Melissa Gawelek
Akron, OH
Licensed for 7 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Immigration
Language
English
About
Melissa A. Gawelek is an experienced and compassionate immigration attorney. She graduated from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 2013 with a concentration in International and Comparative Law. Focusing her curriculum on immigration law, she participated in many hands-on learning opportunities during school. One of her favorite experiences was studying international human rights in Strasbourg, France where she was inspired by visits to the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights. During her second year of law school, she externed for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, where she gained a behind-the-scenes look at removal proceedings. As a third year student, she worked as student associate for the school’s civil litigation clinic where she worked with clients in various legal matters, including a complex appeal of a detained asylum seeker’s removal order. For her volunteer work during law school she was awarded the Pro Bono and Community Service award in 2013.Attorney Gawelek truly enjoys the challenging and changing nature of immigration law. She has helped refugees and immigrants from many different nations file hundreds of applications and petitions. Among her many interests, Mrs. Gawelek is greatly interested in refugee issues and human trafficking cessation. A compassionate advocate, Attorney Gawelek has participated in relief work in many developing nations. She has additional training in Critical Incident Stress Management and Disaster Response, tools which aid her in compassionately representing clients who may have survived torture, domestic violence, or displacement. Her current and former clients have appreciated her down-to-earth approach, her warmth, and ability to connect on a human level.Attorney Gawelek is licensed by the Ohio Supreme Court and can practice immigration law in all fifty states. She is a proud member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, the Akron Bar Association, the West Shore Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She assists several local non-profits with pro or low-bono representation for needy clients, and she sits on the Board of the Cleveland Marshall College of Law Alumni Association.Attorney Gawelek lives in Parma, Ohio with her husband and two adopted pugs. She enjoys traveling, music, and adventures in the great outdoors.Read more about why she loves what she gets to do for a living, here.
Practices Areas
Immigration
Language
English
Contact
The Law Offices of Melissa Gawelek789 West Market StreetAkron, OH, 44303789 West Market StreetAkron, OH, 44303
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I was referred to Melissa after my case was dropped my a previous attorney. Little did I know is that I was actually miraculously being connected to a more professional and more competent counsel. If you have an asylum application with the court; I recommend Melissa and her team. Very skillful and human.
Melissa helped me obtain my US citizenship flawlessly. She eased all of my anxieties about the process. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to apply for their citizenship. She was wonderful to work with and is really passionate about her job. I truly enjoyed working with her and couldn't be more excited about this new chapter of my life, all because of her help!
The immigration process can be intimidating for many but Melissa helped me through and through. Thank you!
Attorney Gawelek did an excellent job on my citizenship application. She was professional, explained everything thoroughly and submitted my application in a timely manner. She was a calming presence on my interview day, telling me exactly what to expect and how to respond in a succinct manner. I would highly recommend attorney Gawelek for your immigration needs.
I would highly recommend Melissa Gawelek to my friends and family. She is highly talented and a very good lawyer.
I highly recommend Lawyer Melissa for someone who's having some echou with immigration, she excellent with her work! You can see she puts her heart to it.
My fiancé and I met with Melissa to review our visa adjustment paperwork. We both found the session incredibly helpful, leaving us both at ease by the end. Melissa is confident, professional, and we look forward to working with her during our immigration process.
I filed a green card for my mom and the process was very long. I didn't have money to higher a lawyer. I went to see Melissa and she agree to work with me in installment and did a wonderful job.
I saw Melissa Gawelek for two reasons -- one, in order to become a citizen, and two, to bring my wife here to live. The first was accomplished without a hitch, thanks to her meticulous attention to the details, and we're in the process of the second, which shows every indication of being successful. I wish it were a shorter process, but that's hardly her fault; and besides, without her help, it would be taking much longer. I could not be more pleased, and I would highly recommend her to anyone with immigration questions or problems. During one of my conversations with her, she expressed her enjoyment of her job, one of the reasons being, "I get to help people." This is a wonderful attitude for someone in any business, but as the nature of her work is assisting those in need of advice, answers, and practical help, one cannot ask for a better person than somebody who really enjoys providing those things. Thank you, Melissa.
I am a clinical social worker at a large mental health agency. I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Gawelek regarding one of my client's greencard replacement. Our clients suffer from severe and persistent mental illnesses, and as such are sometimes struggle with assisting in their own case in a clear cut, timely manner. Melissa worked extremely well with my client and represented us through the entire process in a professional and compassionate manner. We would have never been able to accomplish this without her help.
I was referred to Melissa after my case was dropped my a previous attorney. Little did I know is that I was actually miraculously being connected to a more professional and more competent counsel. If you have an asylum application with the court; I recommend Melissa and her team. Very skillful and human.
