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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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Family in another state torn apart due to US immigration law

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

An immigrant family in another state recently bid a tearful goodbye to one of its members. The father/husband in the family has been living, working and paying taxes) in the…

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US immigration law encompasses U visa issues

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

The police department in a major city outside Louisiana recently weighed in on a particular immigration topic. As many readers are aware, U.S. immigration law changes often and can be…

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Re-entry into the United States is possible after illegal entry

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Last Modified on Dec 06, 2024

You came to the United States legally, and you want to bring your loved ones as well. You know that the current state of politics makes people more cautious about…

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Immigration detention: something many Louisiana immigrants fear

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

When you leave your country of origin and move to a foreign land, it’s to be expected that there will be challenges along the way. From learning a new language…

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Lawsuit filed in immigration detention situation in another state

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Last Modified on Mar 21, 2024

There may be some families in Louisiana currently facing challenging situations regarding noncitizen family members. In fact, some situations likely involve immigration detention circumstances, either fear of being deported or…

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Sheriff’s department makes announcement re immigration detention

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Thousands of immigrants live in detainment centers in Louisiana and other parts of the United States. Other immigrants (like many U.S. citizens) get arrested and taken to county jails as…

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