Emel Ersan

Emel Ersan

also known as Emel NAVARRO

4.7
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 32 years

Immigration Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

400 N. Ashley Dr., 26th Flr., St 2600, Tampa, FL

About Emel

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

32 years | 6,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1994

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Emel Ersan Law Office

400 N. Ashley Dr., 26th Flr., St 2600, Tampa, FL, 33602

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Emel Ersan's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

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Posted by Natalia | July 02, 2021 | Immigration

She’s the worst lawyer EVER

So my family and I invested in a E-2 Visa. She was all about the money. Money here, money there. My parents spent all their capital on this process. At the end it failed, the visa was denied. She was confused using the excuse that “she doesn’t usually do this kind of process” I felt like she never pe...rsonalized to our case and that we wasted a lot of money. Now I see things and all the steps that she made us do where wrong. My family and I we trusted her and she failed us. Don’t go to this lawyer, she won’t be helpful.

Posted by Osama | September 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Emel is a professional lawyer and highly recommended

Emel was more than helpful with our case. She was thorough and made us feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. I would highly recommend her to anyone that needs a strong, knowledgeable, and professional immigration lawyer. She will not let you down. If you want to go through a hassle fr...ee process and have confidence of getting approved, call Emel's office.... it's worth every penny!

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

get what you pay for

Where to begin... I understand there are good reviews on here BUT that is only when the good side is shown, true colors are shown only when something wrong happens. My story is long but it comes from the heart and it really pains me to write this because I do not like to speak ill of others. First of... all when she says "I HAVE NOT LOST A CASE IN OVER 14 YEARS" or however long she says this could be false because mine was almost lost because of her mistake. So yes her prices are cheaper than most other lawyers in Tampa but you get what you pay for. So before I paid, it was very clear that there would be NO EXTRA CHARGES for any of her services, so we said great and gave her around $2,000. Now fast forward a couple months later, there’s a huge mistake by not putting our apartment number when filling out our mailing address so instead of owning up to this mistake she blames the customer (me), even if it was my fault (which it was not) you never ever blame the customer you own up to it and fix it but instead of fixing the mistake, I am quoting here she calls me stupid, I was absolutely mortified and we got into a screaming match over the phone, it was the most unprofessional thing I have ever had to deal with in my enter life. So because the mailing address was filed wrong and I missed two letters and then things just began to go downhill from there. She begin to slowly ignore my calls and I was at a point that there was nothing I could do because I had already paid her, and when she finally would answer my call because I called from a different number she said she was going to start charging me for the calls because I was taking too much of her time even though she specifically stated that there was no extra charges after the initial payment. So basically to solve the problem she emailed me a website and I filled out all the information (doing her job) so yes things eventually get fixed and then comes the interview time and it was agreed that the price was included of our $2,000, but then because things went so wrong and took up extra time she decides that she is inclined to an extra $250 which I flat out refused to pay and when I refused, not joking here implied that I was poor. So at that point I was just in disgust and refused to ever speak to her again. So moral of the story is me and my wife got a new lawyer and he was fantastic went to the interview and happily ever after. So yes there are good reviews on here for when things go correctly but when things go south expect the absolute worst and extra charges.my word of advice go spend an extra $100 or $200 more and get someone that cares about you, again you get what you pay for….

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Replied last December 15, 2016

There is always that ONE client....No matter what you do for them, they complain. This client DID get their green card with the papers I filed for them. Cannot win them all...

Posted by Recep | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

She is the attorney for hard cases!!

Absolutely amazing!! I've talked to four different attorneys before I hired her and everybody said it's impossible to get my green card!! However, she was the only one who understood me from the beginning and helped me to the end until get my green card. Her fees are very very reasonable and she does...n't charge anything extra like any other attorneys. Btw, she is busy (it's understandable) but always get back to me on the same day or so. Lastly, as a Turkish citizen, I have heard many horror stories about other Turkish attorneys but Mrs. Ersan is completely different and very honest. Otherwise, I wouldn't hired her while I was in Turkey.

