Matthew Gonnella

Matthew Gonnella is a Massachusetts immigration attorney based in Medford who represents immigrants, refugees, and families facing important legal challenges. Attorney Gonnella focuses on removal defense, asylum, special immigrant juvenile status, U visas, T visas, hardship waivers, naturalization, and family-based immigration matters. His work is grounded in accessible guidance, direct communication, and careful support for clients seeking safety, stability, and lawful status in the United States.

Attorney Gonnella earned a dual Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Spanish, with a minor in French, from Saint Anselm College in 2015. He received his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 2018 and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar that same year. His education in international relations, language, and law supports his ability to guide clients through complex immigration procedures with practical judgment.

Attorney Gonnella has handled a broad range of immigration matters, including immigration court representation, bond hearings, merits hearings, appeals, affirmative and defensive asylum applications, and humanitarian claims. Before opening his own practice, he managed an immigration practice at a Massachusetts law firm and led a team handling a high volume of complex cases. He has helped hundreds of individuals and families secure legal status and protection in the United States.

Matthew Gonnella is recognized for his commitment to immigrant communities and client-centered legal service. He represented clients affected by the Martha’s Vineyard migrant crisis and received a 2022 Boston Bar Association award for related pro bono work. He is licensed in Massachusetts, is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and provides legal support in English and Spanish for clients navigating difficult immigration matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Gonnella Law
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• Suffolk University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Saint Anselm College
  Bachelor of Arts

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