New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: Esra Gules-Guctas
- Experience: 23 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Immigration Law
- Jurisdictions: Istanbul, New York
- Website: http://www.guleslaw.com
Education
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Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
LL.M. (2006 - 2007)
Honors: Dean's Merit Scholar. -
City University of New York - Brooklyn College
M.A. | Political Science (2003 - 2005)
Thesis: Civil Rights and the Immigration Law After September 11, 2001 -
Istanbul University School of Law
LL.B. | Law (1995 - 1999)
Experience
- Associate: Akin and Smith, LLC (2003 - 2008)
- Associate: Sanli Karabiyik Law Offices (2000 - 2001)
Associations
- Albany County Bar Association: Member (Current)
- Capital District Women's Bar Association: Member (Current)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association: Member (Current)
- New York State Bar Association: Member (2008 - Current)
- American Bar Association: Member (2007 - Current)
- Istanbul Bar Association: Member (2001 - Current)
Jurisdictions
- Istanbul (Since 2001)
- New York (Since 2008)
Practice Areas
- Immigration Law: Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Languages
- Turkish: Spoken, Written
Contact Info
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Biography
Esra Gules-Guctas specializes in immigration law, focusing on employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, labor certification, waivers, family-based immigration, and asylum cases. Prior to establishing her private practice, she worked as an Associate at the esteemed New York City law firm Akin & Smith, LLC and as an Associate Attorney at the Sanli Karabiyik Law Offices. She earned her L.L.B from Istanbul University School of Law in 1999, followed by a Master's degree in political science from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 2005. Esra furthered her legal education by obtaining a Master of Laws degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2007. She is licensed to practice law in New York and Istanbul, as well as in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of New York. Committed to community service, Esra Gules-Guctas actively participates in various not-for-profit organizations and regularly provides pro bono legal assistance.