Jose Bernardo Lovo

Jose Bernardo Lovo

also known as Bernardo Lovo, Bernie Lovo

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 21 years

Immigration Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

9100 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1500, Miami, FL

About Jose

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

We are a full-scale immigration firm. We specialize in complex immigration matters usually resulting from criminal activity. We represent detained or non-detained persons before the Miami, Orlando & Krome immigration courts. We will fight for the rights of all aliens, and we fight to keep families together one case at a time.

22 years

90%
Asylum 10%

We understand that the asylum application process can be overwhelming and stressful, especially in an unfamiliar country. Therefore, we strive to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible for our clients.

22 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Law Offices of Bernardo Lovo

9100 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1500, Miami, FL, 33156

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Jose Bernardo Lovo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2026 | Asylum

Asilo

Estoy muy agradecido con el abogado Bernardo Lovo por su gran trabajo en mi caso de asilo. Desde el inicio me explicó todo con claridad, estuvo pendiente de cada detalle y siempre me dio confianza. Gracias a su experiencia y compromiso, mi caso fue aprobado. Lo recomiendo totalmente.

Posted by Fatima | January 02, 2024 | Immigration

Gracias por todo

Gracias por todo eres como un angel que llego a mi vida a resolver todo lo malo que había pasado con otro abogado Tu siempre aclaraste mis dudas y temores eres tremendo profesional y persona que Dios te bendiga gracias a ti y a Dios obtuve mi Residencia

Posted by Nery | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Immigration Attorney, Reliable, Honest, Consience.

I was afraid for many years to be on the deportation list and never renewed my resident card since I got here in 1980, I had two convictions. After many years of suffering I came to visit his office with my parents and I was assist by Attorney Lovo, very honest and professional. He explained the en...tire process to us from beginning to end, the entire process took almost two years of going to Immigration and back the first time we went I took the test I passed the test but since I had some convictions they denied my case there for further review and them I was transfer to immigration court a year later. When that happen I was contacted by my attorney again and he send a motion to immigration court and it was granted the prosecutors never appealed so after another month of waiting to received the confirmation from the Immigration court, them we went ahead and re applied to my citizenship we did the entire process all over again from fingerprints to test and I was also denied at the day of the interview for further investigation but my file was super neat and everything that they need it this time was there we knew that this was going to happen as he advised us of the entire process, long story short two weeks later I received my letter stating that I was accepted and my Oath day. So finally after so many years of struggling and suffering I'm a United States Citizen. Now I have my passport, my voters registration card, and I'm a clean US citizen. I owe all of this success in my life to Attorney Bernardo Lovo, he was very challenging in my case since the beginning, he told me to believe in him and have faith, so I did and here I'm. I was finally able to take my daughter on her first cruise without having to make up excuses for her anymore. Thank you Attorney Lovo, I will recommend you from here to the moon and back you are the best. I gave you all my faith and you didn't let me down. THANK YOU, THANK YOU. God bless you and your family. Don't ever change please, stay as honest as you are and fight for human rights. Lots of hugs from my parents, daughter and myself. I owe you my life, thank you for your hard work and dedication and for always listening and giving me good vibes.

Posted by Espinoza | July 08, 2015 | Immigration

Determined to help despite of the severance of the case

My husband was detained by ICE while reporting to his probation officer. His case was very severe, he had one charge. Extremely bad. I don't condone what he did, however I am his wife and we are not perfect so I chose to forgive him and stay beside him no matter what. I interviewed a total of 6 immig...ration attorney's. There were only 2 that were willing to take his case. That's how bad it was. My husbands life was in my hands. I decided to go with Jose B Lovo. Since the initial he did say it wasn't easy but he was willing to do what he could. He seemed determined and knowledgeable. My faith was with him. The judge was very determined that my husband was charged with aggravated felony. This went sour even though Bernie explain the charges didn't pertain to him. He even asked for me to re-petition my husband. Again and again we kept going to court and Bernie continued to educate the judge to reconsider and the judge said you might be right but I'm still going to classify him as an aggravated felony. Later on, the clerks office called him a said that he wanted to do a re-hearing. To make sure he heard both sides arguments and make a firm decision. Judge made the decision of not classifying my husband as an AF and he made bail and that night he was free to go. My husband was detained for one month and one week. Jose ALWAYS kept me in the loop. Answered all my questions at any given time. He is very reasonable when it comes to pricing. I cannot express how thankful I am for what he did. I would highly recommend him hands down!

Posted by Mistie | September 02, 2014 | Family

Exceptional man as well as attorney

Bernie is an amazing attorney that truly cares for his clients. He is extremely trustworthy, fair and hardworking. I would highly recommend working with Bernie. He is very knowledgable and well respected in his industry and amongst the people in the systems he must navigate every day to help his c...lients. He goes above and beyond and always keeps you in the loop. He is the reason our family is still together and we are forever thankful. Can't say enough of how impressed I was with Bernie as a person and especially as our attorney.

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Alberto Perez

Immigration lawyer | Apr 10

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"Mr. Lovo is a great lawyer and person."

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Rebeca Sanchez-Roig

Immigration lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lizette Sierra

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lakshmi Nayar

Immigration lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer and refer my Florida cases to him!"

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Liset Lefebvre Martinez

Immigration lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lovo is an outstanding immigration attorney. He is dedicated, ethical and is well versed in immigration law. I know first hand that he has successfully represented many clients in removal proceedings while he worked in Dallas, Texas. I endorse him without reservation."

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Isaul Verdin

Immigration lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lovo is one of the good guys. I recommend him without hesitation. He's an esteemed colleague and trusted professional."

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Nicolas Olano

Immigration lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Bond

Immigration lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have over a decade of experience in immigration law, so I am familiar with, and have worked with countless other immigration attorneys over the years. Mr. Lovo is an outstanding attorney, he is trustworthy, and a truly compassionate person--a winning and exceptional combination. He has a vast amount of knowledge in family immigration and removal defense, and cares about his clients. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2001

Minority Participation in Legal Education Scholarship Recipient, The Florida Education Fund

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Bernardo Lovo, LLC

2008 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Reina, Bates & Kowalski

2004 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Mario M. Lovo, P.A.

Associations

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter)

Education

2003

Stetson University College of Law

Languages

Spanish

English

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