Noelle Sharp, Esq.
Managing Attorney
Location: Atlanta, GA
Noelle Sharp is the Managing Attorney for Immigration Practice at aiLegal. She is responsible for delivering high-quality legal work while ensuring the productivity and efficiencey of the immigration practice team.
A former Assistant Chief Immigration Judge and experienced litigator, Noelle draws on years of public service to deliver high-quality, client-centered, and results-driven representation. She leads the firm’s immigration practice team across family immigration, humanitarian reliefs, business immigration, consular processing, removal defense, and immigration federal litigation. Over her 15-year career spanning private practice, government leadership, and non-profit advocacy, Noelle has earned a reputation for excellence, integrity, and compassionate advocacy. She approaches every case with empathy, precision, and purpose—guided by the belief that every person deserves fairness, dignity, and the opportunity to move forward.
Experience
Growing up in Asia, Noelle Sharp developed a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and the challenges faced by those seeking opportunities abroad. A lifelong advocate for immigrant communities, she began her career directing refugee resettlement and farmworker programs before founding the Immigration Law Office of Noelle Sharp, where she represented clients before the Ninth and Fifth Circuits for over a decade. Her commitment to public service led her to serve as Chief Immigration Justice for the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), where she developed national policies and implemented services that addressed systemic barriers to legal access, supervised judges and court staff, and received the Director’s Award for her work on the EOIR Pro Bono Steering Committee. She now applies that unique perspective to private practice, mentoring attorneys and representing clients in immigration matters nationwide.
Practice Areas
Family Immigration
Humanitarian and Waivers
Business Immigration
Removal Defense
Immigration Federal Litigation
Enforcement and Compliance
Language
Spanish
English
Education
Stetson University College of Law – J.D.
San Francisco State University – B.A. in La Raza Studies and Marketing (Dual Degree); Dean’s List; Cesar Chavez Institute for Public Policy, intern.
Attorney Admissions
Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit
Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)
Professional Activities
American Immigration Lawyers Association
American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
National Immigration Project
Former Recruitment and Retention Committee, DOJ-EOIR
Former Pro Bono Steering Committee, Department of Justice