Mr. Hans Burgos
Experience:
38 years
Language(s):
English | Spanish
Hans Burgos | Kendall Immigration Lawyer
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About Hans
Hans Burgos is currently a top AV Preeminent rated immigration attorney by Martindale.com and a former immigration prosecutor.
Attorney Burgos received his law degree in 1987 from the Catholic University of Puerto Rico. His experience started in 1987 when he was hired by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), currently known as USCIS under the Attorney General’s National Honor Program.
By 1988 Attorney Burgos became a Federal Prosecutor for the INS in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Later on, in 1990 he also performed as a prosecutor for the INS in the states of Florida, New York, Louisiana, and Texas. He held this position as a trial attorney for eleven years, representing the United States in deportation proceedings conducted before immigration courts.
From 1999 through 2012, Attorney Burgos established and worked at Burgos & Sosa, P.A. a top AV-rated immigration law firm by Martindale.com in Miami, Florida.
Attorney Burgos is a Founder and Partner at the law firm of Hans Burgos, P.A. in Coral Gables, Florida. Moreover, he regularly serves as an Expert Witness in U.S. federal courts. Attorney Burgos is a member of the International Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association, and is fluent in English and Spanish.
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Experience
Founding Attorney
Hans Burgos, P.A.
Present
Coral Gables, FL
Admission
Florida
1992
Puerto Rico
1988
Education
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law
J.D.
1987
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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International Bar Association Member2012 - Present
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (Mexico City District chapter) Attorney Member2012 - Present
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United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Attorney Member2011 - Present
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American Immigration Lawyers Association Member1999 - Present
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter) Attorney Member1999 - Present
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U.S. Supreme Court Attorney Member1994 - Present
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida Attorney Member1993 - Present
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Florida Bar Attorney Member1992 - Present
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Colegio de Abogados de Puerto Rico Abogado1988 - Present
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Puerto Rico Bar Association Attorney Member1988 - Present
Honors / Awards
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell2002- Present
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Top Lawyer South Florida Legal Guide2013
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Attorney General Honor Program U.S. Department of Justice1987
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Law Review Editor Catholic University of Puerto Rico1985
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Commander's Award for Civilian Service U.S. Army1983
Notable Work
Publications
20 I&N Dec. 409 (BIA ) Matter of DL & AM
1991 / 1991
901 F2nd 173 (US Ct of Appeals 1st Circ ) Garavito v. INS
1990 / 1990
20 I&N Dec. 52 (BIA ) Matter of Gordon
1989 / 1989
19 I&N Dec. 688 (BIA ) Matter of Rivera
1988 / 1988
Burgos & Sosa | US Immigration Booklet
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
Represented the son of a Presidential candidate from Colombia who was subjected to political persecution in his country. Advocated his case before the asylum unit in NJ for years, until he eventually graduated from Princeton University and was offered a position by a prestigious organization in NY. We then change our strategy allowing him to obtain an H-1B non-immigrant visa.
How did you build a successful practice?
The old fashion way. Hard work.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Honesty, Competence and Integrity.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Extremely important.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
A initial assessment of the immigration situation and a plan to find a solution.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email, nationality, citizenships, date of arrival (if in the US), type of visa (if in the US), summary of immigration objective or problem.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
I am a top (AV) rated attorney, a former Assistant District Counsel (Immigration Prosecutor) of the US Department of Justice with over 30 years of experience in my field of practice.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Obtaining the remedies my clients are seeking.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
Adventure travel, trekking, scuba diving.
Are you involved in your community?
Friendship Circle, an organization dedicated to help children with special needs such as autism.
Additional Info
Hans Burgos, P.A. Highlights
Immigration
Firm Size:
1
Firm Locations:
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Languages:
English, Spanish