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About Rebecca

I spent fifteen years working in the Food and Beverage industry, in the US, Spain and in France. In Spain I worked in various restaurants- as an apprentice chef in ARZAK in San Sebastian, a general manager in Seville, as an Owner/operator in Irun and as the dessert maker at La Masia del Vino in Valencia. In France I was part of the opening team at EuroDisney- being the General Manager for the Park Side Diner in the Hotel New York. After fifteen years, I was ready for a change- I went into outside sales and management of a light industrial temporary help company. Most of my employees came from diverse backgrounds, with the majority being from other countries. One day as I was driving to work, the light bulb went off and I realized I needed to be an immigration attorney.

I took the LSAT, attended Florida Coastal and started working for David Fletcher, PA. There, I handled the business cases- bringing foriegn investors to the US and helping foriegn exchange students develop long term strategies to stay here. I also worked on family sponsorships- reuniting families and helping people successfully bring and/or keep their spouses here. And finally I was able to prepare and defend asylum and deportation cases as well as appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals and the 11th Circuit. A couple of my successful BIA appeals included a case involving membership in a particular social group involving international sex trafficking and another one dealing with Albanian political asylum.

I recently decided to go to the next level and start my own practice- that of Rebecca C. Black Immigration. I am excited about the new challenges that I will be meeting.

 

Practice areas

Immigration
  1. Immigration: 100%

    I have a varied practice- including business cases- immigrant and non immigrant and investor visas, as well as family sponsorship, asylum and deportation ones. I also handle appeals to the Board of immigration Appeals as well as the 11th Circuit.

    14 years

Languages spoken

French, Spanish

Contact

4830 Atlantic Blvd
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Rebecca C. Black Immigration

4830 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL, 32207

Rebecca Black Immigration PA

Beach Blvd Flea Market Row C-40 Saturdays and Sundays 12-5 ONLY
11041 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL, 32246

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing200609/29/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers761
Legal guides6
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2019
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Professor: Co-Taught Intercession ClassFlorida Coastal School of Law2011 - 2011
AssociateDavid R. Fletcher, P.A.2006 - 2012
Student Legal AssistantDavid R. Fletcher, P.A.2004 - 2006
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Florida BarN/A2006 - Present
Hispanic Bar AssociationN/A2006 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationN/A2006 - Present
Hispanic Chamber of CommerceN/A2006 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationN/A2006 - Present
Jacksonville Women Lawyers AssociationN/A2006 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Restaurant and LodgingAre-You-I-9-Compliant?2011
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Florida Coastal School of LawJuris Doctorate2006
Marymount UniversityMBA1990
The University of VirginiaBA - Bachelor of Arts1980
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Alternative Immigration Strategies for International StudentsAlternative Immigration Strategies for International Students2009
Business and Employment VisasBusiness and Employment Visas2009
Florida Coastal Alumni AssociationImmigration Issues for Criminal Defense Attorneys2008
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
EB1 Exceptional Alien DancerApproved
EB1 Outstanding Professor or ResearcherApproved
EB2 Alien with a U.S. Advanced DegreeApproved
Gjon Doe v. USCase remanded to IJ for favorable adjudication

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if you are looking for an immigration attorney, I recommend 100 percent this lawyer

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if you are looking for an immigration attorney, I recommend 100 percent this lawyer, Rebecca, is the best lawyer I could contact in America, I have had experience hiring other lawyers, and have done very bad, but with this lawyer Rebecca black, everything was different, it is the excellence in their profession,, she's honest, she is very punctual when it Gives you an appointment, she will not miss your word, I turned to my right, I am Cuban, and I hired for my citizenship, everything was ok,Yo espero que si usted esta interesado en una abogada de inmigracion .venga a ver a esta abogada,para nosotros los latinos es muy dificil encontrar una abogado que verdaderamente nos represente,y creame que esta abogada reune todas las condiciones que buscamos,en mi caso todo salio satisfactoriamente,pero sea cual hubiera sido el resultado ,como quiera me hubiera sentido igual con esta abogada,ya que lo primero,que necesita un abogado es ser honesto y Rebecca es una maravillosa abogada ,yo nunca me equivoque en mi eleccion,y la recomendare a todo el que necesite a un abogado como ella de inmigracion,asi que yo le doy exelente y espero que le vaya muy bien en su profesion ya que es lo maximo de la exelencia.
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Best Immagration lawyer we've ever had!

