Alfredo Estrada

Alfredo Estrada is a partner at Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP in the Merrillville office and chair of the firm’s immigration practice group. He represents individuals, families, communities, and governmental entities in immigration matters, municipal law, and civil defense litigation in state and federal courts. His immigration practice includes asylum, humanitarian relief, deportation and removal defense, DACA matters, family-based immigration, employment immigration, and citizenship.

Estrada earned his Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University Law School in 2015, graduating magna cum laude after participating in the Honors Division as a full-tuition scholarship recipient. He received a B.A. in Political Science from Purdue University Calumet in 2011. His academic background and work as an adjunct professor teaching immigration law support his ability to explain complex immigration issues with clear analysis and practical judgment.

Estrada has handled matters before immigration courts, federal courts, and administrative agencies. His experience includes reopening and vacating old deportation orders, securing asylum relief, pursuing lawsuits against USCIS, proving derivative citizenship, helping families pursue green cards and waivers, and assisting vulnerable minors with Special Immigrant Juvenile classification. He also represents municipal and governmental entities and handles civil defense litigation connected to his broader practice.

Alfredo Estrada has been recognized by Indiana Lawyer’s Diversity in Law edition as an Up and Coming Lawyer, received The Times Media Co. 20 Under 40 Award, and was honored with the Indiana State Bar Association Trailblazer / Abriendo Caminos Award. He has served as president of the Lake County Bar Association and the Rudy Lozano Bar Association. His work reflects steady leadership, community commitment, and careful advocacy for clients navigating immigration and public-sector legal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• President, Lake County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Valparaiso University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Purdue University Northwest
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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