Carlos M. Colombo is a founding partner at the immigration law firm of Colombo & Hurd, PL, where he leads the firm’s corporate immigration practice. Mr. Colombo assists both businesses and individuals in obtaining temporary visas and permanent resident status in a variety of categories, including visas for business partners, managers, executives, treaty investors and traders, students, exchange visitors and artists, entertainers and a wide variety of professionals. Attorney Colombo has experience as an EB-5 Visa Lawyer, and specializes in and has an excellent reputation representing clients in obtaining EB5, E2, L1 and a variety of other investor visas.
As a result of years of litigation experience, Mr. Colombo also successfully represents clients in deportation and removal proceedings, including litigation in Federal Court, Immigration Courts throughout the United States and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Mr. Colombo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and immigrated to the United States with his family following extended trips throughout the world, including three years of residency in Europe. Having experienced first hand the challenges with U.S. immigration law, Mr. Colombo decided to pursue his dream of assisting foreign nationals with their immigration needs by founding Colombo & Hurd, PL, a leading immigration and international business law firm with headquarters in Orlando, Florida.
Mr. Colombo has made multiple appearances on major media outlets including Univision, Telemundo, ABC News, WRUM "La Rumba" 100.3 as well as Fox News to provide guidance regarding U.S. immigration law and to defend the rights of immigrants.
Practice areas
23 years
23 years
Languages spoken
Spanish, Portuguese, English
Colombo & Hurd, PL
301 E Pine Street
Suite 300
Orlando, FL, 32801
Colombo & Hurd, PL
2503 W. Swann Ave.
Suite 108
Tampa, FL, 33131
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1999 | 06/01/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
Top Attorney 2012 | American Registry | 2012 |
Florida Rising Stars | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
EOI International Residency Program | University of Central Florida | 2011 |
A rating | BBB | 2011 |
AV Rated Law Firm | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Congressional Recognition | Congressman Alan Grayson | 2010 |
Certificate Appreciation | City of Orlando | 2010 |
AV Rated Law Firm | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Florida Rising Stars | Florida Super Lawyers | 2009 |
OBJ Most Influential Businessmen Nominee | Orlando Business Journal | 2009 |
Best Brief | Jessup International | 1998 |
Best Team | Jessup International | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder | Colombo & Hurd, PL | 2006 - Present |
Shareholder | Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A. | 1999 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Central Florida Brazilian Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2010 - Present |
City of Orlando Nominating Board | Board Member | 2007 - Present |
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando | Chair | 2005 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Member | 2000 - Present |
US District Court Middle District of Florida | Member | 2000 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association Central Florida Chapter | Member | 2000 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Member | 2000 - Present |
Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission | Board of Directors | 2009 - 2010 |
Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida | Past President | 2003 - 2004 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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www.colombohurd.com | Deferred Action | 2012 |
PRWeb | Obama Dream Act Reform: Devil in the Details | 2012 |
La Prensa | Seccion 245(i) | 2008 |
El Nuevo Dia Newspaper | MIA Columns | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Emory University School of Law | Law | 1999 |
University of Central Florida | Political Science | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Un Nuevo Dia | Inmigracion | 2016 |
Univision 17 News | Accion Diferida | 2012 |
Fox 35 News | Dream Act Deferred Action | 2012 |
Channel 6 News | Deferred Action | 2012 |
UCF-EOI International Residency | Immigration | 2010 |
Fox News | Arizona Immigration Law | 2010 |
Weekly Radio Show | Immigration Law | 2009 |
WDBO | Immigration News National Story | 2009 |
Univision Orlando | Immigration news | 2009 |
Orange County Hispanic Heritage Month | Mayor's Proclamation October Hispanic Heritage Month | 2009 |
UCF Symposium | Immigration Issues facing new administration | 2008 |
Immigration Law for Employers | Immigration for employers | 2008 |
Immigration Debate FAMU | Immigration | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Deportation Defense | Permanent Residency APPROVED |
EB-5 | EB-5 APPROVED |
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Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I not only endorse this immigration lawyer, but I recommend that you call him if you have any questions about any facet of the law. His AVVO rating says it all. He's a 10.
Kevin Burke, Immigration Attorney on Sep 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr Colombo's answers on Avvo demonstrate a depth of knowledge of immigration law and a profound ability to analyze complex legal problems. I am happy to endorse him.
Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I not only endorse this immigration lawyer, but I recommend that you call him if you have any questions about any facet of the law. His AVVO rating says it all. He's a 10.
Kevin Burke, Immigration Attorney on Sep 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr Colombo's answers on Avvo demonstrate a depth of knowledge of immigration law and a profound ability to analyze complex legal problems. I am happy to endorse him.
Zahra Umansky, Immigration Attorney on Jun 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Mendez, Immigration Attorney on Nov 23, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
If you need assistance on an immigration law related matter I strongly recommend Carlos Colombo. I have worked with Carlos for over 5 years. During that time he has displayed only the upmost professionalism and knowledge of immigration law. As a founding partner at his firm, he takes pride in leading the firm's business immigration department where he has helped numerous business clients from across the globe immigrate to the U.S.
William Umansky, Immigration Attorney on Nov 21, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Carlos Columbo is an excellent advocate. He genuinely cares about his clients who are seeking citizenship or trying to to avoid deportation. He is a skilled advocate and a person we often refer our immigration clients.
Robert Gaffney, Immigration Attorney on Nov 20, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Having co-counseled with Mr. Colombo on a number of challenging immigration law matters, I am please to endorse him as a highly experienced and conscientious attorney.
Lelenia Vasallo, Immigration Attorney on Aug 17, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
Christopher Vasallo, Immigration Attorney on Aug 17, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Jeremy Sloane, Immigration Attorney on Aug 14, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Carlos numerous times over the years and he is an exceptional lawyer. He is intelligent, diligent and results oriented. Anyone needing an immigration attorney would be well served to have Carlos as their counsel.
Rusten Hurd, Immigration Attorney on Feb 25, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
Carlos is a brilliant lawyer and I am proud to work with him. I strongly endorse this lawyer's work.