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Pedro A. Miranda
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Biography
Former Immigration Judge - Former immigration trial attorney. I have presided over thousands of immigration court proceedings throughout eighteen years as a judge. As a trial attorney with the then Immigration and Naturalization Service, I prosecuted thousands of cases and assisted in training of INS personnel. As an attorney in private practice I litigated numerous cases before local and federal courts and was in charge of federal appeals to the Circuit Court of Appeals for the First Circuit where I briefed and handled oral argument for between fifty to seventyfive cases.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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37 years | 15,000 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Puerto Rico for 50 years
State: Puerto Rico
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
Garcia, Miranda, Gonzalez-Rua, P.A.
450 N. Park Rd., Suite 300, Hollywood, FL, 33021
Garcia, Miranda, Gonzalez-Rua, P.A.
9655 S. Dixie Hwy, Suite 312, Miami, FL, 33156
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Pedro A. Miranda's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
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Thank you!
Thank you for your comment with all your understanding and support. It is very important to understand feelings of clients, not only to solve their problems as a lawyer but as a man with good heart. Even if I posted question with different title, and not about immigration case, you still gave me advi...
Posted by Andres | June 3, 2015
Highly Recomended
Very good service and professionalism. Pedro Miranda and company is trustworthy, effective and got the job done.
Posted by karen | June 2, 2015
Pedro saved my life!
After other lawyers said they had no answers, I found Pedro online and he proved to be what I was looking for. Pedro came up with the strategy that no-one else thought of and it worked. I am extremely grateful for Pedro's knowledge and he was very kind and fair with my husband and I. Thank you.
Posted by Komel | June 1, 2015
Incredible Super Lawyer
Mr. Miranda is my current legal counsel for my complex immigration matter. It's an honor and so relieving to be his client. He is very knowledgable and professional when it comes to immigration matters. Being a former judge, he comes with extraordinary skills that sets him apart from other immigratio...
Posted by Guillermo | May 2, 2014
Integrity in Immigration Law
Pedro Miranda has shown to be a lawyer/advisor with the highest values, besides been very helpful and knowledgeable (former immigration judge) with regards to immigration law issues. His honoraries were fair and I recommend his services without reserve.
Pedro A. Miranda's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. We are extremely fortunate to have Attorney Miranda advocating for the rights of immigrants. As a prior IJ, Attorney Miranda is a true professional and a leader within the legal community."
"I have known Pedro for over twenty years. I knew him as a government attorney, a private practitioner and as an immigration judge, and now he is in private practice close to me in Hollywood. I highly recommend Pedro in immigration matters especially immigration litigation as he has always been honorable, informed, fair and ethical. He has the respect of the legal bar and the EOIR."
"Mr. Miranda is a well-respected lawyer and a valuable asset to this community. His continuing dedication to the law and his clients is admirable."
"Mr. Miranda is a seasoned and well-respected practitioner."
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"I endorse this lawyer because his many contributions on Avvo readily indicate he is a seasoned immigration attorney."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure to practice in front of Mr. Miranda in the Miami EOIR. Mr. Miranda always displayed exceptional knowledge of the law while maintaining a level of professionalism and respect with the attorneys, which was unparalleled.I highly recommend him to any potential client."
"Practicing before Judge Miranda was a pleasure. He has been a great addition to the private Bar."
"39 years of practice as a prosecutor, professor, appellate specialist and judge. EXPERIENCE COUNTS! Loved and respected by his peers and now his clients. A treasure trove of advice for lawyers and clients is made available to us daily by his contributions here. His library of answers is just another part of his legal legacy. If you are considering hiring an immigration attorney you would be doing yourself a disservice by not seeking a consultation with him. KUDOS."
"Counsel Miranda is a highly skilled and experienced immigration attorney. His advice on the avvo website demonstrate his keen understanding of the complex area of immigration law. I recommend him to anyone with immigration issues without hesitation."
"The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping so many people."
"I had the pleasure of appearing before Pedro Miranda on numerous occasions while he was an immigration judge in Miami. He was one of the most compassionate and knowledgeable judges that I have ever known. I was sad to see him retire, but I am glad to know that he is using his vast knowledge and experience to help those in need."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2007
Service Award, U. S. Department of Justice
2002
Service Award, U. S. Department ofJustice
1976
Certificate, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
1976
Special Prosecutor, Puerto Rico Department of Justice
1974
Law Review, University of Puerto Rico School of Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Garcia, Miranda & Gonzalez-Rua, PA
2014 - 2016
Partner, Garcia & Miranda, PA
2013 - 2013
Legal Advisor, Catholic Legal Services Miami
2012 - 2013
Partner, Brauwerman, Sibirsky & Miranda, PA
2011 - 2012
Partner, Pozo, Goldstein & Miranda, LLP
1994 - 2011
Judge, U.S. Department Of Justice
1988 - 1994
Trial Attorney, Immigration & Naturalization Service
1982 - 1988
Partner, Urgell. Miranda & Gonzalez
1978 - 1982
Attorney, Ricardo Rodriguez Padilla Law Offices
1977 - 1978
Attorney, Dubon, Gonzalez & Berrios
1977 - 1977
Adjunct Professor Business Law, University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon Campus
1977 - 1977
Attorney, Gonzalez & Rodriguez
1976 - 1976
Special Prosecutor, Puerto Rico Department of Justice
1976 - 1977
Trial Attorney, Puerto Rico Department of Justice
1974 - 1975
English Instructor, Berllitz Language Academy
1973 - 1973
Law Clerk at Puerto Rico Department of Justice., Puerto Rico Department of Justice
1968 - 1969
Airman First Class, Air National Guard
Associations
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2010 - Present
Knights of ColumbusMember
2008 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the District of ColumbiaAdmitted to Practice
2008 - Present
D. C. Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the First CircuitAdmitted to Practice
1977 - Present
United States District Court for the Disrrict of Puerto RicoAdmitted to Practice
1975 - Present
Bar Association of Puerto RicoMember
1994 - 2011
National Association of Immigration JudgesMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Agosto vs. Aponte Roque, 889 F2d 1209
Remanded to District Court for further proceedings consistent with the opinion
Morales vs. Arias, 856 F2nd 396
Adverse decision in District Court dismissing claim reversed in part
Gierbolini vs. Aponte Roque, 848 F2d 331
U. S. Circuit Court for the First Circuit affirmed trial court's findings andorders that plaintiff was fired in violation of his First Amendment rights and ordering restitution, back pay, compensatory and punitive damages to be paid by defendants.
Santiago vs. Hernandez Colon, 835 F2d 395
Case remanded in part in favor of appellants
Confidential
Rulings in favor of clients as well as several settlements
Education
2016
HarvardX
Certificate
1977
Suffolk University Law School
Professional Development
1975
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
University of Puerto Rico
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1965
The Perkiomen School
High School
N/A
University of Pennsylvania
Speaking Engagements
2017
Catholic Legal Services CLE
Courtroom issues and practice.
2015
Catholic Legal Services CLE
Judge's Panel
2013
Catholic Legal Services CLE
Judge's Panel
2007
interpreter Issues Conference
Courtroom language and issues of interpretation
Publications
2013
The Florida Catholic, Archdiocese of Miami
From Judge to Advocate
1974
University of Puerto Rico Law Review
Cable TV in Puerto Rico
Languages
Spanish
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue my college for a wrong information that makes me suffer financially?
14 Mar 2016
Q&A
Can I use "lawyer title" to apply for H1B while I am still waiting for the result of bar exam?
10 Mar 2016
Q&A
Can I go out of status after filing I-485?
05 Mar 2016