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Evan David George
also known as George & Cabrera, PLLC
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Biography
Evan D. George has over thirteen years experience in Immigration Law, and served as the Professor of Immigration Law the University of Florida Law School from 2016 to 2018. Mr. George has operated his own Immigration Law practice in Gainesville, Florida since February 2008. In 2018, Mr. George co-founded George & Cabrera PLLC, which represents individuals in all areas of immigration, asylum, naturalization and deportation defense.
Mr. George is a frequent guest speaker and CLE presenter at conferences and meetings, including the University of Florida Law School, the Center for Latin American Studies, and the Alachua County State Attorney's Office and Public Defenders Office. Mr. George provides pro-bono legal services to indigent asylum seekers and battered migrant women and conducts Know Your Rights presentations for immigrant groups.
After law school, Mr. George spent nearly three years with a premier immigration firm in New York City, NY, Masliah & Soloway, PC, where he represented over seventy-five asylum seekers, from dozens of countries, with claims of a well-founded fear of persecution, including persons targeted for violence on account of their political opinion, race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.
Mr. George is a member of the Florida Bar, an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and is admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. In 2009 and 2010, Mr. George served on the Executive Board for the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association for Alachua County. Mr. George was a Co-Chair for the New York City AILA Young Lawyers Division for 2005 and 2006.
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Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2005
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Law Office of Evan D. George
4400 NW 23rd Ave., Suite A, Gainesville, FL, 326066562
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Posted by Anastasia | August 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The best immigration lawyer in town!
Evan is the best immigration lawyer in town -- He is professional, efficient, and very helpful. I hired him back in 2015 regarding the advisory opinion, waiver, and H1B visa application. Furthermore, he will help to answer your question(s) about immigration and assist you with the steps before prepar...
Posted by US Veteran Francis | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very grateful
I am a US Veteran who really needed help getting my family to the USA from the Philippines. I am a man with a very short temper and difficulty dealing with frustrating situations like the US Immigration system. Had it not been for Mr. George, I would have never been able to get my wife and three c...
Posted by Janice Cunningham | May 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
First class Attorney and human being.
Mr. George gave me good clear and accurate help in my citizenship application. The guidance he gave me during the process was simple, methodical and invaluable. He understands the Immigration system extremely well and conveys it with ease and confidence. He is completely trustworthy, listen to and do...
Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent job!
Mr. George is very professional. He followed up every notifications from USCIS and gave us useful instructions to collect support documents. From biometrics to interview, everything worked out so well. That was really a good decision that we hired him.
Posted by Marta | March 01, 2016 | Immigration
Excellent lawyer and person
Mr. Evan George gave us the best guidance on immigration issues and it is because of him that I am still in the US with my spouse and able to keep working on reaching my dreams! I am very thankful we chose him and I totally recommend him.
Evan David George's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer as he was very helpful and knowledgeable in answering my questions related to immigration issues. There is no attorney I would trust more than Mr. George in any legal immigration matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Evan is a very knowledgeable attorney who truly cares about the clients he represents. Whenever I have a question in his area of the law I go to him. He has always been professional, helpful, and easy to work with."
"Evan is an honest and competent attorney who genuinely cares about his clients and community. He entered the legal profession with the genuine goal of making a positive difference in the lives of his clients, and he does that on a daily basis. He is respected by his colleagues as an attorney, but more importantly he is a genuinely good person. I have known Evan for over 15 years and I would recommend him without hesitation to my colleagues, friends and family."
"Although I am a fellow attorney and have had an opportunity to know Evan by reputation, in addition, Evan handled a personal matter for us, and I was incredibly impressed with both his professionalism and skill, as well as substantive knowledge. Moreover, the expediency and efficiency with which he handled the matter was outstanding."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the good fortune of knowing Evan George as a client and as a fellow attorney. He represented me in an immigration matter and I wholeheartedly recommend him to all."
"I highly endorse Evan George for the areas of immigration and asylum. Mr. George has earned a reputation as a smart attorney who works hard for his clients. I have no hesitation recommending him to my clients, friends and family."
"I previously worked with Evan George and can attest to his excellence as an immigration attorney. He is thoughtful, creative, extremely intelligent, and dedicated to helping his clients achieve their goals. He is, hands down, one of the best attorneys I have ever met."
"Evan "Skee" George is an excellent attorney. He is intelligent, skilled, driven, and represents his clients in the best manner possible. I have and will continue to refer him clients. I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University Of Florida Levin College Of Law
2008 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Evan D. George Immigration Law
2004 - 2007
Attorney, Masliah & Soloway
Associations
2007 - Present
US Court of Appeals Eleventh CircuitMember
2005 - Present
Florida BarMember
2009 - 2010
Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar AssociationBoard Member
2005 - 2006
American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)Co-chair
Education
2003
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2003
University of Florida
MA - Masters
1998
Guilford College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Ethical Treatment of Undocumented Alien Victims
Ethical Treatment of Undocumented Immigrant Victims
2015
Pro Bono Representation
Pro Bono Panel
2015
Latin American Career Workshop
Legal Career Panel
2015
Immigration Presentation, American Inns of Court
Immigration Law Update
2015
GAINESVILLE’S INTERFAITH ALLIANCE FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE (IAIJ)
Law and Policy
2015
11th Gainesville Latino Film Festival
Film Festival Introduction
Publications
2015
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Latino/as in Contemporary Politics, Law, and Social Movements
Temporary Protected Status
2010
Eighth Judicial Bar Circuit Association
Workplace Enforcement – Unlawful Employment
2010
Eighth Judicial Bar Circuit Association
Human Trafficking
2009
Eighth Judicial Bar Circuit Association
Immigration 101
2009
Eighth Judicial Bar Circuit Association
Immigration Detention Practices – ICE Holds and Detainers
2009
Eighth Judicial Bar Circuit Association
Immigration and Criminal Defendants
2009
Eighth Judicial Bar Circuit Association
Immigration Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence
2009
Eighth Judicial Bar Circuit Association
Who, Exactly, is a Refugee
2009
Eighth Judicial Bar Circuit Association
Immigration Law Update
2009
Eighth Judicial Bar Circuit Association
Undocumented Children – Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Languages
Spanish
English