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Ardian Gjoka

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

English Spanish Albanian

About

Attorney Ardian Gjoka received his J.D. from Tirana University School of Law, Albania, in 1995.  He worked as an attorney in Albania until he immigrated to the United States in 1999. Upon arriving in Jacksonville, Florida, he volunteered at Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, helping immigrants who had arrived in the US as a refugee. In 2003, Mr. Gjoka  received the Degree of  Master of Laws in United States Legal Studies (with honors), from Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California. He is now admitted to the New York State Bar Association. From 2002 until 2012, Mr. Gjoka worked for various law firms in Jacksonville, Florida.In 2012, Mr. Gjoka founded  GJOKA LAW FIRM, PLLC., practicing immigration law.  Native of Albania, Mr.Gjoka has been a passionate and dedicated advocate of the Albanian community for many years by assisting members of this community to find the best legal representation for all of their legal issues.   He is a member of San Jose Refugee Ministry which provides support to individuals who have had to flee their countries of origin due to the tragedies of persecution and war.  MEMBERSHIP ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

Practices Areas

Immigration

Language

English Spanish Albanian

Contact

Gjoka Law Firm, PLLC6100 Greenland Road Suite 302JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32258

Office: (904) 351-0501

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Reviews

anonymous
September 10, 2020

Ardian has advised / represented my husband and me for over 18 months for an immigration matter --- my fiancée (now husband) overstayed his tourist visa and I petitioned for him to become a lawful permanent resident. Prior to meeting with Ardian, I filled out the forms by myself but I did not submit the forms to the government. I researched and met with several immigration attorneys in the state of Florida. Out of the three attorneys I met with, I felt most comfortable with Ardian because of his willingness to listen and thoroughness when providing advice. When I initiated the first in-person meeting with Ardian, I wanted to use him as a second level reviewer to the forms that I completed on my own. I quickly realized the value of getting him as our attorney because he identified mistakes that I made on the forms, which could have either delayed the process or rejected our application. He also identified two forms that I did not know I needed to fill out --- to get my husband's work authorization and to get my husband a social security number, which again highlights the importance of getting a creditable, experienced attorney like Ardian. After Ardian filed the necessary forms (August 2019) to petition the status change, my husband and I relocated from the state of Florida to another state. During our transition, Ardian handled the administrative process of updating our address and answering our questions about our new state's Department of Motor Vehicles and traveling by airplane. My husband still received his work authorization and social security card (November 2019) in a timely manner too even after moving. Due to the international pandemic of COVID-19, our state's immigration offices closed from March 2020 to June 2020. In August 2020, we were given notice for our in-person interview with immigration. We interviewed on September 9, 2020 and my husband was approved the next business day to become a permanent resident. All in all, I am happy with our service --- Ardian guided us to ensure our forms were processed without errors and advised us on lawful activities. My advice to anyone who needs to go through the immigration process --- 1. Find an attorney that you feel comfortable having a relationship with over multiple years 2. Find an attorney that is a good listener who gives advice for your specific situation 3. Find an attorney who has multiple years of experience filing these forms for various different immigration matters 4. Find an attorney that is responsive 5. Find an attorney that has the ability to work with you regardless of where you live at in the U.S. 6. Find an attorney that has the technology to ensure that your paperwork, forms, and supporting documentation are secure and can be handled safely over the internet That attorney was Ardian for my family --- he provided all six of the attributes that I listed above. Highly recommended and for the fee that you will pay, it is worth it over the course of multiple years. The immigration process is an investment and requires legal expertise to avoid mistakes. My prayers to any family who is going through the immigration process --- Ardian supported our family's process professionally and I am thankful.

