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Michael Paul Gianelli

Immigration Attorney at Denver, CO

4.8   23 reviews
  • State Years
    Colorado - CO 13 years
    New York - NY 14 years
    California - CA 15 years
  • Licensed for 13 years
    State CO
    Acquired 2010
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 14 years
    State NY
    Acquired 2009
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 15 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2008
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Michael

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DENVER IMMIGRATION LAWYER YOU CAN TRUST!

Michael P. Gianelli, Esq., is licensed to practice in Colorado, New York, and California (inactive). Prior to establishing the Law Office of Michael P. Gianelli, LLC, he practiced in New York at Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli & La Pinta, LLP. Before entering private practice,

Mr. Gianelli clerked for the Honorable Raymond J. Dearie, former Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Mr. Gianelli earned his undergraduate degree in New York from Hamilton College. He attended law school at California Western School of Law in San Diego, California, and graduated with high honors. While in law school, Mr. Gianelli was an Associate Editor on Law Review. In addition, Mr. Gianelli worked at the Legal Aid Society of San Diego and within the Cold Case Homicide Unit of the San Diego District Attorney’s Office.

Mr. Gianelli has extensive experience in both criminal and civil litigation. He has successfully argued cases in federal and state courts in multiple jurisdictions. For example, Mr. Gianelli has achieved favorable results for clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies, successfully argued cases before appellate courts, been appointed counsel in a section 1983 federal action, and defended numerous clients charged with removability in federal immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Mr. Gianelli values his relationship with clients, and works hard to earn their trust, respect and loyalty. He practices with professionalism, diligence, integrity and courage, and truly enjoys being an advocate.

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Law Office of Michael P. Gianelli, LLC
217 E. Seventh Avenue
Denver, CO, 80203

