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
Client's Choice
2022 2021 2020
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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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Showing 1 - 5 of 56 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Prashant Chikramane | February 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card through EB1A category

I got my GC through the EB1A category based on my PhD research and other achievements. I approached several law firms in the beginning, to help me prepare my case and submit a self-petition to the USCIS. None of them agreed to do so, citing the difficulty in preparing the dossier and the very high li...kelihood of a rejection. Completely demotivated, & as a last ditch effort, I contacted Cella & Associates. Joseph and Tatyana who were the only ones to believe in my case and in a jiffy they agreed to take it up. They were also very upfront right from the outset on the difficulty of my petition but were also extremely positive to give their best shot. Tatyana and Joseph worked with me in an extremely meticulous manner to prepare the dossier. Each and every criteria was discussed with me, documents were reviewed and we discussed ways to present them in the dossier. I’m extremely happy to say that my I-140 petition was approved within 15 days without a single query, which is extremely rare in the EB1A process. The entire merit goes to Tatyana and Joseph. I feel Cella and Associates is the best law firm I have had the honor to work with. Their knowledge on the immigration laws and professionalism is amazing! I would strongly recommend them to all GC aspirants out there. Trust me, you all are in safe hands!! Thanks Joseph and Tatyana!!

Joseph Cella

Replied last February 14, 2024

Thank you Dr. Chikramane! Not only was it a pleasure working with you, it is immigrants like you who strengthen this country through their cutting-edge work and expertise. We are proud to have worked with you, and wish you continued success in the United States!

Posted by Yeraldi | February 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Legal Support !!!

I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional legal support provided by Mr. Cella throughout my VAWA immigration case . Joseph Cella demonstrated an unwavering commitment to my success, navigating every twist and turn of the complex legal process with confidence and expertise. One of the m...ost remarkable aspects of working with Mr. cella was his accessibility and responsiveness. The office staff was always just a phone call or email away, promptly addressing any questions or concerns I had, and providing reassurance during moments of uncertainty. Thank you so much Mr. Cella !!! I can now move forward with my life with confidence and security, thanks to you ! I wholeheartedly recommend Cella & Associates, LLC services to anyone in need of immigration legal assistance. They are not just exceptional lawyers but also compassionate advocates who genuinely care about their clients' well-being.

Joseph Cella

Replied last February 13, 2024

Thank you for leaving us such a nice review, Yeraldi! It's helping people like you to get through some difficult times that makes our work so rewarding. Thanks again for taking the time to leave us your review. We appreciate it very much!

Posted by Ramiro | July 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent attorney!

Amazing place and quality professionals. When I started my immigration case, I had zero knowledge and experience about working visas and change of status. After meeting with Tatyana Merson and Mr. Cella, I understood every step and requirement for this journey. 6 months later I was successful with... this case. I appreciate the honesty, diligence, and professionalism of my attorney Tatyana and the rest of the team to always assist me with my migration case. I will be forever grateful with them!

Joseph Cella

Replied last July 19, 2023

Thank you for the kind words Ramiro. We are so pleased that you are happy with our services and with your outcome. Everything that we do is based on a team effort within our firm and with our clients. Good luck to you!

Posted by Andrei Ivanov | February 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent result

"We are very pleased that we turned to Cella & Associates, LLC for help in our immigration matter. Many thanks to lawyer Joseph Cella who helped us find a way out from a difficult situation with our case. In the process of preparing various cases, the clarity and timeliness of the service provided is... very important, especially if it is necessary to provide additional official documents or other supporting documents. Only a competent and qualified lawyer can help you. As a result of Mr. Cella's professional advice we have received our documents and feel confident in the future. Personal thanks to Senior Case Manager Tatiana Meerson for her timely and clear responses to our requests. It is very important that they are always in touch with us, this is very rare, and we really appreciate it!"

Joseph Cella

Replied last February 28, 2023

Thank you very much for the kind words. Our team prides itself on efficiency and timeliness which is so critical in legal proceedings. We wish you the best in the future.

Posted by Stephanie | July 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Joseph Cella and Staff

In 2018, I hired attorney Joseph Cella to handle my immigration case and it was, without a doubt, the best decision I could have made. His expertise in everything in the process was essential to ensure that this case was successfully approved. Yesterday (07/20/2022), my I-751 petition to remove the c...onditions on my residence was approved. Thank you for everything Joseph and all your staff!

Joseph Cella

Replied last July 24, 2022

You are more than welcome Stephanie - it was our pleasure to assist you!

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Joseph G. Cella's Lawyer Endorsements

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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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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"I endorse this lawyer."

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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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Cesar Duenas

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Elliot Rahimi

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Denis Fishman

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Robert Valane

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D. Burkett

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Martin Judnich

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Simon Kabzan

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Richard Geller

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

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Bryan Perez

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John Ioakimidis

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Giacomo Behar

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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

Top Contributor

Joseph earned significant contribution points in 2014.

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