Attorney Profile

Paola Esquelis

“Every client deserves not just representation, but understanding.”

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Immigration Attorney | Community Educator | Advocate for Families

At Probinsky, Cole & Usquelis, Paola Usquelis represents individuals and families across Florida in complex immigration matters with compassion, precision, and cultural understanding. For more than two decades, she has guided immigrants through life-changing processes — from family petitions and humanitarian visas to deportation defense.



For Paola, immigration law is more than paperwork. It is about protecting families, preserving dignity, and helping people build secure futures.

An International Perspective Rooted in Service

Born and raised in France, Paola began her legal journey earning her Bachelor of Law and MBA in Grenoble before moving to the United States to pursue her American dream. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2000.


Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, Paola brings a global perspective and deep cultural sensitivity to every case. Her background allows her to connect meaningfully with clients from diverse communities across Florida.



She understands the fear, uncertainty, and hope that often come with immigration challenges — and she stands beside her clients every step of the way.

Comprehensive Immigration Representation Across Florida

Paola handles a wide range of immigration matters, including:


  • Family-based petitions and adjustment of status
  • Marriage and fiancé visas
  • VAWA self-petitions
  • U visas for crime victims
  • DACA renewals and related issues
  • Employment-based visas and green cards
  • Military and humanitarian immigration relief

She provides strategic guidance from initial filing through interviews, hearings, and appeals when necessary.


Paola believes preparation and education are key. Every client deserves to understand their options and feel confident in their path forward.

Community Education & Outreach Leadership

Paola has delivered hundreds of hours of free immigration workshops across Florida. She has partnered with churches, migrant programs, and nonprofit organizations to ensure immigrant families understand their rights.



Her outreach includes collaboration with:


  • St. Jude Catholic Church (Sarasota)
  • Holy Cross (Palmetto)
  • Head Start Migrant Programs
  • Community-based immigrant support organizations

She believes education is empowerment — and that knowledge can change lives.

Work With Paola Usquelis

If you or a loved one needs trusted immigration guidance in Florida — whether for a visa application, humanitarian relief, or deportation defense — Paola Usquelis and the team at Probinsky, Cole & Usquelis are ready to help.