Joseph G. Cella

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Joseph G. Cella

also known as CELLA & ASSOCIATES, LLC

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 32 years

Immigration Lawyer at Clifton, NJ
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

1187 Main Ave, Ste. 3A, Clifton, NJ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Joseph

Biography

CELLA & ASSOCIATES, LLC - US Immigration Lawyers with offices in Clifton, NJ, and Hallendale Beach, FL. *31 Years Immigration Experience; * Secure online Case Status Updates 24/7; *Confidential Zoom, Telephone, Skype and WhatsApp Consultations.

CELLA & ASSOCIATES LLC - US Immigration Attorneys "We Understand Your Immigration Matters!" (c)

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

27 years practicing all aspects of U.S. Immigration Law and Deportation/Removal Defense ; including PERM, Family Based Petitions, Employment Authorization, Political Asylum, Battered Spouse Petitions, Cancellation of Removal, Provisional Waivers

33 years | 9,000 cases

90%
Asylum 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2014 2012

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 32 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 32 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1993

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Cella & Associates LLC

1187 Main Ave, Ste. 3A, Clifton, NJ, 07011

CellaLaw.com

Online Presence

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Joseph G. Cella's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

137 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

You are a smart and well experienced attorney..Thank you Mr. Joseph

I am here to share my good which later came to be excellent experience with this lawyer. I had an attorney back in 2015 . He was not able to advise me on the matter below. I decided to get a free consultation with Mr. Joseph Cella in 2015. I did not have any intentions back then to switch to him.... I was just looking for an advise on what to do in the above mentioned matter. I saw him. I addressed my concerns on how to get my legal status back and accordingly get my driver license renewed. I showed him all the documents I had. The moment he looked at them, he asked me to get an infopass appointment to get the I551 stamp and take with me the court date hearing letter which was a year from that date. Ex-lawyer did not even knew about info pass! I did. All worked out. I got a renewal for a year! I thanked God and asked God to bless this lawyer. During that year, I was still not happy with my ex attorney's work, ill preparation, and ill communication made me frustrated. I went again for a consultation with Mr. Joseph but, that time was to ask for his legal advise if he had another way to present my case. After we talked. I decided to hire their office. This lawyer is very alert and knows his stuff with immigration. He is honest, a good listener and understanding. All our meetings, he showed a distinguished ability to advise me. Since I hired him, he he's been always positive never negative at any stage. He also has a humor personality to make things easier. His fees are very reasonable. All this made me feel stronger and believed in my case in a better way. He deserved my full cooperation with him and his office. He showed excellent presentation, ability to speak fluently and coherently in our meetings in his office and in court. I was astonished by his personality in court. He won the case for me. God bless him and his business

Posted by Yuliya | July 08, 2019 | Immigration

Extremely Knowledgeable and Helpful!

Joseph and his team are certainly the most knowledgeable professionals in his immigration field! I've known Joseph for about 6 years and he was always ready to help and give the right advice in dealing with immigration law. He is quick to respond to questions, and patient with his clients while exp...laining matters and procedures. He is an extremely hard worker and very passionate about justice, the law, his clients and people in general. I will and have been referring Attorney Joseph G. Cella to all my friends, family, and co-workers.

Posted by Olga | December 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Five star professional lawyer!!!

For their professionalism, decency, knowledge of the law and procedure, as well as the reasonableness of their fees, I give Cella & Associates and enthusiastic FIVE STARS!!! As professional lawyers in Russia, my husband and I can appreciate the complexity and difficulty of our case, and the ex...pertise and professionalism with which it was handled by our team at Cella & Associates! It was a Labor Certification/PERM case. While my husband adjusted his Status in the US, me and son had Consular Processing in Russia, and we had not seen each other for more than 9 months. I had previous problems with my tourist and student visas and my case was very difficult. The slightest failure could have lead to an even longer separation, or even denial of their admission. Our nerves were at their limit. Joseph Cella and his team, headed by our case manager, Tatyana Meerson, reassured us with their calmness and confidence throughout the process. Despite the complexity of the issues, the length of time and the amount of work involved, Mr. Cella's legal fees were very reasonable. Thank you CELLA & ASSOCIATES FOR A JOB WELL-DONE!!!

Joseph Cella

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Posted by Jose O Acuna | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Exito

Cella & associates, llc me ayudaron de una forma muy eficas en mi caso de familia, con mucho compromiso y respuesta oportuna. Muy buena orientacion y acompañamiento, respeto y confidencialidad. Las personas que participaron directa o indirectamente en mi caso les agradezco mucho. Joseph Cella Juan, B...ryan, Valeri, catharina, y

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent immigration lawyer

Mr Cella is an excellent immigration attorney. He and his assistant Sophia helped me with my green card application. They are extremely responsive to telephone and email inquiries and follow up. Mr. Cella knows about immigration law very well and clearly explains the process and expectations. I recei...ved my green card between 3 months. I invested a lot of time to find Mr. Cella, but worth every minutes, because once I found him my case was in the best hands. He is very professional and I highly recommend him for any immigration cases.

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Cesar Duenas

Immigration lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I fully endorse Joe Cella. My experience working alongside him and his team has been outstanding—they are truly exceptional and possess deep expertise."

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Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Aug 19

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Denis Fishman

Immigration lawyer | Dec 18

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"Great legal mind with vast experience in removal/deportation practice as well transactional immigration matters. I endorse with lawyer wholeheartedly."

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Elliot Rahimi

Immigration lawyer | Dec 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Kassel

Immigration lawyer | Mar 24

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"Joe is an excellent and diligent immigration attorney! One if the best!"

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Robert Valane

Immigration lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Joseph Gerard Cella as an outstanding immigration attorney. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Cella on several immigration matters, and the experience has greatly added to my own understanding of some of the nuances that immigration law demands. His vast experience has helped me to solve some complex immigration issues, and I have seen him display consistent professionalism throughout each case we have worked on together. Mr. Cella is an expert in the field with a proven track record, and he shows genuine concern for his clients. I enthusiastically endorse attorney Joseph Gerard Cella as an exceptional immigration attorney."

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D. Burkett

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

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"I enthusiastically endorse this attorney. He is an outspoken advocate and credit to the profession."

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Unknown lawyer | Nov 26

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Steffanie Walczak

Immigration lawyer | Nov 14

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"I endorse Attorney Cella as he is a very competent immigration attorney. He's well respected in the legal community for his knowledge and skill in handling complex immigration issues."

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Simon Kabzan

Immigration lawyer | Nov 11

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"I endorse Mr. Cella. He is a very experienced lawyer and is extremely knowledgable in immigration law. I highly recommend him and his law firm to prospective clients."

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Richard Geller

Immigration lawyer | Nov 11

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"I strongly endorse Joseph Cella. Mr. Cella is highly respected in the legal community and has an outstanding reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Martin Judnich

Immigration lawyer | Oct 20

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"Mr. Cella is a great advocate for his clients and is often a contributor to discussions involving immigration issues. A+"

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryan Perez

Immigration lawyer | Sep 19

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Ioakimidis

Immigration lawyer | May 09

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"I know attorney Joesph Cella through the Avvo community. Having reviewed his written materials and experience, I would certainly recommend him. His detailed responses and thorough explanations provided in Avvo displays his vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community.I endorse this lawyer."

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Giacomo Behar

Immigration lawyer | May 02

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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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David Riggi

Immigration lawyer | May 01

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"I know Mr. Cella through this Avvo community and his answers on immigration matters exhibit exceptional knowledge that can only be obtained through many years of experience. Moreover, he is multi- liingual and , therefore, can navigate the waters of communication in immigration matters with great ease. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Pietryga

Immigration lawyer | May 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randal Moore

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

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"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Simon Kabzan

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Richard Geller

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2015

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2014

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

1990

N.Y.L.S. Merit Based Scholorship, The New York Law School, New York, NY

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Immigration Attorney, Immigrant Legal Solutions, LLC

1993 - Present

Founder/Immigration Attorney, CELLA & ASSOCIATES, LLC

1995 - 1998

Graduate Adjunct Professor - International Human Rights Law, William Paterson University

1990 - 1993

Senior Immigration Paralegal, Glerum & Griffin, Attorneys at Law

Associations

2004 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Passaic County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cancellation of Removal Removal Granted For Domincan National LPR

Successful. Client permited to Stay in the USA with his "Green Card".

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Education

1993

New York Law School

Juris Doctor

1988

William Paterson College

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Golbal Business Council - Keynote Speaker Types of Visa Available to Foreign Investors

2005

San Juan P.R. FBA Conference

Law and Procedure of "Special Immigrant Juvenile" Cases

2004

FBA Conference New York, NY

Protecting the Rights of Victims of Domestic Abuse Under Immigration Law

Publications

2008

National, The Brazilian Newspaper - jornada do imigrante Violencia domestica

2007

National, The Brazilian Newspaper - jornada do imigrante O que esta acontecendo com a Reforma Migratoria?

2007

National, The Brazilian Newspaper - jornada do imigrante Como devera ser a Reforma Migratoria?

Languages

English

Spanish

Russian

Italian

Activity

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Joseph earned significant contribution points in 2014.

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