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Prepared to Fight for You and Your Family
From attorneys to support staff, every person at our firm has a role in moving your case forward. Our founding attorney, Flávio DaCosta, is a first-generation immigrant from Brazil who navigated the U.S. immigration system himself before dedicating his career to helping others do the same. That experience informs how every case is prepared and how every client is treated. We are licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and our office communicates in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, so nothing gets lost along the way.
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Our process starts with listening. We review your documents, assess your eligibility, and lay out a clear plan before moving forward. Whether your case involves a green card petition, a deportation defense, or a real estate closing, you’ll know what to expect and when to expect it.
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5 Reasons Flavio DaCosta Law Is the Right Firm for Your Case
Finding the right immigration lawyer in Fall River, MA can feel overwhelming, especially when your case involves strict deadlines, complicated paperwork, and decisions that affect your entire family. You need someone who knows the law, speaks your language, and actually understands what you’re going through. Flávio DaCosta Law is an immigration and real estate law firm based in Fall River that serves clients across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and the greater Bristol County area. Here’s why families and employers in this community choose us.
1. A Practice Built Around Immigration Law
Immigration is not a side practice for us. It is the core of what we do. Our firm handles federal immigration cases across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including family-based petitions, employment-based adjustments, removal defense, asylum claims, naturalization, DACA, TPS, and humanitarian relief such as U Visas and T Visas. Attorney Flávio DaCosta is admitted to practice in both states and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), which means he stays current on policy changes that could affect your case.
2. We Speak Your Language
Our office serves clients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. That is not just a convenience. In immigration cases, a misunderstood question on a form or a mistranslated answer during an interview can create real problems. When your attorney and staff communicate with you in your own language, details don’t get lost. Our legal assistant Mariana Gatz works directly with Spanish-speaking clients, and the rest of our staff supports Portuguese-speaking families throughout the process.
3. An Attorney Who Understands the Immigrant Experience Firsthand
Flávio DaCosta is originally from Brazil. He is a first-generation immigrant. That background shapes how he practices law and how he relates to the people who walk through our door in Fall River, MA. He has been through the process himself. He knows what it feels like to navigate a legal system in a country that isn’t yours, and that perspective shows up in how he prepares cases, communicates with clients, and anticipates the concerns that keep families up at night.
4. A Dedicated Legal Team Behind Every Case
You are not hiring one person. You are hiring a firm. Derek Ethier, our associate attorney licensed in Rhode Island, assists with family-based immigration matters and removal proceedings alongside his real estate practice. Paralegal Elisangela Domingues, who holds a law degree from Brazil, handles document collection, case preparation, and deadline tracking. Legal secretary Thulio Costa manages intake and scheduling. Every member of the team has a role, and every role matters in keeping your case on track.
5. Proven Results and Real Client Feedback
Our clients in Bristol County and across the South Coast have trusted us with green card petitions, citizenship applications, bond hearings, and deportation defense. The results speak for themselves, but so do the reviews. We maintain a 5.0 rating on Google, and our clients consistently mention the same things: clear communication, attention to detail, and genuine care.
Contact Our Fall River Immigration Law Firm Today
Immigration cases don’t wait. Deadlines pass, policies shift, and the longer you go without legal guidance, the fewer options you may have. Whether you need help with a green card petition, a deportation defense, an asylum claim, or a real estate closing, our firm is ready to sit down with you, review your situation, and give you a clear picture of where things stand. We’ve built our practice on doing that well, one client at a time. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I contact an immigration attorney?
It is always helpful to contact an immigration attorney anytime you are dealing with USCIS or the Immigration Court. However, if you are currently in removal proceedings and have an upcoming hearing, you should contact an immigration attorney immediately.
Am I required to hire an immigration attorney to handle my immigration process?
No. An attorney is not required to claim relief in immigration proceedings or to file petitions with USCIS. However, it is in your best interest to have an attorney who understands what forms of relief you qualify for and the nuances of filing petitions with USCIS to avoid negative results or unnecessary delays.
What types of immigration cases do you take?
We are equipped to take any type of immigration-related case, including Lawful Permanent Residency (Green Cards – via family-based or employment-based petitions), Naturalization applications, temporary work visas (H-1B, L, O, P, etc.), and any matter in Immigration Court (removal defense, bond hearings, etc.).
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Rhode Island & Massachusetts, including the South Coast and Greater Boston.
Do you accept cases outside the state of Massachusetts?
Yes, immigration law is a matter of federal law, not state law. Any immigration lawyer in any state may practice immigration law in any other state in the United States. However, if your case involves appearances in Immigration Court in a state other than Massachusetts, we suggest that you retain an experienced immigration attorney who can easily make appearances in that court.
Do you charge for the initial consultation?
Yes, the fee for immigration consultations is $200. This fee covers the entire consultation, case evaluation, and legal advice and typically lasts approximately one hour. Please note that variations in consultation duration will not affect the fixed price of $200.
We also offer a FREE extended intake, during which we will gather information from you to determine both whether we can help you and whether it is worth scheduling a formal consultation. Please note we cannot give legal advice during this extended intake call.
There is no consultation fee for Personal Injury or Real Estate matters.
What are the USCIS filing fees for a common immigration process?
These are some of the most common USCIS immigration processes and their respective filing fees.
- Form I-485 – Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
$1,440 (applicant age 14 or older)
$950 (applicant under 14, filing with a parent) - Form I-765 – Application for Employment Authorization
$470 (online filing) / $520 (paper filing)
$260 (if filing with concurrently with I-485) - Form I-130 – Petition for Alien Relative
$625 (online filing) / $675 (paper filing) - Form I-131 – Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)
$630 (includes biometrics) - Form I-140 – Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
$715 (includes biometrics) - Form I-751 – Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
$750 (includes biometrics) - Form N-400 – Application for Naturalization
$710 (online filing) / $760 (paper filing) - Form N-600 – Application for Certificate of Citizenship
$1,335 (online filing) / $1,385 (paper filing) - Form I-90 – Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
$415 (online filing) / $465 (paper filing)
What is your attorney's fee for your legal services?
Immigration Matters
For immigration-related cases, we typically charge a flat fee. This approach promotes transparency by allowing clients to understand the total cost upfront, without unexpected charges. Need-based payment plans may be available for individuals and families who can demonstrate financial hardship.
Real Estate Matters
Fees for real estate transactions vary based on the nature of the matter and are typically assessed as a single charge disclosed and paid at closing through the closing disclosures.
Family Law & Criminal Defense
For family and criminal matters, we operate under Retainer Agreements. Fees in these cases vary depending on the complexity, duration, and procedural posture of the matter.
Personal Injury
For personal injury cases, our firm works on a contingency fee basis, charging 30% of the final settlement or recovery. Clients do not pay legal fees unless a recovery is obtained.
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