Thomas & Iryna Barry
July 8, 2016

This being my first foray into the immigration system, I cannot speak to how an immigration attorney should conduct his business. I can however, share with you our experience with Mr. Gjoka as our legal counsel. From day one Ardian made us feel at ease by calmly explaining what we could expect, laying out the process, answering our myriad of questions and allaying our fears and concerns. As in any endeavor, there are always going to be twists and turns which need to be maneuvered through and it was in these times that Mr. Gjoka's experience and capability shone through! Not only did he handle everything necessary on the legal side, he was also always just a phone call away to answer our questions and put our minds at ease. My wife and I were impressed with the relationships he had built within the immigration services hierarchy as it was evident in the respect they all seemed to have for him. My wife and I are, and will always be, eternally grateful for what Mr Gjoka has helped us achieve...Our American Dream! Now a reality! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Ardian! Thomas and Iryna Barry

Jaime
July 2, 2020

I was looking for an immigration attorney, called his number, and he told me: "If you can convince me that your marriage is for real, I will take the case", I said to my self, I Found an honest lawyer, and it was so. He did not ask for money, he wanted to know if he was going to be defending the Thuth. And I really liked that. He represented us very well. We are very grateful to God that He, God, plase Ardian in our way, now he, is in our life also

Emil H.
January 26, 2022

Works very fast, quick responses, always there for you. I highly recommend him.

Anuj
January 22, 2022

Ardian was an excellent attorney for us. Great service, easy process, always available for your work. He helped in all paperwork like so easy. Overall he was very helpful.

Peterpaul
January 13, 2022

My first lawyer in Jacksonville and I'm so happy that I met him. He help me with my immigration papers his very accommodating and very riliable I do recommend him with the people who needs help when it comes to immigration problems.

suman
January 8, 2022

I got in touch with Ardian through Avvo and quickly, he scheduled a session discussing my case. He was very professional, polite and i was very happy and impressed with how well he handled my case. Ardian was very accessible and responded to emails and phone calls almost immediately. I have already recommended Ardian to few of my friends and i wouldn't hesitate to refer Ardian to anyone who is looking for an immigration attorney. Thanks so much Ardian.

Ledio
January 6, 2022

I had to apply for my wife's visa so she could move to USA. I tried to do it myself and USCIS failed to inform me that i was missing documents for the application after 8 months. I applied in 10/19 and I got an email on 06/2020. My wife was overseas and I was in USA. I contacted Mr Gjoka to assist me with the application process. He zoomed called us both at the same time and told us the paperwork that was needed for the application. He even provided a translated questionnaire for my spouse since she didn't speak English at the time. We started the process right away 06/21. The documentation process was extremely easy. Every time there was an update to our case Mr Gjoka and his assistant Ms Sonila would call us and email us. My wife arrived to USA on 09/22 and received all documents with no problem. Thank you Mr Gjoka for your amazing help. If you looking for correct, easy process done , make sure you hire Mr Gjoka.

Pooza
December 23, 2021

Mr.Gjoka was excellent. I am delighted to write this review for him. He is very honest, upfront and truly passionate about his job. He helped me get the permanent residence through marriage based process. He is very responsive and best lawyer that I have ever met.

Hanan
November 22, 2021

I highly recommend Gjoka Law Firm for any immigration process. Mr. Gjoka was just a phone call away through out our immigration process, he made sure to answer all my questions before I committed to his business. He is truly passionate about his job. He helped my father to get an immigration visa to my sister. Mr. Gjoka is a great person and lawyer

