Bilingual Minnesota immigration attorney providing services and representation in the areas of family-based immigration, permanent residence, U.S. citizenship and naturalization, removal defense, asylum, TPS, and temporary visas.

My responsibilities include:Family Law: Drafting of pleadings in support of dissolution of marriage, legal separation, and nullity petitions and responses. Preparation of discovery requests to include taking and defending depositions. Client representation in child custody/visitation, child support, spousal support, and property motions and trial. Client representation in requests and defense of restraining orders. Settlement negotiations. Legal research and writing.Immigration: Preparation of U Visa, T Visa, and VAWA self-petition applications. Adjustment of Status (I-485), Employment Authorization (I-765), Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (I-751), Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and legal research of inadmissibility and removal issues.

Supported five attorneys in the Felony Unit with caseload and client management.Prepared discovery requests to the District Attorney's Office and assisted with responses to discovery requests.Drafted motions to suppress evidence, Pitchess motions, and motions to dismiss the information (PC 995) under attorney supervision.Prepared trial binders and exhibits for felony trials and provided courtroom support as needed.Provided daily courtroom assistance to misdemeanor and felony deputy public defenders at the San Francisco Superior Court domestic violence courtroom over a two and one half year period.