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Avvo Rating9.6
  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • Licensed for 13 years
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About Gunda

Gunda J. Brost is an immigration attorney (immigration lawyer) in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Gunda is originally from Oldenburg, North Germany, holds a law degree from Hamline University School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota (May 2006). Gunda went to law school solely because of her keen interest in immigration law - she always knew she wanted to practice in that area. She was inspired by the plight of immigrants she encountered while she was teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, such as exploitation of undocumented workers and families torn apart by an immigration system in which there seemed no protection. Gunda was admitted to the Iowa bar in 2007. Gunda is a former model and a world languages teacher, with experience teaching English as a Second Language, German, French, and Latin. Gunda's legal experience includes working part-time as a law clerk and later an associate for immigration attorney Antunez de Mayolo law office (2003-2012), being a student director for the Minneapolis Public Defender's office (2005), as well as representing clients in mediation proceedings in Hamline's mediation clinic (2005). Gunda is fluent in English, French and German, and she is conversant in Spanish. Besides her law degree, Gunda holds a B.A. from Wartburg College and a Master's Degree from Middlebury College, Vermont. As a fun fact, Gunda was a former Ms. Nebraska. In her free time, she enjoys reading, foreign movies, dancing, art, music and traveling.

Practice areas

AsylumImmigration
  1. Immigration: 90%

    12 years

  2. Asylum: 10%

Languages spoken

French, German, Spanish

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Contact

902 W 12th St
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Brost Law Office

902 W 12th St
https://sites.google.com/site/brostimmigrationlawoffices/
Cedar Falls, IA, 50613-2451

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
IAActive200711/08/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers6172
Legal guides2
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top ContributorAvvo2016
Top Contributor AwardAvvo2015
Pro Bono AwardAmerican Immigration Lawyer's Association2015
Top Contributor AwardAvvo2014
Client's Choice AwardAvvo2014
Top Contributor AwardAvvo2013
Best performance in the class (immigration law)Hamline University School of Law2006
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Owner and Principal Managing AttorneyBrost Law Office2012 - Present
Immigration AttorneyCedar Valley Immigration Advocates2014 - 2015
Immigration AttorneyAILA2013 - 2015
Adjunct ProfessorUniversity of Northern Iowa2013 - 2015
Assistant, later AssociateAntunez de Mayolo Law Office2004 - 2012
Adjunct ProfessorWartburg College2004 - 2012
Summer AssociateHennepin County Public Defender's Office2004 - 2005
Mediation Clinic Student AttorneyHamline University School Of Law2003 - 2004
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember2013 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2004 - Present
International Law SectionABA2003 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
International Law QuarterlyCultural Sensitivity to Foreign-Born Litigants: A practical Guide (contributor)2019
wcfcourier.comImmigrants, refugees share stories at forum2016
El Heraldo Hispano IowaWhy should you hire an immigration attorney?2014
KCRG-TV9Ethical Perspectives: Round table discussion on influx of undocumented children2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Hamline University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2006
Middlebury CollegeMA - Masters2003
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
panel to discuss recent executive ban on immigrants and refugeespanel to discuss recent executive order ban on immigrants and refugees2017
Executive Orders on ImmigrationExecutive Orders on Immigration2017
#NoBanNoWall demonstrationExecutive Orders on Immigration2017
Spanish Culture ClassImmigration Law 1012016
Q+A with immigration lawyerImmigration Law 1012016
Meet Your Neighbors; A Conversation with Refugees and Immigrants in the Cedar ValleyImmigration Panel2016
Latinos for Washington Immigration ClinicKnof Your Rights About Immigration2016
The Ron Steele ReportDebunking myths about immigrants and immigration2015
Our Kids ConferenceImmigration 101 for educators2015
Immigration ForumIowans Coming Together on Immigration2015
Immigration DiscussionCivility in Immigration2015
ILACDACA panel2015
DACA panelRound table discussion on DACA2015
#UniteIowa ImmigrationImmigration Forum2015
Obama's Executive Action informational presentation11/20/2014 New Enforcement Priorities/Know your Legal Rights2014
Ethical Perspectives on the NewsUnaccompanied Children2014
Community workshopDACA/DAPA2014
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
I-290B Appeal of Green Card DenialAppeal sustained, Green card issued
SIJS then green cardGreen card granted
NOID on AOSGreen card approved
SIJSGreen card
Appeal of citizenship denialCitizenship was granted
Complicated I-601I-601 granted
I-485 for refugee with criminal issuesGreen card issued
DACA (Deferred Action) ApplicationGranted
Complicated Asylum - PD grantedPD granted
I-130/I-485 petitionApproved
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver I-601AI-601A waiver granted
Staatsbuergerschafts-BeibehaltungsantragGranted
I-360 then green cardGreen card granted
Motion to Terminate Removal ProceedingsMotion Granted

Reviews

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Success story

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Gunda made our immigration dreams a reality. When I first met Gunda, we had already seen 4 other immigration attorneys without any hope. Gunda found us a road to documentation and stayed with us on it. After years of hard work, costs, paperwork, and so much waiting, we finally have a green card.
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Consular Processing

