The Bortel Firm, LLC

11/21/2025

Nothing better than closing the week at the naturalization ceremony for a client in one of your most difficult cases! We did it!

11/07/2025

Another triumph for a victim of human trafficking. It is a truly welcome bright light in these times that makes all the difference in the world for our client!

11/02/2025

Absolutely.

Reminder: Regardless of what you've heard, you have guaranteed rights under the U.S. Constitution even if you are undocumented.

09/25/2025

In spite of everything, we are still helping victims get justice and status. Another T visa win today for a victim of forced labor!

09/12/2025

I would like to thank Fe y Justicia for being a wonderful host for our firm this week.

09/08/2025

Check out this resource. Immigrants are engines of small business!

Expand your career potential by strengthening your leadership and management skills.

09/06/2025

Court watch opportunity.

Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer? If so, we have a criminal court observation training coming up on October 3rd! The WATCH project, led by The Advocates for Human Rights, draws on international human rights standards and the practice of court monitoring to defend the human rights of survivors of domestic abuse, s*xual assault, and s*x trafficking. WATCH volunteers observe and document the court experience and analyze the legal response to gender-based violence. No prior experience or legal training is required to volunteer. Sign up now! https://ow.ly/6MQw50WMiuM

09/06/2025

Another win!!! Secured lawful permanent residence with a waiver for a most deserving client!
It feels good to help others every day!

08/24/2025

In the VERY MUCH NEEDED good news department, we scored an asylum victory last week for a long-time client!!!

02/25/2025

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

02/18/2025

Becas.

Looking for money for college? Check out MALDEF's updated 2025-2026 Scholarship Resource Guide; many are offered regardless of immigration status. Head over to this link to get the support you need to reach your educational goals:
www.maldef.org/43d3

01/30/2025

Are you a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or someone with valid status who got arrested and detained by ICE? Call us to see if you might have a case against them?