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Your Trusted Immigration Law Firm in Colorado
Shaftel Law is a Colorado-based immigration law firm founded by Attorney Matt Shaftel. With extensive experience in family immigration, employment immigration, and deportation defense, we provide exceptional legal representation to individuals, families, and businesses across Colorado, the United States, and globally. Our team is fluent in Spanish and committed to guiding clients through the complexities of U.S. immigration law with integrity, compassion, and expertise.Admitted to the California Bar (2004) and Colorado Bar (2011), Matt Shaftel combines deep legal knowledge with a client-centric approach, ensuring personalized solutions tailored to each case. As members of AILA and the Colorado Bar Association, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and advocacy, helping clients navigate immigration challenges with confidence and clarity.
Services
Family Immigration
Employment Immigration
Deportation Defense
Citizenship
Asylum
Green Card Renewal
DACA
K-1 Visas
EB-1 Visas
E-2 Visas
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of experience in U.S. immigration law with personalized client support.
- Our team is fluent in Spanish and deeply understands immigrant communities' needs.
- We provide transparent pricing and include interview preparation in our fees.
- We represent clients globally, from Colorado to international cases.
- Our proven success includes complex deportation defense and employment visa approvals.
Associations and certifications
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Colorado Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association
What people say
Exceptional service
Knowledgeable team
Timely responses
Stress-free process
Highly recommended
Services
Family Immigration
Shaftel Law specializes in family-based immigration, helping U.S. citizens and permanent residents sponsor relatives for green cards. We guide clients through eligibility requirements, visa categories, and application processes. Our team ensures compliance with USCIS regulations while addressing unique family circumstances, including urgent cases requiring expedited processing.
Employment Immigration
We assist employers and professionals with employment-based immigration, including H-1B, L-1, E-2, and EB-1 visas. Our services cover petition preparation, compliance, and representation for multinational companies and entrepreneurs. We prioritize timely approvals and long-term residency solutions for skilled workers and investors.
Deportation Defense
Shaftel Law provides aggressive legal defense for individuals facing deportation. We represent clients in immigration court, handle asylum applications, and challenge removal orders. With experience in criminal defense and federal litigation, we protect clients' rights through tailored strategies and relief options like waivers and cancellation of removal.
Citizenship
We guide permanent residents through the citizenship process, including N-400 applications and interview preparation. Our team addresses eligibility concerns, such as criminal records or residency gaps, and ensures compliance with updated USCIS requirements. We also assist with derivative citizenship claims for children of naturalized parents.
Asylum
Shaftel Law represents individuals seeking asylum based on persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group membership. We prepare detailed applications, gather corroborating evidence, and advocate for clients in hearings. Our team also advises on derivative asylum benefits for family members.
People
Matt Shaftel
Founder & Immigration Attorney
Admitted to the California and Colorado Bars, Matt Shaftel has over 15 years of experience in immigration law. He specializes in family, employment, and deportation cases, combining legal expertise with compassionate advocacy. A Stanford and UC Hastings graduate, he actively contributes to immigration policy discussions.
Alondra Sifuentes
Paralegal
Alondra Sifuentes, a University of Colorado Boulder graduate, supports immigration cases with expertise in family and employment visas. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she focuses on client communication and document preparation, drawing from her background in social justice and ethnic studies.
Madeleyn Alvarez
Paralegal
Madeleyn 'Maddie' Alvarez holds a criminal justice degree and specializes in immigration case management. Fluent in Spanish, she assists with deportation defense and naturalization, leveraging her policy experience from Colorado legislative work to support immigrant communities.
Questions
What immigration services does Shaftel Law offer?
We handle family visas, employment immigration, deportation defense, citizenship, asylum, DACA, and investor visas. Our Colorado-based team serves clients nationwide and internationally.
How can I apply for a green card through family sponsorship?
Contact us to determine eligibility based on your relationship to the sponsor. We'll guide you through form I-130, evidence submission, and interview preparation.
Does Shaftel Law assist with urgent deportation cases?
Yes. We provide immediate legal representation in immigration court, including bond hearings and relief applications like cancellation of removal and asylum.
Can I get help with employment-based visas like H-1B or E-2?
Yes. We assist employers and professionals with H-1B, L-1, E-2, and EB-1 visas, ensuring compliance and maximizing approval chances.
What are the costs for immigration services?
Fees vary by case complexity. We offer transparent pricing and include interview preparation in our standard fees to avoid hidden costs.
Do you offer consultations in Spanish?
Yes. Our team is fluent in Spanish and provides full legal services in both English and Spanish.
