Edsel Machado Guerrero, Immigration Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Edsel concentrates on immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Edsel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Immigration

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Edsel's primary office is at 800 E Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33334. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new immigration attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Edsel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Edsel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in immigration practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Edsel for a immigration case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Edsel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Edsel offer a free consultation?

  Edsel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Edsel's office. Some immigration attorneys offer free consults — check Edsel's current terms during booking.

• How long do immigration cases in Florida typically take?

  Simple immigration matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Edsel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Edsel take my case if I'm outside Fort Lauderdale?

  Edsel is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Edsel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Edsel?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Edsel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Edsel accepting new immigration clients right now?

  Edsel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.