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Marcelo Gondim

Immigration Attorney & CEO, Gondim Law

As both an immigrant and seasoned attorney, Marcelo Gondim combines technical expertise with personal insight to guide every client with clarity and confidence.

Marcelo Gondim
LicensedLicensed — State Bar of California
Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
AdmittedAdmitted — U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
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Immigration Attorney & CEO, Gondim Law

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
Contexto

Perfil profissional

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)
  • Habilitado pela Ordem dos Advogados da Califórnia
  • Admitted — U.S. District Court, Central District of California
  • Admitted — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Áreas de atuação

Áreas de foco

Imigração com base no emprego

H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-2B, H-3 · EB-1, EB-2 (including NIW), EB-3 green cards

Imigração com base na família

Immediate Relatives (IR) · Family Preference Categories (F1–F4) · Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing

Ajuda Humanitária

Asylum · VAWA · DACA · TPS · U and T Visas

Removal Defense & Immigration Court

Cancellation of Removal · Appeals · Defensive Strategies before immigration judges and federal courts

Long-Term Immigration Planning

Strategic case design and future eligibility analysis aligned to each client’s personal and professional goals

Abordagem

Abordagem à representação jurídica

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.

12,300+Immigration cases handled
1,000+O-1 visa approvals
50+EB-2 green card approvals
40KImmigration 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
Perguntas frequentes

About Marcelo Gondim

Marcelo is the founder and president of Gondim Law and an experienced immigration attorney licensed in California and federal courts.
Before immigrating to the U.S., Marcelo practiced law in Brazil. He came to the United States as an immigrant himself and has practiced American immigration law since 2010.
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.
Employment visas, family immigration, humanitarian relief (asylum, VAWA, DACA, TPS), removal defense, and long-term immigration planning.
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