Angelina Mariano Castro

Angelina Mariano Castro

also known as Ma. Angelina M. Castro, Gina Castro

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Immigration Lawyer at Palm City, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Juvenile

Palm City Professional Building, 2646 SW Mapp Road - Suite 104, Palm City, FL

About Angelina

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 98%

Representing businesses, families, children and individuals seeking to travel to or legitimate their status in the U.S. This practice includes employment and family based applications, deportation and removal defense, naturalization, asylum and other humanitarian forms of relief for victims.

25 years | 3,000 cases

98%
Juvenile Law 2%

Representing the state on behalf of children and families in dependency proceedings from 2011 to 2013. Current practice is in private dependency petitions on behalf of special immigrant juveniles.

17 years | 250 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

AC Law, P.A.

Palm City Professional Building, 2646 SW Mapp Road - Suite 104, Palm City, FL, 34990

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Posted by Roberto and Dora Amigo | October 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney

AMERICAN CITENZENS CASE

We are so appreciate the time and energy you spent helping us., Thanks for your professionalism and continued support we are really appreciate everything. Sincerely, Roberto and Dora Amigo

Posted by Isabel | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

She listens and care about you

Angelina has been an amazing lawyer dealing with my immigration issues. She has listened to my story and was very honest about what options I had before me. She really cares about her clients and takes the time to give you all the attention that you need when you most need it. Before I had my cons...ultation with Angelina I was confused, lost and skeptical about my case. Many other lawyers said that nothing could be done (the truth is they did not want to devote time doing what needed to be done) and all I had to do was to wait. Angelina keeps me updated and whenever I have a question she is always prompt in helping me and making sure that I feel secure. I would highly recommend her as an attorney. Thank you so much for everything Angelina.

Posted by Humberto | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great Service

I am very happy with Attorney Castro, she worked very hard as she said and provided me excellent service.

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Won the battle when all hope was lost!!

When I first met Angelina I was scared and extremely naive to immigration law and its process. I knew I needed help but often times the stigma and judgement that goes with being an immigrant can be hard to overcome. I explained to Angelina ( Gina) my situation and she was nonjudemental and honest. I ...felt safe with her. As my attorney, she walked me through every step. My case was long and very difficult. Where others would have given up, Angelina pressed on. She was organized and efficient. She kept me abreast of all the information and her years of experience and wealth of knowledge was invaluable. There is just not enough space to say all that i want to say but it all boils down to this. I walked into Angelinas office with nothing as an undocumented immigrant I felt as if all hope was lost. I am a mother of 4 children and because of Angelina's commitment to my family I won my immigration case and am now a permanent resident soon to be a U.S. citizen!! Because of her unwavering commitment to my family I am able to be here with my children. Without Angelina my absolute worse nightmare would have been a reality. I would have been torn from children and sent back to my country of birth. I don't know if i would have survived that. Because of Angelina Castro I was given a fighting chance. She helped me seize the opportunities that we as immigrants all want and that is a chance to work hard, be contributing and upstanding members of our community and most of all a chance to make a better life for our families. I am now a Registered Nurse working on my Masters. My family will forever in her debt. Thank You Mrs. Castro. You are truly a life saver!!! I highly highly recommend this attorney!!

Posted by Tatiana | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer I have met

Angelina goes way and beyond to help out, she will look for all possible options and don't give up until there is a solution, she is also very organized, very caring and none judgmental . I will highly recommend Angelina.

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"I endorse this lawyer. Angelina is a knowledgeable and skilled attorney. She is passionate about her job and a strong advocate for her clients. I respect and admire her as a person and attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Pro Bono Service Recognition - 2017-2018, 19th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, MCBA, MCLAS & FRLS

2018

Pro Bono Publico "For the Public Good Award", 19th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, MCBA, MCLAS & FRLS

2017

Nominee - Annual Women of Distinction, Soroptomist International of Stuart

2017

Pro Bono Service Recognition - 2016, 19th Judicial Circuit, MCBA & FRLS Pro Bono Committees

2004

Community Service Award, Indian River Community College

1998

Denise Bennia-Cartia Memorial Bar Award, Northeastern University School of Law & the Alumni of Color Network

1997

Inter-American Human Rights Moot Court Competition Finalist, Center of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Washington College of Law, American University

Work Experience

2014 - Present

President, AC Law, P.A. - Palm City, Florida

2011 - 2013

Senior Attorney, State of Florida Children's Legal Services - 19th Judicial Circuit

2001 - 2011

Director, Supervising Attorney, Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center - Ft. Pierce, Florida

1997 - 2001

Associate, Contractual, Law Clerk, Greenberg Traurig, P.A. - Miami, Florida

1997 - 1997

Legal Intern - Summer Honors Program, U.S. Dept. of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review - Miami Immigration Court

