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Claribel Palacios Madueña
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Biography
Ms. Madueña is an expert immigration lawyer in the Bay Area handling a wide range of immigration matters, including complex cases with criminal issues. She has successfully argued for the release of clients in immigration detention, and has obtained Adjustment of Status, Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, and NACARA for her clients against the government in Immigration Court. Ms. Madueña has also obtained Lawful Permanent Residency, Asylum, Naturalization, NACARA, and Waivers before the immigration office. Notably, when she was a first-year associate, Ms. Madueña presented a complex criminal and immigration oral argument to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and received a published decision in that case (Gil v. Holder, 651 F.3d 1000 (9th Cir. 2011)). She is also a Certified Legal Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law with the California State Bar, which requires lawyers to pass a written examination, demonstrate a high level of experience, fulfill ongoing educational requirements, and provide favorable recommendations from judges and attorneys familiar with their work.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
100%
15 years
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
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Claribel Palacios Madueña's Reviews
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Posted by Juan | November 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Above and beyond my expectations
Claribel and her team were always available and happily answered all my questions. She took the time to practice the interview with me a-couple of days before my INS interview. I would highly recommend her services. Claribel went above and beyond my expectations. Thank you :)
Posted by Vanessa | November 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Vanessa
Claribel thank you for making my naturalization process easier. Never once did I doubt I was in the best possible hands. Phone calls were returned without delay. I'd highly recommend her!
Posted by José Juan | September 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Immigration Law
Claribel P. Madueña was very helpful, knowledgeable about my case. She kept it simple, clear and effective. When I had doubts & questions her & her team were very positive, responsive with emails, texts & kept me updated. She explained the procedure, prepared me before the interview and accompanied ...
Claribel Palacios Madueña
Replied last September 2, 2021Thank you for your feedback, José! It was such a pleasure working with you. Congratulations on your success!
Posted by Ran | August 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Amazing Bilingual Attorney with big heart and very knowledgable
Claribel is not only a great lawyer, but an amazing human being with lots of qualities and strong values. She is professional, humble, honest, and emphatic. She was able to guide me through the immigration process of obtaining my green card . She is a very knowledgable and positive person with a big ...
Posted by Cesar Montalvo | January 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent professional service
Claribel, Gave me all my options from the beginning told me what the process was gave me a window/timetable for my case, follow up and got results faster than expected, went the extra mile for sure. Was the right decision for me Glad I did
Claribel Palacios Madueña's Lawyer Endorsements
"Claribel is a fellow immigration attorney and colleague who is highly respected and experienced in the more complex and nuanced areas of immigration law which most immigration attorneys do not handle. She is a certified immigration specialist meaning her knowledge and experienced in the field has been vetted by the State Bar of California and I have heard only high praises about her, both as a person and as an attorney."
"I have known Claribel since 2006, starting with law school and now as a great friend and colleague. She is a genuine and reliable person which I know translates to her professional practice. Her experience, work ethic and zealous advocacy are first rate, and are also endorsed by the State Bar, as she is an expert of Immigration Law. Claribel is a confident choice to handle your legal matters and I am happy to recommend her."
"Ms. Madueña is a personable and highly knowledgable attorney in the field of immigration. She is very devoted to helping her clients and also takes time to help improve the legal community with her mentorship activities. I can't say enough good things about this wonderful attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is so passionate about helping her clients that I have never met and Immigration lawyer like her. Clarabel is the best!"
"I have known Claribel for over 13 years and endorse her and her immigration practice. I know, first hand, what a responsible, ethical, and knowledgeable immigration attorney she is. I first met Claribel during our freshman year at Loyola Law School where we became steadfast friends while we were both being introduced to the practice of law. Since then I’ve witnessed her wonderful evolution into the socially conscious - justice orientated - immigration attorney she so naturally was always meant to be, and is. She has experience handing a broad range of immigration cases and argued before the 9th Circuit early in her career. Claribel is also personable and emotionally intelligent and I would recommend her services to anyone interested."
"Knowledgeable and passionate advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Claribel for many years and know that she is a dedicated, caring and successful immigration attorney.I endorse this lawyer."
"I often come to Claribel for advice on complicated Removal Proceedings issues. She articulate, to the point, and well versed in Criminal Immigration. As someone who has practiced Immigration for several years, I recommend her without reserve."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist
Work Experience
2020 - Present
2020 Legal Specialization Working Group Member, State Bar of California - Department of Legal Specialization
2018 - Present
Mentor Attorney, Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center
2018 - Present
Pro Bono Attorney, Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project
2014 - Present
Sole Practitioner, Law Office of Claribel P. Madueña, P.C.
2010 - 2013
Associate Immigration Attorney, Law Offices of Mike Razi, APC
2009 - 2010
Public Service Corp Fellow, Harriet Buhai Center For Family Law
2008 - 2009
Certified Law Student, Juvenile Justice Clinic - Loyola Law School Los Angeles
Associations
2019 - Present
Bay Area Border AngelsImmigration Law Educator
2018 - Present
Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense CenterMentor Attorney
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Northern California Chapter)Member
2009 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2014 - 2018
San Francisco Bar AssociationAttorney of the Day
Sample of Legal Cases
Asylum (Various)
Granted.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Granted.
Cancellation of Removal for Nonpermanent Residents (Various)
Granted.
Administrative Closure Based on Prosecutorial Discretion (Various)
Granted.
1-212, I-601 & I-601A Waivers (Various)
Granted.
Adjustment of Status (Various)
Granted.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)(Various)
Granted.
Withholding of Removal (Various)
Granted.
Naturalization (Various)
Granted.
Education
2009
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of California - San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2004
Complutense University of Madrid
University of California Education Abroad Program
Speaking Engagements
2020
Immigration 101: Nuts and Bults Two Day Program
Bars to Admissibility and Waivers
2019
2018
Know Your Rights - Immigration Session at San Francisco State University
Know Your Rights - Immigration Session
2018
Know Your Rights - Immigration Session at 1951 Coffee Company, Berkeley, CA
Know Your Rights - Immigration Session
Publications
2020
Immigration Lawyers Toolbox
Introduction to Removal Proceedings
Languages
Spanish
Italian
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my husband and i still work on his immigration status if he has an order of deportation?
17 Jun 2020
Q&A
Do I need to file I-944 form along with I-485 if I have been continuously employed in the US on my H1B and have a steady income?
17 Jun 2020
Q&A
Can I apply for adjustment of status while having a U2 visa?
28 May 2020