ABOUT

Susan Papagikos, Esq.
Susan Papagikos is the principal attorney at Papagikos Law. Prior to becoming an attorney, she worked for 20+ years as a paralegal in Florida and Massachusetts, where she worked mostly with immigration matters. She has significant experience with employment and family-based immigrant visa petitions, applications for U.S. lawful permanent residence, and all categories of nonimmigrant visa petitions.
Her experience allows her to counsel effectively in areas including professional and executive employment strategies, labor certification matters, immigrant investor petitions, and immigration concerns for international scientists, researchers, athletes, and entertainers. She represents clients in matters before the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Embassies and Consular posts abroad.
Her practice encompasses a wide range of industries, including information technology services, management consulting, financial services, insurance, energy, and healthcare.
Attorney Papagikos graduated cum laude from St. Thomas University School of Law, where she also received the Immigration Law Certificate and a Book Award in Advanced Legal Writing Skills. While completing her legal studies, she was a student attorney representing indigenous immigrant clients before the immigration court as a Certified Legal Intern.
Languages
English and Spanish
Bar Admission
Florida
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted to Practice
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Professional Affiliations
Florida Bar Unlicensed Practice of Law Standing Committee, Chair
The Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court, Board Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member
Palm Beach County Bar Association, Member
South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Member
Florida Bar 15th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee: Past Member
Florida Bar 15th Judicial Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law: Past Member
Florida Bar Florida Registered Paralegal Committee: Past Chair
Federal Bar Association
Education
Juris Doctor, St. Thomas University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts, Florida Atlantic University
Community Involvement
Attorney Papagikos was appointed by The Florida Bar to serve as the Chair of the Unlawful Practice of Law Standing Committee where she is responsible for continuing the investigation of possible unlawful practices of law referred by Bar discipline attorneys. She has also provided pro bono legal consultations and assistance to the migrant community in Palm Beach County as well as Pediatric Oncology Support Team (POST), a non-profit organization that provides financial and emotional support to children, and their families, who are battling cancer.






CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Lucas Carrizo2025-03-31Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Susan Papagikos! From our first consultation, I felt confident and at ease. She made the complex immigration process seamless with her expertise and personal, compassionate approach. Always responsive and dedicated, Susan went above and beyond to ensure the best outcome. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and knowledge of immigration law are unmatched. I am blessed and thankful to have had her handle my case! Rashmi Bishnoi2025-03-31Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good attorney and person to wok with! Sassy Rodriguez2025-01-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I generally don’t give reviews, but Susan Papagikos is an exception. Susan came highly recommended to me, and I am very happy I went with her and her team. Susan and her assistant, Vanessa, were easy to work with, caring and went above and beyond. I am truly satisfied and thankful. I couldn’t have had a better experience anywhere else. I highly recommend to anyone needing legal assistance in the area of immigration, please call Susan Papagikos. She’s the BEST and she speaks Spanish!!! Thank you, Susan, for the wonderful experience!! Luis Estalin Machado2024-11-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Susan Papagikos y su bufete de abogados trajeron a mi vida la felicidad de disfrutar de la compañía de mi mamá en un periodo impresionantemente corto. Para muchos ese trámite era imposible, pero no para ella que no se rindió hasta lograrlo. Le agradezco muchísimo sus constantes palabras de aliento, su solidaridad, y su carisma. Susan es alguien en quien se puede depositar el 100% de tu confianza en todos los sentidos , como profesional y por si fuera poco como persona. Gracias Susan, nunca terminaré de agradecerte Oilda2024-11-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Susan Papagikos es una de esas personas a las q por muchos años q viva nunca voy a terminar de agradecer.Su profesionalidad y ética la distinguen , pero su valentía y empeño la hacen invencible.Mientras más obstáculos se presenten en el proceso más recursos tiene para enfrentarlos. Su delicadeza, sensibilidad, empatía van más allá de los límites y permiten q te sientas en familia. Susan Papagikos y su bufete de abogados son una opción 100% recomendada. Odalys Perez Perez2024-11-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tuve la agradable experiencia de relacionarme con Susan Papagikos en un proceso muy difícil y puedo decir con toda seguridad q es de los profesionales q no ceja en su empeño hasta verlo exitosamente logrado. Por difícil q parezca ella busca los recursos. Además la amabilidad, la empatía, la sensibilidad humana la hacen una gran persona. Manuel Aguayo2024-10-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excelente servicio, profesional y con acompañamiento durante todas las etapas del proceso, siempre accesible para dudas y preguntas! 100% confiable y super recomendado! Gracias susan y Vanessa Ariel Carrizo2024-10-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It has been a blessing for me and my family to know Susan for 14 years. She handled mine and my kids case from start to finish and made sure everything was done correctly. We had no worries over anything because we knew we were in the best hands possible. Susan is very knowledgeable and professional as well as caring and compassionate which isn’t always easy to find. We are extremely grateful to Susan for everything she has done for us and the relationship we have built over the years. I’m honored to be an American citizen and thankful Susan was apart of my journey representing us. Laura Nison2024-08-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In a nutshell, Susan is the absolute best! She’s understanding, patient, kind and very caring! Susan has always been available to talk and help and reassure us! I am pleased to know her, and wish that more people when in need, come to her! I recommend her 1000%! Thank you Susan, for everything!
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