Jesse Evans-Schroeder is a partner and the director of immigration litigation at the Law Offices of Matthew Green. She is an experienced attorney committed to defending the rights of immigrants.
A graduate of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Ms. Evans-Schroeder gained experience in immigration law through work with the law college's immigration clinic, as well as with the Asylum Project of Southern Arizona, the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, and Southern Arizona Legal Aid's immigration unit.
After law school, Ms. Evans-Schroeder began to work at the Law Offices of Matthew H. Green where she has continued her immigration practice. Ms. Evans-Schroeder has a particular expertise in deportation defense. She represents both detained and non-detained individuals in removal proceedings throughout Arizona, and deals with the intersection of criminal and immigration law on a daily basis. She is an experienced asylum attorney, and an advocate for those victims of domestic violence and other serious crimes who are eligible for certain immigration benefits. Ms. Evans-Schroeder also has a range of experience practicing at the Board of Immigration Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco, California, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. She has successfully sued the U.S. government in a variety of immigration matters, on behalf of her clients.
A long history as an advocate for women, children, and families led Ms. Evans-Schroeder to the practice of law, and to the practice of immigration in particular. She treats her clients with dignity and respect while providing strong advocacy as they face the challenges of the U.S. immigration system. Ms. Evans-Schroeder has participated in and helped coordinate a number of public service events related to immigration law, including workshops and fairs for Naturalization and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). She also has considerable experience in U Visa and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) advocacy.
Areas of Practice
100% Immigration
Litigation Percentage
100% Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
Arizona, 2009
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2012
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 2016
Education
The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Tucson, Arizona
J.D. - 2008
Honors: With Honors
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
B.A. (Summa Cum Laude) - 1997
Major: History/Women's Studies
Honors and Awards
Council on Legal Education Opportunity Scholar Award in Refugee Law
James E. Rogers College of Law Award in Oral Advocacy
Top Pro Bono Attorney, Arizona State Bar, 2013
Invited Speaker, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Annual Conference, 2018
Invited Speaker, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Annual Convening, 2018
Professional Associations and Memberships
Arizona State Bar Association, Member, 2009 - Present
Pima County Bar Association, Member, 2009 - Present
National Immigration Project, Member, 2009- Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2009 - Present
Past Employment Positions
William E. Morris Institute for Justice, Law Clerk, 2007 - 2008
Tucson Municipal Court, Law Clerk, 2006
Pro Bono Activities
Volunteer Supervising Attorney-Mi Familia Vota , 2011 - 2012
Volunteer Supervising Attorney-University of Arizona Child and Family Law Clinic, 2011 - 2012
Volunteer Supervising Attorney, University of Arizona Immigration Law Clinic, 2011- 2017
Languages
English
Spanish
Practice areas
Removal Defense (Immigration Court), Asylum Based Relief, Waivers, Family Based Immigration, Violence Against Women Act, Visas for Crime Victims
10 years, 1,000 cases
3 years, 20 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AZ | Active | 2009 | 11/29/2019 |
Legal answers | 79 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top Pro Bono Attorney of the Year | Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner and Director of Immigration Litigation | Law Offices of Matthew Green | 2009 - Present |
Clerk | William E. Morris Institute for Justice | 2007 - 2008 |
Judicial Intern | Tucson City Court | 2006 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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United States District Court for the District of Arizona | N/A | 2016 - Present |
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals | N/A | 2010 - Present |
State Bar of Arizona | N/A | 2009 - Present |
Pima County Bar Association | N/A | 2009 - Present |
Pima County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | N/A | 2009 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Arizona chapter) | N/A | 2008 - Present |
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American Immigration Lawyers Association | N/A | 2008 - Present |
National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project | N/A | 2008 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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La Voz | Accion Deferida | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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U of Arizona | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
Northern Arizona University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Catholic Legal Immigration Network Convening | Petitions for Habeas Corpus | 2018 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Family Immigration 101--All You Need is Love? | 2018 |
Breaking Bad Border Policy 2016 Conference | U Visa Advanced Issues and Trends | 2016 |
U Status in the Detained Setting | U Nonimmigrant Status | 2013 |
Immigration Reform: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly | Immigration Reform | 2013 |
Mi Familia Vota | Naturalization and Citizenship | 2012 |
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Borderlinks Traditional Border Delegation | Immigration Law | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Gonzalez-Caraveo v. Sessions | |
Villalobos-Organista v. Sessions | Preliminary Injunction Granted. |
Matter of T-A- | Withholding of Removal Granted |
Matter of J-H- | Cancellation of Removal Granted. |
Matter of R-T | Cancellation of Removal Granted. |
Matter of C-C- | Case Terminated (Dismissed). |
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Matter of T-D- | Lawful Permanent Resident status granted. |
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Wed Sep 11 2019
Posted by Dulce
Wed Apr 24 2019
Doralina Skidmore, Immigration Attorney on Jan 28, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jesse is knowledgeable, experienced, and an utmost professional. In court, she's a powerhouse. For matters that are more complex, I refer potential clients to her. Having seen her in action, I endorse her fully, without reservation.
Mary Kincaid, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 11, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jesse is a phenomenal attorney who is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in immigration law. She is widely respected in the field, and will work tirelessly on your case.
Gabriel Leyba, Immigration Attorney on Jan 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jesse gives great attention to each case and argues strongly in court. Great attorney.
Annamarie Valdivia, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Evans-Schroeder is a knowledgeable and respected immigration attorney. She cares deeply for her clients and it is apparent in her work product. I would gladly refer clients to Ms. Evans-Schroeder and her law firm.
Katharine Ruhl, Appeals Attorney on Feb 3, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I'm not sure how to describe Jesse in a short little recommendation. It doesn't take long to see she is a powerhouse of an attorney. Highly respected by the Judges and legal community, I can say after working with her directly that she is someone I would want by my side if I had to face a Judge. Extremely analytical and thoughtful, well informed, knows the law, and empathetic and caring with clients to boot.
Robert Coughlon, Immigration Attorney on Jan 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jesse is a well-respected immigration attorney in Arizona. Her reputation precedes her as someone who works tirelessly for her clients, and is willing to go the extra mile for clients with complex and compelling immigration cases. Just as important, she possesses empathy for her clients who have come from difficult personal circumstances. She's an excellent attorney and I wholeheartedly recommend her.
Michael Crawford, Litigation Attorney on Aug 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She is the best immigration lawyer in Tucson!
Cassandra Meynard, Litigation Attorney on Aug 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.Ms. Evans-Schroeder is a very experienced and knowledgeable immigration attorney. She is both competent and creative, going the extra mile for her clients to help them with their imigration problems. She is also highly ethical. Her diligence and integrity assure that her clients get their money's worth.
Jesse is a relentless advocate for her clients, and I strongly recommend her and the rest of the team at the Law Office of Matthew Green. This is the best criminal/immigration law firm in Southern Arizona.
Bamidele Adelayo, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I heartily endorse Jesse. She is one of the best immigration lawyers around. Very knowledgeable, and brilliant. I have seen Jesse in action in court and with her clients. Any client would be lucky to have her. She fights aggressively for her clients, and gets them solid results. If I needed an immigration lawyer, Jesse is my go to person! She is a terrific lawyer!
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