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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.

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Practice areas

Corporate and incorporationImmigration
  1. Immigration: 80%

    22 years

  2. Corporate and incorporation: 20%

    22 years

Languages spoken

Spanish, Portuguese, English

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Contact

Colombo & Hurd, PL

301 E Pine Street
Suite 300
Orlando, FL, 32801

    Colombo & Hurd, PL

    2503 W. Swann Ave.
    Suite 108
    Tampa, FL, 33131

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    FLMember in Good Standing199904/04/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers10
    Legal guides1
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2012
    Top Attorney 2012American Registry2012
    Florida Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2011
    EOI International Residency ProgramUniversity of Central Florida2011
    A ratingBBB2011
    AV Rated Law FirmMartindale-Hubbell2011
    Congressional RecognitionCongressman Alan Grayson2010
    Certificate AppreciationCity of Orlando2010
    AV Rated Law FirmMartindale-Hubbell2010
    Florida Rising StarsFlorida Super Lawyers2009
    OBJ Most Influential Businessmen NomineeOrlando Business Journal2009
    Best BriefJessup International1998
    Best TeamJessup International1998
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    ShareholderColombo & Hurd, PL2006 - Present
    ShareholderZimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A.1999 - 2006
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Central Florida Brazilian Chamber of CommerceMember2010 - Present
    City of Orlando Nominating BoardBoard Member2007 - Present
    Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro OrlandoChair2005 - Present
    American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember2000 - Present
    United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember2000 - Present
    US District Court Middle District of FloridaMember2000 - Present
    American Immigration Lawyers Association Central Florida ChapterMember2000 - Present
    United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember2000 - Present
    Metro Orlando Economic Development CommissionBoard of Directors2009 - 2010
    Hispanic Bar Association of Central FloridaPast President2003 - 2004
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    www.colombohurd.comDeferred Action2012
    PRWebObama Dream Act Reform: Devil in the Details2012
    La PrensaSeccion 245(i)2008
    El Nuevo Dia NewspaperMIA ColumnsN/A
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Emory University School of LawLaw1999
    University of Central FloridaPolitical Science1996
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Un Nuevo DiaInmigracion2016
    Univision 17 NewsAccion Diferida2012
    Fox 35 NewsDream Act Deferred Action2012
    Channel 6 NewsDeferred Action2012
    UCF-EOI International ResidencyImmigration2010
    Fox NewsArizona Immigration Law2010
    Weekly Radio ShowImmigration Law2009
    WDBOImmigration News National Story2009
    Univision OrlandoImmigration news2009
    Orange County Hispanic Heritage MonthMayor's Proclamation October Hispanic Heritage Month2009
    UCF SymposiumImmigration Issues facing new administration2008
    Immigration Law for EmployersImmigration for employers2008
    Immigration Debate FAMUImmigration2008
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Deportation DefensePermanent Residency APPROVED
    EB-5EB-5 APPROVED

    Reviews

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    Review Carlos Colombo

    Best inmigration Lawyer

    Posted by

    I hire Mr Colombo many years ago to renew my E2 visa .After years of long conversations he convinced me to apply to my residency He worked wit me patiently and guided trough the whole process. Finally we got our green card in a few months. I will recommend Carlos he is a great lawyer and a better person
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    I am so glad to referral this attorney.

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    I am so glad to referral this attorney. Since the moment we met Mr. Colombo to explain my situation he understood my case, presented me some ideas right away on how to deal with the circumstances and was very thorough in explaining all the process. Mr. Colombo and his team are really amazing! Thanks in special to Ms. Pencinato that was very kindly and very helpful too.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Best Immigration Lawyer Ever

    Posted by

    Fought my L1A, after being denied for renewal thanks to his knowledge we ended up becoming residents. Thank You so Much!!!!

    Understood and Really Cared

    Posted by

    Mr. Colombo was always very professional and understood my case from the beginning. I was very nervous because I had a bad experience with an immigration officer. But Mr. Colombo gave me hope and helped me feel calm. He was very kind and helpful. He got my residency approved. I am extremely happy and grateful.

    Excellent job

    Posted by

    Attorney Carlos Colombo represented me and my sister in our immigration case and did an excellent job. Mr. Colombo guided us sucessfully since the first time we consulted with him until our cases weree approved by immigration. I am a proffesional model and I have dealt with many attorrneys in the past, but Mr. Colombo made my sister and I feel very confidents during the entire process and that we were well represented. We highly reccomend Mr. Colombo and his firm.

    A Great Attorney and Friend

    Posted by

    We decided to move to us about one year ago and another immigrant friend recommended Carlos Colombo. We are from Brazil and we had no ideal about EB-5 and investors visa. Carlos was always very responsive and exceed our expectations leading the whole process without any difficulties. Besides being a very trustworthy attorney, he is also a great person that you can count on many other issues, which is very important for those who are immigrating. I highly recommend him.

    Outstanding service and value

    Posted by

    Review date = May 6th, 2009. I am currently using Mr Colombo's services in pursuit of an EB5 visa for entry to the USA for myself and family. This is a difficult and complex visa to apply for. In my 30 year business career I have used and met dozens of lawyers from many different countries. Mr. Colombo's attitude and customer service is simply as good as it gets. In addition to these qualities his knowledge of immigration issues is first class and his advice has always been superb. I also need to mention that his prices are very competitive. I feel genuinely lucky that I hired Mr Colombo and I 100% recommend his services to you. Andy Westphal

    Client Review Carlos Marcelo Colombo

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    Mr Colombo has been handling our corporations L1 visa needs for the past 2 years now. We are delighted with the service, professionalism, attention to detail and consideration both he and his law firm have extended to us. We are always provided with clear and concise information and advice, which has enabled us to make informed and successful decisions. I would not hesitate in recommending Mr Colombo to anyone looking for an immigration lawyer.

    Attorney endorsements

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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.

    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.