Born & raised in Jamaica. Ms Russell immigrated to the United States in 1989. She attended Broward College(formerly Broward Community College) where she earned her A.A. degree in Business Administration in 1993. She then went on to receive her B.S. in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University in 1994, later graduating from the University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Law with her Juris Doctor in 1997.
While pursuing her undergraduate and law school studies, Ms. Russell was involved in several organizations such as Phi Alpha Delta; Nebraska State Bar Assn Student Member; Multicultural Assn and BLSA and held several leadership positions. She participated in numerous community outreaches such as the Leo Mentoring Program , Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Adopt a Family and other such wonderful programs.
Ms. Russell is admitted to practice and is an active member of both the Florida Bar, 1997 and the District of Columbia Bar, 1999. She is admitted to the US District Court Southern District of Florida, 2010. Ms. Russell has been recognized for her achievements by Who's Who in American Law; Who's Who in America; Madison Who's Who and recognized by the Florida Bar for her Pro Bono Work with the Broward Legal Service-Broward Lawyers Care in 2010.
Ms. Russell has been practicing law for twenty (21) years nationwide in all aspects of immigration law and in the South Florida she also practices in the area of family & divorce; immigration; probate; wills & trust and estate administration.
For six (6) years, Ms. Russell represented literally thousands of clients of numerous nationalities and ethnicities between 1998-2004, as the Staff Attorney for Catholic Charities Legal Services, Inc - Miami Office ( CCLS) and later starting and becoming the Managing/ Supervising Attorney for Catholic Charities Legal Services, Inc - Broward Office, a religious non profit organization which provides free or low cost legal services to low income immigrants in the South Florida area. Although, Ms Russell went on to private practice she currently serves on the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities Legal Services, Inc. Ms. Russell understands that not everyone can afford her services and have given generously over the decades of her time and expertise through pro bono projects and citizenship drives in the South Florida community.
After leaving CCLS, in 2004, Ms. Russell became a shareholder in the law firm of Russell Quiros, P.A. originally known as Cameron & Russell, P.A.,. However, in September 2008, Ms. Russell, branched off on her own and started The Russell Law Firm, P.L. where she continues to build on her reputation of being an attorney of the utmost integrity, a straight shooter; and an attorney who gets results whether from straight forward and complex immigration and family law cases to small estates and complex multi million dollar probate estates. She continues to consistently provides the same personalized excellent representation to all her clients within the continental United States and around the world.
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Posted by anonymous | March 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
It has been 23 long years since I have seen and hug my Dad. My case was very technical and seemed impossible. Ms. Antonette used her knowledge of US immigration law to find a legal precedent which had evolved over many years - to skillfully make a long lost dream to become an actual reality for...
Posted by Andrea | August 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Russell is a consummate professional who made the process seemed effortless for me and my family. When we got to the embassy in Jamaica the interview process was seamless as we were not only well prepared but all our paperwork was in order, thanks to Miss Russell's due diligence. Do not hesitate ...
Posted by Denise | July 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney
At when I thought there was no hope, Ms Antonette Russell’s restored it. My case was not an easy one and by the grace of God I was directed to her. When I tell you she works tirelessly for her clients she does. She actually put in the work and she never fails to make it a success. I am grateful to ha...
Posted by Enrico | June 11, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
She is blunt yet knowledgeable and it has been pleasure working with her office
Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I’m pleased with the service I received. She was very friendly, clearly knew what she was doing and she ultimately delivered the desired outcome. She explained every step of the way and didn’t leave me in the blues, and I was fairly charged for her service.
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent attorney and we also worked on a Probate matter together."
"Antonette is an intelligent, trustworthy, experienced, and passionate attorney. She provides excellent representation and service to her clients. I highly recommend her."
"I have collaborated with Attorney Russell on a number of case. She is a great advocate. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Russell practiced before me when I was an immigration judge and I always found her to be knowledgable and wek=ll prepared"
Immigration lawyer
2010
Outstanding Pro Bono Service, Florida Bar
2010
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2008 - Present
Owner, The Russell Law Firm, P.L.
2004 - 2008
Partner, Russell Quiros, P.A.
2000 - 2004
Managing Attorney, Catholic Legal Services-Broward
1998 - 2000
Staff Attorney, Catholic Legal Services-Miami
2018 - Present
Florida Bar, Unlicensed Practice of Law CommitteeMember
2016 - Present
American Immigration Lawyer Association (South Florida Chapter)Member
2007 - Present
Catholic Legal ServiceBoard of Directors
2011 - 2012
TJ Reddick Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2016
Broward County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2007
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - 2011
American Bar AssociationMember
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA
1993
Associates of Arts
2017
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