anonymous
September 10, 2020

Ardian has advised / represented my husband and me for over 18 months for an immigration matter --- my fiancée (now husband) overstayed his tourist visa and I petitioned for him to become a lawful permanent resident. Prior to meeting with Ardian, I filled out the forms by myself but I did not submit the forms to the government. I researched and met with several immigration attorneys in the state of Florida. Out of the three attorneys I met with, I felt most comfortable with Ardian because of his willingness to listen and thoroughness when providing advice. When I initiated the first in-person meeting with Ardian, I wanted to use him as a second level reviewer to the forms that I completed on my own. I quickly realized the value of getting him as our attorney because he identified mistakes that I made on the forms, which could have either delayed the process or rejected our application. He also identified two forms that I did not know I needed to fill out --- to get my husband's work authorization and to get my husband a social security number, which again highlights the importance of getting a creditable, experienced attorney like Ardian. After Ardian filed the necessary forms (August 2019) to petition the status change, my husband and I relocated from the state of Florida to another state. During our transition, Ardian handled the administrative process of updating our address and answering our questions about our new state's Department of Motor Vehicles and traveling by airplane. My husband still received his work authorization and social security card (November 2019) in a timely manner too even after moving. Due to the international pandemic of COVID-19, our state's immigration offices closed from March 2020 to June 2020. In August 2020, we were given notice for our in-person interview with immigration. We interviewed on September 9, 2020 and my husband was approved the next business day to become a permanent resident. All in all, I am happy with our service --- Ardian guided us to ensure our forms were processed without errors and advised us on lawful activities. My advice to anyone who needs to go through the immigration process --- 1. Find an attorney that you feel comfortable having a relationship with over multiple years 2. Find an attorney that is a good listener who gives advice for your specific situation 3. Find an attorney who has multiple years of experience filing these forms for various different immigration matters 4. Find an attorney that is responsive 5. Find an attorney that has the ability to work with you regardless of where you live at in the U.S. 6. Find an attorney that has the technology to ensure that your paperwork, forms, and supporting documentation are secure and can be handled safely over the internet That attorney was Ardian for my family --- he provided all six of the attributes that I listed above. Highly recommended and for the fee that you will pay, it is worth it over the course of multiple years. The immigration process is an investment and requires legal expertise to avoid mistakes. My prayers to any family who is going through the immigration process --- Ardian supported our family's process professionally and I am thankful.

Thomas & Iryna Barry
July 8, 2016

This being my first foray into the immigration system, I cannot speak to how an immigration attorney should conduct his business. I can however, share with you our experience with Mr. Gjoka as our legal counsel. From day one Ardian made us feel at ease by calmly explaining what we could expect, laying out the process, answering our myriad of questions and allaying our fears and concerns. As in any endeavor, there are always going to be twists and turns which need to be maneuvered through and it was in these times that Mr. Gjoka's experience and capability shone through! Not only did he handle everything necessary on the legal side, he was also always just a phone call away to answer our questions and put our minds at ease. My wife and I were impressed with the relationships he had built within the immigration services hierarchy as it was evident in the respect they all seemed to have for him. My wife and I are, and will always be, eternally grateful for what Mr Gjoka has helped us achieve...Our American Dream! Now a reality! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Ardian! Thomas and Iryna Barry

Jaime
July 2, 2020

I was looking for an immigration attorney, called his number, and he told me: "If you can convince me that your marriage is for real, I will take the case", I said to my self, I Found an honest lawyer, and it was so. He did not ask for money, he wanted to know if he was going to be defending the Thuth. And I really liked that. He represented us very well. We are very grateful to God that He, God, plase Ardian in our way, now he, is in our life also

Emil H.
January 26, 2022

Works very fast, quick responses, always there for you. I highly recommend him.

Anuj
January 22, 2022

Ardian was an excellent attorney for us. Great service, easy process, always available for your work. He helped in all paperwork like so easy. Overall he was very helpful.

Peterpaul
January 13, 2022

My first lawyer in Jacksonville and I'm so happy that I met him. He help me with my immigration papers his very accommodating and very riliable I do recommend him with the people who needs help when it comes to immigration problems.

suman
January 8, 2022

I got in touch with Ardian through Avvo and quickly, he scheduled a session discussing my case. He was very professional, polite and i was very happy and impressed with how well he handled my case. Ardian was very accessible and responded to emails and phone calls almost immediately. I have already recommended Ardian to few of my friends and i wouldn't hesitate to refer Ardian to anyone who is looking for an immigration attorney. Thanks so much Ardian.

Ledio
January 6, 2022

I had to apply for my wife's visa so she could move to USA. I tried to do it myself and USCIS failed to inform me that i was missing documents for the application after 8 months. I applied in 10/19 and I got an email on 06/2020. My wife was overseas and I was in USA. I contacted Mr Gjoka to assist me with the application process. He zoomed called us both at the same time and told us the paperwork that was needed for the application. He even provided a translated questionnaire for my spouse since she didn't speak English at the time. We started the process right away 06/21. The documentation process was extremely easy. Every time there was an update to our case Mr Gjoka and his assistant Ms Sonila would call us and email us. My wife arrived to USA on 09/22 and received all documents with no problem. Thank you Mr Gjoka for your amazing help. If you looking for correct, easy process done , make sure you hire Mr Gjoka.

