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  • Anchorage, AK
  • Licensed for 18 years
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About Nicolas

Immigration lawyers in Anchorage, Alaska. Since 2001 we have only practiced Immigration Law; locally, Nationally, and abroad. (HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL) Call Us.

Attorney Nicolas A. Olano graduated Cum Laude with a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida in 2001.  He passed the FloridaBar exam and was admitted to practice in that same year.

Mr. Olano is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and is allowed to practice before all Federal Immigration Agencies (CIS, CBP, ICE, Etc.) and Immigration Courts. He is admitted to the Southern District of Florida and the Courts of Appeals of the 4th, 9th and  11th Circuits. Mr. Olano has represented clients in the Immigration Courts of Miami FL, Buffalo NY, Orlando FL, New Orleans LA, Dallas TX, Houston TX, El Paso TX, Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, San Francisco CA, Charlotte NC, and Anchorage AK, where he currently resides.

 

Practice areas

AsylumImmigration
  1. Immigration: 80%

    We handle family immigration (marriage, child, parent, etc... petitions), removal (also called "deportation"), work and travel permits, criminal immigration problems, citizenship, green cards, visas, change of status and extensions of status.

    18 years, 1,000 cases

  2. Asylum: 20%

    We represent individuals who are afraid to return to their home country before USCIS and Immigration Judges. Asylum is for those afraid to return on account of persecution for religion, nationality, races, politics or particular social group.

    18 years, 1,000 cases

Languages spoken

Spanish, Portuguese

Top Contributor 2014

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Contact

2525 Blueberry Rd.
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Immigration Lawyers - Nations Law Group

2525 Blueberry Rd.
Suite 207
Anchorage, AK, 99503

Office (907) 770-0909
Fax (907) 770-0902

Website

https://www.nationslawak.com/

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing200104/19/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers898
Legal guides6
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top Rated Lawyer 2018Avvo2018
Top LawyersThree Best Rated2018
Top Rated Lawyer 2017Avvo2017
Top ContributorAvvo2014
ATTORNEY OF THE YEARCASA, Inc. Miami, Florida.2004
Moot Court - Winning TeamUniversidad de los Andes - Derecho1994
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyNations Law Group2016 - Present
AttorneyOlano & Associates2002 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Bar AssociationMEMBERN/A
Florida Bar, Senior Lawyers CommitteeMember2014 - 2015
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter)Board Member2013 - 2013
OPLA/OCC Liason SOFLAILACO-CHAIR2012 - 2013
Appointed by the Supreme Court of Florida - Florida Bar, Unlicensed Practice of Law CommitteeMEMBER2011 - 2015
UPL Committee - SOFLAILACHAIR2011 - 2013
Miami-Dade County Bar AssociationMEMBER2009 - 2015
Coral Gables Bar AssociationMEMBER2009 - 2015
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMEMBER2003 - 2016
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Sol de Media NocheThe House Must Investigate Trump's Immigration Policies2019
AP NewsUS: Buying pot could derail immigrant citizenship intentions2019
Alaska Public MediaPot could leave black mark on immigration cases2019
Sol de Media NocheImmigrant Children - Everyone's Concern2018
Sol de Media NocheThe Invisible Wall2018
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Florida International UniversityAdvanced Immigration and Nationality Law2002
University of Miami School of LawJuris Doctor2001
Universidad de Los AndesLL.B - Bachelor of Laws1998
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Concepts, Laws and Applications of Immigration in the United States: A Practical ApproachIMMIGRATION2018
GAY HONDURAN FIGHT DEPORTATIONLGTBQ ASYLUM2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter)PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION2014
La VentanaImmigration Reform2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association CLEUnlicensed Practice of Law luncheon2013
RADIO PAZCrimes and Immigration Waivers2012
CARACOL RADIODACA - RULES AND IMPLEMENTATION2012
LA W - JULIO SANCHEZ CRISTONUEVO PROCESO DE DEPORTACION2011
ENTREVISTA LA FMGOMEZ FAMILY DEPORTATION CASE2007
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
USA v. PhatteyDenaturalization Sustained
Amabel Amado Alcivar Salavarria, A043 910 846 (BIA Jan. 19, 2016)Appeal granted and case sent back to Immigration Judge
Ferreira vs. US Atty Gen (11th Cir. 2013) Published Decision11th Circuit remanded to BIA
Dyana Romero Castillo, et al v. U.S. Attorney GeneralRemand to BIA
Jesus Armando Guarisma v. U.S. Atty. Gen.Case remanded to BIA. Asylum granted
Ruiz v. Secretary of the Department Of Homeland Security (DHS) et alMATTER RESOLVED WITH DHS -
JAIME FONTALVO, v. THE STATE OF FLORIDACASE VACATED
Echeverria v. Attorney General of the United States et alMATTER RESOLVED WITH DHS -

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Guided me in a difficult moment

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When me and my husband got married immigration put us through a lot of trouble. I had filled out some things wrong and they denied my application. Nicolas refiled our case and guided us through the process. My husband is now ready to become a citizen and we could not be happier.
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Highly Recommend

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Very knowledgeable lawyer, friendly staff! Our case went just as he told us, our family is very grateful we can finally live our lives in peace without fear of deportation. Thank you Olano and Associates

Excellent

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Best advice ever, he knows what to say This lawyer is very knowledgeable and hes is always open to help.
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Consulted attorney

Awesome

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Nicolas is a very good lawyer and answered me a lot of questions. He's professional and patient
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Consulted attorney

Did not let me be deported and got me out of jail. Thank you.