1996 - 1997

Law Clerk, U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Magistrate Judge Justo Arenas for the 1st Circuit - Hato Rey, Puerto Rico

1996 - 1996

Legal Intern, Kaplan, O'Sullivan & Friedman - Boston, Massachusetts

1989 - 1994

First Asylum Section Chief, Department of State US Refugee Program - ICMC/JVA - Manila, Bataan & Puerta Princesa, Philippines

1988 - 1989

Technical Writing Teacher, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees - Chonburi, Thailand

1986 - 1988

Resettlement Teacher & Trainer, The Consortium - Phanat Nikhom Refugee Processing Center (PNRPC), Chonburi, Thailand

Associations

2017 - Present

American Immigration Council

Ambassador - SFL AILA & Coordinator: Celebrate American Contest

2015 - Present

National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project

Member

2015 - Present

National Lawyers Guild

Member

2014 - Present

Treasure Coast Immigration Lawyers Alliance

Organizer

2014 - Present

Martin County Bar Association

Chair of Immigration Committee

2000 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2000 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association - South Florida Chapter

AIC Chair, Practice Management & UPL Committees, Member

2018 - 2019

Florida Association for Women Lawyers - Martin County Chapter

Member

2016 - 2017

SFL AILA Cluster Mentor Group

Leader for Treasure Coast Cluster Group

2015 - 2018

DiveBar, The Underwater Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association South Florida Chapter

Board Member

2009 - 2011

Asian American Federation of Florida

Member/Speaker

2009 - 2011

Florida Immigrant Legal Aid Alliance

Organizer

2009 - 2011

Treasure Coast Human Trafficking Coalition

Advisory Group Member

2009 - 2009

Federal Judiciary College - Legal Team on the Intersection of State & Federal Immigration Laws

Work Group Member

2005 - 2010

19th Judicial Circuit Victims Rights Coalition

Member

2004 - 2011

National Lawyers Guild National Immigration Project

Member

2002 - 2010

St. Lucie County Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2011

Domestic Violence Task Force for the 19th Judicial Circuit

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Adrift at Sea

Special Immigrant Juvenile and LPR Status Granted

A Ten-Year Road

Cancellation of Removal and LPR Status Granted

From Torture to Freedom

Asylum Granted

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Education

1998

Northeastern University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1994

Oxford University

Participant

1985

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Journalism

Bachelor of Journalism

Speaking Engagements

2018

The Immigration Consequences in Criminal Cases

Crimmigration Updates

2018

Legal Clinic for Citizenship Applicants

The Naturalization Process

2018

Career Day

The Immigration Lawyer

2018

2019 Celebrate America Writing Contest

America as a Nation of Immigrants

2017

Immigration Law Basics Training

Basics of Eligibility Screening & Safety Planning for Families

2017

Continuing Education for Immigration Lawyers in the Treasure Coast

The Basics of Eligibility Screening & Advising Clients on Safety Planning

2017

Constitution Week

The U.S. Constitution & Our Founding Fathers

2017

Community Law Program

Emergency Planning for Mixed Status Families

2017

Career Day

The Journey & The Attorney

2016

Constitutional Week

The U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights

2016

Career Day Community Event

A Career in Law

2015

Community Law Program

Immigration Remedies

2014

Guardian Ad Litem Training

Human Trafficking & the Safe Harbor Act in Florida

2014

Adult ESL Program Training

Immigration 101 - Remedies & Relief

2012

DCF CLS Attorney Training

Independent Living Program

2009

ACLU National Conference

Defeating Anti-Immigrant Ordinances

Publications

2018

2018

The Side Bar (Martin County Bar Association) Immigration Committee News

2017

The Side Bar (Martin County Bar) Immigration Committee News

2016

The Side Bar (Martin County Bar) Immigration Committee News

2008

Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center Pamphlet Immigration Remedies for Victims of Crime

1999

Co-author AILA 1998-99 Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook E & L Nonimmigrants

1999

Co-author of Paper Presented at the International Bar Association Anniversary Conference International Transfer of Sportsmen-Immigration & Contractual Issues: Professional Athletes Seeking Employment in the U.S.

1998

Co-author of Paper presented to the National Association of Computer Consultant Business H-1B New Rules - New Strategies

1998

AILA 19th Annual Immigration Law Update Employment Based Immigration: The EB-1 Category Visa for Priority Workers

1994

Co-author ICMC Manual, Manila, Philippines JVA Standard Operating Procedure - Refugee & Immigrant Processing Manual

1988

Passage, A Journal of Refugee Education, Bureau for Refugee Programs, US Dept. of State The PASS Recreation Center at Phanat Nikhom

Languages

Spanish

Tagalog

English

Activity

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