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I felt quite apprehensive about my wife’s U.S. immigrant visa and we had a lot of questions concerning consular processing. As other attorneys I had contacted were applying fear mongering and only contributed to my worries and doubts, Ms. Brost had a calm, positive, and authentic approach. I truly appreciated her sincerity, professionalism, and expertise, which were deciding factors to initiate a working relationship with Ms. Brost. In addition, I was amazed by her patience and guidance. My wife received her immigrant visa and we are so relieved! Thank you Ms. Brost! I would absolutely recommend her.
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Gunda Brost's response: Thank you so much for your kind review. It was my pleasure working with you and your family and I am so happy things have come to conclusion on the most positive note. My office feels honored to have been entrusted with your matter. Kind Regards and Best Wishes for your future endeavors! - GB

She's Amazing

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Me and my husband got married in October he is from England and we enlisted the help of Gunda for his immigration. She helped us get all our paperwork in order and sent in, her and her assistant are very sweet and knowledgeable about the immigration process. She was quick to respond to all our questions over email and kept us up to date on what was happening. When we went to his immigration interview my husband was approved on the spot for his green card, going into this I was very nervous but it turned out to be an easy and straightforward process. I would certainly recommend her to anyone out there trying to immigrate to America.
Gunda Brost's response: Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to work with you two. Keep in touch. Best wishes always!

5 Stars All the way!

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Gunda is a very personable type attorney. She really wants to get to know you, in order to understand and relate your situation towards a resolution. She is someone who has acquired a great deal of responsibility by choice and is devoted to succeed.

Great lawyer

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I did like and appreciate how she treated me as a customer. She was very helpful and I'd go back to her for any immigration issue.

VERY HELPFUL

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incredibly helpful! She not only answered all of our questions in the consultation, but inspired real confidence with regards to navigating the whole process. I will highly recommend her.

The only lawyer that can make you laugh in the midst of a crisis

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I have been to many lawyers and have left feeling hopeless and miserable after talking with them but Gunda actually made me laugh at myself and my situation. In my book this is everything that I need for this battle but I'm waging. she looks at every possible nuance of your case and will direct you in the most appropriate way. This is the kind of lawyer you want Gooding you through the murky waters of immigration.

Great lawyer!! Highly recommended !!!

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Gunda Brost is a great attorney !!! Very helpful and knowledgable in what she is doing !!! She was super fast in helping me and in responding to any question I had! I highly recommend Gunda to anybody who needs help with immigration issues!!!

Great Attorney

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Gunda Brost’s is really is very kind, hard working and dedicates her time to help her clients about issues with immigration. She put a lot of time and offer to review her clients cases and preparing the paperwork. Great communicator, Her services are definitely worth it. I would highly recommended her to others client who have issue with immigration as well.

Wonderful attorney!!!!

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I endorse this attorney! She is very patient, kind, hard working and dedicates her time to her clients and their families She very passionate about issues with immigration. Very determined, diligent, hardworking, dependable, responsible and she also dedicates her time in reviewing each of her clients cases, paperwork and also researching on different topics surrounding immigration that may or may not affect her clients and this is shown by the quality of work she does and is displayed. She is committed to her clients and their families. I would highly recommended her to others and also other potential clients as well
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Attorney endorsements

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Leif Hamman, Immigration Attorney on Apr 15, 2018
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Ms. Brost is knowledgeable and thorough in her analysis and handling of cases in her chosen field of law. I gladly endorse this lawyer.

Pete Singh

I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Brost is attentive, knowledgable and a zealous advocate for her clients.

Rahul Aggarwal

I endorse this lawyer as their impressive legal analysis and thoughtful responses display the thorough approach necessary to achieve results for clients

Amber Lawrence

I endorse this lawyer.

Gary Anderson, Immigration Attorney on Apr 10, 2017
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Attorney Gunda Johanna Brost is a zealous advocate for her clients. She utilizes unique approaches to obtain a favorable outcome for her clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Gail Barsky, Immigration Attorney on Apr 3, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. She is well respected by her peers.

Florina Apostol, Immigration Attorney on Mar 23, 2017
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Attorney Brost enjoys an excellent reputation among my fellow immigration lawyers for her knowledge, ability, competency and professionalism. It is with my true pleasure to endorse attorney Brost.

H. Aalsberg, Immigration Attorney on Nov 30, 2016
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Attorney Gunda Johanna Brost is one of America's Top Immigration Lawyers. I endorse her.

Leonard Boyer, Immigration Attorney on Nov 25, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Brost is a highly knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients.

Marina Melman, Immigration Attorney on Aug 11, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Kenny Bhatt, Immigration Attorney on Jul 18, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.She is very professional and thorough in her work.

Parva Fattahi, Immigration Attorney on Nov 5, 2015
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Gunda is professional, dedicated and pleasant. A very nice combination for an attorney! I endorse her without any reservations.

Francis Younes

I endorse this lawyer. She is hardworking and honest.

Matthew Tyson

I endorse this lawyer.

James Newell, Immigration Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Shan Potts, Immigration Attorney on Jul 9, 2015
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I endorse attorney Brost. She is knowledgeable and passionate about immigration law.

Elizabeth Kozycki, Immigration Attorney on May 30, 2015
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Attorney Brost is an exceptional immigration advocate with years of experience and success for her clients. I strongly recommend her without hesitation. It is my pleasure to endorse attorney Brost.

David Le Roy, Immigration Attorney on May 28, 2015
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I endorse Attorney Brost. She is an active member in the AVVO community and her answers to questions, her client reviews, and peer endorsements, all demonstrate that she is a intelligent, competent, and professional and skilled advocate for her clients. I would recommend her services to others.

Gerard Lazzara, Immigration Attorney on May 19, 2015
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Ms. Brost's answers on this forum demonstrate her superior understanding of immigration law.

Jonathan Lacour

One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer.

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