Pooza
December 23, 2021

Mr.Gjoka was excellent. I am delighted to write this review for him. He is very honest, upfront and truly passionate about his job. He helped me get the permanent residence through marriage based process. He is very responsive and best lawyer that I have ever met.

Hanan
November 22, 2021

I highly recommend Gjoka Law Firm for any immigration process. Mr. Gjoka was just a phone call away through out our immigration process, he made sure to answer all my questions before I committed to his business. He is truly passionate about his job. He helped my father to get an immigration visa to my sister. Mr. Gjoka is a great person and lawyer

anonymous
September 10, 2020

Ardian has advised / represented my husband and me for over 18 months for an immigration matter --- my fiancée (now husband) overstayed his tourist visa and I petitioned for him to become a lawful permanent resident. Prior to meeting with Ardian, I filled out the forms by myself but I did not submit the forms to the government. I researched and met with several immigration attorneys in the state of Florida. Out of the three attorneys I met with, I felt most comfortable with Ardian because of his willingness to listen and thoroughness when providing advice. When I initiated the first in-person meeting with Ardian, I wanted to use him as a second level reviewer to the forms that I completed on my own. I quickly realized the value of getting him as our attorney because he identified mistakes that I made on the forms, which could have either delayed the process or rejected our application. He also identified two forms that I did not know I needed to fill out --- to get my husband's work authorization and to get my husband a social security number, which again highlights the importance of getting a creditable, experienced attorney like Ardian. After Ardian filed the necessary forms (August 2019) to petition the status change, my husband and I relocated from the state of Florida to another state. During our transition, Ardian handled the administrative process of updating our address and answering our questions about our new state's Department of Motor Vehicles and traveling by airplane. My husband still received his work authorization and social security card (November 2019) in a timely manner too even after moving. Due to the international pandemic of COVID-19, our state's immigration offices closed from March 2020 to June 2020. In August 2020, we were given notice for our in-person interview with immigration. We interviewed on September 9, 2020 and my husband was approved the next business day to become a permanent resident. All in all, I am happy with our service --- Ardian guided us to ensure our forms were processed without errors and advised us on lawful activities. My advice to anyone who needs to go through the immigration process --- 1. Find an attorney that you feel comfortable having a relationship with over multiple years 2. Find an attorney that is a good listener who gives advice for your specific situation 3. Find an attorney who has multiple years of experience filing these forms for various different immigration matters 4. Find an attorney that is responsive 5. Find an attorney that has the ability to work with you regardless of where you live at in the U.S. 6. Find an attorney that has the technology to ensure that your paperwork, forms, and supporting documentation are secure and can be handled safely over the internet That attorney was Ardian for my family --- he provided all six of the attributes that I listed above. Highly recommended and for the fee that you will pay, it is worth it over the course of multiple years. The immigration process is an investment and requires legal expertise to avoid mistakes. My prayers to any family who is going through the immigration process --- Ardian supported our family's process professionally and I am thankful.

Thomas & Iryna Barry
July 8, 2016

This being my first foray into the immigration system, I cannot speak to how an immigration attorney should conduct his business. I can however, share with you our experience with Mr. Gjoka as our legal counsel. From day one Ardian made us feel at ease by calmly explaining what we could expect, laying out the process, answering our myriad of questions and allaying our fears and concerns. As in any endeavor, there are always going to be twists and turns which need to be maneuvered through and it was in these times that Mr. Gjoka's experience and capability shone through! Not only did he handle everything necessary on the legal side, he was also always just a phone call away to answer our questions and put our minds at ease. My wife and I were impressed with the relationships he had built within the immigration services hierarchy as it was evident in the respect they all seemed to have for him. My wife and I are, and will always be, eternally grateful for what Mr Gjoka has helped us achieve...Our American Dream! Now a reality! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Ardian! Thomas and Iryna Barry

Jaime
July 2, 2020

I was looking for an immigration attorney, called his number, and he told me: "If you can convince me that your marriage is for real, I will take the case", I said to my self, I Found an honest lawyer, and it was so. He did not ask for money, he wanted to know if he was going to be defending the Thuth. And I really liked that. He represented us very well. We are very grateful to God that He, God, plase Ardian in our way, now he, is in our life also

Emil H.
January 26, 2022

Works very fast, quick responses, always there for you. I highly recommend him.