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I highly recommend Ms. Black. She makes time to go through everything throughly and never rushed us. Every time we contacted her she was quick on getting back to us. Will be referring friends and family to her, as well as going back to her when it's time for our naturalization paperwork. Thank you again Ms. Black for all your hard work.

Petition for parents

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Mis Black is very nice and very knowledgable . She listen to me carefully and spent a lots of time answering all my questions . I highly recommend her

Outstanding

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I have been in a binational relationship for 15 years. And married for 2 1/2 years. Once DOMA was over turned we searched for an immigration attorney to help with our case. Rebecca quickly researched everything we needed to know. She took the time to come to our home and help us get ready for the process. After just 6 months I had my interview and was approved for my green card. Without her knowledge and willness to take on such a difficult process we would not have known how to proceed. She was available by phone or in person even on the weekends when we had questions and if she didn't have the answer she was always quick to respond when she had the correct information.

Rebecca Cook Black Are Best Attourney in Jacksonville FL

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She helped me on my permanant resident green card, I-485 and i-751. She gave the best advice and support during this time. She even goes above and beyond with advice after the case. We highly recommend Rebecca as your immigration lawyer.

Great & Trustworthy

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Great Lawyer. Very knowledgable and trustworthy. I would recommend her to anyone looking for postive results. My husband is now a citizen because of her hard work. Cant thank her enough!!

Excellent lawyer

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Mrs. Black has always been very Knowledgeable of our case. She has always made the right desicions with the different options we may have. She is a very honest and sensitive lawyer, who takes care of you as a person more than a customer . Working with her has been a relief, knowing that we are very well represented, with the right attorney. We have been working with her for the last 3 years, and we are so happy with all the results we have gotten. We strongly recomment Mrs. Black as a very professional, responsible and efficient lawyer.

Ms. Black-Excellent Attorney

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I have known Rebecca for several years on a professional level. Our company continues using her services because she is very knowledgeable, experienced, quick, accurate, and extremely productive under a lot of pressure and tight deadlines. Ms. Black always finds time for her clients, and has always produced good results with each case. We are planning to continue using her services and I strongly recommend her as an excellent attorney.

Attorney endorsements

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Samuel Ronquillo, Immigration Attorney on Mar 16, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Rebecca Black taught me everything I know about Immigration Law and I am incredibly grateful for her guidance. She is an excellent immigration attorney.

Glorian Maziarka, Immigration Attorney on Sep 23, 2015
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Love collaborating with Ms. Black. Best in Jacksonville for Immigration!

Hovanes Margarian

I endorse this lawyer.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Immigration Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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John O'Brien, Immigration Attorney on May 1, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

Andrew Morgan, Immigration Attorney on Jul 10, 2013
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Rebecca is a great lawyer who cares about her clients. When I have tough immigration issue she is the first person I call

Lena Korial-Yonan, Immigration Attorney on Jun 5, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. She is knowledge in federal immigration appeals cases and that she is detailed in her work.

Ericka Curran

I endorse this lawyer.

Rachel Lyne, Immigration Attorney on Apr 19, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Carey Carmichael, Immigration Attorney on Apr 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have always known Mrs. Black to be a highly competent and professional individual. You would serve yourself well to seek her out for your legal matters.

Yekaterina Mesic, Immigration Attorney on Mar 7, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Rebecca is very knowledgeable about immigration issues. I frequently consult with her on issues pertaining to my criminal clients. I don't hesitate to refer my clients to her.

Patrick Cremeens, Immigration Attorney on Jan 3, 2013
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Ms. Black is a knowledgeable attorney who zealously advocates on behalf of her clients. I recommend the services of this lawyer.

Kyle Bristow

I endorse Ms. Black. As evidenced by the number of questions she has answered on Avvo, she has a great understanding of the law. One can deduce through her many work experiences that she is a stellar attorney.

Omar Farooq, Immigration Attorney on Nov 1, 2012
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Rebecca Black is an excellent attorney and an asset to the legal community here in Jacksonville. She is always professional and courteous and a fantastic advocate for her clients.

Christian Lassen

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Elizabeth Oakes, Immigration Attorney on Feb 3, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work.

Jo-Anne Yau, Immigration Attorney on Feb 28, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work.

David Goldman, Immigration Attorney on Apr 23, 2008
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Rebecca has been working with immigration clients for years and has many happy clients.