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My family hired Mr. Olano to get me out from immigration detention. Of all the immigration lawyers they called here in anchorage he was the only one who had time and knew what to do to get me out of jail. I cannot thank him enough.
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Information for citizen

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Afther i get the information abouth my case i decide hire his services ... Very profesional and fríendly very help in my lenguaje and Also the price very accesible payment plant i recomend all my comuny thanks for the atention resive 2/8/17 i realy apreciated
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Nicolas Olano's response: Es un placer servirle. Gracias por su confianza!

The most amazing lawyer

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I was impressed with the way he handled my case. I don't have enough words to describe how amazing the experience with this firm was. Nicolas did a very professional job. I would strongly recommend him as your attorney.
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Committed

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Nicolas' commitment and thorough follow up is what made my case possible. Despite having gone through a very corrupt judge for my initial hearing, Nicolas was always looking for alternatives and keeping me posted on my options through the length of my case. He's professional, attentive and knowledgeable. I'm very happy to have hired him.
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Hired attorney

He really cares

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My domestic partner went to an appointment and was taken to Krome and then transferred to Glades. He had a deportation case. We went to Olano's for a consultation and he explain with details why he was detained even when he had his green card and what we can do to avoid deportation. He was always available, his secretaries and associates are excellent and professional and they dont waste time. It was 2 month of agony for me but with his help and support and his team he is with me today and filling for citizenship with our layer help too. I blindfolded recommend him he really cares and will do everything under the law to help you and your loved ones!

Excellent Lawyer Excellent Team

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I am very satisfied with Mr. Olano's work. My case was a long one and a bit complicated. Everything went very smooth with no complications at all. We i was three years old my parents signed a voluntary leave, we never left therefore we had a deportation order. Years passed and I got married. My husband is a US citizen therefore he could petition for me. We got married April 2010. We first went to see Mr. Olano in Aug 2011. We began our process Mr. Olano said it would take from 2-3 years. It took two years in the whole process. Like I said it went very smooth and Mr. Olano even got my appointment with the Judge re-scheduled for 6 months earlier than what I had it. Overall I had a great experience with Mr. Olano and all his staff. They were always there to answer my questions and always kept me up to date with my case.
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Antonio Revilla, Immigration Attorney on Sep 17, 2010
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Nicolas is an excellent attorney who zealously represents all of his clients. He is an asset to Immigration Law. His passion and commitment make him a formidable lawyer.

Pedro Miranda, Immigration Attorney on Aug 19, 2014
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I endorse Mr. Olano as an excellent and knowledgable advocate. Mr. Olano appeared before me countless times in immigration court and he was unfailingly well prepared and effective.

Isadora Velazquez-Rivas, Immigration Attorney on Dec 10, 2014
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Mr. Olano is professional, courteous, and diligent. I fully endorse this lawyer.

Mark Oxford, Immigration Attorney on Aug 19, 2014
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I endorse attorney Olano. Very knowledgeable and his multilingual, such an asset to out immigration law clients. Highly recommended.

Pedro Miranda, Immigration Attorney on Aug 19, 2014
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I endorse Mr. Olano as an excellent and knowledgable advocate. Mr. Olano appeared before me countless times in immigration court and he was unfailingly well prepared and effective.

Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Aug 17, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Alberto Perez, Immigration Attorney on Apr 10, 2014
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Mr. Olano is one of the most knowleageable immigration attorneys in the community. Always well prepared.

Mayerlin Almonte, Immigration Attorney on Dec 3, 2013
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Alexander Segal, Immigration Attorney on Dec 3, 2013
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Melisa Pena, Immigration Attorney on Dec 3, 2013
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Extremely knowledgeable in immigration matters. Nicolas puts his clients first and he is always willing to help a fellow colleague. I endorse this lawyer.

Monica Barba, Immigration Attorney on Dec 3, 2013
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Hans Burgos, Immigration Attorney on Nov 21, 2013
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Norma Lorenzo, Immigration Attorney on Oct 26, 2013
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Jay Nunez, Immigration Attorney on Oct 15, 2013
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Kyndra regularly provides thoughtful and correct answers on Avvo. I endorse this lawyer.

Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Oct 7, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Jacob Ratzan, Immigration Attorney on Sep 6, 2013
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Rebeca Sanchez-Roig, Immigration Attorney on Aug 2, 2013
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James Cueva, Litigation Attorney on Jul 2, 2013
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M. Miller, Personal injury Attorney on May 17, 2013
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Liza Galindo, Immigration Attorney on May 10, 2013
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Roberto Ortiz, Immigration Attorney on Apr 30, 2013
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Monica Roisman, Immigration Attorney on Apr 17, 2013
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