Dina M Castillo Ward

Dina M Castillo Ward

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

801 N Magnolia Ave, Suite 416, Orlando, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2012

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Astera Law Group

801 N Magnolia Ave, Suite 416, Orlando, FL, 34787

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Dina M Castillo Ward's Reviews

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Posted by Ryan | November 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Terrific, responsive, caring, and knowledgeable attorney!

We are still waiting final decision in our case, but Ms. Ward has been a steady bridge over the rough waters of the immigration process. I have nothing but complete faith in her ability, skill, dedication, and knowledge in this process and she, as well as the entire office staff, have been nothing b...ut a pleasure to work with. While ours is a relatively "simple" case, I have no issues with highly recommending Dina for any case. It feels more like a partnership reaching a goal than a simple hiring of an attorney, which is a very comforting feeling. The initial consultation was completely without pressure, unlike some other attorneys we spoke with in the past, and solidified my confidence in her. She has always been very responsive to our questions and concerns, providing reliable counsel with fact and professional opinion, which we have come to trust implicitly. Dina will be our counsel from here on out on any immigration issue that we may face in the future, and if you are looking for a recommendation, I will personally give her my highest possible!

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Grateful Permanent Resident

Dina is really an excellent knowledgeable Attorney. I had a pending immigration case that made my I-485 status change application complicated. That did not deter Dina. She continued to work diligently on my case until my green card was released. She was always accessible and gave my husband and I a ...one on one attention. I will definitely recommend her for anyone who has any kind of immigration case. She is really a great lawyer.

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Chad Brandt

Immigration lawyer | May 22

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"I endorse this lawyer. Dina's experience as a former employee at USCIS, her time clerking at the immigration court, and legal experience give her an edge. But what really sets her apart is her work ethic and passion for getting great results for her clients in a caring manner."

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Maria Davydova

Immigration lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Castillo Ward is one of the most dedicated and professional immigration attorneys I know. She is very dedicated to her clients and does not let any small detail slip through the cracks. Ms. Castillo Ward took over some cases for me while I was on maternity leave and did an absolutely fantastic job. She would make an excellent advocate for any client in the immigration field."

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Camila Pachon

Immigration lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Castillo Ward is an extremely knowledgeable Immigration law attorney who handles her cases with utmost professionalism. Her past experiences as a Judicial Intern for Immigration Court and as an officer for USCIS, provide her with exceptional insight in immigration matters that few others have. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."

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Maria Davydova

Immigration lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Exceptional Pro Bono Service Award, Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association

2013

Exceptional Pro Bono Service Award, Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Co-Founder, Astera Law Group

2013 - 2015

Senior Associate, Law Office of Chad M. Brandt

2012 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Unger Law Group

2012 - 2012

Associate Attorney, SilzerLaw Chartered

2011 - 2012

Law Clerk, SilzerLaw Chartered

2011 - 2011

Judicial Intern, U.S. Department Of Justice, Executive Office Of Immigration Review

2004 - 2011

Client Service Manager, SilzerLaw Chartered

2002 - 2004

Immigration Information Officer, Department Of Homeland Security Uscis

2000 - 2002

Records Technician/Intern, Department Of Homeland Security Uscis

Associations

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Treasurer

2012 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Education

2011

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Central Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015 AILA Central Florida Chapter Annual Conference

Fundamentals of Family Based U.S. Immigration

2014

2014 AILA Central Florida Chapter Annual Conference

Introduction to Crimmigration for the Newer Practitioner

Languages

English

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