Melissa helped me obtain my US citizenship flawlessly. She eased all of my anxieties about the process. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to apply for their citizenship. She was wonderful to work with and is really passionate about her job. I truly enjoyed working with her and couldn't be more excited about this new chapter of my life, all because of her help!
The immigration process can be intimidating for many but Melissa helped me through and through. Thank you!
Attorney Gawelek did an excellent job on my citizenship application. She was professional, explained everything thoroughly and submitted my application in a timely manner. She was a calming presence on my interview day, telling me exactly what to expect and how to respond in a succinct manner. I would highly recommend attorney Gawelek for your immigration needs.
I would highly recommend Melissa Gawelek to my friends and family. She is highly talented and a very good lawyer.
I highly recommend Lawyer Melissa for someone who's having some echou with immigration, she excellent with her work! You can see she puts her heart to it.
My fiancé and I met with Melissa to review our visa adjustment paperwork. We both found the session incredibly helpful, leaving us both at ease by the end. Melissa is confident, professional, and we look forward to working with her during our immigration process.
I filed a green card for my mom and the process was very long. I didn't have money to higher a lawyer. I went to see Melissa and she agree to work with me in installment and did a wonderful job.
I saw Melissa Gawelek for two reasons -- one, in order to become a citizen, and two, to bring my wife here to live. The first was accomplished without a hitch, thanks to her meticulous attention to the details, and we're in the process of the second, which shows every indication of being successful. I wish it were a shorter process, but that's hardly her fault; and besides, without her help, it would be taking much longer. I could not be more pleased, and I would highly recommend her to anyone with immigration questions or problems. During one of my conversations with her, she expressed her enjoyment of her job, one of the reasons being, "I get to help people." This is a wonderful attitude for someone in any business, but as the nature of her work is assisting those in need of advice, answers, and practical help, one cannot ask for a better person than somebody who really enjoys providing those things. Thank you, Melissa.
I am a clinical social worker at a large mental health agency. I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Gawelek regarding one of my client's greencard replacement. Our clients suffer from severe and persistent mental illnesses, and as such are sometimes struggle with assisting in their own case in a clear cut, timely manner. Melissa worked extremely well with my client and represented us through the entire process in a professional and compassionate manner. We would have never been able to accomplish this without her help.
I was referred to Melissa after my case was dropped my a previous attorney. Little did I know is that I was actually miraculously being connected to a more professional and more competent counsel. If you have an asylum application with the court; I recommend Melissa and her team. Very skillful and human.
Melissa helped me obtain my US citizenship flawlessly. She eased all of my anxieties about the process. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to apply for their citizenship. She was wonderful to work with and is really passionate about her job. I truly enjoyed working with her and couldn't be more excited about this new chapter of my life, all because of her help!
The immigration process can be intimidating for many but Melissa helped me through and through. Thank you!
Attorney Gawelek did an excellent job on my citizenship application. She was professional, explained everything thoroughly and submitted my application in a timely manner. She was a calming presence on my interview day, telling me exactly what to expect and how to respond in a succinct manner. I would highly recommend attorney Gawelek for your immigration needs.
I would highly recommend Melissa Gawelek to my friends and family. She is highly talented and a very good lawyer.
I highly recommend Lawyer Melissa for someone who's having some echou with immigration, she excellent with her work! You can see she puts her heart to it.
My fiancé and I met with Melissa to review our visa adjustment paperwork. We both found the session incredibly helpful, leaving us both at ease by the end. Melissa is confident, professional, and we look forward to working with her during our immigration process.
I filed a green card for my mom and the process was very long. I didn't have money to higher a lawyer. I went to see Melissa and she agree to work with me in installment and did a wonderful job.
I saw Melissa Gawelek for two reasons -- one, in order to become a citizen, and two, to bring my wife here to live. The first was accomplished without a hitch, thanks to her meticulous attention to the details, and we're in the process of the second, which shows every indication of being successful. I wish it were a shorter process, but that's hardly her fault; and besides, without her help, it would be taking much longer. I could not be more pleased, and I would highly recommend her to anyone with immigration questions or problems. During one of my conversations with her, she expressed her enjoyment of her job, one of the reasons being, "I get to help people." This is a wonderful attitude for someone in any business, but as the nature of her work is assisting those in need of advice, answers, and practical help, one cannot ask for a better person than somebody who really enjoys providing those things. Thank you, Melissa.
I am a clinical social worker at a large mental health agency. I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Gawelek regarding one of my client's greencard replacement. Our clients suffer from severe and persistent mental illnesses, and as such are sometimes struggle with assisting in their own case in a clear cut, timely manner. Melissa worked extremely well with my client and represented us through the entire process in a professional and compassionate manner. We would have never been able to accomplish this without her help.