Practice areas: Immigration, Appellate; view more
Licensed in New York since: 2012
Education: Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Languages spoken: Chinese-Mandarin, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
For nearly a decade and a half, attorney Felipe Alexandre has been the go-to attorney for immigration-related cases. Renowned for his adeptness in helping a multitude of clients to maneuver through the dynamic intricacies of immigration law, he caters to a diverse clientele based from offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. As the founder of Alexandre Law Firm, P.C., he offers a broad spectrum of immigration legal services, including:
- Ability Based Immigration Petitions (EB-1A, EB-2 National Interest Waivers, O-1)
- Asylum and Refugee Law
- Artist and Athlete immigration
- American citizenship
- Deportation and removal defense
- Appeals and waivers
- Federal Litigation
- Crimmigration Issues
Mr. Alexandre has established an illustrious career in various esteemed roles, including receiving a fellowship to offer crimmigration consultancy services to the Monroe Public Defender's Office in Upstate New York, as well as leading his busy immigration law practice and helping thousands of clients reach their American Dream. Felipe enjoys sharing his expertise with other attorneys and has been a speaker in various immigration conferences and seminars. In this capacity, he has extensively educated numerous attorneys on U.S. immigration legislation, enhancing their proficiency in this complex field.
An alumnus of Florida International University, Mr. Alexandre graduated with a B.A. in Asian Studies in 2006 and subsequently obtained his J.D. from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 2011. The following year, he was admitted to practice law in the State of New York and has been duly authorized to practice immigration law across the entire United States. A linguistic virtuoso, he is fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole and Mandarin.
Mr. Alexandre is renowned for his exceptional service and skill. His dedication to client satisfaction has been consistently acknowledged by his peers and clients, as evidenced by his receipt of the Attorney Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of Legal Counsel for four successive years, most recently in 2020. He is also recognized as one of the 10 Best Immigration Attorneys in New York by the same institute and boasts a "Superb" rating on Avvo.
A Brazilian native, Mr. Alexandre and his family relocated to the U.S., where he later became an American citizen. Drawing from his personal journey as a member of an immigrant family, he has dedicated his professional life to aiding the international community in navigating the legal pathways for lawful residency in the United States. His profound understanding and experience with U.S. visa procedures enable him to handle many immigration matters skillfully and with compassion.
Practice areas
Immigration: Consumer, Immigration: Business, AppellateFocus areas
Appeals, Asylum, Naturalization & Citizenship
- 40% Immigration: Consumer
- 50% Immigration: Business
- 10% Appellate
First Admitted: 2012, New York
Professional Webpage: https://alexandrelaw.com/about/
Bar / Professional Activity
- New York
- US Immigration Lawyers Association – AILA, Active Member
Honors
- “Attorney Client Satisfaction” award, American Institute of Legal Counsel, 2020, for the fourth consecutive year.
- Recognized by Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) as a reference in the field of US immigration law.
- Received top marks from AVVO.
- One of the top 10 immigration attorneys in New York.
Educational Background
- Associate's Degree in Translation and Interpretation- Miami Dade College, 2004
- B.A. in Asian Studies- Florida International University, 2006
- Zhejiang University's Guanghua School of Law (classes in Mandarin Chinese), 2008
- Immigration
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2019 - 2022