IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY PROFILE
Patrick D. O'Neill
Immigration Attorney in San Juan, Puerto Rico
O'Neill & Gilmore, P.S.C.San Juan, PR
Accepting New Clients
Born Berea, Ohio, July 5, 1952; admitted to Puerto Rico bar (1980); U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (1981); Florida bar (1997); U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida (1998).
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About the Attorney
Born Berea, Ohio, July 5, 1952; admitted to Puerto Rico bar (1980); U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (1981); Florida bar (1997); U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida (1998).
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and University of Puerto Rico (B.A., magna cum laude, 1974); Antioch College (M.A., 1976); University of Puerto Rico (J.D., cum laude, 1980). Member, Board of Bar Examiners for the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, 1991-1996. Examiner at the Board of Bar Examiners for the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, 1998.…
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Author, “Bankruptcy: How does it Affect Immigration Status,” American Bankruptcy Institute (March 20, 2007); Co-author, “Civil Trial Procedures in Puerto Rico”, National Business Institute, 1992; “How to Protect Secured Interests in Bankruptcy in Puerto Rico”, National Business Institute, 1994. Author, “The American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act and its impact on Second and Third Employment Based Immigrant Visa Petitioners”, American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2001. Adjunct Professor of Immigration Law at University of Puerto Rico School of Law, 1998-Present.
Member: Puerto Rico Bar Association, American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, Puerto Rico Bankruptcy Bar, American Immigration Lawyers Association. Chapter Chair for the Puerto Rico Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers' Association (1985-1987; 1992-1994, and 1996-1998).
Languages: English, Spanish.
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Immigration and Civil Litigation in Local and Federal Courts, Foreclosures and Collections.
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Practice Areas
Immigration Matters Handled
- Petitions for review, mandamus actions and other federal court litigation involving immigration agencies.
Education / Credentials / Memberships
Education
- J.D., University of Puerto Rico
- B.A., University of Puerto Rico
Credentials
- Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1998)
- Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1981)
- Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1998)
Memberships
- Puerto Rico, Federal and American Bar Associations Puerto Rico Bankruptcy Bar American Immigration Lawyers Association – Chairperson, Puerto Rico Chapter, 1985-1987 1992-1994 1996-1998
Office & Service Areas
O'Neill & Gilmore, P.S.C.
252 Ponce De Leon, Suite 1701, San Juan, PR 00918
Serving clients in San Juan and throughout Puerto Rico.
Consultation & Fees Overview
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- Engagement terms and scope of representation provided in writing
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Profile updated Nov 2, 2026. Source: imported listing.