Melissa Campos Avelar, experienced Immigration attorney in Federal Way, WA with 11 reviews
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Melissa Campos Avelar

33903 pacific ave s main floor, Federal Way, WA

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09 Aug, 2017
I am very happy for the Serbs that lawyer Campos gives her my case. I have reprencentado in the whole process of my case I am very happy with the results to my help me and I seals I recommend.
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05 May, 2017
Melissa came to bat for us when our family couldn't find someone to represent my brother while he was detained at the immigration center. My brother's case had been tied up in several appeals for almost 10 years and everyone was telling us to just cut our losses and allow the removal to happen. Melissa listened to my family and I about the domestic violence my brother had experienced and despite VAWA being a relief often pursued by women and their children, she prepared the case for what appeared to be our last Hail Mary for my brother. Per her direction, we hired a psychiatrist to evaluate my brother and his daughters to help us beef up the case. Melissa successfully persuaded the Judge to approve my brother's VAWA relief. My family is eternally grateful for Melissa's representation, but also her customer service. We had worked with good attorneys in the past, but had not found kind attorneys to help us in the manner she did. She really treats you like part of the family.
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Guillerma

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15 Apr, 2016
They were so nice to me. I am happy that I found Avelar Immigration law to help me with the process of becoming an American citizen. I would recommend them to someone who is searching for a lawyer to assist with becoming an American citizen. And also it's very affordable. I am now an American citizen!!! YEAH!!! :)
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Highly professional and efficient in handling legal cases
“She is very professional, efficient in her work. She has an amazing staff who assisted us and worked really hard on this case.”
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Trustworthy and compassionate
“She is very honest, trustworthy, and straightforward. She made us feel secure and comfortable with her work.”
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Successful in achieving positive outcomes for clients
“We are very pleased & grateful for the outcome of this case. God bless Sister Melissa and thank you so much for all your hardwork and dedication.”
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Affordable legal services
“It's very affordable. I am now an American citizen!!! YEAH!!!”
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Dedicated to helping the Hispanic community
“Es un orgullo hispano!" (She is a Hispanic pride!”
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