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Azelie Ziegler Shelby

Azelie Ziegler Shelby is an attorney at Shelby Law Firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has more than 30 years of experience in litigation, estate planning, immigration, workers’ compensation, and personal injury law, with a strong background in motion practice. Admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 1993, she is also admitted to practice before multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She earned her J.D. from Louisiana State University Law Center, where she served on the Jessup International Moot Court Team.

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Proposal for changes to US immigration law announced

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Changes to the law do not happen overnight. In fact, it can take years for proposals to move through the necessary channels before determining whether certain changes should be implemented.…

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Asylum seekers continue to wait outside the borders

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Last Modified on Mar 20, 2024

For many Louisiana residents, waiting is the hardest part when hoping that something will occur. For individuals seeking asylum in the United States, they may find themselves waiting for months…

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Some in immigration detention face legal aid restrictions

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Last Modified on Mar 20, 2024

Coming to the United States from another country is a major step. Unfortunately, the current political climate is making it difficult for individuals to feel welcome in Louisiana and other…

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DNA testing may cause more complications for asylum seekers

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Last Modified on Mar 20, 2024

Most people make some type of life-changing decision during their lives. These decisions can have minor or major impacts depending on the nature of the choices made. For individuals who…

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Immigration detention is currently a hot topic in Louisiana

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Last Modified on Mar 20, 2024

Louisiana Governor Jon Bel Edwards said he and others have worked hard to lower the state’s ranking as the nation’s highest incarceration state. About a year after making such comments,…

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Understand Inadmissible Status and Your Rights in Louisiana

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Last Modified on Dec 06, 2024

When you stay in the United States longer than you’re allowed to by law, you may become inadmissible after being removed from the country. With an inadmissible status, you’ll be…

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