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About Andrea
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Board Certified in Immigration & Nationality Law by the Florida Bar.
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Licensed in Florida for 17 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 23 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Montavon McKillip Law, P.A.
380 S. Melrose Dr., Ste 341, Vista, CA, 92081
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Andrea Montavon-McKillip's Reviews
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Posted by Cinthya | February 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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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 | Hired Attorney
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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 bef...
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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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 ...
Posted by Pedro | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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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 out...
Andrea Montavon-McKillip's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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!"
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Experience
Honors
2015
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2013
Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
Work Experience
2021 - 2022
Immigration Attorney, Maney Gordon Zeller, P.A.
2017 - 2021
Supervising Attorney, Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc., Immigration Unit
2013 - 2017
Board Certified Immigration Attorney, Montavon McKillip Law
2007 - 2013
Immigration Attorney, Private Law Firm
2003 - 2007
Assistant Appellate Defender, Office of the State Appellate Defender
2001 - 2002
Law Clerk, Federal Public Defender, Immigration Unit
2000 - 2002
Research Asst / Student Attorney, Immigration Law Clinic, University of Arizona College of Law
1997 - 1998
Legal Assistant, Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan
Associations
2007 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter)2nd Vice President
2015 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter)Secretary
2014 - 2015
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter)Board of Directors
2012 - 2018
Florida Bar, Clients' Security Fund CommitteeMember
Sample of 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
Education
2002
University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1997
Washington University in St. Louis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
AILA South Florida 38th Annual Conference
Detention, Detainers & Stays
2016
SES Today’s Issues in Immigration Law and Practice
Overview of Immigration Law and Legislative Update & Court Procedures
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
AILA South Florida Brown Bag Interactive Lunch series
Affidavit of Support and Issues with Unconventional Income & Assets
2016
AILA South Florida 37th Annual Conference
Hot Issues in Asylum, Withholding and CAT Cases
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 Women and Children from Central America
Affirmative Immigration Benefits for Survivors of Violent Crime
2015
CLS Removal Defense & Federal Court Litigation
Motions to Vacate in Florida
2014
Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Court Proceedings
Introduction to Removal Proceedings, and Victims of Crime: U Visas, T Visas and VAWA
2013
SES Fundamentals of Employment Law
I-9 Employer Compliance
2013
Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Court
Asylum
2012
Representing Immigrants in Bond Proceedings
Bond Proceedings Before the Broward Transitional Center Immigration Court and Requesting Release from DHS
2011
Basics of Removal Proceedings
Prosecutorial Discretion & Stays of Removal
Publications
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: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications)
Filing Procedures: Basic Requirements and Considerations
2014
Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law
Filing Procedures: Basic Requirements and Considerations
2013
Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law
Filing Procedures: Basic Requirements and Considerations
2012
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
2002
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Languages
Spanish
Activity
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Q&A
EL SEÑOR RAUL SEBAZCO ES DE CONFIAR ES UNA PERSONA HONESTA QUE SI CUMPLE CON TODO LO QUE DICE?
23 Jul 2015
Q&A
How to get an arrest record or disposition letter, even when the clerk office of the county cannot find it???
09 Jul 2015
Q&A
My I-485 application was sent to the AAO
11 Jun 2015