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Immigration Lawyers, Washington, D.C.

Benach Collopy believes in the American dream. We believe that on the other side of the immigration process there is a better life for you, and for your family. We believe that our experience, compassion, and know-how can help make your dream a reality.

Our attorneys are among the most respected immigration lawyers in the nation.

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what our clients say about us

"Dree Collopy was awesome, as was the staff! Very friendly and professional, they accompanied us through a green card application process without a hitch or unforeseen cost. I've been recommending the practice ever since."

-Emilie G.

"After many years of fighting for legal papers we finally did it! No, not us, Dree, Erica, Ashley and their stuff DID!!! We went thru everything bad experience with attorneys, unhonest legal representatives, COVID courts shut downs and more..but Dree Collopy LLP changed everything to the WIN side!!! Dree's Team is the best of immigration attorneys we ever met..and honestly you won't find any better, efficient, quality customer service, affordable, reaching goals around DC area. We are so glad and thankful to them and 100% will refer Benach Collopy to all our friends and family and continue to work with them!! Thank you and keep a great job!!!"

-Andrei Z.

"The firm provided excellent immigration assistance and representation throughout the process. I would definitely recommend their services as they are highly knowledgeable of the US immigration law. Dree and her team have shown commitment and dedication to my case and, a remarkable expertise and professionalism in handling various situations."

-Catherine M.

"I have been in contact with Benach collopy LLP team since 2017 and the support and professionalism they have shown to my case. During all our ups and downs in a very laborious and frustrating journey they were not just immigration lawyers, but they were my close associates and supporters. I especially thank Dree and Sarah who took my case very closely and in a very professional manner. I am a very happy person now as my family joined me recently after a long fight and I owe it to them for all the success in my case. I highly recommend them for any immigration case one may have without any reservations."

-Azeb Z.

"Dree and Erica were a tremendous help in finalizing my family's US PR application and status. They broke the years-long log jam with some excellent guidance and advice and were so responsive to my multiple questions. I recommend Benach Collopy without reservation."

-Albert K.

"I am thrilled to express my immense gratitude to Dree K. Collopy and their outstanding team for orchestrating a seamless journey towards obtaining citizenship for me and my family. Their unparalleled legal acumen, unwavering commitment, and proactive approach surpassed all expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend Dree K. Collopy to anyone seeking not just legal representation, but a team genuinely invested in transforming dreams into reality. Thank you for making this life-changing process a smooth and gratifying experience!"

-Nino J.

-Emilie G.

-Andrei Z.

-Catherine M.

-Azeb Z.

-Albert K.

-Nino J.

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Practice Areas

Family Immigration

Asylum

Citizenship

Employment-Based Immigration

Artists, Athletes, and Other Extraordinary Individuals

Federal Court

Humanitarian Visas, Visas for Victims of Crime, Domestic Violence, and Human Trafficking

Children

Immigration Court

Waivers

Working with Criminal Lawyers

Consular Processing

Meet our Team

Get to know the team at Benach Collopy

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Ashley Bentley

Senior Paralegal

Ashley Bentley is a Senior Paralegal at Benach Collopy, where she assists the Attorneys and leads the paralegal staff in preparing applications in all of the firm’s practice areas. Prior to joining Benach Collopy, LLP,…

Leydin Vasquez

Senior Paralegal

Leydin Vasquez is a Senior Paralegal at Benach Collopy. A native of El Salvador, Leydin has nearly three decades of experience working in all areas of immigration law. From Temporary Protected Status for Central Americans…

Sergio Uriarte

Paralegal

Sergio Uriarte is a Paralegal at Benach Collopy. He works directly with attorneys to prepare petitions, applications and filings in immigration court and federal court. Sergio comes from a Bolivian immigrant family where he grew…

César R. Romero

Paralegal

César Romero is a Paralegal at Benach Collopy. He works directly with clients and attorneys to prepare petitions, applications and filings in immigration court and federal court. César comes from a Peruvian immigrant family and…

Anna Martinelli-Parker

Paralegal

annamp@benachcollopy.com

Anna Martinelli-Parker is a Paralegal at Benach Collopy. She works directly with clients and attorneys to prepare petitions, applications and filings in immigration court and federal court. Anna was born and raised in Mexico City.…

Allyson Grijalba-Moreno

Paralegal

allygm@benachcollopy.com

Allyson Grijalba-Moreno is a Paralegal at Benach Collopy. She works directly with clients and attorneys to prepare petitions, applications, waivers, and filings for USCIS, immigration court, and federal court. Allyson is half Costa Rican and…

Camila Rodriguez

Legal Assistant

crodriguez@benachcollopy.com

Camila Rodriguez is Benach Collopy’s legal assistant. She is the friendly voice who answers the phone and directs you to a team member who can help. She is the warm and welcoming presence that greets…

Alex Benach

Intern

Alex Benach is an intern at Benach Collopy who started working while a high school student at School Without Walls in Washington DC and has continued on breaks from his studies at Pomona College in…

Dree Collopy

Partner

Update 1/1/2025: Thank you for your interest in our longtime friend and colleague, Dree Collopy. Please note that Dree has transitioned from private practice to teaching as a Professor of Law at American University Washington…

Ava Benach

Partner

Ava Benach is a founding partner of Benach Collopy. For nearly twenty-five years, Ava has navigated clients through the maze of immigration law. Ava has concentrated her practice on representing clients in removal proceedings and…

Sarah Pitney

Partner

Sarah Pitney is a Partner at Benach Collopy LLP. Sarah joined Benach Collopy after serving as an immigration attorney for two years Miami, Florida. They have represented clients in various proceedings on both the detained…

Erica Reilly

Partner

Erica Reilly is a Partner at Benach Collopy LLP. Prior to joining Benach Collopy, Erica served as an immigration attorney in New Orleans LA, Charlotte NC, and Tampa FL. She has represented clients in Immigration…

David Secor

Attorney

David Secor is an attorney at Benach Collopy LLP. He joined Benach Collopy in March 2021 after working as an attorney with Murphy Law Firm, PC in West Chester, Pennsylvania, since 2019. David has experience…

Ian Taronji

Of Counsel

itaronji@benachcollopy.com

Ian Taronji is Of Counsel at Benach Collopy. Prior to joining the firm, Ian was in a solo asylum practice based out of northern Virgina, where he represented asylum-seekers primarily from Central American before the…

Eugene Mok

Associate Attorney

Eugene Mok is an attorney at Benach Collopy LLP. He joined Benach Collopy in June 2023 after working as an immigration attorney in Fort Lee, New Jersey, since 2021. Eugene has experience in a variety…

Juan Carlos Lozano

Chief Operating Officer

jlozano@benachcollopy.com

Juan Carlos Lozano is the Chief Operating Officer at Benach Collopy. He ensures the daily operation of the firm’s administrative systems and procedures and the business relationship with our clients. Juan serves as a point…

Sofia Kay

Legal Analyst

Sofia Kay is a Legal Analyst at Benach Collopy, LLP. Sofia assists attorneys in preparing, filing, and monitoring all types of complex immigration cases, including asylum, deportation, family/employment-based immigration petitions, consular processing of non-immigrant and…

Ashley Bentley

Senior Paralegal

Leydin Vasquez

Senior Paralegal

Sergio Uriarte

Paralegal