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Stefanie Y. Crespo

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About Stefanie

Defensa Law, LLC is focused on providing immigration solutions with honesty and compassion. Attorney Stefanie is dedicated to high quality work at affordable costs. Payment plans are available. In addition to owning the law firm, Attorney Stefanie was formerly an adjunct professor at Florida International University College of Law, Pro Bono Clinic. As a professor, she trained law students how to ethically represent immigration clients. 

 

Attorney Stefanie is licensed in the State of Florida but exclusively practices U.S. Immigration Law which means she can represent immigration clients all across the country. Representation is offered for the following: Deportation Defense, Asylum, Citizenship, Residency, Family Petitions, Consular Processing, Motions to Reopen, Appeals, Immigration Interviews, Fiance Visas and much more. 

 

With immigration policies changing almost daily, it's important to seek accurate, up-to-date legal advice from a skilled and courageous professional. In addition to representing client at USCIS and in Immigration Court, Attorney Stefanie is admitted into the Southern District of Florida in appeals for unfair denials of immigration applications. Choose an attorney who can fight for you at multiple levels. 

 

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Defensa Law, LLC esta enfocada en proveer soluciones de inmigración con honestidad y compasión. La Abogada Stefanie se dedica a trabajos de alta calidad a costos accesibles para todos. Se ofrece Plan de Pago. Además de ser dueña de la firma de abogados, la Dra. Stefanie también era profesora en la Escuela de Derechos de la Universidad Internacional de Florida, Clínica Pro Bono. Como profesora, ella capacitaba a estudiantes de derecho sobre cómo representar éticamente a los clientes de inmigración.

 

La Abogada Stefanie esta licensiada en el Estado de la Florida pero trabaja exclusivamente con casos de inmigración que significa que puede representar clientes de inmigración en todo el pais. Se ofrece servicios de representación para: Defensa de Deportación, Asilo, Ciudadanía, Residencia, Petición Familiar, Proceso Consular, Moción de Reabrir el Caso, Apelaciónes, Entrevistas con Inmigración, Visa de Fiance y mucho mas. 

 

Dado que las políticas de inmigración cambian casi a diario, es importante buscar asesoramiento legal preciso y actualizado de un profesional calificado y valiente. Además de representar al cliente en USCIS y en el Tribunal de Inmigración, la Dra. Stefanie es admitida en el Distrito Sur de Florida en apelaciones por denegaciones injustas de solicitudes de inmigración. Elija un abogado que pueda luchar por usted en múltiples niveles.

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Practice areas

AsylumImmigration
  1. Immigration: 60%

    Citizenship, Residency, Fiance Visas, Consular Process, Deportation Defense, Immigration Appeals, Immigration Interviews, Motions to Reopen, etc.

  2. Asylum: 40%

    Centro Americanos, Venezolanos, Colombianos, Nicaraguenses, y mas.

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

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Contact

Defensa Law, LLC

5401 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Suite 100
Tampa, FL, 33609

Defensa Law, LLC

261 N. University Dr.
Suite 500
Plantation, FL, 33324

Defensa Law, LLC

8950 SW 74th Court
Suite 2201
Miami, FL, 33156

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing201310/11/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Excellence in Service to the IHR ClinicFIU COL Clinical Program (Immigration and Human Rights)2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerNavarro McKown2018 - Present
OwnerDefensa Law, LLC2015 - Present
Adjunct ProfessorFlorida International University College Of Law2016 - 2019
Immigration AssociateGallardo Law Office2015 - 2015
Lead Counsel- Immigration DivisionJuan J. Perez & Associates, P.A.2013 - 2015
Student AttorneyFIU COL Immigrant Children's Justice Clinic2012 - 2012
Law ClerkJuan J. Perez & Associates, P.A.2011 - 2013
Student AttorneyFIU COL Immigration and Human Rights Clinic2011 - 2011
Legal InternFlorida Immigrant Advocacy Center2010 - 2010
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Immigration Lawyers Association South Florida ChapterN/A2016 - Present
Broward County Women Lawyers' AssociationN/A2015 - Present
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers DivisionN/A2013 - Present
Business Network International (BNI)Secretary/Treasurer2014 - 2015
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Florida International University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2012
University of South FloridaBA - Bachelor of Arts2007
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Buenos Dias FamiliaPetitioning Family of LPR2013
Buenos Dias FamiliaImmigration Reform2013
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Cartwright v. LJL Mortgage PoolReversed and Remanded
Ramos v. Sabadell United BankReversed and Remanded

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Review Stefanie Crespo

Bendito dios el día que conocimos a la abogada Stefanie.

