Yani Elvira Vilca, Immigration Attorney in White Plains, New York

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

• Immigration

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• Litigation

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Yani's primary office is at 150 Grand St. Suite 502, White Plains, NY, 10601. 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 Yani usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Yani 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 Yani for a immigration case?

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

• Does Yani offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do immigration cases in New York 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. Yani gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Yani take my case if I'm outside White Plains?

  Yani is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Yani 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 Yani?

  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. Yani will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Yani accepting new immigration clients right now?

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