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Federal Immigration Counselors, P.C.

34 years of experience
Immigration Law, Appeals & Appellate
Connecticut, New York

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Biography

I am a trusted and well respected immigration attorney, dedicated to helping those immigrating to the United States. I have experience in assisting clients with immigration visas, deportation defense, immigration appeals, bond hearings, asylum and USCIS applications.

I am a proud member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Let me fight for your rights! Call today!

Practice Areas

Immigration Law: Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

Appeals & Appellate: Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Fees

Credit Cards Accepted

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Connecticut: State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
Since 1990

New York: New York State Office of Court Administration
Since 1991

1st Circuit

5th Circuit

9th Circuit

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York

Arizona Federal District Court

Connecticut Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court

Languages

English: Spoken, Written
German: Spoken, Written
Spanish: Spoken

Professional Experience

Owner: Federal Immigration Counselors, P.C.; 2011 - Current

Owner: Stender & Lappin; 2008 - 2011

Owner: Stender & Pope, PC; 2004 - 2008

Owner: Stender & Larkin; 1993 - 2004

Attorney: Immigration & Naturalization Service; 1990 - 1993

Education

Syracuse University College of Law: J.D. | Law; 1990

State University of New York - Buffalo: B.A.; 1987

University of Wuerzburg, Germany: 1985 - 1986

Professional Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association, San Diego & Arizona Chapters: Member; Current

Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee: Member; Current

American Immigration Lawyers Association: Member; 1993 - Current

New York State Bar: Member; 1991 - Current

Connecticut State Bar: Member; 1990 - Current

Speaking Engagements

2014, Judge, Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition, Scottsdale, AZ, Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition, Scottsdale, AZ: October 6, 2014; Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition; 2014, Judge, Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition, Scottsdale, AZ

Juveniles, Gangs, Immigration, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, San Diego, CA: September 21, 2007; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; 2007, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: Juveniles, Gangs, Immigration, San Diego, CA

Representing Noncitizen Criminal Defendants, California Public Defenders Association, San Diego, CA: September 20, 2007; California Public Defenders Association; 2007, California Public Defenders Association: Representing Noncitizen Criminal Defendants, San Diego, CA

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