Business Details
15 Years
experience
Expert Immigration Legal Services in Colorado
Shaftel Law is a Colorado-based immigration law firm founded by Attorney Matt Shaftel, dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and expertise in U.S. immigration matters. With a focus on family immigration, employment immigration, deportation defense, and citizenship, we serve individuals, families, and businesses locally, nationally, and internationally. Our team combines deep legal knowledge with compassionate service, prioritizing client needs through personalized strategies and transparent communication. Admitted to the California and Colorado Bars, Matt Shaftel brings over two decades of experience, supported by a team fluent in Spanish and committed to navigating complex immigration systems efficiently.Recognized by clients for our reliability and reasonable fees, we emphasize preparation, ethical standards, and advocacy to achieve favorable outcomes. Our practice extends to asylum cases, DACA, waivers, and specialized visas, ensuring comprehensive solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. We actively engage with the legal community, including roles in AILA and USCIS liaison committees, reinforcing our authority in immigration law. At Shaftel Law, we believe in empowering clients through informed guidance, ensuring they understand their rights and options in an ever-evolving immigration landscape.
Services
Family Immigration
Employment Visas
Deportation Defense
Citizenship Applications
DACA Renewals
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of specialized immigration law experience.
- Our team includes Spanish-fluent attorneys and paralegals.
- We provide personalized case evaluation and interview preparation.
- Recognized for reasonable fees and client-focused service.
- Active participation in AILA and USCIS liaison committees.
Associations and certifications
- AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association)
What people say
Exceptional expertise
Personalized preparation
Reliable representation
Reasonable fees
Spanish-fluent team
Services
Family Immigration
We assist U.S. citizens and permanent residents in sponsoring family members through green card petitions. Our process includes eligibility assessment, documentation preparation, and guidance through consular processing or adjustment of status. With expertise in immediate relative and preference categories, we help clients navigate complex requirements while minimizing delays and ensuring compliance with evolving immigration policies.
Employment Visas
Our firm specializes in H-1B, L-1, E-2, and other employment-based visas for professionals and businesses. We guide employers through petition processes, labor condition applications, and compliance requirements while advising foreign nationals on maintaining status and transitioning to permanent residency through EB-1, EB-2, or National Interest Waivers.
Deportation Defense
We represent individuals facing deportation in immigration court, challenging removal proceedings through asylum claims, cancellation of removal, or prosecutorial discretion requests. Our approach combines criminal defense expertise with immigration strategy to protect clients from deportation while addressing underlying legal vulnerabilities.
Citizenship Applications
We assist permanent residents in obtaining U.S. citizenship through N-400 applications, addressing eligibility concerns like good moral character requirements and preparing clients for interviews and civics tests. Our service includes document review, application submission, and representation during oath ceremonies.
DACA Renewals
We help eligible individuals maintain DACA status through timely renewals, ensuring compliance with application deadlines and documentation standards. Our guidance includes risk assessment for initial applicants and support for recipients navigating work authorization and travel permissions.
People
Matt Shaftel
Founder & Immigration Attorney
Admitted to California and Colorado Bars since 2004 and 2011, Matt Shaftel specializes in immigration law with over 20 years of experience. A Stanford and UC Hastings graduate, he focuses on family immigration, deportation defense, and employment visas while serving on AILA committees.
Petula McShiras
Senior Associate Attorney
Practicing immigration law for over a decade, Petula McShiras specializes in family immigration, naturalization, and removal defense. She serves on the AILA-Colorado Executive Committee and represents clients in employment-based visa cases.
Questions
What immigration services does Shaftel Law specialize in?
We focus on family immigration, employment visas, deportation defense, citizenship applications, and DACA renewals.
Do you offer consultations for complex immigration cases?
Yes, we provide 60-minute consultations to evaluate cases and develop strategic solutions for $200–$300.
Can you help with urgent deportation cases?
Our team represents clients in immigration court and develops defense strategies for deportation proceedings.
Are payment plans available for legal services?
Yes, we offer payment plans and flexible fee structures for standard immigration cases.
Do you serve clients outside Colorado?
We represent clients nationwide and internationally from our Lakewood office.
How do you handle H-1B visa applications?
We guide employers through H-1B petitions, including cap-subject filings and labor condition applications.
