Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 2012
Education: Regent University School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2020 - 2022 Details
Joanna B. Delfunt is an esteemed immigration attorney operating within the metropolitan region of Atlanta, Georgia, at the helm of Delfunt Law Firm. She is deeply committed to delivering clarity and support to her clients, offering a comprehensive range of immigration services. Her proficiency includes naturalization, defense against deportation and family-based immigration issues. Additionally, she is a fervent advocate for immigrants who have been victims of criminal acts and ensures that they receive the justice and representation they rightfully deserve.
In her professional role, Ms. Delfunt represents clients before various governmental agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Atlanta Immigration Court. She possesses a thorough command of the processes involved in securing permanent residency and is well-versed in the nuances of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Her relentless pursuit of justice is evident in her dedication to improving the lives of those who have endured traumatic experiences.
Ms. Delfunt earned her J.D. at Regent University School of Law in 2011. She is a licensed attorney in Georgia and has honed her legal knowledge by contributing to two prominent law firms, where she skillfully managed cases pertaining to personal injury, workers' compensation and immigration law.
During her tenure at law school, Ms. Delfunt dedicated her efforts to supporting an organization in Cambodia that provides crucial aftercare to sex trafficking survivors. This experience for her shed light on the dire need for immigration services for victims, many of whom find themselves within the United States.
Before commencing her legal education, Ms. Delfunt was a distinguished alumna of Southeastern University. Furthermore, she is recognized with a "Good" rating on Avvo, attesting to her legal acumen. Her competence in Spanish further enhances her professional capabilities, allowing her to cater to a broader client base.
Practice areas
Immigration: Consumer, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault, Assault & Battery, Asylum, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Naturalization & Citizenship, Parole, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Probation, Prosecution, Slip and Fall, Theft, Traffic Violations, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Immigration: Consumer
- 40% Criminal Defense
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2012, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://www.delfuntlaw.com/joanna-delfunt/
- "Good" Rating on Avvo
- Distinguished alumna of Southeastern University
- Chair of the GA/AL AILA Chapter Pro Bono Committee. Helping our colleagues get involved in local pro bono work. Been a member of the committee for 4 years and Chair for two.
- Involved in the GA/AL Chapter of AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) and Chair of the Pro Bono Committee and Ancillary Committee that handles all issues with DDS and the Social Security Administration. Also, a member of the Conference Committee, which helps coordinate and plan our annual conferences for our chapter members, 2020., 2020
- Involved with the GA/AL AILA Chapter. Chair of the Ancillary Committee - handling all DDS and Social Security issues for our chapter members' clients in the state of Georgia.
- Involved with the GA/AL AILA chapter. Chair of the Pro Bono Committee - educating colleagues on pro bono opportunities in our area and also planning trainings so they can better serve their clients. We held a phenomenal T-visa training for local attorneys and now they are equipped to represent their clients who have been victims of human trafficking.
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2020 - 2022
