Michelle Canales

Michelle Canales Chinea is an attorney and notary with over 15 years of experience representing individuals and organizations in civil, administrative, labor, real estate, and immigration matters. She currently focuses her practice on immigration law, assisting clients with applications, legal strategy, and case preparation. Prior to joining Consumer Law Group, Ms. Canales Chinea served as in-house counsel for the Puerto Rico Ports Authority, where she handled regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, and complex administrative and judicial proceedings. She earned her Juris Doctor from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Law and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Humanities from the University of Puerto Rico, along with additional studies in diplomacy and international relations. She is fluent in English and Spanish, with working knowledge of Italian.

Michelle Canales Chinea is part of Consumer Law Group, LLC, a national immigration law firm dedicated exclusively to U.S. immigration law. For more than 16 years, the firm has focused on serving the Hispanic community, representing immigrants and families throughout the United States. With a team of over 300 bilingual professionals, Consumer Law Group regularly appears before USCIS, immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals. The firm handles complex immigration matters including deportation defense, detention cases, humanitarian protection, and family-based immigration, and is structured to evaluate a broad range of legal pathways, including options such as U visas, T visas, VAWA, asylum, and applicable waivers.

The firm provides comprehensive immigration representation, including removal defense, asylum applications, family-based petitions, and waiver requests, along with assistance for work authorization, lawful permanent residence, and naturalization. Consumer Law Group maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has received client reviews across Google, Trustpilot, and ConsumerAffairs. It has also been featured in national media outlets including CNN, Univision, and Telemundo, reflecting its national presence and experience handling immigration matters.