Service Program of the Bar Association of San Francisco, CA
1999 - 2002
Professor of International Law, FASTA University, Argentina
1996 - 2002
Attorney, San Carlos de Bariloche Bar Association
1996 - 2002
Lawyer - Abogada, Estudio Juridico Vidal, Knaup & Zapata, Argentina
1992 - 1996
Law Clerk, Judicial Power of the Province of Rio Negro
Associations
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (California chapter)Member
2010 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1996 - Present
Colegio de Abogados de Bariloche, ArgentinaMember
Education
2006
University of San Francisco School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2002
Universidad de Salamanca
Private International Law Specialist
1996
Universidad Nacional del Comahue
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
Immigration law workshop, Concord Library
Immigration law workshop
2014
Immigration Law Workshop
Immigration Law
2013
Immigration Law Workshop
Immigration Law Workshop
2012
Primer on DACA
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Immigration Law
2012
Immigration Law Worshop
Immigration Law
2012
Immigration law workshop
Immigration Law
Publications
2010
International Law News (ABA)
Investing in Vineyard Estates in Argentina
2010
American Bar Association, International Trade
The World Wine Trade Group
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How does a Misdemeanor disturbance of peace conviction effect immigration?
28 Jan 2011
Q&A
Is there consequences for an expired green card? What could happen after your green card expires in the US?
03 Dec 2010
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Guide to Hire Temporary Foreign Agricultural Workers
21 Dec 2011
Legal Guide
An Overview of U.S. Wine Law
15 Oct 2010
Legal Guide
How to apply for the Diversity Lottery 2012 - GUIA EN ESPAÑOL - (Lotería de diversidad 2012)
08 Sep 2010