Megan Marie Pastrana

Megan Marie Pastrana

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 9 years

Immigration Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Immigration

3500 DePauw Blvd., Indianapolis, IN

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 8 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2017

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 9 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2016

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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Law Offices of Megan Marie Pastrana

3500 DePauw Blvd., Indianapolis, IN, 46268

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Megan Marie Pastrana's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by LAURA | October 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer

She is a great lawyer! She always answered all of our questions in a timely manner. Even though our case is complete, she is still there to help with any other questions that come along, like when it comes to renew the greencard. She has great communication skills and always has a positive attitude. ... Because of her help my family can live without fear of any seperation due to deportation.

Posted by Joshua | May 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Review of Megan

Megan was great with our case, she was personal, always kept us updated on what was happening and most importantly was able and willing to answer any questions we had. She made sure we had everything we needed and met with us for a meeting before the real interview to provide us with a checklist of ...things we needed at the interview. She came with us to the interview and was there to help us if needed. Megan made sure our case was the best it could possibly be and without her I think we would have struggled.

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Caring, helpful attorney

Megan always kept us updated with what was going on with our case and responded to our emails relatively quickly. She helped us get through the very complicated immigration system successfully, and was caring and understanding of what we were going through due to her own personal experience.

Posted by Elizabeth | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Help with tourist visa

Megan Pastrana helped with a tourist visa application process for an individual that is coming from a country that is very difficult to get the US to approve. She was honest and upfront of the difficult process and could not guarantee a successful outcome., but said she would do all she could. She ...was kind and helpful and after gathering lots of evidence and paperwork, the outcome was a success and the visa was approved!

Posted by Rita | November 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Review for Megan Pastrana

Our case entailed a green card through marriage application, including an adjustment of status, employment authorization and a travel permit. The entire process took close to 6 months. Megan has done a wonderful job walking my husband and I through every step of this often stressful process. She is... exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, efficient, and hard-working. Megan has maintained an open line of communication with us all throughout, by e-mail and phone, and we felt confident knowing what each step of the process entailed and what to look forward to. I would also like to point out that Megan gave us honest advise with realistic expectations of success, and discouraged us from spending more money on parts of the application she did not believe would be useful. Furthermore, it was particularly helpful to practice the immigration interview questions with her, so when we arrived for our green card interview, we felt prepared and at ease. I would highly recommend Megan and Corado Law in general; the rest of the staff was very friendly and professional as well. This is not an easy process, it is expensive and stressful, especially in the current immigration climate, and this is exactly why its critical to have a component lawyer who will do her best to represent your interests and keep you informed about each part of the process. Megan's personal attention to our case was more than we could have hoped for, and we are grateful for her time and excellent work.

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Megan Marie Pastrana's Lawyer Endorsements

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Naun Benitez

Immigration lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known her for many years now. She is always fighting for her clients. Her immigration clients are always telling me how great she is and her work."

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Marcelino Lopez

Immigration lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Megan Marie Pastrana is a tireless advocate for her clients. It is without hesitation that I endorse her."

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Andrew Simmons

Immigration lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Megan at Van Gilder & Trzynka, P.C., a law firm in Fort Wayne. She is hardworking, diligent, and professional in all that she does. I highly recommend her services as an attorney to prospective clients."

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Stephen Griebel

General practice lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with her when we both were at Van Gilder & Trzynka, PC, in Fort Wayne. She is professional, respectful, a hard worker, and attentive to detail. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Enrique Flores

Immigration lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is a caring Attorney that works hard for her clients. She is an asset to the Indianapolis Bar and the Immigration Law practice."

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Mary Bluma

Immigration lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Megan is a very detailed and thoughtful attorney who works very hard for her clients. She is a great advocate and makes sure her client's interests are zealously protected."

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Mario Godoy

Immigration lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She works hard for her clients. I have worked on numerous cases with her over the past year. Great Immigration Lawyer in Indianapolis.."

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Michael Watkins

Immigration lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Megan and I have worked on several immigration matters. She consistently pursues the best legal options for her client while also providing great service. Megan is well appraised of new immigration laws/regulations which enable to her to advocate on behalf of her client at the highest capacity possible."

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Katherine Schwartz

Unknown lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is dedicated, thorough, and always goes the extra mile. Her sharp intellect, compassion, and work ethic make her an excellent advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Oliver

Immigration lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Megan is a hard worker who genuinely cares about her clients and community."

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Nora Unverzagt

Immigration lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Megan is hard-working and pays close attention to detail. She is bilingual and is an advocate for the immigrant community."

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Clare Corado

Immigration lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Megan for years, and she is excellent. Her clients also love working with her because she understands what they are going through, explains things clearly, and speaks fluent Spanish."

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Michael Watkins

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Mario Godoy

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Scott Oliver

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Lawyers of Distinction Nomination, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2019

Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys Nomination

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Immigration Law Rising Star Nomination, American Institute of Legal Advocates

2018

Lawyers of Distinction Nomination, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel (Nomination)

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Outstanding Student Leader of the Year, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

2016

Elite 50 Graduate Student Award, Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis

2016

Elite 50 (Top Law School Student), Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

2016

The Norman Lefstein Award of Excellence, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

2015

Best Student Note Award, Indiana International & Comparative Law Review

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Indiana Immigration Law Group

2014 - 2016

Law Clerk, Corado Immigration Law

2014 - 2016

Legal Intern, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic

2011 - 2013

Paralegal, Van Gilder & Trzynka, PC

Associations

2016 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Indiana chapter)

Member

2014 - Present

Phi Delta Phi

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Indiana Conference of Legal Education Opportunities

Fellow

2014 - 2016

Hispanic Law Society

Vice President

2014 - 2016

Equal Justice Works

Committee Chair

Education

2016

Indiana University Robert H. Mckinney School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2016

Indiana University Robert H. Mckinney School of Law

Trial Advocacy Graduate Certificate

2016

Indiana University Robert H. Mckinney School of Law

International and Comparative Law Graduate Certificate

Speaking Engagements

2019

Navegando Entre Dos Mundos Adjustment of Status

2018

Navegando Entre Dos Mundos: El Perdón Provisional Provisional Waivers

2017

ESL Teacher Professional Development

Unaccompanied Minors

2014

Renmin University Fifth International Forum

Immigration Reform

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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