also known as Ma. Angelina M. Castro, Gina Castro
Find durable solutions to your immigration law challenges at AC Law, P.A.
Angelina Castro has worked with thousands of immigrants and refugees overseas and in the United States for over 30 years.
Since 2000, she has practiced immigration law in South Florida. Having worked for federal, state, non-governmental international agencies, non-profit agencies, legal service organizations and private law firms, Angelina offers a wide range of knowledge and experience as a leader and advocate for asylum seekers, refugees, immigrants, families and business clients. At AC Law, P.A., the firm's goal is to provide personalized, accessible and comprehensive legal services to all clients, and to ease their transition through an often daunting immigration process.
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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...
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 ...
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.
"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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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
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
2017 - Present
American Immigration CouncilAmbassador - SFL AILA & Coordinator: Celebrate American Contest
2015 - Present
National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration ProjectMember
2015 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
2014 - Present
Treasure Coast Immigration Lawyers AllianceOrganizer
2014 - Present
Martin County Bar AssociationChair of Immigration Committee
2000 - Present
Florida BarMember
2000 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association - South Florida ChapterAIC Chair, Practice Management & UPL Committees, Member
2018 - 2019
Florida Association for Women Lawyers - Martin County ChapterMember
2016 - 2017
SFL AILA Cluster Mentor GroupLeader for Treasure Coast Cluster Group
2015 - 2018
DiveBar, The Underwater Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association South Florida ChapterBoard Member
2009 - 2011
Asian American Federation of FloridaMember/Speaker
2009 - 2011
Florida Immigrant Legal Aid AllianceOrganizer
2009 - 2011
Treasure Coast Human Trafficking CoalitionAdvisory Group Member
2009 - 2009
Federal Judiciary College - Legal Team on the Intersection of State & Federal Immigration LawsWork Group Member
2005 - 2010
19th Judicial Circuit Victims Rights CoalitionMember
2004 - 2011
National Lawyers Guild National Immigration ProjectMember
2002 - 2010
St. Lucie County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - 2011
Domestic Violence Task Force for the 19th Judicial CircuitMember
Special Immigrant Juvenile and LPR Status Granted
Cancellation of Removal and LPR Status Granted
Asylum Granted
1998
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1994
Participant
1985
Bachelor of Journalism
2018
Crimmigration Updates
2018
The Naturalization Process
2018
The Immigration Lawyer
2018
America as a Nation of Immigrants
2017
Basics of Eligibility Screening & Safety Planning for Families
2017
The Basics of Eligibility Screening & Advising Clients on Safety Planning
2017
The U.S. Constitution & Our Founding Fathers
2017
Emergency Planning for Mixed Status Families
2017
The Journey & The Attorney
2016
The U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights
2016
A Career in Law
2015
Immigration Remedies
2014
Human Trafficking & the Safe Harbor Act in Florida
2014
Immigration 101 - Remedies & Relief
2012
Independent Living Program
2009
Defeating Anti-Immigrant Ordinances
2018
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