Katarina Zovinova

Katarina Zovinova

also known as Katarina Long

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer at Jakson Heights, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

82 17 Roosevelt Ave 2fl, Jakson Heights, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 13 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2012

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Law Offices of Arcia and Associates

82 17 Roosevelt Ave 2fl, Jakson Heights, NY, 11372

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Katarina Zovinova's Reviews

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Posted by Aakash | February 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best in business

Katarina helped me with my Green card application. Due to complications in my process and a bad experience with my prior attorney, I was nervous about getting a new attorney. But Katarina was not only super knowledgeable and present throughout my process but also extremely thorough. She was able to f...inish my filing very quickly and I was approved for my green card in a very reasonable time frame. I will be working with her again for my citizenship application and would definitely recommend her services for any immigration related cases.

Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

10/10 Highly recommend

Hiring Katarina and her team was hands down the best decision we made for our family. We initially started our immigration journey with a different lawyer, but our case felt stuck, and we knew we needed help. My partner was in removal proceedings, with a few arrests and charges, making our case incre...dibly complex. After starting this journey in 2021, we were feeling uncertain and overwhelmed. We hired Katarina last summer, and from the moment we began working with her, everything changed. She was able to secure an interview for our I-130, get my partner’s work permit, and even move our hearing from 2027 to 2024—a huge relief for us. Her dedication, efficiency, and resourcefulness truly made all the difference. Thanks to Katarina and her office, we finally received an approved adjustment of status, something we had been waiting for and fighting for so long. No amount of words can express our gratitude for what she has done for our family. If you are looking for a lawyer who is not only knowledgeable but also truly cares about her clients, look no further. We highly recommend Katarina and her firm—they are the best of the best!

Posted by Nilvio | January 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best immigration lawyer ever

Katarina zovinova is the best lawyer for immigration ever she got my mom and dad both american citizenship. also mine i had felonies charges on my record and it was not a easy task but she knew exactly what would happen and everything that needed to be done . She even knew almost every question the i...mmigration officer would ask and stepped in when the questions got tough to protect me like a champ. at the end of everything we are all united state’s citizens and i am so happy with her work. I would recommend her to anyone .

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Katarina Zovinova's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Remy

Immigration lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Katarina is a terrific attorney with an extensive and intuitive knowledge of immigration law which she utilizes to provide the best representation possible to her clients. Katarina has been a mentor attorney to me for several years, and I have been fortunate to start my career under her guidance and with access to her deep understanding of immigration law and the law in general. This legal knowledge, combined with her unwavering work ethic and commitment to professionalism and legal ethics, truly make her one of the best attorneys in the field and an outstanding role model for junior attorneys such as myself. I give her my full endorsement and highest recommendation, and strongly encourage any potential clients or employers to give her a call."

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Viviane Afonso

Immigration lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Katarina is an excellent professional! She is one of the best attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She is competent, merciless and brave. She will represent her clients well and will carefully analyze all of the details necessary to make a good case."

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Erica Petkov

Immigration lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I give Attorney Zovinova the highest recommendation and endorsement. As an immigration attorney, I have seen her tackle the most difficult cases with skill and finesse. She is smart, honest, dedicated, and gives 100% to all her clients. Her depth of knowledge of the law is impressive. Anyone needing an immigration attorney would do well to give Katarina a call. She is the one you want on your side!"

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Robert Valane

Immigration lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I enthusiastically endorse Katarina Zovinova as an outstanding immigration attorney. I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Zovinova on a variety of immigration-related matters, and I have seen her exhibit a mastery of immigration law that can only be obtained through many years of experience. She is a dedicated attorney and is well-respected in the immigration community for her knowledge and skill in handling complex immigration issues."

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Siavash Tourzani

Immigration lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Katarina Long as an exceptional immigration attorney. Her knowledge and expertise in various areas of immigration law are unrivaled in the community. She keeps up to date with the latest changes in the law and vigorously litigates her cases when needed, no matter how difficult the case may be. I have been lucky to collaborate with her on various matters and have seen first hand the diligent representation she provides to each of her clients. I highly recommend her to prospective clients."

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Joel Caminero

Immigration lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Zovinova's ability to research and handle complex immigration matters has led to outstanding results for her clients. She is diligent and regularly contributes her knowledge within the immigration legal community."

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Ludovino Gardini

Immigration lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Attorney Zovinova takes her job seriously. She is a go "getter" and there no big challenge that she shies away from. She is straight shooter and a fierce and passionate attorney. Attorney Zovinova is so fierce that we consider her the pit-bull at the office. when there is big problem hard to solve she is the one to solve it."

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Viviane Afonso

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Benjamin Remy

Immigration lawyer

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Robert Valane

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Joel Caminero

Immigration lawyer

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Siavash Tourzani

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Employment Law, New England School of Law, Boston, MA

2008

New England School Award, Top 10 Percent of Class, New England School of Law, Boston, MA

2005

Head Dean’s Award for Excellent Diploma Thesis, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

2005

Comenius Grant for Publishing, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

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Dean’s List, 2008–2012, New England School of Law, Boston, MA

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Student Honor Scholarship, Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

Work Experience

2017 - 2019

Senior Associate Attorney, Removal Defense Counsel, Cella & Associates, LLC, Clifton, NJ

2016 - 2016

Corporate Immigration Attorney, The Nair Law Group, P.C., Iselin, NJ

2012 - 2015

Senior Associate Attorney, Removal Defense Counsel, Perez Gardini, LLC, Somerville, MA

2011 - 2016

Contract Attorney, Legal Intern, The Law Offices of Howard M. Kahalas, P.C., Boston, MA

Associations

2012 - Present

Massachusetts State Bar

Active Member

Boston Bar Association

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

Boston Chamber of Commerce

Hyannis Chamber of Commerce

Slovak Association of Expressive Therapists

Education

2012

New England School of Law

JD

2005

Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

Master of Arts in Psychology & Special Ed.

2005

Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Languages

English

Slovak

Czech

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