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Michelle Lago
also known as Michelle Lago-DiPisa
About Michelle
Biography
Michelle Lago is is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law and one of the founding members of DiPisa & Lago, LLC. She is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey and the United States District Court of New Jersey. In addition, Ms, Lago is authorized to practice immigration law throughout the United States. Following law school, Ms. Lago served as the Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable James G. Troiano, J.S.C., in the Family Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey in Essex County. Prior to joining DiPisa & Lago, LLC, Ms. Lago was the sole proprietor of Michelle Lago, LLC, a firm specializing in immigration and family matters.
Ms. Lago is the daughter of immigrant parents and has always been committed to protecting and serving the needs of immigrants in the United States. She regularly appears before the Executive Board for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Her practice includes defending clients against deportation and removal, family and employment based petitions, adjustment of status, petitions under the Violence Against Women’s Act, U Visa applications, and a wide range of non-immigrant visas.
Additionally, Ms. Lago is an active member of her community. She frequently gives immigration based seminars, or “charlas”, at community based and religious organizations. Ms. Lago is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, and the New Jersey Bar Association.
Areas of Practice include immigration and family matters.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Law Offices of Michelle Lago
249 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 07604
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Immigration
Posted by Marcela | March 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Lawyer services
Michelle has assisted me with my immigration process. She is absolutely fantastic and did a great job. I highly recommend her!
Michelle Lago
Replied last March 23, 2021Your kind words are truly appreciated!!
Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The best immigration lawyer in Nj
Me and my wife went to see Michelle for our case for marriage based green card .she is very professional and expirenced lawyer .she explained everything in very proper way and made us very comfortable to ask any questions .so i would definitely reccomend her !!!
Michelle Lago
Replied last November 05, 2020Thank you so much for your business!
Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Honest, trustworthy attorney
I was referred to Ms. Lago by several friends and she is truly an honest and caring individual. She took her time with me and walked me through my entire immigration process. I am extremely satisfied with the services she provided and in fact have retained her firm for additiona legal services. I hig...
Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
no good
you always have to be after her, she never follow up on my case, i always had to be the one doing the calls and see whats going on, she didnt prepered my case good enough, the day of the interview she let the officer hammered me, i hope hoping more from her but unfortunaly all i got its a denial case...
Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2013 | Immigration
Professional, curteous office!
Michelle handled my immigration matter recently and I couldn't be happier with the services her office provided me! She is extremely professional, curteous, and responsive in handling my case.
Michelle Lago's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"If you are looking for an immigration attorney, you cannot go wrong with Ms. Lago."
"I have consulted with Michelle on several of my criminal cases with regards to the immigration consequences of same and she is very knowledgeable in that area of law. I will continue to refer clients to her firm in the future."
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Experience
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Michelle Lago, LLC
2007 - 2009
Associate Attorney, Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq., PC
2005 - 2006
Judicial Clerk, State of New Jersey
Associations
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
New Jersey State Bar Association
member
Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey
Education
2005
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
NJ State Bar Association, Solo Conference
Small Business Law Firm
N/A
Immigration Update
Immigration Update and Information Sessions
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers