Like many American stories, mine begins with immigration. I came to the United States at the age of 13 after my family fled the war in the former Yugoslavia. Before arriving in the U.S., my family spent several years in Germany, unable to obtain permanent residency. When we were finally able to start a new life in the United States, that experience shaped my understanding of how profoundly immigration policies affect individuals and families.

Those early experiences ultimately inspired my decision to pursue the practice of law. Today, as an immigration attorney, I bring both professional expertise and personal perspective to the clients I serve. I understand the uncertainty many immigrants face, and I am committed to helping individuals, families, and professionals navigate the immigration process with clarity and confidence.

I earned my Juris Doctor from the Phoenix School of Law in 2012 and hold a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Arizona State University, where I graduated cum laude in 2008. I am admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the State of Arizona and the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.

Before establishing my current practice, I gained experience in several areas of law, including family law, bankruptcy, and administrative immigration matters. Today my practice focuses exclusively on immigration law, including employment-based immigration, family-based petitions, and complex immigration matters.

I am a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the State Bar of Arizona. I also proudly participate in community legal service initiatives, including Poder Latinx, the Veterans StandDown Coalition, the State Bar of Arizona’s Law Day programs, Community Legal Services, and ABC 15 Arizona’s “Let Joe Know” Community Outreach.