$ 250-400 per hour
Phil David Ortega
About Phil
Biography
In his Immigration practice, Mr. Ortega advises and represents school districts and private clients in matters before the United State Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), the Department of State, and the Department of Homeland Security. He represents school districts and corporations in sponsoring foreign national professionals for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas (“green cards”). His practice is focused on nonimmigrant visas such as the H, J, L, E, and P visas.
Mr. Ortega attended Arizona Summit Law School where he was the recipient of the Raul Castro Scholarship and graduated cum Laude. Prior to completing his legal education, Mr. Ortega was a teacher at a Phoenix junior high school. He taught 7th and 8th grade language arts and structured English Immersion classes. Mr. Ortega was also an athletic director and coach during his teaching career. Mr. Ortega has written an article, H.B. 2563 The Bible in Arizona Schools – A Constitutional Analysis, which was published in Volume 6, Phoenix Law Review, 805 (2013).
Mr. Ortega began his legal career working at the Arizona Court of Appeals as a law clerk for the Honorable John C. Gemmill. While in law school, he prosecuted six bench trials and a DUI jury trial for the City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
80%
11 years
Education
20%
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 11 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2015
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Location
PD Ortega Law Group PLLC
PO Box 645, Laveen, AZ, 85339
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Posted by Marichou Beltran | June 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Dedicated and Compassionate Lawyer
My family would like to express our gratitude for all the legal assistance that Atty. Ortega and Ms. Lily had extended to my family. My family deeply felt the sincere concern and professionalism during the time that we were going through the intricacies of immigration laws. With the professional exp...
Posted by Ariana | May 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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Phil help me renew my residency and also become a US Citizen. He and Lily were increasingly helpful throughout the whole process and everything went by smoothly. I was so lucky to be have found them and will be recommending them to everyone!
Posted by Manish | January 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Service
The team was amazing, smart, and professional in helping to process my visa process. Great service very professional and full support. Highly recommend them.
Posted by Jude | December 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
H4 Extension
We have known Phil Ortega to be a very good school district lawyer. Thus, we decided to have him represent me and my wife in all of our visa processes. He and his team has been very efficient, prompt, and organized in processing my wife’s H4 extension. We were guided step by step through the entire p...
Posted by Deepika | November 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
My experience with Mr. Phil Ortega
Mr. Phil Ortega was my immigration lawyer, re. H1 B & adjustment of status. I am glad to say that I am a Green Card Holder now. I will always be grateful to Mr. Ortega for all the support, timely help and care that he provided throughout the journey. I highly recommend Mr. Ortega if anybody needs a...
Phil David Ortega's Lawyer Endorsements
"Phil is a dedicated advocate who seeks to find practical solutions for those in need of education and immigration law services. Those who engage his services can be assured that he will work tirelessly to address their concerns and provide "real world" solutions. I strongly recommend Phil to all with an education or immigration law need."
"Phil is very knowledgable, kind, and friendly. I would highly recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Phil is incredibly smart, hard working, and one of the brightest lawyers I know. He is a the kind of person you want on your side and will always fight for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Phil is attentive to detail and is systematic in approaching each issue. Phil is passionate about what he does and always makes the extra effort to ensure each job is completed correctly."
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Experience
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Managing Attorney, PD Ortega Law Group PLLC
2015 - 2023
Attorney, Udall Shumway PLC
2014 - 2015
Law Clerk, Arizona Court Of Appeals, Division One
Associations
Arizona Thurgood Marshall American Inn of Court
Sample of Legal Cases
Cap Exempt H-1B Cases
Employment Based Legal Permanent Residence Sponsorship
Education
2013
Arizona Summit Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
Northern Arizona Universtiy
MA - Masters
2006
Arizona State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Fox 10 Newsmaker Sunday
DACA and Immigration
Publications
2013
Phoenix Law Review
H.B. 2563 THE BIBLE IN ARIZONA SCHOOLS—A
Languages
English