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Alberto Ribas

Winter Springs

Summary

Experienced and motivated professional seeking to contribute to your organization. Committed to enhancing work quality and driven by professional growth. Eager to bring new perspectives and valuable experiences to benefit your company. Anticipating the opportunity to contribute to your company\'s success with enthusiasm and high expectations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY (MANAGING PARTNER)

5A FLORIDA IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS, LLC
01.2017 - Current
  • Worked with a broad range of clients in immigration cases involving removal proceedings, waivers, asylum/withholding of removal, voluntary departure, adjustment of status, family petitions and naturalization
  • Preparing and filing Stay of Removal Applications with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
  • Applied strong communication skills in closely working with clients and witnesses to prepare for Individual Hearings
  • Conducted legal counseling for potential clients, legal research, and provided legal representation in court
  • Assisted coordinating community outreach events to provide awareness about immigrant rights
  • Prepared clients for visa interviews and coached them on how to present their case effectively, increasing overall success rates.
  • Prepared comprehensive waiver applications that resulted in overcoming grounds of inadmissibility for numerous clients.
  • Provided pro bono services to underserved communities or vulnerable populations such as refugees or asylum seekers seeking legal assistance with their immigration cases.
  • Successfully represented individuals in removal proceedings, preventing deportation through effective defense strategies.

Immigration Attorney

Central Florida Immigration LLC
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Collaboratively worked with a broad range of clients in immigration cases involving asylum/withholding, voluntary departure, and adjustment of status
  • Conducted client intake interviews, legal research, and provided legal counsel
  • Handled preliminary case preparation and development for court cases
  • Developed strong working relationships with government agencies such as USCIS and consulates abroad to streamline application processes for clients.
  • Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation, expediting the application process and increasing approval rates.

Partner

Bufete Legal Ribas-Latorre
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Played key role in working with a diverse range of clients in civil and criminal cases
  • Led staff in various mediations and depositions, interviewed clients, and negotiated fees, further illustrating exceptional multitasking and prioritization abilities
  • Successfully represented clients at criminal and family hearings and trials
  • At present, I’m the co-owner of the law office, with the responsibility to manage all the administrative and executive duties

Attorney

Carlos A. Soto Laracuente, PSC.
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Started my law experience working with a diverse range of clients in civil and criminal cases, including researching, writing, and submitting motions, appeals, and summary judgment motions
  • Successfully represented clients at criminal and family hearings and trials

STUDENT LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, School of Law - Legal Aid Clinic
01.2007 - 12.2007
  • Applied solid problem solving and critical thinking skills in interviewing potential clients to establish legal issues
  • Successfully drafted and prepared a diverse range of memoranda, briefs, motions, and appellate work
  • Presented observations of legal procedures at court hearings, as well as directly representing clients in court

Education

Juris Doctor -

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, School of Law
01.2007

Bachelor in Business Administration - Financial Accounting

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
01.2002

Skills

  • Skilled in Microsoft Word Applications
  • Excel Proficiency
  • Outlook
  • Power Point
  • Lexis Nexis
  • West Law
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Team player
  • Problem solving
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication
  • Leadership
  • Goal compliance
  • Highly motivated
  • Self-starter
  • Creativity
  • Willingness to improve
  • Family-based petitions
  • Naturalization guidance
  • Adjustment of status

Professional Characteristics

English, Spanish, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Lexis Nexis, West Law, Has developed sufficient mental capacity to identify and resolve any problem, Acquire moral, legal and professional capacity to accept higher levels of responsibility

Bar Admissions

  • Admitted to Puerto Rico Bar, 2008
  • Admitted as a Notary Public in Puerto Rico, 2008

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY (MANAGING PARTNER)

5A FLORIDA IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS, LLC
01.2017 - Current

Immigration Attorney

Central Florida Immigration LLC
01.2015 - 01.2017

Partner

Bufete Legal Ribas-Latorre
01.2010 - 01.2016

Attorney

Carlos A. Soto Laracuente, PSC.
01.2008 - 01.2010

STUDENT LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, School of Law - Legal Aid Clinic
01.2007 - 12.2007

Bachelor in Business Administration - Financial Accounting

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Juris Doctor -

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, School of Law

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