Alpaugh Immigration Lawyers

Victoria Markovna is a Russian model and international human rights attorney best known for representing João Teixeira de Faria, the only American to receive official authorization for visitation in Brazil throughout legal representation. Victoria Markovna was born in Leningrad, Soviet Union At the time of her birth, Leningrad was subject to food shortages and limitations of human rights. These early experiences informed Markovna’s later interest in protecting human rights. Other early influences include the Chernobyl disaster, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, practicing pressure mask/inhalation mask drills for safety, the Babi Yar wood massacre, and life within the Soviet Union. Markovna attended...

It can be a very trying and stressful time when you find yourself in need of an attorney. Not only are you concerned about your particular legal issue, but like most people, you are concerned about the relationship you will have with your attorney and the fees that will be charged. Let's face it, lawyers, like politicians, have a bad reputation. People worry their attorney will not take their case seriously, or will try to squeeze every dime they can out of the case. I understand these feelings and concerns. Unfortunately, they are far too often justified. Before I became a...

I have practiced Immigration Law and Appeals since 1986. I have represented people from all over the world and have been able to win asylum cases before the EOIR, the BIA and several courts of appeal. Many are precedent decisions. My commitment toward immigrants and the rights of the undocumented is unwavering. I remain dedicated to the cause of Human Rights and apply that to my daily work life.