also known as Carrie
Attorney Caridad Pastor founded Pastor & Associates P.C., where she and her team are dedicated to providing assertive legal defense for immigrants facing challenging, high-stakes matters. She is known for taking an assertive approach to legal defense and for guiding clients through challenging situations with clarity and determination.
Mrs. Pastor and her team handles complex removal defense and will not shy away from federal appeals or denaturalization matters cases that many other firms choose not to take. She also works with many clients who are professionals trying to protect their future in the U.S. while keeping their families together and managing demanding careers.
Immigrants form the sturdy foundation of their communities, bringing energy, culture, and drive that help everyone thrive. Ms. Pastor’s deep respect for their vital contributions shapes the way she supports those she’s honored to serve, offering representation tailored to each client’s unique story and needs.
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Acquired: 2019
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Acquired: 1990
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575 East Big Beaver Road, Suite 185, Troy, MI, 48083
11 Broadway, Suite 1005, New York, NY, 10004
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Posted by Katrina | May 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
One of the best attorney.
If you ever need an immigration attorney Caridad and her team are on of the best in Michigan . I’ve hired her more then one time for different cases. In all the cases she handle we were successful. She really cares about you and your situation. It’s not about the money for her and her team. It is to ...
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Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney
She saved my life!
I was put in jail by immigration and Carrie handled my case. She visited me at the jail many times and even told me I could call collect. She fought for me and filed for so many different things for me that the judge told her she had thrown in the kitchen sink. Well, the judge said no to me and sh...
Posted by Alyssa | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Helped when we needed it the most
My wife filed for residency. Carrie and her staff were extremely thorough with not just with the paperwork, but also giving us all of the information we needed to make good decisions through our entire process. Also, we are a same sex couple and other people wouldn't even touch our case. But Carrie a...
"Attorney Pastor is a very well known and experienced immigration attorney within the Michigan area. She has a great reputation amongst her peers and clients. I strongly endorse this attorney."
"Carrie is a fantastic and extremely knowledgeable attorney. I've worked on numerous cases with Carrie's office and seen her get phenomenal results."
"I truly respect the knowledge and ability that Caridad has in the practice of immigration law. She is a highly respected attorney in the community and a civil right activist that fights for each and every individual that walks in her office. Caridad has over 25 years of experience and it shows. She is one of the best immigration attorneys in the nation."
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1986
Root Tilden snow scholar, New York University
2000 - Present
Managing Partner, Pastor &Associates
2019 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationGovernment Relations Committee
2012 - Present
Federal Bar Association of the Eastern District of MichiganCo chair immigration committee
2004 - Present
National Campaign for ToleranceFounding Member of Wall of Tolerance
1990 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1990 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
Member
Won
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
MA - Masters
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Customs and border protection
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Albanian
French
Arabic
Italian
Spanish
Filipino
Bosnian
Serbian
Croatian
Portuguese
Turkish
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As an immigrant of 22 years resident. can I travel to my country of origin and obtain a visa or be able to tome back legally?
05 Aug 2024
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02 Jul 2024
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