Paula Padilla
Paula Padilla is an immigration attorney with more than 14 years of legal experience. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English and French from Arizona State University, graduating magna cum laude on a full academic scholarship, and received her law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School.
During law school, Paula gained experience providing immigration legal services and assisting agricultural workers. She also held leadership positions in organizations supporting Latino and minority law students.
Paula began her career practicing immigration law at a nonprofit legal-services organization. She later served for several years as the supervising attorney of a private law firm’s USCIS department. She is the founder of the Law Office of Paula Padilla, where she provides knowledgeable and individualized representation in immigration matters.
Paula was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2011 and the Arizona State Bar in 2018. She is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Oregon.
Education
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL
J.D., 2009
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
B.A. in English and French, magna cum laude, 2005
Professional Affiliation
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Bar Admissions
Arizona, 2018
Oregon, 2011
U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon