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Practice focused on Deportation Defense and Immigration Litigation, which includes: Immigration Court cases, Appeals to Board of Immigration Appeals, representing employers under ICE investigation for I-9 compliance and related issues, immigration cases in Federal district & appellate courts, motions to reopen and/or waivers, and post-conviction relief in criminal courts for immigration related cases. The thrust of Mr. Rios' practice entails defending immigrants in deportation cases (also called removal proceedings) in all Florida Immigration Courts, filing Motions to Reopen and/or Reconsider in all the Immigration Courts in the United States, and appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals or Administrative Appeals Office. For those that may have been already deported, Mr. Rios seeks solutions, usually through waivers, to facilitate their lawful return to the United States. In short, Mr. Rios' practice focuses on providings SOLUTIONS and RESULTS for those faced with a deportation problem, or for employers who are under ICE investigation for hiring practices and/or I-9 compliance matters.
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Acquired: 2007
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2929 5th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL, 337136703
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Posted by Henry | November 12, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
Mr Rios is very knowledgeable in immigration matters ,he repondes to every question I had it and is very confident in his work .
Posted by Christi | December 15, 2014
We had a tricky immigration case from the get go, which only got trickier as time went on. Art was with us every step of the way and stayed positive, yet realistic, when we began to lose hope. During our almost 9 year immigration journey, we dealt with criminal charges (old and new), an awful first a...
Posted by anonymous | December 5, 2014
Mr. Rios is the best immigration lawyer I have ever met, and I met with a few. I had a very hard case, and met with a lot of lawyers before seeing Mr. Rios. A lot of the lawyers either did not know how to handle my case, because they said there was nothing to do, or were trying to take money from m...
Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2014
One of my friend recommended him to me. Mr. Rio has been handling my case of U visa. I did not had any prior knowledge of how it works, that being a victim of a crime can actually help me get the immigration status but after i consulted him on this he explained to me what is the process and also show...
Posted by Nick P | July 8, 2014
I was in Mr. Rios office yesterday because we received the approval notice for my wife's case, a very hard case that other lawyers told me had no chance, and Mr. Rios won the case for us. I have known Mr. Rios for several years because he has done a lot of work for my family, and he has always been ...
"I endorse Arturo. He is an impressive attorney who knows how to get results. He and his family are dedicated to justice and rights for immigrants. He is an outstanding lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. As a fellow lawyer I am asked to recommend friends and clients to an immigration lawyer. I always recommend Arturo. He is very bright, compassionate and extremely hard working."
"Mr. Rios is an exceptional attorney. I have been an attorney for 24 years and served as a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, law professor, and private attorney. However, even with all of that experience, I learn from his answers on Avvo each and every day. If you have the chance, hire him in an instant."
"Arturo Rios is extremely knowledgeable in the field of Immigration law. I highly recommend his services."
"Art is an exceptional lawyer who specializes in Immigration practice. I have had the privilege of referring several individuals to Art who have been pleased with the quality of his work. Importantly, Art understands that Immigration law is a practice area that is fraught with anxiety and uncertainty and clients who have met with him have reported to me that he handles their cases with senstivity and careful attention. A consummate professional."
"Attorney Rios contacted me to assist him in appearing pro hac vice in an immigration matter in Connecticut. Art was everything you could ever want in a lawyer: professional, intelligent, knowledgeable, passionate. I can't imagine recommending anyone else in an immigration matter."
"I highly recommend this attorney. They are extremely well qualified technically and constantly striving to become better educated to provide better professional services for their clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rios provides good legal information and practical legal knowledge. His clients are fortunate to have retained him."
"Arturo Rios is a preeminent immigration and deportation defense attorney in Florida. He excels at trial advocacy. As his colleague in the immigration bar doing primarily business immigration, I have Mr. Rios on my referral short list for any immigration cases needing deportation defense or trial work."
"Mr. Rios is one of the very few attorneys who is actually worthy of a "10" rating. He is an excellant attorney who is not only understands the law but who also goes to the trouble to understand his clients and their needs for legal assistance. I send any client I encounter with an immigration issues directly to Arturo. I refer my immigration clients to Mr. Rios knowing that they are in good hands."
"I've had the opportunity to know Mr. Rios and I believe he is a knowledgeable, trustworthy member of the legal community who provides excellent representation to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I can't say enough about what a great lawyer Arturo is. I had a case where my client was faced with the hard reality of being deported. With the help of Mr. Rios we were able to prevent that from hapepning. I highly recommend him whenever I have a client faced with immigration problems."
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2010
2010 Award for Excellence in Immigration Litigation, American Immigration Lawyers Association-CFC
2010 - Present
Attorney at Law, Law Office of Arturo R. Rios, P.A.
2009 - Present
Professor, Stetson University College of Law
2006 - 2010
Lawyer, Arturo M. Rios, P.A.
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter)Regional VP Tampa Bay Area
2010 - Present
American Immigration CouncilAmbassador-Central Florida
2007 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember-Board of Directors
No Deportation, Lawful Permanent Residence Granted
I-601 Waiver Approved, Case Won
Trial Won, Permaent Residence Granted.
I-601 Waiver Approved, Case Won
I-360 Approved
Immigration Judge Granted Lawful Permanent Residence.
Lawful Permanent Residence Granted.
Lawful Permanent Residence Granted, Green Card issued.
Case won, ML can now get her green card.
I-601A Waiver Approved
I-751 Approved without USCIS Interview
Case Won!
Lawful Permanent Residence Granted.
Client NOT deported, can remain lawfully in the United States with her family.
Deportation proceedings terminated, the client was NOT deported.
Contested I-751 Petition Approved, the client was granted lawful permanent residence.
Removal Proceedings Terminated, the client was NOT deported.
Removal Proceedings terminated, the client was NOT deported.
Removal Proceedings terminated, the client was NOT deported.
In Absentia Proceedings Reopened, Removal Proceedings Terminated, the client was NOT deported.
Removal Proceedings terminated, the client was NOT deported.
Removal Proceedings terminated, the client was NOT deported.
Immigration Judge GRANTED permanent residence, the client was NOT deported.
Client NOT deported, I-601 waiver GRANTED, client returned as a lawful permanent resident.
Deportation proceedings terminated, the client was NOT deported.
I-601 waiver GRANTED, client returned to the United States as a lawful permanent resident.
2008
LL.M - Master of Laws
2006
Juris Doctor
2013
Various Immigration Law Programs & Workshosps
2012
Winning the Impossible Deportation Case
2011
Current Trends in Immigration Law AIC
2010
PCR in Removal Proceedings
2010
Post Conviction Relief after Padilla
2010
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12 Jun 2013
Police clearance for I-485
21 Mar 2011
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12 Mar 2011
ICE Clarifies Its Position On Immigration Enforcement And Prosecutorial Discretion
22 Mar 2012
Citizenship Case Involving Rwanda Genocide Issue Ends In Mistrial
17 Mar 2012
Second Immigration Tuition Bill Fails In Florida
18 Feb 2012