Anuj
January 22, 2022

Ardian was an excellent attorney for us. Great service, easy process, always available for your work. He helped in all paperwork like so easy. Overall he was very helpful.

Peterpaul
January 13, 2022

My first lawyer in Jacksonville and I'm so happy that I met him. He help me with my immigration papers his very accommodating and very riliable I do recommend him with the people who needs help when it comes to immigration problems.

suman
January 8, 2022

I got in touch with Ardian through Avvo and quickly, he scheduled a session discussing my case. He was very professional, polite and i was very happy and impressed with how well he handled my case. Ardian was very accessible and responded to emails and phone calls almost immediately. I have already recommended Ardian to few of my friends and i wouldn't hesitate to refer Ardian to anyone who is looking for an immigration attorney. Thanks so much Ardian.

Ledio
January 6, 2022

I had to apply for my wife's visa so she could move to USA. I tried to do it myself and USCIS failed to inform me that i was missing documents for the application after 8 months. I applied in 10/19 and I got an email on 06/2020. My wife was overseas and I was in USA. I contacted Mr Gjoka to assist me with the application process. He zoomed called us both at the same time and told us the paperwork that was needed for the application. He even provided a translated questionnaire for my spouse since she didn't speak English at the time. We started the process right away 06/21. The documentation process was extremely easy. Every time there was an update to our case Mr Gjoka and his assistant Ms Sonila would call us and email us. My wife arrived to USA on 09/22 and received all documents with no problem. Thank you Mr Gjoka for your amazing help. If you looking for correct, easy process done , make sure you hire Mr Gjoka.

Pooza
December 23, 2021

Mr.Gjoka was excellent. I am delighted to write this review for him. He is very honest, upfront and truly passionate about his job. He helped me get the permanent residence through marriage based process. He is very responsive and best lawyer that I have ever met.

Hanan
November 22, 2021

I highly recommend Gjoka Law Firm for any immigration process. Mr. Gjoka was just a phone call away through out our immigration process, he made sure to answer all my questions before I committed to his business. He is truly passionate about his job. He helped my father to get an immigration visa to my sister. Mr. Gjoka is a great person and lawyer

anonymous
September 10, 2020

Ardian has advised / represented my husband and me for over 18 months for an immigration matter --- my fiancée (now husband) overstayed his tourist visa and I petitioned for him to become a lawful permanent resident. Prior to meeting with Ardian, I filled out the forms by myself but I did not submit the forms to the government. I researched and met with several immigration attorneys in the state of Florida. Out of the three attorneys I met with, I felt most comfortable with Ardian because of his willingness to listen and thoroughness when providing advice. When I initiated the first in-person meeting with Ardian, I wanted to use him as a second level reviewer to the forms that I completed on my own. I quickly realized the value of getting him as our attorney because he identified mistakes that I made on the forms, which could have either delayed the process or rejected our application. He also identified two forms that I did not know I needed to fill out --- to get my husband's work authorization and to get my husband a social security number, which again highlights the importance of getting a creditable, experienced attorney like Ardian. After Ardian filed the necessary forms (August 2019) to petition the status change, my husband and I relocated from the state of Florida to another state. During our transition, Ardian handled the administrative process of updating our address and answering our questions about our new state's Department of Motor Vehicles and traveling by airplane. My husband still received his work authorization and social security card (November 2019) in a timely manner too even after moving. Due to the international pandemic of COVID-19, our state's immigration offices closed from March 2020 to June 2020. In August 2020, we were given notice for our in-person interview with immigration. We interviewed on September 9, 2020 and my husband was approved the next business day to become a permanent resident. All in all, I am happy with our service --- Ardian guided us to ensure our forms were processed without errors and advised us on lawful activities. My advice to anyone who needs to go through the immigration process --- 1. Find an attorney that you feel comfortable having a relationship with over multiple years 2. Find an attorney that is a good listener who gives advice for your specific situation 3. Find an attorney who has multiple years of experience filing these forms for various different immigration matters 4. Find an attorney that is responsive 5. Find an attorney that has the ability to work with you regardless of where you live at in the U.S. 6. Find an attorney that has the technology to ensure that your paperwork, forms, and supporting documentation are secure and can be handled safely over the internet That attorney was Ardian for my family --- he provided all six of the attributes that I listed above. Highly recommended and for the fee that you will pay, it is worth it over the course of multiple years. The immigration process is an investment and requires legal expertise to avoid mistakes. My prayers to any family who is going through the immigration process --- Ardian supported our family's process professionally and I am thankful.

