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Jorma Cavaleri

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration
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Reason: Not Practicing

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 16 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2009

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Jorma Cavaleri's Reviews

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Posted by GB | November 16, 2012 | Immigration

Great Attorney!

We got what we paid for and then some. Jorma responded to all our calls and made us feel comfortable and got my wife her green card. We'll be calling him again when its time to apply for my wife's citizenship.

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Jorma Cavaleri's Lawyer Endorsements

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Heather Jarvis

Immigration lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Heartily I endorse this lawyer. Jorma is conscientious, thorough, and dedicated in his work for clients. Additionally, Jorma is a genuine and jovial person to be around and with whom to work on projects. He shows creativity and resourcefulness when seeking solutions for clients. He brings his intelligence, training, and pragmatic language and travel experience into his law practice. With his high standards, Jorma raises the bar for quality. I would feel confident if Jorma were my attorney for immigration or another matter."

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Grant Sanders

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mr. Cavaleri for 3 years, and I have had the opportunity to work with him on several criminal matters. Mr. Cavaleri possesses a common sense understanding of the law and a keen ability to ferret out the important facts in any case. In the time that I have known him, Mr. Cavaleri has impressed me with his in-court abilities as well as his legal research and writing. If I had a criminal matter, I certainly would hire Jorma to represent me.""

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Kelly Martinez

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on multiple cases with Mr. Cavaleri and have found him to be extremely dedicated to his clients. He has a strong work ethic and continually uses his knowledge of the law and skills/experience to get the best possible outcome for his clients."

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Alex Marco

Immigration lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jorma's tenacity and international experience make him an ideal immigration lawyer, and his long term view and broad goal oriented work are essential to achieving the idea outcomes for immigrants in our community."

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Aaron Cavaleri

Appeals lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked with Jorma on a number of legal matters going back to 2009. I first assisted Jorma as a law clerk while attending law school. More recently I worked with Jorma on an appellate matter involving an employment dispute. I have learned a lot from Jorma. I have always been impressed with his strong understanding of the law, his aptitude for legal reasoning, his skill in the court room, and his commitment to his clients. I would highly recommend Jorma and I can honestly say that if I was ever in need of legal assistance I would use him."

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Carl Arnold

Unknown lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm happy to endorce attorney Jorma Cavaleri. I had the opportunity to be co-counsel with him on a technical and time-intensive case for which we both volunteered our time. He was dedicated and communicated well with our client. He took the time to research legal issues and draft the necessary legal documents that were essential to resolving the case."

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John Fossum

Appeals lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jorma is very good at spotting issues, writing and researching cases. He does good work for his clients."

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Kelly Martinez

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Alex Marco

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2004

Academic Excellence Award in Human Rights (Highest Grade), Vermont Law School

2004

Dean's Fellow, Vermont Law School

2003

Academic Excellence Award in Legal Writing (Highest Grade), Vermont Law School

2002

Phi Beta Kappa, University of Minnesota

2000

Highest Honors and Command Sergeant Major's Award, Defense Language Institute

1999

Honor Graduate, Army PLDC

Work Experience

2012 - 2014

Partner, Cavaleri & De Marco LLP

2010 - 2011

Special Assistant Public Defender, Third Judicial District Public Defender's Office

2008 - 2009

Consultant, Better Business Bureau

2007 - 2008

Law Clerk, Berger & Marx, LLP

2007 - 2008

Professor, Southern California Institute Of Law

2005 - 2005

Law Clerk, Los Angeles Superior Court

2004 - 2004

Dean's Fellow Legal Writing Instructor, Vermont Law School

Associations

2014 - 2016

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2015

Minnesota State Bar Association, 5th District Bar Association

President

2012 - 2013

5th District Bar Association

Vice President

2012 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - 2015

Minnesota State Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Member

2011 - 2012

5th District Bar Association

Secretary/Treasurer

2011 - 2013

Minnesota State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Council Member

2010 - 2015

Ramsey County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2014

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - 2011

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

Volunteer Attorney

2009 - 2015

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2015

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2012

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services

Volunteer Attorney

2009 - 2015

Minnesota State Bar Association, 5th District Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2005

Jessup International Law Moot Court Team

President

2002 - 2011

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Naturalization

Citizenship

State v. Defendant

Continuance for dismissal.

State v. Defendant

Stay of Adjudication

Green Card

Client received green card and work authorization.

State v. Defendant

Client plead guilty to reckless driving.

State v. Defendant

Case dismissed following contested hearing.

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Education

2005

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Minnesota

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2000

Defense Language Institute

Linguist

1997

Defense Language Institute

Linguist

Speaking Engagements

2011

Quarterly PD Meeting

State v. Randolph Background and Implications

2005

ADR Course

Arbitration in the Former Yugoslavia

2004

ADR Course

Arbitration in the Former Yugoslavia

2003

ADR Course

Arbitration in the Former Yugoslavia

Publications

2003

South Royalton Law Clinic Manual Immigration Law Overview

Languages

French

Spanish

English

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