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Your Trusted Colorado Immigration Law Firm
Shaftel Law is a Colorado-based immigration law firm founded by Attorney Matt Shaftel, with over two decades of combined experience in immigration law. Our firm specializes in family immigration, employment immigration, deportation defense, and citizenship matters, serving clients globally from our Lakewood/Denver office. We pride ourselves on providing personalized, cost-effective legal solutions while maintaining a deep commitment to integrity and client advocacy.Our team's fluency in Spanish and expertise in navigating complex immigration systems ensures clients receive culturally sensitive and technically proficient representation. With a track record of successfully handling high-stakes cases, including asylum applications and employment-based green cards, we combine legal excellence with compassionate service to help clients achieve their immigration goals.
Services
Family Immigration
Deportation Defense
Employment Visas
Citizenship Applications
Asylum Cases
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of combined immigration law experience
- Our team includes Spanish-fluent legal experts
- We provide interview preparation at no extra cost
- We handle complex cases globally from our Colorado office
- Our founder serves on USCIS liaison committees
Associations and certifications
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Colorado Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association
What people say
Exceptional service
Professional team
Timely responses
Stress-free process
High success rate
Services
Family Immigration
We help families reunite through marriage-based visas, parent/child petitions, and sibling sponsorships. Our attorneys guide clients through I-130 filings, adjustment of status, and consular processing. With expertise in both immediate relative and preference category cases, we ensure compliance with evolving immigration policies while minimizing delays.
Deportation Defense
Our firm represents clients in immigration court facing removal proceedings. We develop strategic defense cases based on asylum claims, cancellation of removal, and prosecutorial discretion. With experience in both defensive and prosecutorial approaches, we advocate for clients' rights during hearings and appeals.
Employment Visas
We assist employers and professionals with H-1B, L-1, E-2, and O-1 visa applications. Our services include petition preparation, labor condition compliance, and PERM labor certification. We specialize in multinational executive transfers and extraordinary ability classifications for scientists and artists.
Citizenship Applications
We guide permanent residents through N-400 applications, including eligibility assessments and interview preparation. Our services cover citizenship through marriage, residency requirements, and derivative citizenship for children. We also handle N-600 applications for those born abroad to US citizens.
Asylum Cases
We represent clients seeking asylum based on persecution fears due to race, religion, or political opinion. Our process includes preparing credible fear interviews, compiling evidence packages, and representing clients in affirmative and defensive asylum applications before immigration courts.
People
Matt Shaftel
Founder & Attorney
Admitted to California and Colorado bars with 20+ years of immigration experience. Stanford graduate and former federal public defender specializing in deportation defense and complex visa petitions. Active AILA member and USCIS liaison committee representative.
Petula McShiras
Senior Associate Attorney
Immigration law specialist with decade-plus experience in family immigration, naturalization, and removal defense. Active AILA-Colorado Executive Committee member with expertise in religious worker visas and deportation proceedings.
Questions
What immigration services does Shaftel Law offer?
We handle family immigration, deportation defense, employment visas, citizenship applications, asylum cases, and complex immigration litigation from our Colorado office.
Can I get help with urgent deportation cases?
Yes, we provide emergency deportation defense services including bond hearings, removal proceedings representation, and asylum applications with immediate attention.
Do you assist with business immigration needs?
We specialize in corporate immigration including H-1B, L-1, and E-2 visas, PERM labor certifications, and multinational executive transfers for companies nationwide.
Are your attorneys fluent in Spanish?
Yes, our team includes Spanish-fluent attorneys and paralegals to better serve our diverse client base throughout the immigration process.
How do I start the immigration process?
Contact us for an initial consultation to assess your eligibility, review required documentation, and create a customized strategy for your immigration goals.
What makes Shaftel Law different?
We combine 20+ years of immigration experience with personalized service, transparent pricing, and a proven track record in complex cases across multiple practice areas.
