Christi Gelo

Christi Gelo

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Jamaica, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family

155-03 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

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Location

Law Office of Christi M. Gelo P.C.

155-03 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, 11432

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Christi Gelo's Reviews

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Posted by Talesh | November 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very dedicated lawyer

"I hired Christi to help with my immigration case From our first meeting, they were incredibly knowledgeable and explained everything in a way I could easily understand, outlining the procedure and what to expect. They were very prompt and clear with communication the entire time, which built my conf...idence during a stressful period. Aside from the fact that the case ended in our favor, Christi is a very competent and dedicated lawyer to have on your team. I highly recommend their services."

Posted by Gerdine | November 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

The most caring attorney I’ve ever met.

Ms. Gelo saved my life truly. She was such a light in the darkest time of my life; saving me from such a horrible situation and giving me the opportunity to start fresh. I appreciate her constant communication and updates, her passion for her clients and her around the clock focus on finding ways to ...help you. She’s the best attorney I’ve ever met in my life. Honestly. She deserves so much more recognition.

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Rafaela Serrano

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working alongside Christi Gelo at our law firm, where she handled our removal defense cases. Christi is a compassionate and experienced attorney, as well as a skilled legal researcher and writer. Her background as a legal writing professor clearly shows in the quality of her work. She consistently brought competence, care, and sharp legal insight to every case she touched. Thanks to her efforts, we secured favorable outcomes in several challenging cases. Christi is a true asset to any legal team, and I highly recommend her."

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Ronald Zimmer

Immigration lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. By far, Ms. Gelo is the most dedicated, hard-working and diligent attorney I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She strives for nothing short of perfection and the best possible outcome for each and every one of her clients. She is the only attorney in all of New York that I would even consider recommending for any and all immigration matters."

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Michael Prywes

Litigation lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christi is bright, energetic, and funny, and she will zealously represent her clients in a manner that is professional and effective. She is one of the first attorneys I think of referring potential litigation clients to, because I know she will do right by her clients."

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Christina Otto

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Ronald Zimmer

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Panel Attorney, Assigned Counsel Program- Queens Family Court

2019 - Present

Of Counsel, Garreta Law, LLC

2010 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Christi M. Gelo, P.C.

2015 - 2019

Adjunct Professor, CUNY Queens College

Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Queens County Bar Association

Education

2007

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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