Reviews

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Posted by Raymond | August 26, 2021
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| Hired 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
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Posted by Dorothy | June 20, 2018
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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 second 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.
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Posted by MAXIM | March 19, 2017
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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 professionalism 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.
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Posted by Julianna | August 19, 2016
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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 with 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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Posted by Francis | October 10, 2015
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First time lawsuit
I live in CA and needed someone I could trust to be able to handle my case without me having to go back and forth. Mr. Gianelli did just that and more. He kept me up to date on what was going on and what he was doing and gave me the best options for me to choose from. When we did finally go to court, he was very calm and kept me calm. He made the right motions and objections and WE WON! He made the entire experience, not great, because getting sued isn't great, but as comfortable as it could be. I never felt afraid or nervous of what he was doing, I always felt in good hands. I think the best thing about him is, again, the fact that he does give you the options to choose from through the entire experience. So you are still in control but with a legal expert!
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Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2015
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Exellent lawyer
Michael represented my parents case to get their green card. I was always able to communicate with him when I needed. With michael's help my parents are now permanent residents of this country. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Solomon | January 20, 2015
Immigration client
Micheal was a skilled, articulate and knowledgeable representative in my immigration case. He was prepared and explained the various steps and options I had. Thanks to Micheal I have my permanent residency card. I highly recommend his services.
Posted by Marius | December 15, 2014
Outstanding
My mother was able to get her citizenship today thanks to Michael's outstanding work. Her case was a long and very complicated one, that made her lose any hope she had left. When Michael Gianelli took over her case, he was able to quickly restore our confidence in succeeding, thanks to his intellectual ability to build a rock solid case in less than 30 days. His straight-forward approach gave us trust and confidence while working with him. Michael wasted no time, he was very efficient, and he delivered as promised.
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Posted by Megan | October 1, 2014
straight forward, trustworthy and reassuring. Made me feel like I wasn't alone
When I thought my world was coming to an end, Mr Gianelli gave me hope. I was a victim of domestic violence. My abuser accused me of being the aggressor, and I thought I couldn't fight back. I was terrified and alone. My family didn't have the money to help me and Mr. Gianelli let me make payments. When I wanted it all to be over he told me I need to be patient and have faith. To be strong. It took time, 8 months of courts dates, me crying and worrying on the phone, emails of me worried that I was going to lose everything and he just kept reminding me to be patient. Anytime i had questions he would answer them asap by phone or email. Mr. Gianelli helped me find my will to go on, my strength to face this challenge, and for the first time in a long time someone stood up for me and was my voice. I was so afraid to fight back and he changed everything. Thank you Mr Gianelli for being there for me when all the lights seemed to go out. You're the man!!! You've changed my life!
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Posted by Jonathan O. of Evans, CO | June 1, 2014
Good, Trustworthy Lawyer... A man of his word!
Michael Gianelli knows the law well. CDL consultants put me in touch with him because I had issues with a ticket driving a commercial vehicle. Michael called me, asked me my concerns and assured me he would be there to represent me in court. He did more than I asked for, and in the end my ticket was dismissed all thanks to the knowledge and understanding of the law by Michael P. Gianelli. Thank you for your service!
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Posted by Gretta | May 7, 2014
Excellent Results with an Excellent Lawyer
I can't recommend Michael Gianelli highly enough. We knew nothing about the immigration or legal system in America and Michael dealt with our family in a patient manner answering all our questions and emails promptly and was very accessible to us. He communicated efficiently and well. He demonstrated proficiency and integrity, was extremely meticulous and thorough in his work. While he was very professional he was also very genuine. By comparison to other lawyers, his fees are very reasonable.
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Posted by Connie | March 20, 2014
Great attorney, great results
Michael Gianelli took my divorce case appeal. He did an outstanding job to bring a fair and equitable settlement, under the circumstances. He was very prompt to address any issues that arose and did an excellent job of communicating and responding to me as the client. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of proficient legal counsel!
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Posted by Alex | July 21, 2013
No one like him
Michael Gianelli is a great person and even a better attorney! as a very skeptical person my-self i have trouble trusting complete stranger but when i walked into Mr. Gianelli's office i knew he was the man for the job. Don't let the age fool you, he is a very wise man and knows exactly what he is talking about. I love that he contacted me to keep in touch about the case, and he was always very organized. he had my paperwork done before i even showed up to his office all i had to do is check that all the information about my case was right. Guys if you need an immigration attorney in Colorado ... please don't hesitate to contact this guy.. i promise you he wont disapoint! His fees were reasonable and his personality will make you feel comfortable and secure.
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Posted by Renold Phillip | June 16, 2013
Michael Paul GIANELLI ..the best at what he does
