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also known as George & Cabrera, PLLC
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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4400 NW 23rd Ave., Suite A, Gainesville, FL, 326066562
36 Client Reviews
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Posted by Sabina Shah | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Awesome Lawyer
We hired Mr.Evan George for my sisters Asylum case. He was an amazing lawyer to work with. He has an excellent ability to work on a case. He was very focused, professional, formal,polite,well managed, and very friendly lawyer I've ever met. I highly recommend him to any one.
Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Key credentials & expertise for positive immigration results
My Kenyan husband and I followed the tedious, time-consuming immigration process step-by-step for one year. Once we he had his interview with the consulate offices at the embassy in Nairobi, Kenya the issuance of his visa was further delayed by a request of “more” documentation to substantiate a bona...
Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent immigration lawyer
A colleague recommended Evan and I talked to him and another lawyer in the area before I finally decided to work with him. Evan caused a great first impression on me because he was very helpful and patient in his explanations during our first meeting. He patiently explained what I needed to bring, ...
Posted by AC | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Immigration Lawyer
In 2012, I was looking for a lawyer to assist with an adjustment of status case. I called another attorney in Gainesville. The receptionist took my information over the phone and set up an appointment. An hour before I was supposed to meet with them, they canceled without an explanation. After so...
Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2015 | Immigration
Excellent work
Mr. George helped me with my Immigration/Asylum case by helping me getting solid information to write my story. He assisted me during the interview. The meetings were very instructive and he was supportive as well as truthful to me. I had homework for most of the meetings in order to stay on task an...
"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."
Litigation lawyer
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
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
2003
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
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MA - Masters
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Ethical Treatment of Undocumented Immigrant Victims
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