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Xavier A. Palacios
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Biography
Xavier A. Palacios founded The Law Offices of Xavier A. Palacios & Associates in 2005, a boutique law firm, which specializes in Criminal, Civil and Immigration litigation. In 2013, due to the firm’s expansion, Xavier changed the name of The Law Offices of Xavier A. Palacios & Associates to Palacios Law Group.
Xavier Palacios started his career in 1996 as an attorney at the esteemed firm Pillari and Vella Esqs. That firm specialized in litigation, tackling high profile criminal and personal injury cases. In 2001 Xavier was made a partner in the new firm of Pillari, Vella & Palacios, LLP, a firm that became recognized as a pioneer of innovative trial techniques in federal immigration cases.
Xavier received his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University in 1992 where he majored in Political Science. He graduated from Boston University School of Law with his Jurisprudence Doctorate degree in 1995 and was admitted as a New York Attorney in 1997. Xavier is a member of the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association, the Suffolk County Bar Association, the American Trial Lawyer’s Association, the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association and the National Immigration Project.
When not practicing law Xavier dedicates much of his time to non-for-profit entities and the people they serve. He is very active with Huntington Hospital and currently serves as a mentor to a young boy through the Nassau County Bar Association at Westbury Middle School.
In 2010, Xavier co-founded Friends of Huntington Station Latin Quarter, which is an organization established to revitalize Huntington Station through business development, social conditioning, beautification, youth programs, mentorship, vocational training and community counseling. The town of Huntington and Suffolk County issued Proclamations in recognition of the organization’s efforts. Xavier also is an elected member of the Huntington Public School Board. He was elected in 2012 and serves as an active member on the board.
Xavier provides creative litigation techniques to clients with complex legal issues but he also believes strongly in volunteering his services to the less fortunate and under his leadership, Xavier’s law firm has maintained a strong tradition of pro-bono service for the under represented.
Areas of Practice: Immigration, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Immigration
50%
28 years
Personal Injury
25%
28 years
Criminal Defense
10%
28 years
Real Estate
10%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 27 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Palacios Law Group
15 Roslyn Road, Mineola, NY, 11501
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1399 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, NY, 11746
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160 Howells Road, Bay Shore, NY, 11706
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Posted by Jeannie | February 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
great customer service
I was referred to this practice by a friend for immigration issues we were having & Vilma the paralegal for this lawyer was extremely knowledgable & helpful. Vilma was patient, kind, thorough in doing her job. Can't thank her enough .
Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2017
Such compassion and care
I was extremely nervous when I went for my consultation but from the beginning to the end, Vilma Fuentes was right there for me. She put me at ease and made sure I understood every detail of the process. Such an amazing individual and complete professional.
Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2017
Super helpful and insightful
Went in for a consultation and everyone was very courteous and attentive,especially Vilma. She definitely knew what she was talking about.
Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2017 | Immigration
Vilma
Went in to inquire about getting citizenship and one of the paralegals there named Vilma helped me with getting the process going. She was extremely helpful, well informed, and made me feel entirely at ease.
Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great Paralegal
Vilma fuentes, an immigration paralegal, helped me with my brothers case, Carlos Once..she was even nice enough to provide me with her cell phone number so that I could call her when he got released after hours.
Xavier A. Palacios's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer whole heartedly and without hesitation. Mr. Palacios is innovative, fearless and an expert in the field of immigration with more than 18 years of experience. His courtroom prowess is only matched by his sympathy and compassion that he gives to each and everyone of his clients."
Olivier Roche
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Recognizing Excellence in Immigration Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Managing Partner, PALACIOS LAW GROUP
1996 - 2001
Attorney, Pillari and Vella Esqs.
Associations
2018 - Present
Northwell Health Huntington HospitalBoard of Directors
2011 - Present
Huntington School BoardBoard Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
Suffolk County Bar Association
Member
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Long Island Hispanic Bar Association
Member
National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project
Member
Education
1996
Boston University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Columbia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
Know Your Rights: Family Law
Family Law
2021
Know Your Rights: Family Law
Family Law
Languages
Spanish
English