Joel Antonio Padilla

Joel Antonio Padilla

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration

8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Ste 600, Fairfax, VA

About Joel

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

Padilla Immigration, PLLC

8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Ste 600, Fairfax, VA, 22031-4516

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Joel Antonio Padilla's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Jason | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thorough and Professional

My company consulted with and hired Mr. Padilla to help us apply for an E3 work visa for one of our employees. This was especially challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic, when delays and uncertainty became the norm. Joel clearly explained the process to us and deftly negotiated the bureaucracy, sav...ing us lots of headache. He was a pleasure to work with and ensured that our company got the positive results we were looking for. I would highly recommend Mr. Joel Padilla for your immigration legal needs.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Immediate Suspension issued in NY, 2016

updated on 09/07/2021

Immediate suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Founder / Private Practioner, Padilla Immigration, PLLC

2008 - 2015

Complex Director - Environmental Mass Tort Department, American International Group, Inc.

2006 - 2008

Associate, Landman Corsi Ballaine & Ford, PC

2005 - 2006

Judicial Law Clerk, State Of New Jersey Judiciary

Associations

2019 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2019 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)

Member

2019 - Present

Hispanic Bar Association of Washington D. C.

Member

2019 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

N/A

Rutgers School of Law

Publications

2019

Blog - ABA Commission on Immigration - South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project (ProBar) Reflections from Volunteer Joel Padilla

Languages

English

Spanish

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