Thomas & Iryna Barry
July 8, 2016

This being my first foray into the immigration system, I cannot speak to how an immigration attorney should conduct his business. I can however, share with you our experience with Mr. Gjoka as our legal counsel. From day one Ardian made us feel at ease by calmly explaining what we could expect, laying out the process, answering our myriad of questions and allaying our fears and concerns. As in any endeavor, there are always going to be twists and turns which need to be maneuvered through and it was in these times that Mr. Gjoka's experience and capability shone through! Not only did he handle everything necessary on the legal side, he was also always just a phone call away to answer our questions and put our minds at ease. My wife and I were impressed with the relationships he had built within the immigration services hierarchy as it was evident in the respect they all seemed to have for him. My wife and I are, and will always be, eternally grateful for what Mr Gjoka has helped us achieve...Our American Dream! Now a reality! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Ardian! Thomas and Iryna Barry

Jaime
July 2, 2020

I was looking for an immigration attorney, called his number, and he told me: "If you can convince me that your marriage is for real, I will take the case", I said to my self, I Found an honest lawyer, and it was so. He did not ask for money, he wanted to know if he was going to be defending the Thuth. And I really liked that. He represented us very well. We are very grateful to God that He, God, plase Ardian in our way, now he, is in our life also

Emil H.
January 26, 2022

Works very fast, quick responses, always there for you. I highly recommend him.

Anuj
January 22, 2022

Ardian was an excellent attorney for us. Great service, easy process, always available for your work. He helped in all paperwork like so easy. Overall he was very helpful.

Peterpaul
January 13, 2022

My first lawyer in Jacksonville and I'm so happy that I met him. He help me with my immigration papers his very accommodating and very riliable I do recommend him with the people who needs help when it comes to immigration problems.

suman
January 8, 2022

I got in touch with Ardian through Avvo and quickly, he scheduled a session discussing my case. He was very professional, polite and i was very happy and impressed with how well he handled my case. Ardian was very accessible and responded to emails and phone calls almost immediately. I have already recommended Ardian to few of my friends and i wouldn't hesitate to refer Ardian to anyone who is looking for an immigration attorney. Thanks so much Ardian.

Ledio
January 6, 2022

I had to apply for my wife's visa so she could move to USA. I tried to do it myself and USCIS failed to inform me that i was missing documents for the application after 8 months. I applied in 10/19 and I got an email on 06/2020. My wife was overseas and I was in USA. I contacted Mr Gjoka to assist me with the application process. He zoomed called us both at the same time and told us the paperwork that was needed for the application. He even provided a translated questionnaire for my spouse since she didn't speak English at the time. We started the process right away 06/21. The documentation process was extremely easy. Every time there was an update to our case Mr Gjoka and his assistant Ms Sonila would call us and email us. My wife arrived to USA on 09/22 and received all documents with no problem. Thank you Mr Gjoka for your amazing help. If you looking for correct, easy process done , make sure you hire Mr Gjoka.

Pooza
December 23, 2021

Mr.Gjoka was excellent. I am delighted to write this review for him. He is very honest, upfront and truly passionate about his job. He helped me get the permanent residence through marriage based process. He is very responsive and best lawyer that I have ever met.

Hanan
November 22, 2021

I highly recommend Gjoka Law Firm for any immigration process. Mr. Gjoka was just a phone call away through out our immigration process, he made sure to answer all my questions before I committed to his business. He is truly passionate about his job. He helped my father to get an immigration visa to my sister. Mr. Gjoka is a great person and lawyer