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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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Processing US immigration law applications taking longer

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

People can face immigration issues for a number of reasons. Some parties in Louisiana may need to adjust their status or seek to avoid deportation, or they may want to…

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Several men in immigration detention being force-fed

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Last Modified on Mar 20, 2024

Many people who come to the United States from other countries do so out of desperation. Unfortunately, while they come to Louisiana and other parts of the country in hopes…

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Immigrants play a vital role in the U.S. economy

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Last Modified on Dec 06, 2024

As an immigrant, you come to America or want to come to America with the hope of having success. You want a better life for yourself and for your family.…

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Even US citizens can end up in immigration detention

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Last Modified on Feb 06, 2025

Being detained by authorities can be an anxiety-inducing situation for anyone. For individuals in immigration detention, the predicament may seem even more harrowing because they may face the possibility of…

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Asylum seekers may not have the plans they need before release

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Last Modified on Mar 20, 2024

Fear can often spur individuals into taking drastic actions. For many people in other countries who are facing potential persecution, their fear can cause them to decide that seeking asylum…

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Man seeks sanctuary due to US immigration law issues

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

The current government shutdown is having far-reaching repercussions. In particular, individuals affected by U.S. immigration law are feeling these impacts as their cases face numerous setbacks. Some Louisiana residents may…

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