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Matt Shaftel owns and operates Shaftel Law, a full-service Colorado immigration law firm that helps individuals, families, businesses and entrepreneurs with their immigration matters. He has a reputation for excellence, efficiency and professionalism, and effectively represents and serves immigration clients locally, nationally and abroad.
Matt has vast expertise handling complex immigration cases for individuals and their family members, employers and their employees and entrepreneurs who are navigating potential pathways for their fast-growth startups. He also represents individuals in immigration court and assists clients in preparing all types of immigration applications.
Because the landscape of U.S. immigration is ever-changing, he is passionate about finding the best possible solutions and serving as a reputable resource on immigration law for clients and colleagues, alike.
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Chat withState: Colorado
Acquired: 2011
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State: California
Acquired: 2004
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405 Urban St., Suite 110, Lakewood, CO, 80228
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Posted by Edna | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Thank you!!
I hired Matt and his staff to assist me in the my husband's immigration case as had entered the US illegally. Matt was able to answer all my questions and concerns on our consultation visit and after we hire him to take our case. Matt was very knowledgeable, honest and passionate to assist us. I app...
Posted by Steve | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Valued Employment Immigration Partner!
For the last 3 years and counting, we've relied on SHAFTEL LAW for all of our employment immigration needs. As a fast growth technology start-up, we require quick and rapid responses to ensure that we can hire the best and brightest. Not only does SHAFTEL LAW help us quickly transfer new employees on...
Posted by Paul | February 01, 2017 | Immigration
Highly Competent Immigration Counselor
Matt provided me with some insightful, practical legal advice on some tricky H1-B issues that came up at my company. After working with him it quickly became clear that he has deep knowledge and experience on immigration issues and I would not hesitate to recommend him to others or to engage him aga...
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Knowledgable and Conscientious Immigration Attorney Highly Recommended
I have retained Mr. Shaftel as an expert witness for immigration issues. He is extremely knowledgable and helpful, and also has a background in several other areas of law, including criminal law at the state and federal level. He was completely up-to-date on the latest immigration developments and co...
Posted by Marlene Pasillas | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Immigration Lawyer
Matt and his Shaftel Law Firm did an excellent job on my case. From filling my DACA forms to helping me get my permanent residency. Matt and his staff are very knowledgeable about the immigration laws and are with you ever step of the way. They are very professional and take pride in what they do. Ve...
"Matthew is an expert immigration attorney. I don't hesitate to refer my business owner clients who need help with H-1b, L-1, E-2, or EB-5 visas to him."
"Putting aside his overwhelming academic credentials and experience, Matt brings a tirelessness and passion to representing his clients that I have not yet witnessed in other attorneys. He performs the work he appears to have been placed upon this earth to accomplish, and he continually does so with unfathomable poise, determination and success. I refer, and will continue to refer, all immigration cases into his able hands."
"Matt is a passionate immigration attorney. He works diligently for each one of his cases, he is dedicated and very smart. I strongly recommend him as a lawyer as well as an advocate for the community."
"Matt is smart, effective and provides top of the line legal representation in business and family immigration and removal defense. After working closely with him on several cases and seeing how he works, I would not hesitate to put my important legal issues in his hands."
"I endorse Matthew because he is a talented Denver lawyer that cares about his clients' cases and works hard to get them the best possible results."
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2001
AmJur Awards (highest grades: Contracts, Torts, Legal Writing), University of California, Hastings College of the Law
2001
Law Review (Top 10% of class after First Year), University of California, Hastings College of the Law
2013 - Present
Attorney, Shaftel Law
2011 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Stern and Curray
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Solo Practice (Juvenile Public Defense and Federal Public Defense, Panel Attorney)
2005 - 2007
Attorney, Saveri & Saveri (Antitrust Law Firm)
2004 - 2006
Attorney, Federal Defenders Of San Diego, Inc.
2024 - Present
AILA USCIS Liaison CommitteeMember
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)Member
2011 - Present
Denver Branch of AILAMember
2013 - 2014
AILA CO Department of Labor Liason committeeChair
B-1 Visas Obtained after previous rejection
2004
J.D.
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science
2025
Speaker for Continuing Legal Education Presentation on Immigration Impacts of Coming Trump Administration
2025
2024
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English
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