Paralegal Monica Galarza

Paralegal Monica Galarza
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Monica developed her passion for immigration law during her final year at DeSales University. Although she earned her B.A. in criminal justice, she quickly realized her true calling lay in advocating for immigrants—a drive rooted in her own experience as a first-generation American coming from an immigrant family.
Working in the immigration field since the age of 19, Monica brings years of deep experience to Lehigh Immigration. She is an expert in removal defense and highly knowledgeable across all areas of immigration. Clients and colleagues recognize her for the care, attention to detail, and determination she brings to every case, consistently overcoming any challenge presented to her.
In addition to her legal expertise, Monica is fluent in Spanish and a certified notary public. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her mother and spending time in nature.
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