Kelsi Cottle, Attorney

Attorney Kelsi Cottle grew up learning first-hand about the struggles of migrating your family and business to a new Country.  Ms. Cottle was born in New Zealand to parents who were each citizens of different Countries and spent her childhood living in Canada, New Zealand and the USA.  Because of these experiences, Ms. Cottle has a unique perspective on the implications that migration has on a family and a business.  Ms. Cottle received her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Computer Science from Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and her Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida.

Ms. Cottle has a passion for volunteer work and commits her services to the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) in Washington D.C., and formerly served on the Board of Directors for Two Left Paws Animal Sanctuary. Additionally, Ms. Cottle has participated in giving lectures and informational sessions to local immigration related organizations and domestic violence shelters.

Ms. Cottle practices primarily in the areas of immigration and international business law and believes very strongly in a client-focused law practice.  She resides in the Fox Cities area with her husband and three sons.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney and Owner	Kaehne, Limbeck, Cottle & Pasquale, S.C.		2008 - Present
Manager	Kaehne Law Group, S.C.		2005 - 2008
Office Manager	Kirchner & Buchko Law Office		2000 - 2005

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Florida Coastal School of Law	J.D.	Law School	2008

State / Court	Date
Wisconsin	2008

• American Immigration Lawyers Association
  Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association
  State Bar of Wisconsin
  Sheboygan County Bar Association
  Outagamie County Bar Association
  Winnebago County Bar Association
  Animal Legal Defense Fund
  Hispanic Legal Task Force
  Northeast Florida Human Trafficking Task Force
  United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin

• lient's Choice Award | AVVO | 2014
  Best Brief Writer | FCSL | 2006
  Best Oralist | Florida Coastal School of Law | 2006
  Deans List | Lakeland College | 2002, 2001, 2000
  

• JSB Practice Area: Immigration Date: Jan 01, 2012 Outcome: Successful in obtaining residency Description: Consular processing along with hardship waiver to obtain residency for an immigrant married to a US Citizen. In the matter of F.S. Practice Area: Immigration Date: Jun 04, 2014 Outcome: Client receives permanent residency. Description: Assisted client through consular processing with successful hardship waiver. Upon reentry to the U.S., client unjustly placed in Removal Proceedings. Removal proceedings dismissed and client received permanent residency. In re the matter of R.S. Practice Area: Immigration Date: Dec 04, 2013 Outcome: Successfully obtain U-Visa. Description: Apply U-Visa for the victim in an attempted homicide case. In the matter of S.O. Practice Area: Immigration Date: May 22, 2014 Outcome: Client granted visa for entry into the U.S. and given medical treatment. Description: On a pro bono basis, assisted orphan client, who tragically lost both of his legs in a land mine explosion, apply for B-1/B-2 Visa for medical treatment.

• El Mensajero Latino | Immigration Law | 2014
  WIsconsin Immigration | Deferred action for childhood arrivals | 2012
  Wisconsin Immgration | Deferred Action vs. Dream Act | 2012
  FCSL | Slaughterhouse Rules: The Standardized Cruelty on American Killing Floors | 2007