Who We Are.
Puerta Grande Law Firm was founded with the goal of seeking a legal immigration solution for each client. Puerta Grande, meaning “big door,” is a reference to the expression “entrar por la puerta grande.” The phrase literally translates to “come through the big door,” and is used through Mexico and Latin America in reference to being able to immigrate to the United States with documents. So many loved, valued, and needed immigrants in this country have no legal way to immigrate to the United States although this is their dream. Puerta Grande Law Firm strives to find a pathway for each client to obtain legal status in the United States.
Meet With Us.
Finding the right attorney to guide you on your immigration journey is a very important decision. We recommend scheduling a comprehensive intake with an attorney to explore your options.
Please call 612-808-9288 to schedule an appointment at a time that works for you.
Attorney
attorney, FIRM OWNER
Abigail C. Wahl, Attorney
Email: Abigail@puertagrandelaw.com
Phone: 612-808-9288
Ms. Wahl was born and raised in Minnesota. She currently operates her immigration practice in South Minneapolis. Ms. Wahl learned to speak Spanish while living in Tehuacan, Puebla for two years. Ms. Wahl returns to Mexico frequently and has also spent time in Spain, Venezuela, Argentina, and Puerto Rico.
Ms. Wahl has over 20 years of immigration experience, and has been an attorney since 2012 after graduating from William Mitchell College of Law (now Mitchell Hamline). Prior to studying law, she graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in Political Science. During law school, Ms. Wahl co-founded the William Mitchell Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and also represented the school at the National Hispanic Bar Association Moot Court Competition in New Orleans. Ms. Wahl served as judicial extern for The Honorable Donovan W. Frank, Federal Judge for the District of Minnesota. Ms. Wahl was also selected for clerkships with the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office in the Child Protection Division.
As an attorney, Ms. Wahl has represented thousands of clients in a variety of immigration matters including family-based immigrant petitions, naturalization applications, waivers for criminal issues and unlawful presence, removal defense, asylum, unaccompanied minor cases, U-visas, T-visa, among others. Ms. Wahl has also handled a number of criminal defense matters.
Ms. Wahl volunteers as a speaker on the topic of immigration law and constitutional rights and has also provided a good deal of pro bono representation. Ms. Wahl also serves as a volunteer stem cell courier. Today Ms. Wahl resides in North Oaks, MN with her family.
Education
WILLIAM MITCHELL COLLEGE OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2012
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science 2004
Activities & Affiliations
• American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member
• National Immigration Project, Member
• Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Member
Bar Admissions
•Minnesota
•United States District Court, District of Minnesota
CASE MANAGER
Fatima Mejia
Fatima Mejia was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She moved to Minnesota in 2012. Fatima obtained her B.A. in Political Science from St. Cloud State University in 2014. Coming from an immigrant family herself, Fatima understand the challenges immigrants face on a daily basis. Fatima considers the reunification of families the most rewarding part of her job. Fatima plans to attend law school and practice immigration law and criminal defense. Fatima enjoys spending time with her family and going to the movies.
Legal Assistant
Liliana Celis
Liliana Celis has roots in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. She is a graduate of South St. Paul High School and continues to study at Century College. She hopes to eventually pursue a degree in law. Liliana has always had a strong interest in different cultures and languages and has started to teach herself Arabic. Liliana enjoys learning new ways to help people from all over the world while providing support to the immigration services at Puerta Grande Law Firm LLC.