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Andrea Montavon-McKillip

Immigration Attorney at Vista, CA

5.0   4 reviews
  • State Years
    Florida - FL 15 years
    Illinois - IL 21 years
  • Licensed for 15 years
    State FL
    Acquired 2008
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 21 years
    State IL
    Acquired 2002
    Status
    Voluntarily Inactive No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Andrea

Learn Andrea’s areas of practice.

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  1. Immigration
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    All areas of immigration law, including administrative and judicial appeals of immigration decisions.

Board Certified in Immigration & Nationality Law by the Florida Bar.

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Montavon McKillip Law, P.A.
380 S. Melrose Dr.
Ste 341
Vista, CA, 92081

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Posted by Cinthya | February 21, 2023
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Case of Parkland Shutting
Amazing Professional! Amazing Person! In a Pain Moment Andrea give us the best support!! I really recommended her!!!
Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Amazing service / excelente servicio
Andrea help me with my immigration case on removal of conditions for permanent residence. The process was efficient because she made sure I had everything in order. She is really knowledgeable and caring for her costumers. As well, she took time to practice with me and review the paperwork a week before my final interview. Even though I was nervous she always assured me that the process will go great and it did. As a plus she also speaks Spanish. La recomiendo como abogada al 100%. Conoce mucho del tema de inmigración y se preocupa por sus clientes. Estoy muy satisfecha con su servicio.
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Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2016
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Very reliable and will get the results
Hired Andrea for our immigration case, she was very clear, and honest about the process. She sat down with us to discuss the details of our case and took great care to be sure we were ready for all the proceedings. Furthermore, she always made herself available to us whenever we had any question or concerns about our case. She is a good lawyer that takes great pride on what she does and genuinely cares about her clients and the problems they are going through. Highly recommended!!
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Posted by Pedro | March 22, 2016
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Best experience
People always say that becoming a US resident is an ordeal and not a very pleasant and long experience. In my case, i could not be happier with the service that I received. The process was smooth and straight forward. I would highly recommend the services of Peregrine Law to anyone looking for outstanding and affordable help with immigration matters.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Immigration Attorney
  • Maney Gordon Zeller, P.A.
  • 2021 - 2022
  • Supervising Attorney
  • Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc., Immigration Unit
  • 2017 - 2021
  • Board Certified Immigration Attorney
  • Montavon McKillip Law
  • 2013 - 2017
  • Immigration Attorney
  • Private Law Firm
  • 2007 - 2013
  • Assistant Appellate Defender
  • Office of the State Appellate Defender
  • 2003 - 2007
  • Law Clerk
  • Federal Public Defender, Immigration Unit
  • 2001 - 2002
  • Research Asst / Student Attorney
  • Immigration Law Clinic, University of Arizona College of Law
  • 2000 - 2002
  • Legal Assistant
  • Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan
  • 1997 - 1998
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Education

  • University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
  • 2002
  • Washington University in St. Louis
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1997

Legal Cases

  • White v. U.S. Att'y Gen. (11th Cir. May 6, 2014)
  • Remand to BIA
  • Ruiz-Turcios v. US Atty. Gen., 700 F. 3d 1270 (11th Cir. 2012), reh'g granted, ___ F. 3d ___ (11th Cir. 2013)
  • Reverse and remand on rehearing

Associations

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter)
  • 2nd Vice President
  • 2016 - 2017
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter)
  • Secretary
  • 2015 - 2016
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter)
  • Board of Directors
  • 2014 - 2015
  • Florida Bar, Clients' Security Fund Committee
  • Member
  • 2012 - 2018
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • Florida Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality
  • Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
  • 2013

Publications

  • Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications)
  • Filing Procedures: Basic Requirements and Considerations
  • 2016
  • Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications)
  • Filing Procedures: Basic Requirements and Considerations
  • 2015
  • Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law
  • Filing Procedures: Basic Requirements and Considerations
  • 2014
  • Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law
  • Filing Procedures: Basic Requirements and Considerations
  • 2013
  • VOICE
  • Prosecutorial Discretion and Your Client
  • 2012
  • Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications)
  • Filing Procedures: Basic Requirements and Considerations
  • 2012
  • 44 ARIZ. L. REV. 247
  • Note, C.A.T. Among Pigeons: The Convention Against Torture, A Precarious Intersection Between International Human Rights Law and U.S. Immigration Law
  • 2002
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Speaking Engagements

  • AILA South Florida 38th Annual Conference
  • Detention, Detainers & Stays
  • 2017
  • AILA South Florida 37th Annual Conference
  • Hot Issues in Asylum, Withholding and CAT Cases
  • 2016
  • AILA South Florida Brown Bag Interactive Lunch series
  • Affidavit of Support and Issues with Unconventional Income & Assets
  • 2016
  • Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services Training
  • Immigration Options for Domestic Violence Survivors: Immigration Law Basics for Mental Health Professionals
  • 2016
  • AILA South Florida Brown Bag Interactive Lunch series
  • I-751 Issues: Joint Petitions, Waivers, Renewals Before the Immigration Court & Dealing with Separation Issues
  • 2016
  • SES Today’s Issues in Immigration Law and Practice
  • Overview of Immigration Law and Legislative Update & Court Procedures
  • 2016
  • CLS Removal Defense & Federal Court Litigation
  • Motions to Vacate in Florida
  • 2015
  • Representing Women and Children from Central America
  • Affirmative Immigration Benefits for Survivors of Violent Crime
  • 2015
  • Women with Children from the Border Surge of 2014
  • Victims of Crime Visas-VAWA, U, and T-Visas, and Considerations when working with Victims of Domestic Violence
  • 2015
  • Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Court Proceedings
  • Introduction to Removal Proceedings, and Victims of Crime: U Visas, T Visas and VAWA
  • 2014
  • Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Court
  • Asylum
  • 2013
  • SES Fundamentals of Employment Law
  • I-9 Employer Compliance
  • 2013
  • Representing Immigrants in Bond Proceedings
  • Bond Proceedings Before the Broward Transitional Center Immigration Court and Requesting Release from DHS
  • 2012
  • Basics of Removal Proceedings
  • Prosecutorial Discretion & Stays of Removal
  • 2011
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Attorney endorsements

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Immigration Attorney | Apr 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Andrea is a hands down the most knowledgeable and thoughtful immigration attorney I know. She is always willing to answer questions and share her thoughts and nearly always has answers when I have immigration questions. I have known and referred multiple people who have used Andrea for their immigration needs and not one of them has had a negative comment. I highly recommend Andrea."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I 100% endorse Andrea. She is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate attorneys I've ever met and had the pleasure to work with. I recommend her to everyone with an immigration issue."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"It is an honor for me to endorse Attorney Montavon-McKillip. She is an expert in all aspects of immigration law. Without a doubt all her clients are in good hands!"
Immigration Attorney | Feb 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Nov 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Montavan-McKillip is an exceptional lawyer with in depth knowledge about immigration law. She is an outstanding professional with very high ethical standards."
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