Matthew Clark Shaftel

Matthew Clark Shaftel

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 21 years

Immigration Lawyer at Lakewood, CO
Practice Areas: Immigration

405 Urban St., Suite 110, Lakewood, CO

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Matt Shaftel serves clients locally, nationally and abroad with their immigration needs. From handling complex cases to guiding the application process for green cards and visas, he has vast expertise and a reputation for efficiency and affordability. Matt specializes in family immigration, employment immigration, options for entrepreneurs and deportation defense.

16 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 14 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Shaftel Law

405 Urban St., Suite 110, Lakewood, CO, 80228

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Matthew Clark Shaftel's Reviews

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19 Client Reviews

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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... nonimmigrant visas, but they also provide our employees with piece of mind by expertly navigating the green card process. SHAFTEL LAW has the expertise of large national firms, but still provides these service at a very reasonable price point. Steve Senior Business Consultant Smart Wires, Inc., Union City, California

Posted by Maria | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Obtained permanent residency

Matthew is a very knowledgeable and thoughtful attorney. My case was pretty complicated from the beginning. I talked with several lawyers and no one was willing to take the case. Matthew did.Thanks to Matthew's professionalism: meticulous work and profound knowledge of immigration law, case was su...ccessful and we reached our ultimate goal. Many thanks to Shaftel Law.

Posted by Jen | March 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Friendly, Humble, Knowledgeable Immigration Lawyer

I came to the United States, entered "legally" with a passport when I was six years old, and just this year I was able to obtain my permanent residence, I am now 33years old! Have had lawyer after lawyer, and it seemed as if I was wasting my hard-earned dollars with them! After over Ten Grand from on...e lawyer, almost another five thousand $ with another. I began to look for different options. I have a clean record so I thought, "how hard could it be to do it on my own?" ...to my surprise it was very hard! I was fortunate enough to have found Matt, by just doing my research. I chose Matt because he was very friendly over the phone, very helpful right off the bat. I could not be more happy to have chosen Matt to represent me. My case wasn't so difficult, so I didn't understand why other lawyers could not help me.With less than one year Matt helped me receive a work permit then my green card :) Something that my parents and I had worked so hard to get for many many years. Matt is a very knowledgeable lawyer, very humble individual. He takes the time to fully explain every situation and scenario, to help his clients understand each and every process.He did not come off as being just about the money, he does what he does because he loves to help individuals, and is about doing the right" thing. My family and I are very grateful for all of Matt's help. With Trump being in office now, we were terrified of being separated. Me having to go to a country I've hardly lived in, and worse being away from my kids. Now we can continue our lives more at ease. i would recommend Matt to anyone going through any immigration issues. He is by far one of the best immigration lawyers I have came across! ( & there have been plenty) ;) Thank you Matt :)

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...in the next time I need some immigration law advice.

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...mmitted to the work that he does. Specifically, he worked on two separate cases for me-- one involving the legality of a prior deportation and another involving a very complex H-2B business visa interpretation and implementation issue. In those cases, he was certified as an immigration expert and specialist and drafted a lengthy memorandum for the judge (on the H-2B case) and his analysis was incorporated into a criminal defense motion in federal court. I wouldn't hesitate to retain him again, and recommend him as the best immigration attorney in the Denver/Colorado area. His dedication to the quality of his work is unprecedented and his writing and advocacy credentials are superb.

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Matthew Clark Shaftel's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Gilmore

Immigration lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Mauro

Immigration lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Shawn Meade

Immigration lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kristin Knudson

Immigration lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Michael Gianelli

Immigration lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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.

Associations

2024 - Present

AILA USCIS Liaison Committee

Member

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Member

2011 - Present

Denver Branch of AILA

Member

2013 - 2014

AILA CO Department of Labor Liason committee

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

B-1 Visas for Ukrainian Nationals

B-1 Visas Obtained after previous rejection

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Education

2004

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

J.D.

1997

Stanford University

BA - Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science

Speaking Engagements

2025

CLE - “Operation Aurora:” Preparing for Immigration Impacts of Trump 2.0

Speaker for Continuing Legal Education Presentation on Immigration Impacts of Coming Trump Administration

2025

9News Culture report segment Trump Executive Orders Surrounding Immigration

2024

Culture Report with 9News - (Starts around minute 30 of the report) Changes to come in a second Trump Administration

Languages

Spanish

English

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