Posted by Selma | March 16, 2015 | Immigration

May God Bless Lawyers like Emel Ersan Navarro

After extensive google research for "best immigration lawyer in Tampa" I found several lawyers and had an $100-200 consultation fees that I went trough since i felt so hopeless and had no one to turn to. Two of the "Best immigration attorney's" turned me down and told me I have no chance obtaining... my citizenship and that I had to wait 5 years to apply. I called 4-4 other immigration lawyers and believe it or not Emel Navaro took my phone call personalty and I explained my situation to her and made my appointment with her the next day. I brought all my documentation with me (i was denied my citizenship) and after she carefully revived paperwork she said " IF YOU GET DENIED AGAIN I WILL REPRESENT YOU FOR FREE UNTIL YOU GET YOUR CITIZENSHIP". This made me feel so good and immediately I decided to hire her and that was my best decision in my life. Today I'm proud to say that after 8 years I became a US citizen Thanx to Emel Ersan Navarro to me The best Immigration attorney in Tampa Bay Aria. One thing that i know for sure and that is that she is NOT like all other layers that only cares about money, She care about YOU and knows you and your case buy hart. THANK YOU EMEL AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES !!!

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Emel Ersan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patrick Singer

Immigration lawyer | Apr 05

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"Emel fights for her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable, diligent, thorough, and hard-working. Knowing Emel's drive for results, I am pleased to recommend clients to her for immigration."

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Gregory Saint Jour

Immigration lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She demonstrates an excellent knowledge of the law and applies that knowledge with measured practicality. These two qualities, when properly combined, make for an excellent advocate. I've referred numerous immigration clients to her and they are always satisfied with her work and results."

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Sema Yildirim

Immigration lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emel is an excellent immigration attorney. She has been a practicing law for about 20 years and is dedicated to her clients. She is experienced, thorough, and reliable. I have referred numerous immigration clients to her without any reservations!"

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Deborah Ferdinand

Immigration lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because she has more than 15 yrs of experience. She is very energetic and is a voracious advocate for her clients. Ms. Ersan has excellent people skills and has an extensive knowledge of immigration law, therefore, I highly recommend her to anyone seeking immigration assistance."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

1998

Outstanding Citizen Award, Turkish Olympic Committee

1992

Academic Excellence, Temple Law School

1990

Academic Excellence, State University of New York

1990

Entrepeneur Award, State Univesity of New York

1990

Outstanding Achievement, State University of New York

1989

Academic Excellence, State University of New York

1988

Academic Excellence, State University of New York

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Immigration Attorney, Emel Navarro Law Office

2001 - 2012

Assistant Professor, Cag University Law School

2001 - 2003

Assistant Professor, University Of Maryland Europe

1999 - 2000

Small Claims Arbitrator, New York City Kings Country Civil Court

1994 - 1995

Attorney, Baron & Vessel Law Firm

1992 - 1993

Associate Attorney, Doman Law Firm

1992 - 1993

Legal Intern, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Florida Mediation Association

Member

2012 - Present

Turkish American Cultural Assoc

Affiliate Member

1994 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Admitted Attorney

1994 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Admitted to Practice

1994 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Admitted Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Waiver Case

Approved

Almost Impossible Green Card Application

Case was reopened and granted.

Cancellation of Removal

Case pending

Difficult Citizenship Case

Citizenship Application Approved

Asylum for Sudanese

98% asylum approved by Immigration Judge

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Education

1993

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

State University of New York

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Military Immigration Exceptions

Immigration Law for Military Members

2012

The New Immigration Laws

Immigration Law

2011

Woman's Rights in Turkey

Human Rights in the Middle East

2010

Sexual Orientation and Human Rights

Human Rights

2009

Bar Political Conferrence

International Law's Current Issues

2009

Bar Community Conference

Domestic Violence and Women's RIghts

2008

LGBT Conferrence

Transgender Issues in International Law

2005

Bar Attorney Education Series

American Law vs. Turkish Law

2005

Attorney Education Series

International Law and Israel-Palestine

1999

Turkish American Consulate, New York

Changes in Immigration Law

Publications

2011

Textbook- Cag University International Law

2010

Textbook- Cag University Human Rights and Democracy

2009

Sinir Otesi Publications The Warning Signals of a Bad Man

2009

Textbook- Cag University Communications Law

2008

Textbook- Cag University American and British Law

2007

Textbook- Cag University European Union Law I

2007

Textbook- Cag University European Union Law II

2004

Textbook on Human Rights Being Human

Languages

Turkish

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