Reviews

Here’s the English version of your review: --- Review for Julia Nikolaeva There are people who simply do their job, and then there are those who are truly passionate about it. Julia Nikolaeva is one of the latter. When you find yourself trapped in a system that sees you not as a person butas "just another Russian," the support of a professional who knows what they’re doing and is ready to fight to the end is a lifeline. Our journey isn’t just a list of countries we’ve passed through. It’s a constant battle against systems designed to make you fail. Georgia, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Japan, Mexico — every step was a desperate attempt to escape a regime that crushes dissent. But when we reached the U.S., it became clear that this country has its own bureaucratic machine, capable of breaking lives in its own way. I passed my credible fear interview, received a positive result, and even won my case in court. But then everything stalled. The government stopped releasing Russians, and we were separated — me in California, my wife in Louisiana. Detention, uncertainty, fear for my loved ones — it wears you down, makes you feel helpless. That’s when Julia stepped in. Julia Nikolaeva isn’t just an attorney; she’s someone who believes that even in the most hopeless situations, there’s always a way out. She helped me with every document, represented me in court, and, most importantly, refused to let me give up. Thanks to her relentless dedication, I became the first Russian released after months of frozen cases this September. Her professionalism is evident in everything she does: from her communication to her strategy. She doesn’t give false hope but works tirelessly to turn the odds in your favor. Today, my wife is waiting for her I-730 process to be completed, and that, too, is thanks to Julia’s efforts. To say Julia saved us is an understatement. She gave us a chance at a new life when the odds were stacked against us. If you’re looking for an attorney who fights for her clients as if she’s fighting for herself, Julia Nikolaeva is the one you need.

Our work with Julia during my application for political asylum has come to an end. For five months while I was in detention, she represented my interests in immigration court and interacted with ICE officers. Under her careful guidance, I went from complete confusion to winning the case, having my immigration case closed, and being released from detention. Julia is a lawyer of the highest competence, a true expert, an empathetic and responsive person who not only finds winning strategies but also the right levers to influence the case review process. Throughout our work, Julia was always available, reacted quickly and efficiently to all changes, prepared and submitted the necessary documents punctually and flawlessly, provided tremendous legal and moral support, and comprehensively prepared me for my individual hearing. Julia did an incredible work, and I owe my freedom to her. I am grateful to Julia for her efforts and without any hesitations recommend her for hiring!

I want to express my gratitude to Julia Nikolaev for taking on our case! She is truly a master of her craft, investing not only professionalism but also a human touch into each individual case. Our case went through the entire process from the beginning to the final hearing in detention. Julia andI met and signed a contract before the second master hearing, and at the second master hearing we requested the date of the final hearing. Julia managed to join me to my husband’s case and most importantly, she preserved this join and kept us with the original judge (the prosecutor's office requested that the cases be separated and the trials moved to new states, which would have meant starting everything from beginning). Julia's response to all changes, the need to make corrections to documents or file the necessary motions was immediate. I want to note that Julia communicates personally with each client, not only through established communication channels and detention schedule, but also via a regular landline phone during her personal non-working hours. Julia prepared us perfectly for the final hearing and, as a result, we won the final hearing. All work was done clearly and quickly. Thanks to this, we were tried and released with the necessary documents in a very short time. Thank you so much for the work done!

I contacted Julia from Detention in June. She took my case, brought it to the final court and won in August. I had the opportunity to observe other lawyers and compare, since there were many people in the Detention Center. Julia demonstrated not only her professionalism, but also very good human qualities. She was my support and the person who saved me from deportation. I am infinitely grateful that I chose Julia and I do not regret my choice for a second.

Julia's expertise has been indispensable in helping extend my parents' Temporary Protective Status. I am grateful for her professionalism, responsiveness, and sincere empathy. She is an excellent option in addressing your legal needs pertaining to immigration.