Glorily A. Lopez
Murphy Desmond S.C. • Madison, WI
ImmigrationEmployment LawPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
glopez@aila.org
Phone
Address
33 E. Main Street, Madison, WI, 53703, US
Professional
About
Glorily A. López is a highly regarded attorney based in Madison, WI, specializing in U.S. immigration and nationality law. As a shareholder and leader of the immigration practice group at Murphy Desmond S.C., she provides expert legal assistance to individuals, families, and corporate clients navigating the complexities of immigration. Her extensive experience encompasses a wide range of services, including individual and family petitions, employment-based immigration, consular processing, naturalization, citizenship, and removal defense. Recognized as one of Wisconsin's premier immigration attorneys, López has been named to the Best Lawyers® in America list since 2005, receiving the prestigious "Madison Lawyer of the Year - Immigration" honor in 2013, 2016, and 2019. Earlier in her career, she was featured as a Wisconsin Super Lawyers® Rising Star in Immigration Law. In 2016, she was acknowledged as one of "Wisconsin's 48 Most Powerful Latinos" by Madison365 and has earned a "10.0-Superb" rating on Avvo, along with the Avvo "Clients' Choice Award" in 2012. López is a proactive member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), where she has served on the Board of Governors and held leadership roles, including Chair of the Wisconsin Chapter. Her strong connections with key government agencies such as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE) ensure she remains at the forefront of immigration law developments, enabling her to provide timely and informed counsel to her clients. An advocate for comprehensive immigration reform, López regularly engages with Wisconsin congressional representatives on pressing immigration issues, including DACA and family-based immigration policies. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she offers bilingual representation, making her services accessible to a broader audience. In addition to her legal practice, López is a familiar voice in the community, hosting a monthly radio show, "Inmigración al Día," on La Movida radio station, where she discusses important immigration topics. She is also frequently sought after by local media for her insights on immigration-related issues, demonstrating her commitment to public education and advocacy in this crucial field.
About Immigration Law
Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.
Credentials
Education
2000 University of Wisconsin Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1996 University of Minnesota, Twin Cities BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | Spanish
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2018 Recognized for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America 2017 Recognized for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America 2016 Top 3 Immigration Lawyers in Madison, ThreeBest Rated 2016 Sí Se Puede: Wisconsin’s 48 Most Powerful Latinos, Madison365 2016 Madison Immigration Lawyer of the Year - 2016, Best Lawyers in America
Publications
2017 In Business magazine Interviewed for “Are Workforce Woes Ahead?” 2017 In Business magazine Interviewed for feature article: "Buy American, Doing the Tighten Up" 2017 Wisconsin Lawyer magazine Interviewed for "What's Hot, What's Not: Wisconsin Practice Trends 2017" 2009 La Comunidad News "Inmigración al Día" N/A La Comunidad News "Pregúntele a su Abogada"
Associations
2016 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association (Wisconsin chapter) Committee Chair, Wisconsin DMV 2014 - Present National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA), Member Member 2014 - Present LGBT Bar Association of Wisconsin, Member Member 2014 - Present Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Member 2013 - Present Latino Professionals Association of Greater Madison (LPA) Member
Speaking
2017 TEMPO Madison Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – Policy, Eligibility and Current Trends 2017 League of Women Voters of Wisconsin 2017 Issues Briefing Current Immigration Issues – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Dreamers, and Current Trends 2017 4080 AM - La Movida Radio Radio Show: Inmigración al Día 2016 1480 AM - La Movida Radio Radio Show: Inmigración al Día 2015 1480 AM - La Movida Radio Radio Show: Inmigración al Día
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Updated: Aug 06, 2026