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Michelle Celleri
also known as Stavros Immigration, Michelle Stavros
About Michelle
Biography
Michelle Stavros is a zealous advocate for her clients. She has dedicated her practice to helping individuals and businesses with their immigration and employment needs. Ms. Stavros believes strongly that good communication is the key to a successful outcome. She is an effective communicator and takes the time to teach her clients about the process in a way they can understand.
Ms. Stavros attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where she received her Bachelors in Spanish and Sociology. During her college years she worked for the Conference on World Affairs, designed and implemented programs in the community and worked for the office of Judicial Affairs. After finishing undergraduate school she began working with the immigrant population. She saw first-hand how this group of people were taken advantage of and the injustices they faced. She then decided to attend law school at California Western School of Law in San Diego, California to fight against the injustices these individuals faced. While in law school Ms. Stavros presided as the President of the Public Interest Law Foundation and received the Diversity Scholarship for her work promoting diversity.
Ms. Stavros has a strong presence in the community through her involvement in community outreach and affiliation with legal associations. In addition to her volunteer work, she is an adjunct law professor at the Univesidad Atonomia de Baja California in Tijuana, Mexico. She is also a guest instructor of Acceso Capacitacion where she trains attorneys and judges throughout Latin America on trial skills so they can effectuate legal reform and transparency within their own judicial systems.
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Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Alliance San Diego
North Park, San Diego, CA, 92116
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Posted by Clinton | April 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Fast, knowledgeable, friendly and efficient.
I contact Michelle to assist me with a Re-Entry permit as I was running out of time and needed to have it submitted quickly and without any room for errors or questions. Michelle was thorough and efficient and new what questions to ask and gave me excellent advice and suggestions. I would highly ...
Posted by Oscar | February 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exelente sincera y con un perfecto español
Trabajar con michelle ha sido la mejor decicion que mi esposa y yo tomamos nos ayudo con la visa u sin rodeos ni trabas ni cargos escondidos o falsas promesas como otros abogados y lo mejor para la jente hispana habla perfecto español se la recomiendo mucho no se van arrepentir
Posted by Annie | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Wonderful professional!
I used Michelle to assist in obtaining Permanent Resident status for my New Zealand born son. She assisted in the amassing of considerable paperwork and application paperwork, filing it and providing copies. When it came time to be interviewed she came with us. She is knowledgeable, personable and a ...
Posted by KC | August 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Thorough, friendly, and patient
We hired Ms. Stavros to ultimately handle the paperwork for a certificate of citizenship for my son. We had done a national adoption in another country where we were residing and upon returning Stateside had lots of questions as to what would happen and the process. We were given different answers ea...
Posted by Surbhi | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Awesome help, great attorney!!
I hired Michelle Stavros to help with my husband's adjustment of status case last year. She is really knowledgeable and helpful and the entire process would have been a lot more complicated if we didn't have her help. I would definitely recommend her to anyone I know that needs a good immigration att...
Michelle Celleri's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Michelle. She truly cares about her clients and works very hard to get them the best outcome possible for their cases! I would trust Michelle with my case any day. I highly recommend her - she is a wonderful attorney and a true pleasure to work with!"
"Michelle is an amazing attorney and even better person. As a criminal law practitioner, I often run into immigration problems. When I do, Michelle is my go-to person for immigration-related issues. She is sharp, hardworking, and tremendously resourceful. I highly recommend Michelle."
"I endorse Ms. Stavros. She is a bright, experienced, and zealous advocate who truly cares about her clients."
"Michelle is a skilled immigration lawyer, with experience, knowledge and passion. She is a fighter, problem–solver and looks for opportunity within the problem. She is well liked and trusted by all, including Judges, opposing counsel and her clients! She is a force to be reckoned with in court and in life!"
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"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"Michelle is very dedicated to her work, hardworking, and passionate. She is incredibly trustworthy and I refer clients to her practice based on her strong work ethic and legal abilities."
"Michelle is a very intelligent and honest lawyer who deeply cares about her clients. She is also an excellent writer. I endorse her."
"Michelle is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"Michelle is an excellent immigration attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to clients. I endorse her without reservation."
"Michelle is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered her primary area of practice over the course of her professional experience. Her sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of her cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for her services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Stavros is an extremely talented immigration attorney. She is known for her highly effective advocacy and going the extra mile for her clients. She has earned the respect of the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly recommend Ms. Stravos. She is very experienced and has a passion in helping clients with their immigration needs."
"I endorse Ms. Stavros. She is dedicated to providing her clients with superior results and is extremely knowledgeable in her area of law."
"Michelle is a highly competent, qualified, and knowledgeable immigration attorney. I regularly consult with her on the impacts criminal and DUI/DWI matters have on immigration issues. She is a valuable resource to the immigration law community. If you are considering her for representation, rest assured that you will be in excellent hands."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"MIchelle is a fantastic immigration attorney. She navigates her clients through the complexities of the legal system while providing excellent representation."
"Michelle cares about her clients."
"Michelle is highly professional and super helpful. She always takes the extra step to help you you out and is very down to earth and accessible. She is also very knowledgeable about all aspects of immigration law. Her keen awareness of diversity and ability to relate to her clients set her apart from other attorneys. I highly recommend her immigration services."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Pro Bono Award, American Bar Association
2012
The Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, The Board of Governors of the State Bar of California
2012
La Mancha Award, Casa Cornelia Law Center
2011
The Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, The Board of Governors of the State Bar of California
2011
Josie Dixion Public Service Award, Public Interest Law Foundation
2011
Diversity Scholarship, California Western School of Law
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Partner, Stavros Immigration
2013 - 2013
Legal Intern, SPAWAR
2012 - 2013
Legal Intern, ACLU
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, EEOC
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, Employee Rights Center
2011 - 2012
Legal Intern, Casa Cornelia Law Center
Associations
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationLiaison
2013 - Present
California Western School of Law Alumni BoardBoard Member
2013 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2010 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Access to Law InitiativeCommunity Liaison
Education
2013
California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of Colorado - Boulder
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Proyecto Incubadora de Asesoria
Incubator Seminar
2016
KUSI news
Supreme Court on Immigration
2016
Immigrant Rights
Status of Executive Order
2016
Discurso en litigacion
Trial Skills Academy
2016
Advance Parole
Advance Parole
2015
Know Your Rights
Removal Protection
2015
Immigrant Rights
Executive Order
2015
Distresas en Litigacion
Trial Skills Academy
2014
Despierta San Diego
Access to Law Initiative
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my girlfriend come with a B2 VISA, marry me, fill the I-130, stay 6 months, return, and then come right back with a F1 ?
21 Sep 2016
Q&A
I-130 approved and i-485 denied
17 Sep 2016
Q&A
Can I petition or get papers for my Step father?
15 Sep 2016