Mariela E. Camisassa

Mariela E. Camisassa is a Los Angeles immigration lawyer and a principal attorney at Camisassa Law Group representing individuals and families in complex US immigration matters in California. She handles deportation defense, immigration court hearings, asylum, family petitions, waivers, visas, permanent residence, and citizenship applications. She understands the uncertainty immigrant families may face because she immigrated from Argentina. Her approach emphasizes honest advice, careful preparation, bilingual communication, and determined representation designed to protect family unity and lawful status.

Mariela earned her law degree from the National University of Córdoba in Argentina in 2002. She also earned the university’s Prosecutor degree before building her private immigration practice in California. She became an active member of the State Bar of California in 2009. She uses her legal education, immigrant perspective, and knowledge of federal procedures to explain complicated requirements and develop strategies suited to each client’s history, eligibility, and goals.

Mariela represents clients in removal proceedings and cases involving asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, T visas, VAWA protections, DACA renewals, and immigration bonds. She also assists with consular processing, green cards, naturalization, waivers, and family-based immigration. She carefully prepares evidence, addresses procedural requirements, and advocates before relevant immigration authorities and federal courts. Her bilingual English and Spanish service helps clients understand filings, hearings, deadlines, risks, and possible outcomes.

Mariela E. Camisassa is admitted before the California Supreme Court, the US District Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is licensed to practice law in Argentina. She belongs to the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Her pro bono work has supported children and families seeking asylum or Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, reflecting her commitment to serious, compassionate, and responsible immigration advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal Attorney, Camisassa Law Group
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• National University of Cordoba
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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