Trusted Since 2002

Immigration | Commercial Real Estate | Data Center Development

Serving businesses and individuals with 24 years of legal expertise across Minnesota and North Carolina, in English, Amharic and Afaan Oromo. We protect your rights with personalized service tailored to your unique circumstances.

Israel GobenaFounder & Principal Attorney
“Excellent customer service with great communication skill. I would definitely recommend Gobena and Associates for immigration cases.”
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What We Do

Practice Areas

Gobena & Associates provides legal services across a wide range of practice areas.

Immigration Law

Asylum, family-based petitions, employment visas, naturalization, deportation defense and consular processing. We serve clients of every background, in English, Amharic and Afaan Oromo.

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Commercial Real Estate & Data Center Development

Acquisitions, sales, financing, leasing and development, from due diligence through closing, for investors, developers, landlords and tenants.

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Family Law

Divorce and separation, custody and parenting time, child and spousal support, property division, prenuptial agreements and domestic abuse protection.

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Personal Injury / Auto Accident Injuries

Representation for people injured in car, motorcycle and truck accidents, pursuing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering.

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Aviation Law

Aviation accident injury and wrongful death claims, including investigation of causes, liability and insurance claims.

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Estate Planning & Trust Administration

Wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, probate and trust administration.

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About Our Firm

Practicing Law Since 2002

Gobena & Associates brings more than two decades of experience navigating U.S. federal and state legal matters with integrity and honesty. We are dedicated to safeguarding our clients' rights through attentive, personalized representation tailored to each client's unique circumstances.

Israel Gobena - Founder & Principal Attorney
Israel Gobena Founder & Principal Attorney

Established in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 2002, our firm expanded to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2020 to serve clients in North Carolina. As active members of NAIOP Charlotte, we remain closely engaged with the commercial real estate sector and at the forefront of emerging opportunities in technology and infrastructure development.

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Experience

24 years of legal expertise serving clients across multiple practice areas.

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Dedication

Personalized service tailored to your unique circumstances and needs.

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Diligence

Careful, thorough work on every client's matter.

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Languages: English, Amharic & Afaan Oromo

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Our Locations

Serving clients across Minnesota and North Carolina with dedicated legal expertise.

2002Saint Paul, Minnesota 2020Charlotte, North Carolina

Minnesota & North Carolina

Serving clients across two states with dedicated legal expertise

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