Meet Our Team

Kelsey Zubkoff | Dual-Licensed Federal Litigator & High-Stakes Immigration Specialist

Kelsey Zubkoff is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Zubkoff Law, a nationally recognized practice based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Arizona since May 2018, Kelsey brings a rare "trial-ready" intensity to the immigration field. With a personal track record of managing over 1,287 immigration cases and helping more than 4,000 clients across 111 countries, she is the final advocate families turn to when their cases have stalled or failed.

The "Trial Lawyer" Edge: $28.5 Million Recovery & 285+ Depositions

Kelsey's approach to immigration is forged in high-stakes federal litigation. Before focusing exclusively on immigration, she was a seasoned trial attorney who successfully represented over 2,650 plaintiffs in a massive toxic tort lawsuit that resulted in a $28.5 million settlement. Having taken and defended over 285 depositions against multiple defense firms simultaneously, she possess a unique ability to cross-examine government evidence and prepare clients for high-scrutiny USCIS adjudications.

Nationwide Authority in Marriage-Based Cases & J-1 Waivers

Specializing in complex marriage-based green cards (I-130/I-485) and technical Section 212(e) J-1 waivers, Kelsey is a sought-after expert for surviving Stokes-style marriage fraud interviews. She has personally attended hundreds of interviews at the Phoenix USCIS Field Office (20 E Thomas Rd) and field offices nationwide, from San Diego to Washington D.C., and frequently appears telephonically to protect her clients' rights in any jurisdiction.

Media Verified & Personally Rooted

Named a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2024–2026)—an honor for only 2.5% of attorneys—Kelsey's expertise has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, and Business Insider. She is the preferred counsel for highly visible clients on platforms like Netflix, Love Island, MTV, and 90 Day Fiancé. As the daughter of a Filipino immigrant and the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor, Kelsey treats every case as a personal calling, hanging her grandmother's 1940s citizenship document in her office as a daily reminder of the human stakes of family unity.