Evan David George

Evan David George

also known as George & Cabrera, PLLC

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Immigration Lawyer at Gainesville, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

4400 NW 23rd Ave., Suite A, Gainesville, FL

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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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4.9 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best Immigration lawyer in the state

Evan is the best and most caring lawyer my family has ever met. He makes sure to always be surrounded by a great team - all have been very efficient and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. More importantly, he and his team develop close and strong relationships with their clients, making i...t easy to entrust them with an issue so personal, as immigration is to many of us. For about seven years, different members of my family have worked with him, and he has been successful in each of our individual cases. He helped both my brother and my then-boyfriend become naturalized citizens and did so effortlessly. For my very complicated immigration journey, Evan successfully completed two petitions for Deferred Action - first in 2012 and later in 2014 -, as well as my petition for permanent residency. I am so thankful to finally be able to legally call the US my home, and it would not have been possible without his huge help. I would recommend him to anyone who needs help navigating the immigration system.

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Personal and professional. Muy contentos con su trabajo

We hired Attorney Evan George to help us obtain permanent residency status for one of us. We are a same sex married couple of an American Citizen and the Latin immigrant which represented a special situation. We researched other possibilities on the web before deciding on Evan. We are convinced we... made the right decision. Evan George’s office is very accessible and his secretary is cordial and always welcoming. She also speaks Spanish. George practices in a small office probably with another lawyer. That personal, cozy touch was important to us, so we did not feel “lost in the pile.” From the beginning Evan was very understanding of our case and explained the process we needed to follow carefully and clearly. He guided us until the end of the process that ended with obtaining the green card we were seeking. Evan George seems very knowledgeable of the Jacksonville immigration office and Staff. That helped us to feel more at ease. This is the office where Gainesville immigration cases are decided. No tenemos niguna duda de que el abogado Evan George hara lo posible para ayudarlos en su proceso the obetener la green card.

Posted by RG | January 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

So grateful for his incredible skills and caring heart!

I really can't say enough about Evan George and his team! The biggest thank you for being very professional, personal, helpful, and efficient! I was in a situation that I was racing against the clock and really my case could have gone in my favor or not! Evan was always on top of everything and r...eally cared about helping. Always upfront with what I should expect from him and the immigration process and always had a plan B for every situation. As we all know the process is very long and drawn out, it had been almost 8 months of waiting to hear from immigration and the moment I did, Evan was right there to help. Throughout the entire process he was extremely punctual, and when he isn't with a client he calls back same day when he has a spare minute. His advice, knowledge and impeccable preparation was beyond what I had expected. I went to Evan as a last resort as I had tried every option on my own, and it surely was worth it. He came highly recommended to me by a friend. A high recommendation comes with a high price, being on a tight budget, I did my research and he is very affordable compared to other lawyers I had looked into. All in all, you can't put a value on what he was able to really give me in my situation! The weight lifted off my shoulders is priceless! Thank you is quite an understatement!!!!

Posted by Aboubacar | October 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Phenomenal Lawyer

Evan George is an absolutely terrific lawyer. It was a pleasure to work with him, knowing that he genuinely cared about my well-being. For quite some time, I was anxious and nervous to enter the courtroom. However, each meeting I had with Evan was extremely productive: his explanations of all the imm...igration, courtroom, etc. logistics were clear and simple. Outside of his office, he was readily available via phone or email to answer any questions I had. Not once did I ever feel like my case was not a priority of Evan’s. Effectively, I felt confident and comfortable being in the courtroom regarding the legitimacy of my green card. I won my case, consequently. To anyone whose court case is within the subject matter of Evan George’s practice, I recommend them without any hesitation whatsoever to make use of his services.

Posted by Inigo | March 02, 2015 | Asylum

Best in town

I hired Evan for my asylum case in 2012. Before meeting with Evan, I went to another attorney in Gainesville who blatantly said it would be a losing battle and asked me to simply go back to my home country. A colleague of mine recommended Evan. After first consultation, I decided to hire Evan for my... asylum case. He was very positive regarding the potential outcomes. He helped me gather all documents needed for the case. Evan kept me informed and prepared me for the interview. He genuinely had a vested interest in my case. I was pleased that he helped me with my case. Long story short, the case was approved within four months. I knew that an asylum case can take years to process. Mine was only four months. A year after that, I hired Evan again to process my green card and a refugee travel document. Again he showed professionalism and caring. I received my GC and the travel document within three months. I am so happy with Even's work, and I would never go to other attorneys for immigration cases. Evan has gained my respect and would highly recommend him for immigration cases.

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Casey Thompson

Immigration lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jeffrey Morris

Unknown lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lawrence Mcdowell

Immigration lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Melissa Pallett-Vasquez

Immigration lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Armando Vasquez

Immigration lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Stephen Fernandez

Immigration lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Matthew Walding

Immigration lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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L. Bloodworth

Immigration lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Circuit

Member

2005 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2009 - 2010

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Board 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

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