Christopher Michael Casazza
Palladino, Isbell & Casazza, LLC • Philadelphia, PA
AsylumEmployment LawImmigrationPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
chris@piclaw.com
Phone
(215) 607-6620
Website
Address
1528 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, US
Professional
About
Christopher Michael Casazza is a dedicated attorney based in Philadelphia, PA, with over a decade of experience specializing in Employment Law, Immigration, and Personal Injury. As a co-founder of Palladino, Isbell & Casazza LLC, he has built a reputation for his persuasive advocacy and unwavering commitment to his clients. Prior to establishing his firm, Chris was a partner at a distinguished immigration law firm in Center City Philadelphia from 2019 to 2020 and served as a senior attorney at a boutique immigration firm from 2009 to 2019. His extensive experience encompasses all facets of immigration law, including removal defense, appeals, asylum and refugee law, U-Visas, and family-based petitions. Chris has successfully represented numerous individuals and families in complex immigration cases, often achieving favorable outcomes in both federal courts and before the Board of Immigration Appeals. Recognized as one of the “16 young minds shaping Philly’s legal landscape” by Billy Penn in 2017, Chris is frequently sought out as an expert in immigration matters by various media outlets. His commitment to the legal community is exemplified by his involvement with the Philadelphia AILA Chapter, where he has held multiple leadership positions, and as a board member of Justice for Our Neighbors, Delaware Valley, providing essential legal services to vulnerable immigrant populations. Chris earned his Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law in 2010, following a Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State University in 2006. He resides in Philadelphia with his wife and daughter, continuing to advocate passionately for his clients and the community.
Credentials
Education
2010 Villanova University School of Law JD 2006 Grand Valley State University BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 16 young minds shaping Philly’s legal landscape, Billy Penn Magazine
Publications
2020 The Philadelphia Inquirer Preying in the shadows 2019 WHYY Indonesian parents arrested after two decades in Philly, freed on bond after ICE detention 2019 Catholic Philly Detained by ICE, family longs to be home in South Philly for Christmas 2019 The Philadelphia Inquirer They were detained by ICE, and a friend’s struggle to get info went viral. Now, they’re awaiting deportation. 2019 WHYY Deported from Montco, dead in Mexico: ‘What [he] feared is exactly what happened’
Associations
2017 - 2020 American Immigration Lawyers Association Chair, EOIR Liaison Committee 2010 - 2019 American Immigration Lawyers Association (Philadelphia chapter) OCC Liaison, EOIR liaison, & EOIR liaison emeritus.
Speaking
2018 SWAN Statewide Winter Conference Immigration Law Issues 2018 Philadelphia AILA Chapter Conference Representing Individuals with Final Orders of Removal 2017 Immigration Law Under the New Administration In the Crosshairs: Executive Orders and Immigration, What To Do? 2016 Philadelphia AILA Chapter Conference Emerging Issues with Humanitarian Relief 2016 Immigration Law Forum Administrative and Judicial Review - Board and Circuit Case Law
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