Alfredo Estrada
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
Understanding Due Process in Immigration Proceedings and the Impact of the BIA’s Recent Ruling
In its recent ruling in Matter of A-M-Z-F-, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) addressed the important issue of whether parties in Immigration Court have the right to present closing arguments. The BIA held that such a right is not automatic, unless the party can...
Successfully Defended a Motion to Pretermit an Asylum Application
Victory in Immigration Court! Attorney Alfredo Estrada is thrilled to share that he successfully defended a motion to pretermit an asylum application by DHS in immigration court today. DHS had sought to deport his client to Uganda, where he would have faced severe...
Attorney Alfredo Estrada Secures Habeas Corpus Victory for Detained Immigrant in Federal Court
Earlier this year, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued a significant decision clarifying that Immigration Judges lack jurisdiction to conduct bond hearings under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) for noncitizens who were not inspected, admitted, or paroled into the United...
Attorney Alfredo Estrada Interviewed on WGN News
We are proud to share that Attorney Alfredo Estrada was recently interviewed by WGN News about his successful representation of an immigration client. Despite recent changes to immigration bond rules that made it more difficult than ever to obtain a bond, Attorney...
USCIS Memo PM-602-0187: What the New NTA Policy Means for Immigrants in 2025
On February 28, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0187, a sweeping update to its procedures for issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs). An NTA is a legal document that initiates removal (deportation) proceedings by...
Asylum Win for Senegalese Client with Religious Claim at Chicago EOIR – January 16, 2025
On January 16, 2025, Attorney Alfredo Estrada of Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP secured a significant victory for a Senegalese client at the Chicago Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). The case, centered on a religious persecution claim, resulted in the...




