Michael Paul Gianelli

Michael Paul Gianelli

4.8
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Immigration, Litigation, Appeals, Criminal Defense

217 E. Seventh Avenue, Denver, CO

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 15 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Michael P. Gianelli, LLC

217 E. Seventh Avenue, Denver, CO, 80203

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Michael Paul Gianelli's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

5 star (22)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Carlos ken | October 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Immigration

Terrible firm. Year a go, Gianelli represented my case, and he messed up my case becuse his knowlege was very poor. I dont know how even gratduted from the University, I went to another attorney and he still trying to fix what this firm massed up. I paid almost $4000 for nothing. He does not speci...fiy in area , he just gimbling with immigartion, crimnal, ....etc. First, to protect him self will sign you in very long contract then charge you and sign you for everything, please stay a way from this money hanger.

Posted by Raymond | August 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best attorney

Thank you Michael for genuinely caring about your clients, it says a lot about you beyond just an attorney. I could not have gone through this process without you, guidance as well as exceptional service you provided. Your level of knowledge and passion for what you do is what hopeless clients like ...me need to carry them through. Hands down the best attorney. Once again Thank you Attorney Michael Gianelli

Posted by Dorothy | June 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

excellent attorney

My case in the hands of a bad lawyer would have been a disaster. I found Michael on Avvo after reading all the great reviews. I knew my immigration case was complicated after one lawyer told me she could not in all honesty take it on, because she would be putting me in danger of deportation. The seco...nd lawyer just didn't seem capable at all. When i brought my case to Micheal, he carefully looked at everything i had, did amazing research and was able to reassure me that i might have a good chance to adjust my status. Without going in all the details, he did perform a "miracle" because i am sitting here with my green card! My husband and i are internally grateful to this amazing attorney. Keep doing great work Michael you are affecting people's lives more than you will ever know.

Posted by MAXIM | March 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best Lawyer

Michael, thank you so much for your great work, what a great Lawyer! Michael represented us in an immigration matter, he is a hardworking, smart and knowledgeable attorney who is really caring about his clients. He prepared our case and us for the court date and represented us with confidence and pro...fessionalism during the hearing so our case was APPROVED!!! I thank Michael Gianelli for the great work he did and will highly recommend him to anyone who needs an outstanding lawyer. Michael changed our lives, thanks again. Would recommend him to anyone who needs immigration help! Maxim and Anisa.

Posted by Julianna | August 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unrelenting

Mr. Gianelli is an amazing lawyer and an all around great guy. I had a very difficult case in which I was falsely accused of domestic violence/ battery/ assault/ harassment. I am a single mom of a 4yr old boy and when I came to Mr. Gianelli I was in such a horrible state emotionally. After meeting wi...th Mr. Gianelli I right away hired him, he not only was experienced and professional but he was compassionate and patient. Mr. Gianelli is the definition of unrelenting, he was determined and fought hard for me until the end, he believed in me and never gave up. Mr. Gianelli won my case and I was found not guilty on all charges.

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Michael Paul Gianelli's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kaitlyn Wright

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is well-respected in the community and an excellent immigration attorney."

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Matthew Skeen

General practice lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Gianelli possesses a beautiful legal mind which he uses to go the extra mile for his clients. He is an expert negotiator with ample trial experience who doggedly pursues positive outcomes to legal problems."

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Giacomo Behar

Immigration lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Benjamin Bilewski

Immigration lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maile Kobayashi

Immigration lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Shaftel

Immigration lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is a very skilled lawyer and communicator. He is able to explain complex legal problems to clients and resolve these problems in the most efficient way possible."

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Devi Yorty

Appeals lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Michael on a difficult appeal that wound up being much more than an appeal. It was a pleasure and I'd work with him again!"

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Craig Fleischer

General practice lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Gianelli has all of the special qualities which makes him the one you want on your side. He is diligent and perseveres to get the right result for his clients. He is also compassionate and attentive to the needs of his clients. You will feel comfortable and confident in having him represent you, as well as the piece of mind knowing you have made the right choice."

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Christopher Abbott

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I had the pleasure of working with Mike early in his legal career. Immediately he showed a knowledge and appreciation of the law, and a readiness to expose himself to legal issues he was not familiar with. He has a great way with people too, and in the time I worked with him he quickly developed a reputation as a very dependable and capable attorney. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mike for any legal problem you may encounter."

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Matthew Skeen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Maile Kobayashi

Family lawyer

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Benjamin Bilewski

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Matthew Shaftel

Immigration lawyer

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Paul Gianelli

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Abbott

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Outstanding Support for Libyans During Time of Need, Libyan Community of Colorado

2011

Outstanding Volunteer Service, Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network

2011

Outstanding Contribution and Pro Bono Service, Supreme Court of the State of Colorado

2010

Outstanding Contribution and Pro Bono Service, Supreme Court of the State of Colorado

2003

Academic Merit Scholarship, California Western School of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Michael P. Gianelli, LLC

2007 - 2010

Attorney, Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli et al., LLP

2006 - 2006

Clerk / Extern, U.S. District Court, E.D.N.Y., Hon. Raymond J. Dearie

2005 - 2005

Intern, San Diego District Attorney's Office (Cold Case Homicide Unit)

2005 - 2005

Intern, Legal Aid Society (DV Clinic)

2001 - 2001

New Listings and Marketing Intern, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

Associations

2014 - Present

West Washington Park Neighborhood Association

Board Member

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Colorado chapter)

NMD Committee

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network Pro Bono Attorney

Member

2011 - Present

Rhone-Brackett American Inn of Court

Member

2011 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member Pro Bono Appellate Panel

2011 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Immigration Law Section

2010 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Dupree v. Voorhees III, 891 N.Y.S. 2d 422 (2 Dept. 2009)

Appellate court dismisses $285,000 malpractice claim brought against Michael Gianelli's client

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Education

2007

California Western School of Law

Juris Doctor

2002

Hamilton College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Rocky Mountain Immigration Law Update

Immigration, Day Coordinator

2011

YLD Practical Aspects of Practice and Hot Topics in the Law

Hanging Your Shingle: Essential Considerations for the Young Lawyer

Languages

English

Activity

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