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Joseph Robert ThurdeKoos
also known as Joe ThurdeKoos
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Biography
Attorney Joseph "Joe" ThurdeKoos is an Immigration Attorney in Orlando. Originally from Florida, Mr. ThurdeKoos was raised by his South American immigrant parents. After graduating with a degree in political science from the University of Central Florida, he continued his education at Florida A&M University College of Law to earn a Juris Doctor. Today, Attorney ThurdeKoos is a member of the Florida Bar Association and the California Bar Association. In 2010, he joined Maney & Gordon, P.A. in Orlando as the managing attorney where he eventually became a Partner of the firm. In February of 2017, he left his former firm to focus on individual cases. Today, he continues to help clients with any legal issue related to Immigration & Nationality Law. Attorney ThurdeKoos can help clients with immigration issues in any legal jurisdiction including Federal, District, and the Sumpreme Court of the United States.
In the past, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in Orange County, Florida. He prosecuted felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Today, he uses this experience to help clients in Orlando and the surrounding areas. He launched his legal career by working in the entertainment industry for more than a decade. During this time, he assisted musicians and performers as they pursued O and P visas. Joe ThurdeKoos helps clients deal with a variety of immigration-related issues including EB-5, PERM, EB-1, EB-2 National Interest Waivers, E-3, L-1, E-2, family visas, fiancé visas, waivers, status adjustment, asylum, naturalization, deportation defense and federal litigation. Attorney ThurdeKoos is a member of the Florida Bar Association, the California Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Hispanic Bar Association or Central Florida, the Jesuit Bar Association and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando. Attorney ThurdeKoos is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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21 years
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 19 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Joseph ThurdeKoos, Esq.
5812 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL, 32822
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Posted by RICARDO | April 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
OUTSTANDING LAWYER
Mr Joe is an excellent professional. He was responsible for structuring the process of green card for me and my family. Since the first contact and the beginning of the process, I could see how He was organized and how his knowledge could have made difference. Definitely, he made the difference !!!! ...
Posted by Helen | February 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent lawyer
Mr Joseph is the best Emigration lawyer, He resolve my husband case, he was the only lawyer in Orlando Fl the accepted my husband case I believe in him a soon I have my first appointment, and he have a paralegal work with him so great her name is Melissa, I really recommend Joseph and Melissa to work...
Posted by Elaine | October 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best lawyer Ever !!!
I have used the services of mr Joe for myself and since I have meet him, he has done my entire family documents , always succeed . Has an extraordinary knowledge of immigration and always there to fight for you .
Posted by Marcela | October 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Outstanding professionalism and work ethic
I am extremely pleased with the work provided by The Ram Law Firm regarding my immigration process. Their level of knowledge, promptness, transparency, and attention to details has been incredible and I am so thankful for their work, and what they have assisted my husband and I with. Especially durin...
Posted by Efrain | July 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best immigration attorney
Joe is a great attorney. I’m very grateful for his help with my greencard and citizenship. His paralegal Melissa helped answer any miscellaneous questions we had along the way.
Joseph Robert ThurdeKoos's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a hard-working attorney who knows the law. He has ten years of experience in the courtroom as well."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Joe Thurdekoos is highly regarded as an outstanding immigration lawyer."
"Having worked with Joseph Thurdekoos for over a decade, and known him personally for even longer, I can wholeheartedly and without reservation endorse him as an immigration attorney. Joe is dedicated to his clients, and his philosophy ensures that his clients will receive the absolute top advice and representation possible. He is very experienced and has gone out of his way to cultivate solid relationships with the government, which is essential in any immigration practice. If you are looking for an attorney in the immigration field, it is unlikely anyone will find a better one than Joseph Thurdekoos."
"I have known Joseph Thurdekoos for several years. Throughout the time I have known Joe, he has always shown a striking passion and dedication to his work. He has an impressive knowledge and understanding of immigration law, something it take many years to cultivate. I not only endorse him but I also recommend Joseph Thurdekoos to any person who seeks the counsel of a top immigration attorney. Your work and family life are incredibly important, so it is vital that you put your life's outcome in the hands of people who are top of their field."
"Joe is extremely knowledgeable in the area of Immigration Law. I encourage and refer clients, friends and relatives of mine who have immigration matters to Joe because his expertise and genuine nature to help others."
"Joe and I worked together on a legal matter. He is very knowledgeable in the area of immigration law. Additionally, he is a very pleasant person to work with."
"I have known Joe for a number of years and found him to be an outstanding attorney, winning cases that only a brilliant legal mind could do. Joe is exceptional in his client relations and his knowledge of immigration and criminal law. Besides that, he is just a great person to know."
"I have known Joe for over 10 years. He is very bright and talented but more importantly he takes a personal interest in his clients and provides top notch service to all. Not only is Joe a brilliant attorney, he is also very likeable and relates well to everyone he meets. Great guy and attorney – you won’t go wrong utilizing his services!"
"Few people I know put as much passion and heart into their work as Joe ThurdeKoos. He has accomplished significant victories for his clients and those victories as just as sweet to him, as they are to the families whose lives depend upon the rulings. Trust that Joe will represent clients to the best of his ability and never give up fighting to ensure the desirable outcome."
"Mr. ThurdeKoos has a true passion for immigration law. He truly cares about his clients and has an excellent reputation in the community. It is my pleasure to endorse this lawyer!"
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"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledge, detail oriented and will never gives up until he gets the result for his clients."
"I endorse Joseph Thurdekoos without hesitation. Joe is an outstanding immigration lawyer who also is a champion for his clients. He is the son of immigrant parents from Columbia and Ecuador and therefore fully understands the hopes, dreams, and worries of his clients. Joe is a true gentleman, and treats his clients with dignity and respect. He fights for the rights of his clients, and his compassion for his client’s plight makes him an unstoppable advocate. Joseph is truly one of the finest lawyers, and one of the finest individuals, I have had the pleasure of knowing."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Addy Award, American Advertising Federation
1992
Community Service Award, Tampa Jesuit
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Ram Immigration Law Firm
2010 - 2017
Partner, Orlando Managing Atty, Maney & Gordon, PA, Orlando
2008 - 2009
Attorney, Landry & Vawter
2007 - 2008
Assistant State Attorney, Orange County State Attorney Office
2006 - 2007
Legal Affairs, Trans Continental Entertainment
Associations
2015 - Present
Central Florida AILA Customs and Border Patrol Laision CommitteeLiaison
2015 - Present
Central FL AILA Executive Office for Immigration Review Liaison CommitteePresenter
2015 - Present
Orlando LGBT Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - Present
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro OrlandoMember
2014 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Jesuit Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Hispanic Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Menchaca-Ramirez v. State, 40 Fla. L. Weekly D13a (12/17/14)
Defendent's appeal granted
Education
2006
Florida A&M University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Central Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Orange County Bar Association
So you Have an Immigration Client
Publications
2015
MG Blog
Avoid Immigrations Scams
2015
MG Blog
Find Someone Detained by ICE
Languages
English
Spanish