Our Team
The people behind your case.
Three people. One door. Every step from your first phone call to the final decision — in English or Spanish, across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
Managing Attorney
J. Alexander Short, Esq.
For complex strategy and the cases that cross between criminal and immigration law. Alex founded the firm in 2025 after years as a prosecutor — experience that lets him see a case from both sides of the courtroom.
“The preparation is the case. Everything else is just showing up.”
We meet at the table. We start with your facts. We build the case from there.
Lehigh Valley Immigration Law
Associate Attorney
Maria Elena Germanetti, Esq.
For asylum, humanitarian protection, and the family cases that need careful, trauma-informed hands. Maria represents clients seeking safety, reunification, and a chance to build a life here.
“Tell me what happened. The law follows.”
You will know each of us by name. You will not get passed around.
Lehigh Valley Immigration Law
Intake & Client Care
Maria Jose Calix
Your first call. Your first email. Your first answer. Maria gathers the facts, builds the document list, and gets your case moving the same day — in English or Spanish.
“The first conversation is where every case begins.”
How we work together
One handoff. Then your attorney stays with you.
Every case follows the same arc. Maria handles your intake, an attorney owns your matter, and the three of us keep you informed every step.
Step 01 · Same day
Intake with Maria
She reads your form the same day, gathers the missing pieces, and lines up an attorney call.
Step 02 · Within one business day
Attorney review
Alex or Maria takes the matter based on case type, then walks you through the plan in your free 30-minute review.
Step 03 · Through the decision
Your attorney sees it through
Same attorney from start to finish. The full team stays accessible — bilingual updates, documents, and clear next steps.
Pick the door. Or just walk through ours.
Every case starts the same way — a free, confidential 30-minute review. Use the form, call us, or pick the person above. We'll handle the rest.