New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: Manuel Portela
- Experience: 31 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Family Law ...
- Jurisdictions: New York
- Website: http://www.portelalaw.com/
Education
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Fordham University
B.S. | Business (1982 - 1986)
Honors: Cursu Honorum,Benedict T Harter CEO's Outstanding Service -
American University Washington College of Law
Law (1987 - 1990)
Experience
- Assistant District Attorney, Felony Trial Bureau: Kings County District Attorney's Office (1990 - 1995)
- Domestic Bank Examiner: Federal Reserve Bank of New York (1986 - 1987)
Associations
- USA Latin Chamber of Commerce: Vice President (2008 - 2009)
- Lex Owner's Corp.: Board Of Director (2004 - 2007)
Jurisdictions
- New York (Since 1993)
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information Flat Fee Retainers, Contingent Fees and Hourly Fees available depending on the assignment.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Immigration Law: Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- Family Law: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Personal Injury: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets: Suspended License
- Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- White Collar Crime
Languages
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Contact Info
US
Biography
Manuel Portela Manuel@portelalaw.com Legal Education: Graduated from The Washington College of Law at American University with a JD in 1990 Bachelor's Degree: Fordham University, 1986 Fluent in Spanish Manuel Portela Esq. is the leading partner at The Portela Law Firm, P.C. His areas of expertise include Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family Law, and Personal Injury. Upon completing his studies at Fordham University and American University Washington College of Law, Mr. Portela was appointed as an Assistant District Attorney at the Kings County District Attorney‘s Office in New York. During his time as an Assistant District Attorney, he underwent extensive training in the Criminal Court Bureau, Early Case Assessment Bureau, Felony Investigations Bureau, and the Supreme Court Bureau. He successfully handled numerous Felony and Misdemeanor cases and negotiated beneficial plea agreements in thousands of cases. After leaving the district attorney's office, Mr. Portela broadened his practice to represent both businesses and individuals. The Portela Law Firm, P.C. was established by Manuel Portela to vigorously advocate for the rights and interests of his clients while offering professional and empathetic legal services to New York's diverse community. Professional Background, Credentials, and Recognitions: Senior Trial Attorney at King County Assistant District Attorney (1990-1995) Senior Editor at American University International Law Journal Domestic Bank Examiner at New York Federal Reserve Bank in 1986