Melissa Campos Avelar

Melissa Campos Avelar

also known as Melissa, Campos-Castaneda

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Federal Way, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

28727 Pacific Hwy S, Suite B-2, Federal Way, WA

About Melissa

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, I-601 waivers, Removal Proceedings, VAWA

19 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

20 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 18 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2007

Active

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Location

Melissa Campos

28727 Pacific Hwy S, Suite B-2, Federal Way, WA, 98003

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Melissa Campos Avelar's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Melissa threw a Hail Mary for the win

Melissa came to bat for us when our family couldn't find someone to represent my brother while he was detained at the immigration center. My brother's case had been tied up in several appeals for almost 10 years and everyone was telling us to just cut our losses and allow the removal to happen. Mel...issa listened to my family and I about the domestic violence my brother had experienced and despite VAWA being a relief often pursued by women and their children, she prepared the case for what appeared to be our last Hail Mary for my brother. Per her direction, we hired a psychiatrist to evaluate my brother and his daughters to help us beef up the case. Melissa successfully persuaded the Judge to approve my brother's VAWA relief. My family is eternally grateful for Melissa's representation, but also her customer service. We had worked with good attorneys in the past, but had not found kind attorneys to help us in the manner she did. She really treats you like part of the family.

Posted by guillerma | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

U.S. citizenship

They were so nice to me. I am happy that I found Avelar Immigration law to help me with the process of becoming an American citizen. I would recommend them to someone who is searching for a lawyer to assist with becoming an American citizen. And also it's very affordable. I am now an American citizen...!!! YEAH!!! :)

Posted by Cynthia | June 04, 2014 | Immigration

Sincere, helpful, will fight for you!

A heart of gold. Willing to fight for justice. Very trustworthy and helpful. Helped my mother with her citizenship and was there every step of the way. Thank you Muchas Gracias Attorney Melissa.

Melissa Avelar

Replied last June 04, 2014

Thank you, Cynthia, for your kind comment. It was a joy to work with you and your mother. I can say you were my best clients. Take care.

Posted by Daniel | October 17, 2013 | Family

Kind and Caring

Gracias Melissa, for YouR help. She help us alot in my family case. Went to CouRt with me and my dad and got me a woRk card. Very kind and has a GOOd heart.

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Melissa Campos Avelar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gustavo Cueva

Immigration lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several clients to Melissa and she has always treated them professionally and respectfully. As a fellow immigration lawyer, Melissa has been a great role mode for me. She is dedicated and passionate and goes out of her way to help immigrants through various public events and in her own practice. I highly recommend Melissa."

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Jacob Smith

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Attorney Melissa Campos Avelar. She is hard working and very intelligent and care greatly for the clients she represents."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2006

Above and Beyond Award, Access to Justice Institute Seattle University School of Law

Work Experience

2007 - 2010

Staff Attorney, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project

Associations

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Consumer Protection Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Adjustment of Status

Granted

TPS Adjustment of Status

granted

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Education

2006

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2002

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Immigration talk with Ms. Campos-Castaneda

Immigrant rights in the workplace

2012

Univision Seattle KUNS news cast

Civil Rights and Drunk driving

2012

Univision Seattle KUNS News cast

Civil Rights

2012

Univision Seattle KUNS News cast

DREAM Deferred Action

2012

Securred Communities Platica en Burien

Immigrant Rights/Civl Rights

2012

Platica con Abogada en Mt. Vernon

Immigrant Rights/Civl Rights

2012

Platica con Abogada Campos

Securred Communities

2010

Platica con Abogada Melissa Campos

Derechos de los Inmigrantes

2009

Federal Way Immigrant Rights Presentation

Immigrant Rights

Publications

2006

UCLA Chicano Studies Law Review Noncitizen voting rights in LA county

Languages

Spanish

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