Ana Zigel

Ana Zigel is a Baltimore immigration lawyer who has practiced immigration law since her admission to the Maryland Bar in 1984. She conducts consultations, evaluates whether individuals may qualify for benefits or relief, and reviews matters involving U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Her work helps prospective clients understand their options, the strength of a possible case, and the practical steps involved in moving forward.

Ana earned her law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1983. While studying law, she developed a strong awareness of how deportation can separate families. She also prepared her own successful naturalization application and became a United States citizen in 1981. These experiences gave her both a legal and personal understanding of the immigration system and continue to inform her thoughtful approach to clients facing uncertain or stressful circumstances.

Ana spent more than 33 years operating her own legal practice. Throughout her career, she has focused exclusively on immigration law, assessing eligibility for relief and helping clients address matters before federal immigration agencies and courts. She also discusses current immigration developments through public online conversations, making changing legal information more understandable for immigrant communities and the families who support them.

Ana Zigel has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association since 1987 and has held numerous positions within the organization. Her writing has been published on multiple occasions, and her professional recognition includes being named a Top Lawyer in immigration law by Baltimore Magazine in March 1995 and selection for The Best Lawyers in America beginning in 2009. Her long career reflects a sustained commitment to immigrant communities, careful case evaluation, professional mentorship, and dependable immigration guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Jaskot.Abogado Law
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Baltimore School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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