Gunda Johanna Brost
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Biography
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
2
Practice Areas
18 years
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Iowa for 19 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Brost Law Office
124 W. 4th St. Suite A, https://sites.google.com/site/brostimmigrationlawoffices/, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
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Gunda Johanna Brost's Reviews
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13 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Consular Processing
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 ...
Gunda Brost
Replied last April 15, 2016Thank 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
Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2014
VERY HELPFUL
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.
Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2014
Service is good. but need to improve the organized skill and better planned about client's case
Overall, I think Gunnda offered a good service for us. She is nice and patience. I just want to give some suggestions about well-organized skill. 1) she should take notes when hearing client's case. It can help her have a clear picture and provide more options for each individualized cases. 2) she sh...
Gunda Brost
Replied last December 09, 2014I am sorry you were not happier with my office's services. I do take detailed notes when I meet with clients, especially during the first intake, and I always have clients look over anything to double-check it before I send it out on their behalf, so I am not sure what may have happened in your case that you did not experience this. I hope I will continue to improve and I hope I was able to resolve your case.
Posted by Kevin | November 24, 2014 | Immigration
The only lawyer that can make you laugh in the midst of a crisis
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 i...
Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2013 | Immigration
Great Attorney
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 recommend...
Gunda Johanna Brost's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse attorney Brost. Attorney Brost is a very experienced immigration practitioner with the proven record of success."
"I endorse Attorney Gunda Brost. She has extensive knowledge and experiences in all areas of immigration laws and zealously advocates her clients. She is a true warrior you want to have on your side!"
"I endorse Gunda Brost. As an immigration practitioner, Gunda demonstrates concern for her client's goal and considers the various legal paths a client may pursue."
"Ms. Brost is knowledgeable and thorough in her analysis and handling of cases in her chosen field of law. I gladly endorse this lawyer."
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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."
"Attorney Gunda Johanna Brost is one of America's Top Immigration Lawyers. I endorse her."
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"Gunda is professional, dedicated and pleasant. A very nice combination for an attorney! I endorse her without any reservations."
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"I endorse attorney Brost. She is knowledgeable and passionate about immigration law."
"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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Experience
Honors
2016
Top Contributor, Avvo
2015
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2015
Pro Bono Award, American Immigration Lawyer's Association
2014
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2014
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2013
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2006
Best performance in the class (immigration law), Hamline University School of Law
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner and Principal Managing Attorney, Brost Law Office
2014 - 2015
Immigration Attorney, Cedar Valley Immigration Advocates
2013 - 2015
Immigration Attorney, AILA
2013 - 2015
Adjunct Professor, University of Northern Iowa
2004 - 2012
Assistant, later Associate, Antunez de Mayolo Law Office
2004 - 2012
Adjunct Professor, Wartburg College
2004 - 2005
Summer Associate, Hennepin County Public Defender's Office
2003 - 2004
Mediation Clinic Student Attorney, Hamline University School Of Law
Associations
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
International Law SectionABA
Sample of Legal Cases
Appeal sustained, Green card issued
Green card granted
Green card approved
Green card
Citizenship was granted
I-601 granted
Green card issued
Granted
PD granted
Approved
I-601A waiver granted
Granted
Green card granted
Motion Granted
Education
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
MA - Masters
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017
2017
2016
Immigration Law 101
2016
Immigration Law 101
2016
2016
2015
2015
Immigration 101 for educators
2015
2015
2015
DACA panel
2015
Round table discussion on DACA
2015
2014
2014
Unaccompanied Children
2014
Publications
2019
2016
2014
Languages
French
German
Spanish
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