Truly greatful ,and thankful for his profinalisum ,trustworthiness . I meet Michael 6 months ago ,when we first meet the way he introduce him self told me about his intregety as a lawyer,he proved to me he knew his job,and handled my immigration matter as out of this world,in every way possible he gave me the advise that I really needed,describing him as good not good enough ,the wealth of knowledge he possesses on immigration matters as an attorney is excellent,he regularly follow up with me ,and answered all questions ,and emails sent to him,he is care ing and compassionate,he is the best couldn't ask for another ,he is the best,the way he handled my case,and the results was excellent ,he took great care ,and in returned brought great result,I'll recommend him to anyone without hesitation ,he is number one ,,thank you so very much Michael ....
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Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2012
Grateful for the assistance
Michael successfully helped me bring my husband over from Nepal. He continually advocated for us when the paperwork from Nepal contained flawed or incomplete information. I was very confused and he helped make the process clear, direct and manageable. I felt supported and my emails were always responded to extremely quickly!
Posted by Al | September 9, 2012
Denver client
I was looking for a good lawyer to handle my case that was pending with the IJ for 15 years. Basically i have almost lost hope till i met Mr. Gianelli, he went beyond everything i have ever expected from a lawyer. He listened very carefully to everything and i guess he also felt that I had good case. He knows everything in the immigration process, he's very very proficient, extremely diligent, meticulous and very knowledgeable. He followed with me regularly, answered all my questions and responded to every single email I have sent to him. He's also a truly genuine person. his fees are very reasonable compared to other lawyers. I really would recommend Mr. Gianelli to anyone who has immigration problems and i am sure that you will be as happy and lucky as I have been. I can go on and on about his good character and professionalism all day long. And I know that he's been really patient with me and I thank him for that. Thank you so much Al.
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Posted by DESIRAE | August 16, 2012
AWESOME ATTORNEY GETS THE JOB DONE!!
MIKE WAS AN AWESOME ATTORNEY HE GOT THE RESULTS IN MY CASE THAT I DESIRED AND THE BEST RESULTS WE COULD GET IN MY CASE! HES VERY DOWN TO EARTH AND UNDERSTANDING. MIKE MAKES IT CLEAR HE IS ON YOUR SIDE. HIS DEDICATION AND RAPID RESPONSE TO YOU LETS YOU KNOW THAT HE IS SERIOUS ABOUT YOU AND YOUR CASE.... HES MY PERMANANET ATTORNEY HE SHOULD BE YOURS TOO!! THANKS MIKE!! DESIRAE M.
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Posted by anonymous | July 5, 2012
Great Lawyer
Michael Gianelli is the best lawyer I have ever had to good fortune of working with. From the first day on my family and I have felt welcomed and valued as his clients. He carefully listened to my concerns, reviewed with me every aspect of my case and took the time to understand my situation. He handled my case with great care and kept me informed every step of the way. He also found solutions for aspects of my case that I had not even considered which really helped the case move forward much more smootly and a lot less stressfully. He is a fantastic negotiator and with him handling our case I was able to sleep at night again. He has helped me and my family tremendously. He cares about his clients very much, he is very intelligent, well thought out and methodical, and knows how to win a case.
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Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2012
New York Client
Appellate litigation in New York can be extremely difficult. Mr. Gianelli, however, proved to have the knowledge and skill necessary for my very complicated appeal. After the lower court denied my motion for summary judgment and dismissal of the plaintiff's case against me, Mr. Gianelli filed the necessary motions and briefs in New York's appellate courts and successfully obtained dismissal in my favor. He is highly intelligent and strategic minded and I would strongly recommend him to anyone involved in complex appellate matters.
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Posted by Trillium | January 4, 2012
Professional, Organized and Trustworthy
Michael represented my husband and I when we purchased our home about 3 years ago. He was well prepared during each step of the purchasing process. Michael kept us well informed about the timing, fees and closing procedure throughout the transaction. Our expectations were met, and the purchasing process went very smoothly thanks to Michael.
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AVVO RATING 8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Law Office of Michael P. Gianelli, LLC
  • 2011 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli et al., LLP
  • 2007 - 2010
  • Clerk / Extern
  • U.S. District Court, E.D.N.Y., Hon. Raymond J. Dearie
  • 2006 - 2006
  • Intern
  • San Diego District Attorney's Office (Cold Case Homicide Unit)
  • 2005 - 2005
  • Intern
  • Legal Aid Society (DV Clinic)
  • 2005 - 2005
  • New Listings and Marketing Intern
  • New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
  • 2001 - 2001
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Education

  • California Western School of Law
  • Juris Doctor
  • 2007
  • Hamilton College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2002

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

Associations

  • West Washington Park Neighborhood Association
  • Board Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Colorado chapter)
  • NMD Committee
  • 2013 - 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
  • 2011 - Present
  • Denver Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 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
  • 2011
  • Outstanding Contribution and Pro Bono Service
  • Supreme Court of the State of Colorado
  • 2010
  • Academic Merit Scholarship
  • California Western School of Law
  • 2003
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Speaking Engagements

  • Rocky Mountain Immigration Law Update
  • Immigration, Day Coordinator
  • 2012
  • YLD Practical Aspects of Practice and Hot Topics in the Law
  • Hanging Your Shingle: Essential Considerations for the Young Lawyer
  • 2011

Attorney endorsements

Received (9)
Given (6)
Endorse Michael
Immigration Attorney | Jul 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Michael. He is well-respected in the community and an excellent immigration attorney."
General practice Attorney | 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."
Immigration Attorney | Aug 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."
Immigration Attorney | Jul 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Jul 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | 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."
Appeals Attorney | 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!"
General practice Attorney | 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."
Criminal defense Attorney | 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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