Over 20 yrs. experience handling complex immigration cases - EB5, EB1C, L, E2, H, Family, Waivers
An immigrant himself, attorney Imudia takes pride in protecting the rights of immigrants, whether they relocate for family, asylum, employment, investment, or other reasons. He serves on the board of several organizations, including the Clifford Ojeriakhi Imudia Memorial Foundation, a (501)(C)3 charitable entity that focuses on sustainable healthcare and education for the most vulnerable persons in Africa. He has been married for over 20 years to Dr. Anthonia Imudia who was an assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University – Tampa Campus before starting her legal practice (Imudia Law). Together they have a daughter and a son. In their off time, they enjoy traveling and learning about new cultures.
Practice areas
24 years
Languages spoken
English
Center for U.S. Immigration Services
4002 West Waters Avenue, Suite 5
Tampa, FL, 33614
Center for U.S. Immigration Services
345 6th Avenue W
# 12
Bradenton, FL, 34205
Center for U.S. Immigration Services
13575 58th Street North, Suite 122
Clearwater, FL, 33760-3721
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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LA | Eligible to Practice Law | 1997 | 02/07/2021 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Lawyer of Distinction | Lawyers of Distinction | 2018 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
10 Best | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2016 |
Best Lawyer | Expertise | 2016 |
Immigration Support Award | ONP-USA | 1999 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Director | Center for U.S. Immigration Services | 2014 - Present |
Managing Partner | Martins I. Imudia & Associates, APLC | 1997 - 2014 |
Managing Director | African Chamber of Commerce | 1994 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Louisiana State Bar Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Quest Publications | Value chain Development | 2014 |
CreateSpace (Amazon) | Why Project Fail in the Public Sector | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Walden University | PhD - Doctorate | 2014 |
Tulane University Law School | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1995 |
Abo Akademi University | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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African International Bar Conference | US Immigration Law | 2017 |
International Franchise Expo | Immigration Opportunities for the Franchisor and the Franchisee | 2017 |
U.S. Business & Investor Visas | L-1 for family immigration | 2016 |
UNO Immigration Conference | Hope for Dreamers | 2015 |
Taking the Right Step | Immigration Options | 1999 |
Case name | Outcome |
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VAWA | Approved |
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Yohan Zingile, Immigration Attorney on Jan 19, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Exceptional! Very creative, great work ethic! His unique skills allow him to tackle any immigration matters from family to business immigration with tremendous success.
An excellent and well respected attorney.
Awad Zitawi Vazquez, Immigration Attorney on Oct 11, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent, ethical and responsible attorney.
Giacomo Behar, Immigration Attorney on Sep 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community.
Shan Potts, Immigration Attorney on Jul 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Ilaria Akl, Immigration Attorney on Jul 11, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Clay, Immigration Attorney on Jun 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Imudia is a great attorney who has so many years of immigration experience. He has handled numerous complex immigration cases very successfully. I endorse this attorney as a truly expert in US Immigration Laws.
I endorse this lawyer.
C. Abbott, Immigration Attorney on Mar 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Dr. Imudia as being an excellent attorney who advocates for the rights of his clients. He has dedicated his career to advocating for the immigrant community within Florida but nationally and internationally.
Eitan Magendzo, Immigration Attorney on Jan 20, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Mengjun Qiu, Immigration Attorney on Jan 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Imudia is a trusted member of the legal community, and his contribution is greatly valued.
K. Jairam, Immigration Attorney on Jan 5, 2015
Relationship: Other
A regular contributor on Avvo, Martins I Imudia consistently gives superb advice demonstrating his excellent knowledge of immigration law. I endorse this attorney.
This attorney goes above and beyond to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Excellent and superb immigration attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Jobeth Bowers, Immigration Attorney on Dec 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Martins is a fantastic resource for those who wish to gain legal status here in the United States. He is very experienced, and highly adept at explaining and exploring the options available to anyone wishing to seek temporary or even permanent status here in the United States.
Svetlana Kaff, Immigration Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer as an experienced and knowledgeable member of the legal community!
Sean Cleary, Immigration Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Michael Shabani, Immigration Attorney on Dec 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Imudia is a well known immigration attorney who fights hard for his cleints and for that i highly recommend him.
Benjamin Kuipers, Immigration Attorney on Dec 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Martins is a skilled attorney, and a very well qualified practitioner. Were I to need an attorney, I'd sit down with him first.