Assisted client to apply for asylum based on well founded fear or persecution on account of nationality, religion, political opinion and or membership of a particular social group. Assist also in Immigration Court with asylum claims as well as Convention Against Torture and Withholding of Removal Claims.
USCIS, DHLS, DOJ, DOL and DOS,
US Consulates abroad,
Immigration Court,BIA, and
Federal Courts
Currently, assisting Farmworkers with I-90 to replace LPR cards; I-912 Fee Waiver applications; T-visa applications based on alien victims of human trafficking; T visa derivatives for family members; I-130 Petitions for family members; I-485 adjustment of status; N-400 naturalization applications - including use of fee waiver, disability waivers, Civics & English waivers, & due consideration.
Assist client who qualifies for the FRLS Low Income Tax Clinic to related to tax rights and representation before IRS.
The common thread throughout my legal career has been my interest and satisfaction in assisting clients who come from a variety of ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I have used my love of the law to assist low income people in both Canada and the United States. My first job was as an advocate for refugees who had requested protection. Later as a Barrister, I accepted legal aid clients (criminal and civil) through legal aid certificates. When I immigrated to the United States, I completed an American law degree, and established my own law office in Jacksonville, Florida. There, I worked closely with the local immigrant communities to assist with asylum claims, family based immigration, deportations, and most other law relayed needs of immigrant clients. After relocating to South West Florida, I worked as an Associate Public Defender in the 20th Circuit of Florida with the Felony Division. More recently, I was the managing attorney for the migrant farmworker unit with Florida Rural Legal Services where I managing a Legal Services Grant to provide legal assistance to the farmworker community throughout the state of Florida. I then returned to private practice in Tampa Florida where I own and operate a full service immigration law office dedicated to assisting clients with family immigration, business immigration, asylum, naturalization, and humanitarian immigration. Currently because of the great increase in need for humanitarian immigration law assistance, I have returned full time to Florida Rural Legal Services to assist with humanitarian immigration law advocay and representation including assistance with VAWA based immigration claims, victims of human trafficking claims, and victims of crimes claims. I also assist with asylum and related cases in the SW Florida region.
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Immigration Attorney | Oct 07
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"Mr. Abbott is a very knowledgeable immigration lawyer who cares about people. His clients love him for his honesty, and that's what you need in an immigration lawyer these days. Thumbs up for C.C. Abbott."
Immigration Attorney | May 04
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"I endorse this lawyer as an experienced immigration law practitioner who provides excellent advice through the Avvo community. Mr. Abbott's immense knowledge of immigration law gives him the ability to find solutions for complex issues. I would personally recommend his services to any family or friends."
Immigration Attorney | May 04
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"Mr. Abbott is one of the best attorneys in the field. He has support/endorsements of so many lawyers that I wonder if there is anybody better than him. If I was a client and had a legal problem, I would have contacted him first. Great lawyer!"
"Attorney Abbott demonstrates a real passion for immigration law, which show from the enthusiasm he brings to the field and through the results he achieves for his clients. I am fortunate to observe and am constantly impressed by the quality of his contributions."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 10
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"I have been privileged to know Mr. Abbott and observe the quality of his work. He has a strong work ethic and puts the client's needs above anything else. A great attorney all around who has secured great results for his clients."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 08
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"C.C. Abbott is the kind of advocate that every client deserves and other wish they had. A Superb Lawyer. He'll fight for his clients I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Mar 13
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"I endorse Attorney Abbott. He is a regular contributor of Avvo and a trusted member of our bar. Attorney Abbott's answers on Avvo are accurate and one only can see and appreciate his depth of knowledge and expertise he has. I highly recommend him."
Immigration Attorney | Mar 06
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"This is a long overdue endorsement for my colleague C.C. Abbott. He has a command of of Immigration Law and regulations that I've seen in very few lawyers. His analyses are to the point and his clients can take his advice to the bank. He deserves far more recognition from other colleagues then he has gotten so far."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 01
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"Mr. Abbott is an excellent immigration attorney. He has a true passion for representing a particularly vulnerable segment of the immigrant population - migrant workers. His tireless dedication to his clients makes him a true lawyer's lawyer. He has earned the respect of myself and many other immigration attorneys. It is my privilege to endorse Mr. Abbott."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 09
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"I endorse Attorney Colin Abbott in the areas of Immigration, Discrimination,and Administrative law. A true advocate for the down trodden or disadvantaged. I am priviledge to call Attorney Abbott a colleague of mine in FL!"