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As both an immigrant and seasoned attorney, Marcelo Gondim combines technical expertise with personal insight to guide every client with clarity and confidence.
━ Attorney Profile
Marcelo Gondim
Marcelo leads Gondim Law with a blend of strategic legal insight and a deeply personal understanding of the immigration experience. As both an immigrant and seasoned attorney, he brings over two decades of legal experience to every case.
- Licensed — State Bar of California
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Admitted — U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S. immigration practice since 2010
━ Background
Professional Profile
Marcelo is a licensed attorney with more than 21 years of legal experience, with over a decade focused exclusively on U.S. immigration law. Before practicing in the United States, he was an attorney in Brazil — bringing international legal experience to his work.
He came to the United States as an immigrant himself, which gives him a unique personal understanding of the process that he now guides his clients through. His cases span employment visas, family immigration, humanitarian relief, and complex removal defense before immigration courts and federal appellate courts.
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Licensed by the State Bar of California
- Admitted — U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- Admitted — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
━ Practice Areas
Areas of Focus
01
Employment-Based Immigration
H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-2B, H-3 · EB-1, EB-2 (including NIW), EB-3 green cards
02
Family-Based Immigration
Immediate Relatives (IR) · Family Preference Categories (F1–F4) · Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing
03
Humanitarian Relief
Asylum · VAWA · DACA · TPS · U and T Visas
04
Removal Defense & Immigration Court
Cancellation of Removal · Appeals · Defensive Strategies before immigration judges and federal courts
05
Long-Term Immigration Planning
Strategic case design and future eligibility analysis aligned to each client’s personal and professional goals
━ Approach
Approach to Legal Representation
Marcelo believes that immigration law is less about paperwork and more about people’s lives. His approach emphasizes:
Strategic Analysis
Rather than filing hastily, Marcelo focuses on developing long-term legal strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances.
Evidence-Driven Preparation
Preparing cases with well-organized, credible documentation that aligns with USCIS and immigration court expectations.
Clarity and Communication
Clients receive transparent explanations of options, timelines, risks, and expectations at every stage of their immigration journey.
Compassion and Respect
Recognizing that immigration often intersects with deeply personal concerns — family unity, career growth, safety, and opportunity.
━ Track Record
Recent Case Engagements & Results
Under Marcelo’s leadership, the firm has handled thousands of cases across all major immigration categories. These figures reflect institutional experience and do not guarantee individual outcomes.
Immigration cases handled
O-1 visa approvals
EB-2 green card approvals
Immigration pathways supported annually
━ Outreach
Publications & Speaking
Marcelo regularly contributes to immigration insights and participates in professional outreach, reflecting a commitment to education and public service.
Publications
- Articles on evolving USCIS policies
- Legal analysis of humanitarian and employment visas
- Guidance on immigration strategy and compliance
Speaking
- Immigration panels and webinars
- Legal education seminars
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE) events
- Community workshops on immigration rights
Frequently Asked Questions
About Marcelo Gondim
Who is Marcelo Gondim?
What is Marcelo's background?
Is Marcelo involved with professional organizations?
Yes. Marcelo is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
What areas does Marcelo focus on?
Employment visas, family immigration, humanitarian relief (asylum, VAWA, DACA, TPS), removal defense, and long-term immigration planning.