Purcell Michael T is a dedicated immigration law firm based in Portland, Oregon, specializing exclusively in immigration and naturalization matters. With a strong focus on personalized client advocacy, the firm stands out for its extensive courtroom experience and successful representation in complex immigration cases across multiple judicial levels.
The practice is led by Michael T. Purcell, who brings focused expertise in both family-based and humanitarian immigration processes. The firm frequently collaborates with criminal defense attorneys to address immigration consequences of criminal charges and has a notable record of winning asylum cases for clients from diverse regions including Afghanistan, Colombia, Iran, and Somalia. It serves individuals, families, and legal professionals seeking knowledgeable guidance on U.S. immigration law.
Services Offered
- Family-based petitions (adjustments and consular processing)
- Fiancee petitions
- Adoption-based petitions
- Naturalization and citizenship applications
- Naturalization interview representation
- Appeals from denial of naturalization
- Immigration court representation
- Board of Immigration Appeals cases
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals immigration cases
- Habeas corpus proceedings
- State court cases involving immigration issues
- Asylum applications
- Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions
- U-visa applications
- Denaturalization defense
- Consultation on immigration consequences of criminal charges
The firm primarily serves clients in the Portland metropolitan area and represents individuals from numerous countries, with demonstrated success in cases involving nationals from Afghanistan, Burundi, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Iran, Iraq, Rwanda, Somalia, and Sudan.