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En nombre de mi esposo, míos y de toda mi familia queremos agradecer a Stefanie la mejor Abogada de Inmigración de E.U. Mi esposo tenía una deportación la cual ella peleo y ganamos, después ella preparo a mi esposo para la ciudadanía, y ayer gracias a Dios se iso ciudadano de este gran País. Recomendamos a Stefanie 100% ,es profesional, respetuosa, muy humana , super preparanda, siempre disponible para responder preguntas, llamadas, mensajes. Si tienen problemas de inmigración Stefanie es la mejor.
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US Citizen requesting an immigrant visa for our adopted daughter

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Attorney Stefanie Parchment represented me in our Immigration Family Petition case as US Citizen requesting an immigrant visa for our adopted daughter, who was residing outside the US. Mrs Stephanie Parchment is a very knowledgeable, bilingual and caring attorney, always available on the phone or email, responding very promptly to our queries, with affordable costs. Our case involved a very long time of continuous contacts with the different US governmental agencies and Consulate, filling forms, affidavits, and providing a great deal of documents, which ultimately lead to successfully obtaining a Resident Visa for my daughter. We are very grateful to Mrs Parchment. We really felt that she had our best interests at heart.
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Immigration process well explained and executed

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Stephanie was key in our immigration process as she went the "extra-mile" by working against time pressure and deadlines we had to meet before she took our case. She was diligent and very careful when explaining each steps we needed to take and all the paper work we had to get done to make sure that we had the littlest risk. The process was a success both in time requirements and results.
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Letter from a greatful heart

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After 13 years of being in the United States I was finally able to apply for my green card. Once the excitement wore off and I finally realized that I have to begin the paper work. I became over whiling nervous of the entire process. After speaking with Stefanie and being comforted in knowing that I would have someone walking with me through the application process, I was at peace. Stefanie never judged me or my family for the situation we were in, I never felt rushed and anything that I was uncertain about she took time to explain to me. One time she even drove to my house to help me with gathering some information, I don’t know of any lawyers that would do that. Stefanie truly is amazing person and it is reflected through her career. She has a strong eye for detail accompanied with a fun loving personality. If I had to do it all over again I would change nothing because I received the top quality service by the greatest immigration lawyer in Florida.
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Lawyer Nisha Amirah Jones

Nisha Jones, Immigration Attorney on Aug 11, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I've worked with Stefanie on a few cases. I can confidently say that her clients are in the best care with her! She is knowledgeable, hard-working, and cares for her clients.

Lawyer Samah Taysser Abukhodeir

Samah Abukhodeir, Immigration Attorney on Jul 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Stefanie is an amazing immigration attorney. She cares for her clients and goes the extra mile to obtain the best results for them. I highly recommend her.

Lawyer Nisha Amirah Jones

Nisha Jones, Immigration Attorney on Aug 11, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I've worked with Stefanie on a few cases. I can confidently say that her clients are in the best care with her! She is knowledgeable, hard-working, and cares for her clients.

Lawyer Samah Taysser Abukhodeir

Samah Abukhodeir, Immigration Attorney on Jul 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Stefanie is an amazing immigration attorney. She cares for her clients and goes the extra mile to obtain the best results for them. I highly recommend her.

Lawyer Ross Brenton Russell

Ross Russell, Unknown Attorney on Apr 19, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Stefanie is a highly skill and highly intelligent attorney. She is well respected within the legal community and she goes above and beyond for her clients.

Lawyer Jamila S Little

Jamila Little, Immigration Attorney on Mar 3, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Stefanie is an outstanding attorney who provides professional and compassionate representation for her clients. She uses her knowledge and experience to get the best results for her clients.

Lawyer Alicia Naomi Morgan

Alicia Morgan, Immigration Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Stephanie is a very knowledgeable, hard-working and zealous advocate for her clients! I have gotten to know her at many AILA functions and we even share strategies for clients' cases. Stephanie always goes the extra mile for her clients and handles her cases with the utmost of ethical integrity. I highly recommend this lawyer!

Lawyer Jorge Elias Sevilla

Jorge Sevilla, Immigration Attorney on Feb 15, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Parchment is a knowledge, caring and zealous advocate for the immigrant community and their families.

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Jelena Bubalo, Immigration Attorney on May 4, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker

Consistent. Honest. Powerful. Wise.

Lawyer Horacio A. Sosa

Horacio Sosa, Foreclosure Attorney on Nov 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie has shown high level of competency in the field of real estate and mortgage foreclosures. Very approachable and nice attorney!

Lawyer Liliana L Guarino

Liliana Guarino, Real estate Attorney on Nov 9, 2014
Relationship: Friend

I endorse this lawyer. Stefanie is a very dedicated professional extremely knowledgeable in real estate matters. She represents her clients wonderfully and will walk the extra mile to help them.

Lawyer Giacomo Jacques Behar

Giacomo Behar, Immigration Attorney on Apr 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community.

Lawyer Nelson Alejandro Perez

Nelson Perez, Immigration Attorney on May 14, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Stefanie has a passion to serve her community and understands the struggles individuals go through trying to obtain status in the United States. She has been mentored by prominent immigration lawyers in the South Florida area and is prepared to make an impact. Very few attorneys have a drive and determination like that of Attorney Parchment.

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