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  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • Licensed for 14 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.

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Practice areas

AsylumImmigration
  1. Immigration: 90%

    13 years

  2. Asylum: 10%

Languages spoken

French, German, Spanish

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Contact

Brost Law Office

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

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    IAActive200711/15/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers6176
    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
    Executive Orders on ImmigrationExecutive Orders on Immigration2017
    #NoBanNoWall demonstrationExecutive Orders on Immigration2017
    panel to discuss recent executive ban on immigrants and refugeespanel to discuss recent executive order ban on immigrants and refugees2017
    Meet Your Neighbors; A Conversation with Refugees and Immigrants in the Cedar ValleyImmigration Panel2016
    Latinos for Washington Immigration ClinicKnof Your Rights About Immigration2016
    Q+A with immigration lawyerImmigration Law 1012016
    Spanish Culture ClassImmigration Law 1012016
    #UniteIowa ImmigrationImmigration Forum2015
    Immigration ForumIowans Coming Together on Immigration2015
    Immigration DiscussionCivility in Immigration2015
    DACA panelRound table discussion on DACA2015
    Our Kids ConferenceImmigration 101 for educators2015
    The Ron Steele ReportDebunking myths about immigrants and immigration2015
    ILACDACA panel2015
    Community workshopDACA/DAPA2014
    Ethical Perspectives on the NewsUnaccompanied Children2014
    Obama's Executive Action informational presentation11/20/2014 New Enforcement Priorities/Know your Legal Rights2014
    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
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    Reviews

    (13)5.0 stars
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    4 Star
    		8%
    3 Star
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    Highly recommended!

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    Gunda helped us through our Adjustment of Status process. She and her Legal Assistant Emsada were extremely helpful. My husband and I had many questions throughout the whole process and they always had a prompt answer for us. I have nothing but good comments about their work and would recommend Brost Law and Gunda for guidance on immigration processes.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Gunda Brost's response: Thank you so much for this glowing review. We thoroughly enjoyed working with the two of you. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and should you need our services again we would be honored to assist.

    Success story

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    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.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Gunda Brost's response: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We were truly honored to be able to guide you through the process from start to finish. We were excited to have been able to witness this progression and can't wait to hear your next achievements since having obtained lawful permanent residence.

    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

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    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.
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    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

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    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

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    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

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    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.
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    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

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    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.
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Lawyer Leif Hamman

    Leif Hamman, Immigration Attorney on Apr 15, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Ms. Brost is knowledgeable and thorough in her analysis and handling of cases in her chosen field of law. I gladly endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Pete Singh

    Pete Singh, Unknown Attorney on Mar 30, 2018
    Relationship: Other

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

    Lawyer Leif Hamman

    Leif Hamman, Immigration Attorney on Apr 15, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Ms. Brost is knowledgeable and thorough in her analysis and handling of cases in her chosen field of law. I gladly endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Pete Singh

    Pete Singh, Unknown Attorney on Mar 30, 2018
    Relationship: Other

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

    Lawyer Rahul Aggarwal

    Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Mar 7, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

    Lawyer Amber Marie Lawrence

    Amber Lawrence, Unknown Attorney on May 24, 2017
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Gary Anthony Anderson

    Gary Anderson, Immigration Attorney on Apr 10, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Lawyer Gail Barsky

    Gail Barsky, Immigration Attorney on Apr 3, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. She is well respected by her peers.

    Lawyer Florina Filofteia Apostol

    Florina Apostol, Immigration Attorney on Mar 23, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Lawyer H. Scott Aalsberg

    H. Aalsberg, Immigration Attorney on Nov 30, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Attorney Gunda Johanna Brost is one of America's Top Immigration Lawyers. I endorse her.

    Lawyer Leonard Roy Boyer

    Leonard Boyer, Immigration Attorney on Nov 25, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Brost is a highly knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients.

    Lawyer Marina Melman

    Marina Melman, Immigration Attorney on Aug 11, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Kenny Bhatt

    Kenny Bhatt, Immigration Attorney on Jul 18, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.She is very professional and thorough in her work.

    Lawyer Parva Fattahi

    Parva Fattahi, Immigration Attorney on Nov 5, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Gunda is professional, dedicated and pleasant. A very nice combination for an attorney! I endorse her without any reservations.

    Lawyer Francis E. Younes

    Francis Younes, Unknown Attorney on Sep 16, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. She is hardworking and honest.

    Lawyer Matthew Casey Tyson

    Matthew Tyson, Unknown Attorney on Jul 29, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer James Brice Newell

    James Newell, Immigration Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Shan Dimitris Potts

    Shan Potts, Immigration Attorney on Jul 9, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse attorney Brost. She is knowledgeable and passionate about immigration law.

    Lawyer Elizabeth Nicole Kozycki

    Elizabeth Kozycki, Immigration Attorney on May 30, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

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    David Le Roy, Immigration Attorney on May 28, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Lawyer Gerard Francis Lazzara

    Gerard Lazzara, Immigration Attorney on May 19, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Ms. Brost's answers on this forum demonstrate her superior understanding of immigration law.

    Lawyer Jonathan Pierre Lacour

    Jonathan Lacour, Unknown Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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