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Giselle Sotelo

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Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

800 W. 1st Street, Suite 402A, Los Angeles, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

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Law Office of Giselle Sotelo

800 W. 1st Street, Suite 402A, Los Angeles, CA, 90012

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Giselle Sotelo's Reviews

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Posted by Emma | May 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Client

Muy buena abogada muy profesional dos veces me ha ayudado con mis casos de inmigración esta última vez la contacté al último minuto y lleno la forma correcta y mando el paquete. Muchas gracias Giselle

Posted by Karina | June 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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Giselle Sotelo has provided legal advice and guidance during a difficult situation in my very difficult case for several years. I found her to be experienced, very supportive. Thanks so her I am happily living in this country, enjoying my family, my hob and everything i builded for many years. ...I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking legal representation that is fair, honest and will keep your best interest and unique needs at the forefront, thank you Ms Sotelo i will never forget what u did for me.

Posted by Bruce | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Attorney - Effective and knowledgeable in immigration law practice

After many years of trying to fix errors in my immigration documents, I asked Ms. Sotelo to help me with the process. She examined all of my previous submissions (which was years worth of paperwork) and explained how to solve the problem given the intricacies of working with the State Department and... USCIS. Before she made a recommendation, she helped me obtain additional records in order to understand the facts before she proceeded to work. With the proper information in hand, she put together a plant of action of what she intended to do and what she need from me. With her representation, she drafted a response on my behalf and sent out the documents. She then explained what we should expect from a timeline perspective and even laid out a contingency plan. Within a few months, she called me in an excited mood and informed me that she had my NEW paperwork in hand!!! She was probably more excited than I am as she realized what we accomplished in a few months vs. what I've been trying to do on my own for over 7 years. Few attorneys are reliable as Ms. Sotelo in the sense that she details the exact problem and clear/concise in how to address the issues needed. Most attorneys would just continue to bill rather than help you thoughtfully plan an action that helps you achieve what you need in the shortest amount of time with the lowest possible cost. I'd highly recommend her if you need guidance in immigration law.

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Giselle Sotelo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benson Lau

Immigration lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Giselle is an outstanding immigration attorney. She is experienced, very knowledgeable in her field, and communicates in a clear and concise manner. As a career litigator, I was a "fish out of water" when I received my first immigration case. The guidance and assistance Giselle provided me with on my case was invaluable. My client and I are truly grateful. I highly recommend her services."

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Ellen Lee

Immigration lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. She is passionate about this area of law and represents he clients zealously. She is well versed in the laws and fights for her clients with tough cases."

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Carl Shusterman

Immigration lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Attorney Giselle Sotelo is one of the best deportation defense attorneys in Southern California. I hired her a number of years ago, and we worked together for over 3 years. During that time, she represented hundreds of our clients in Immigration Court and before the Board of Immigration Appeals. She is smart, hardworking, bilingual (Her mother was born in El Salvador.) and achieved great results for our clients. She is very knowledgeable, conscientious, ethical and highly respected by government officers and judges."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2017 - 2020

Immigration Attorney, Law Office of Carl Shusterman

2015 - 2017

Immigration Attorney, Mackins & Mackins

2013 - 2015

Immigration Attorney, Jacobson & Han/Han Law Group

Associations

2013 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association Immigration Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

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Education

2010

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD

2001

Harvard University

B.A.

Languages

Spanish

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