Dufraisse Avocat
Dufraisse Avocat
Maître Barbara Dufraisse is a lawyer at the Bordeaux Bar. She practices immigration and nationality law, public law, and insurance law. Book an appointment for an initial consultation or send her a message.
Over 10 years of Experience
Over 10 years of Experience
- Experience & VersatilityOver 10 years of experience in immigration law, public law, and insurance law, serving individuals and employers.
- Attentive Listening & PersonalizationAttentive listening to understand each story and present it effectively, to best defend your rights before the administration.
- Advice, Support & LitigationComprehensive support, from advice to handling administrative and litigation procedures, to guide you every step of the way.
- Professional CommitmentMember of several specialized institutes, Maître Dufraisse is committed to defending rights and access to justice for all.
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Immigration and Nationality Law
Immigration and Nationality Law
- Residence Permit ApplicationYou wish to obtain or renew a residence permit (student, employee, private and family life, etc.) and are facing administrative difficulties or a refusal from the prefecture. Maître Dufraisse assists you in preparing your file, drafting letters, and, if necessary, challenging a refusal.
- NaturalizationYou wish to become French by naturalization or declaration, but face requests for additional documents, an unfavorable decision, or a complex procedure. The lawyer guides you at every step, from preparing the file to challenging a refusal.
- RegularizationYou are in an irregular situation and wish to regularize your stay in France (through work, private and family life, etc.). Maître Dufraisse analyzes your situation, advises you on the best strategy, and assists you in all your dealings with the administration.
- Family ReunificationYou wish to bring a family member to France or have your right to family reunification recognized. The lawyer assists you in preparing the file, following the procedure, and defending your rights in case of refusal.
- Work AuthorizationYou or your employer are having difficulties obtaining or renewing a work authorization. Maître Dufraisse intervenes to secure the procedure, prepare the file, and challenge any refusal.
- Obligation to Leave the TerritoryYou have received an Obligation to Leave French Territory (OQTF) or a removal order. The lawyer advises you on possible appeals, prepares legal arguments, and assists you before the administrative court to defend your rights.
How Our Collaboration Works
How Our Collaboration Works
First Consultation
This first meeting, lasting about 45 minutes, allows us to listen to your story, analyze your legal situation, and assess possible options. The lawyer offers initial strategic guidance and clearly explains the possible steps. This consultation is billed at €100 (incl. VAT) and is the essential first step in establishing a relationship of trust.
What our clients say about us
What our clients say about us
Thank you so much! You're the best, I'm glad I used your services.
Attorney Dufraisse is a highly competent professional, attentive and dedicated to her clients' well-being. She guided us with great kindness. Her expertise and honesty are qualities that enabled us to achieve a favorable outcome.
I was assisted by Maître Barbara Duffraisse throughout my residency permit application process, from the initial submission to the appeal against the prefecture's decision, and I ultimately obtained a temporary work permit while awaiting my final residency permit thanks to her efforts. Her attentiveness, availability, and professionalism were a great comfort during a very stressful and difficult time. Maître Duffraisse always took the time to clearly explain each step of the procedure and answer all my questions. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a competent and compassionate immigration lawyer.
Maître Dufraisse is a very professional, attentive and efficient lawyer. She accompanied me with patience and seriousness through all the stages of my case. Thanks to her work, I obtained my receipt after many months of waiting. I highly recommend her for any procedure related to residence or protection. Many thanks for her invaluable help.
Very attentive lawyer with excellent advice. We leave consultations enlightened and more confident about the steps to take! Thank you.
Maître Barbara DUFRAISSE is a very competent, efficient, patient, available, respectful, very attentive and very humane lawyer. She handled my case with great professionalism and efficiency. I am very satisfied with her work and the results. I can only recommend her. Once again, a big thank you.
I had been waiting 16 months for a response from the OFII for my family reunification and 11 months from the prefecture for the renewal of my resident card. It only took Maître DUFRAISSE 45 days to resolve both files. I remember her as a humble person, always attentive and remarkably efficient. Thank you again, Maître.
Maître Dufraisse helped us successfully navigate a recent process at the prefecture. She was very efficient and easy to work with. Highly recommended.
A humane and attentive professional, very responsive. I recommend her.
Maître Dufraisse is very competent in her field, and also very humane. She brilliantly supported us during the handover of our newly built house, and we thank her for that.
Maître Dufraisse is a competent, available and very efficient lawyer. I recommend her without any hesitation.
I was assisted by Maître Barbara DUFRAISSE in my application for my first residence permit. My case was very specific and there was no easy solution. However, Maître Dufraisse always managed to propose different solutions to resolve the situation, thus demonstrating great creativity and legal expertise. What I particularly appreciated was her very humane attitude. She showed understanding and empathy throughout the process, which greatly eased the stress I was feeling. In addition, Maître Dufraisse was extremely available, always answering my questions with patience and clarity. Thanks to her professionalism and determination, I finally obtained my residence permit. I highly recommend Maître Dufraisse to anyone in need of a competent and dedicated lawyer. Her support was invaluable to me.
I highly recommend Maître Dufraisse, who was able to quickly resolve my problem related to immigration law. In addition to her professional skills, she has very good human qualities, what I particularly liked was the affordable fees and I did not feel any greed often present in this field, moreover, she accepts teleconsultations which saved me a trip.
Maître Dufraisse is competent and efficient. She is always attentive, available, especially in emergencies. She helped me with the change of status of my residence permit, the delay in issuing the receipt by the Bordeaux prefecture, and she is my advisor for all questions related to my stay in France as a foreigner.

