The Portela Law Firm, P.C. is a comprehensive legal practice based in New York, specializing in criminal defense, immigration law, and personal injury cases. Known for aggressive advocacy and a client-centered approach, the firm stands out for its bilingual services in English and Spanish and its 24/7 availability to assist clients during critical times.
With over 25 years of experience, the firm’s team—including a former Assistant District Attorney—is skilled in handling both state and federal cases. They focus on protecting clients’ freedom and immigration status, particularly for non-citizens facing criminal charges that could lead to deportation. Their work has been recognized in prominent legal publications, and they are committed to achieving positive outcomes through prompt, strategic action.
Services Offered
- Divorce lawyer
- Criminal justice attorney
- Divorce service
- Family law attorney
- Immigration attorney
- Attorney
- Legal services
- Personal injury attorney
- Child abuse defense
- Domestic violence defense
- Drug crimes defense
- DWI defense
- Federal crimes defense
- Felonies defense
- Firearms offenses defense
- Fraud related offenses defense
- Sex crimes defense
- Theft crimes defense
- Violent crimes defense
- Asylum petitions
- Criminal deportation defense
- Citizenship / Naturalization
- Effect of conviction on immigration status
- Immigration visas
- Legal permanent residency
- Non-immigrant visas
- U Visa petitions
- Business law
- Family law
- Personal injury
The firm primarily serves clients in Manhattan and Queens, with a primary office in New York, NY and a satellite location in Jackson Heights. Their attorneys are fluent in both English and Spanish, making legal services accessible to a diverse clientele, and they have been featured in respected legal publications such as the National Law Review and the New York Law Journal.
