Alfredo Estrada
Alfredo Estrada
Partner
t. (219) 769-1313 x118
f. (219) 769-6806
Merrillville Office
9191 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
Directions
Languages
English
Spanish
Biography
Alfredo Estrada is a Partner at Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP, the chair its immigration practice group, chair of the firm’s municipal practice group and a member of the firm’s litigation practice group. Alfredo’s practice involves representing municipal and governmental entities; immigration; and civil defense litigation in both state and federal courts. Alfredo is admitted to practice law in Indiana, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, the United States District Court for the Northern District, the United States District Court for the Southern District, and the United States Immigration Court.
Prior to serving as the Lake County Bar Association President,, Alfredo served on its Board of Managers and as President of the Rudy Lozano Bar Association, formerly known as the Northwest Indiana Hispanic Bar Association. Currently, Alfredo serves on the as Chair of the Latino Affairs Committee for the Indiana State Bar Association.
In 2023, Alfredo was recognized by the Indiana Lawyer magazine, Diversity in Law edition, for his work in diversity, equity and inclusion. Additionally, in 2023, he was invited during and in celebration in Hispanic Heritage Month, to present to the Judges and Magistrates in the in the United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana. In 2017, Alfredo was chosen by The Times Media Co. as a “20 Under 40” Award Winner. Additionally, he received recognition from the Indiana State Bar Association and was awarded the Trailblazer / Abriendo Caminos Award. In 2020, Alfredo was featured in the Indiana Lawyer Magazine as an “Up and Coming” Lawyer and on February 22, 2022, the Indiana General Assembly passed House Resolution No. 30 recognizing Alfredo as being the first Latino President of the Lake County Bar Association.
Alfredo has been married to his wife Leticia for twenty-one (21) years and has three daughters, Sol, Iris and Eva. He is also partial to his two (2) furry children, Daisy Buchanan Estrada and Fitzgerald (Fitz) Estrada. Alfredo is a former steelworker and a life-long resident of Northwest Indiana. He earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Purdue University Northwest where he now is an Adjunct Professor teaching Immigration Law. After graduation from Purdue University Northwest, he continued his pursuit of education and earned his law degree from Valparaiso University Law School. While at Valparaiso University School of Law he was a member of the Honors division full-tuition scholarship recipient and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Practices
- Immigration
- Civil Litigation
- Governmental Entities
- Personal Injury
- Business Law
- Estate Planning
Education
Valparaiso University Law School, 2015
Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude
Purdue University Calumet, 2011
B.A. Political Science
Admissions
- Indiana Bar
- Northern District of Indiana
- Southern District of Indiana
- United States Immigration Court
Articles by Alfredo Estrada
SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments on Deportation Notice Requirements
On Monday, January 8, the Supreme Court heard consolidated oral arguments for Campos-Chavez v. Garland and Garland v. Singh. The two cases deal with the issue of whether an immigration court must enter an in absentia removal order...
Estrada Serving as Indiana State Bar Association Latino Committee Chair for 2024
Congratulations to Attorney Alfredo Estrada who is now serving as the Indiana State Bar Association Latino Committee Chair for 2024. In this role he will assist the Indiana State Bar Association entail working with me to set some strategic goals and activities for the...
Review of the State Department’s Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot
The Department of State (DOS) has officially initiated the long-anticipated stateside visa renewal pilot, scheduled to initiate on January 29, 2024, and conclude on April 1, 2024. The hope is that the program will have the potential to improve delays in consular...
Navigating the Family Expedited Removal Management (FERM) Program: A Legal Perspective for Families
In the ever-evolving landscape of immigration policies, one significant development is the Department of Homeland Security's Family Expedited Removal Management (FERM) program. Attorney Alfredo Estrada, and the Immigration Law Center at BCC, find it imperative to shed...
We’re Now The Immigration Law Center at BCC and Can Meet you In Hyde Park!
We are thrilled to announce “The Immigration Law Center at BCC”. This reflects our commitment to providing comprehensive immigration services to our clients in all realms of immigration law. Attorney Alfredo Estrada stated, “This commitment will enable us to reach a...
Navigating Removal / Deportation Court
In the complex realm of immigration law, facing removal proceedings can be daunting. However, it's important to understand that individuals subject to deportation have rights and potential avenues for defense. This blog post will provide a guide to help immigrants and...