
About Shirley Zambrano
Ms. Shirley Zambrano is the Managing Attorney at Zambrano Law, a firm nationally recognized for its fierce and compassionate advocacy on behalf of immigrants. Her practice is anchored in immigration law, where she represents individuals and families navigating some of the most complex legal challenges, including deportation defense, asylum, family-based petitions, waivers, and employment visas. She has successfully obtained visas and green cards for Grammy-nominated Latin music artists, managers, athletes, models, and other individuals with extraordinary ability. Consistently named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in immigration law for five consecutive years, Ms. Zambrano is known for her sharp legal skills, relentless advocacy, and deep personal commitment to the immigrant community. As an immigrant from Ecuador, she brings a unique perspective to her work—combining legal excellence with lived experience. Ms. Zambrano also represents immigrants who have suffered injuries in car accidents, helping them secure compensation and justice regardless of their immigration status. Her ability to navigate both immigration and personal injury law makes her an invaluable advocate for clients whose cases span across legal systems. Her insights and leadership have earned her recognition from major media outlets such as Huffington Post, WSB-TV Atlanta, CBS46 Atlanta, Univision, and Telemundo. She is a frequent speaker at legal and immigration conferences across the country. Ms. Zambrano is licensed to practice immigration law in all 50 states. She graduated magna cum laude from Florida Coastal School of Law, ranking in the top five percent of her class. During law school, she clerked for the U.S. District Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Florida and interned at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, where she contributed to high-profile federal prosecutions. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Shirley Zambrano included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Selected to Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2020-2026 Other Sources of Feedback About Shirley Zambrano Included on the 2026Georgia Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2024 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2023 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2021 Georgia Super Lawyers list 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: Top 5% of graduating class
Current Employment Position(s)
- Founding Partner
Past Positions
- Judicial Clerk, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Judicial Intern, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Intern, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida
Bar Admissions
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. Immigration Court
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Georgia
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Shirley Zambrano |
| Firm | Zambrano Law |
| Address | 1995 N Park PL SE, Suite 360, Atlanta, GA 30339 |
| Phone | 770-373-5014 |
| Website | www.zambranolaw.com |
| Website | www.zambranolaw.com/blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |