Kari Ann Fonte

Kari Ann Fonte

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Immigration Lawyer at Coral Gables, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

901 Ponce De Leon Blvd Ste 601, Coral Gables, FL

About Kari

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Board Certified Specialist by the FL Bar in Immigration & Nationality Law. The firm handles all aspects of immigration law, including family-based immigration (including same-sex couples), employment-based cases (including work visas, investor visas and labor certification), and removal defense, including complex cases involving criminal convictions & other issues. We handle appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals, the US District Court for the Southern District of FL, & the 11th Circuit.

30 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 30 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1995

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Fonte Immigration Firm, P.L.

901 Ponce De Leon Blvd Ste 601, Coral Gables, FL, 33134-3070

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Kari Ann Fonte's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mariarita | August 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best immigration lawyer

Kari Fonte has been my attorney for many years. She and her group followed my case since I moved to the US. It was a long journey from H1B to naturalization. I could always rely on her knowledge, availability and professionalism. I strongly recommend her and her firm to guide you in your immigration... journey!

Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding help and professionalism!!!

I can't say enough good things about Fonte Immigration!!! They have been outstanding in helping me obtain my Greencard. I can highly recommend them!!!

Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing service and professionalism.

Ms. Fonte and her firm were professional, attentive, dedicated and made us feel like we were the only clients. We really appreciated the way they communicated with us and made us feel valued. Her knowledge made the process of Adjustment much easier and ensured we sidestepped any easily made mistake...s. I highly recommend Ms. Fonte.

Posted by Hope | October 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended attorney

Kari Ann Fonte filed my adjustment of status, removal of conditions and also my citizenship applications. She and her team give attention to details and very committed in their job. I am very pleased with her services and Highly recommend her.

Posted by Maile & Joao | November 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best immigration lawyer

We contacted Fonte Immigration and they gave us the accurate information about our case. Thanks to her guidance my spouse was able to receive his green card in a period of a year. They are organized and truly care about their clients. Highly recommendable and will use her services when it’s time to a...pply for my husband’s citizenship.

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Kari Ann Fonte's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daphne Query

Immigration lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Attorney Kari Fonte is without hesitate one of the best immigration attorneys in South Florida and the U.S. She is Board Certified, a speaker at national conferences and a professor on the topic at St. Thomas University. She is admired by her peers as top in the field. Her clients and peers are lucky to count on such a knowledgeable and effective advocate."

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Jose Guerrero

Immigration lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. Fonte is one of the best immigration attorney in Miami. I can trust her opinion whenever it comes to any immigration matter. I endorse her without reservation."

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Daphne Query

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Florida SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers

2015

Best Law Firms in Florida, US News & World Report

2011

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2010

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

Board Certified Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law, The Florida Bar

Work Experience

2014 - Present

President/Attorney, Fonte Immigration Firm, P.L.

1995 - 2013

Partner, Montiel Davis & Fonte, PA

Associations

2013 - Present

Florida Bar, Certification Committee

Committee Member

2012 - Present

Business Network International (BNI), Pinecrest Chapter

Member

1995 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (South Florida Chapter)

Past President

1995 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Former Board of Governors; Member

2004 - 2010

Florida Bar, Certification Committee

Past Chair, Committee Member

Education

1995

Florida State University College of Law

Doctor of Law (JD)

1992

Florida State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law

Overview of NIV and IV Waivers

2015

35th Annual Immigration Law Update

Citizenship

2014

AILA Central Florida Chapter Annual Conference

Citizenship and Naturalization

2014

AILA Central Florida Chapter Annual Conference

Family Based Immigration - Ask the Experts

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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