Immigration defense, in your language.

Attorney John A. Figueroa-Portalatin is the founder of JAF Law Firm, LLC, a practice dedicated exclusively to federal immigration and nationality law. He has more than 25 years of combined professional experience in immigration law, corporate legal practice, and commercial real estate transactions.

His practice focuses on defending clients in removal proceedings before Immigration Court (EOIR), with an emphasis on defensive asylum. He represents clients mainly before the Atlanta Immigration Court and, because immigration is federal law, in cases in other jurisdictions across the country. His work includes legal research and writing, preparing motions and briefs, and defending clients at their hearings.

He previously served as in-house counsel in commercial real estate, handling acquisitions, leasing, and regulatory compliance, and advised on forming business entities and corporate governance. That background gave him the precision, document analysis, and complex case management he now applies to every immigration case.

He earned his Juris Doctor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law, which is ABA-accredited, and is licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico. At JAF Law Firm, every client works directly with the attorney at every stage of the case, in Spanish or English. Outside the office, he enjoys music, photography, and travel.

**Licensed attorney, not a notary.** In the United States, a notary public cannot give you immigration legal advice. Always verify that the person handling your case is a licensed attorney.