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26 Feb, 2025 by Danko tarabar
18 Feb, 2025 by Francil
Johnson & Nicholson PLLC is a 5 stars law firm. They are knowledgeable, trustworthy and attentive lawyers. Very professional, dedicated and organized. Do not hesitate to contact them for your legal counsel. Strongly recommended!
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12 Feb, 2025 by Blanca talavera sanchez
Muy buen trabajo del equipo de JOHNSON & NICHOLSON, los recomiendo con toda la seguridad que lograran resolver cualquier caso. Gracias por su apoyo
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30 Jan, 2025 by Marcus stanley
23 Jan, 2025 by Cincear weaver
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07 Feb, 2025 by Berenice cruz
Got over $$3,500 stolen from my attorney. He promise to take our case to sue a company and every time we asked for updates he will have an excuse. It’s been a year (12 months) and no work was done, we have ask for our money back and he was failed to provide an explanation on where the money is. He said he has to deduct his hours which no work was ever presented to us. In the whole year NOTHING was ever done. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
Update:
Ms Andrew provided me with an invoice where he charged us $250 for just REVIEWING emails, this means he DID NOT REPLY, he did not do anything but received it.
Emails that he decided to ignored, he wants us to sign an invoice for a check when he is not even acknowledging the $200 that Mr River promise to add to our fund. He is also charging us more than what we had agreed on.
The agreement was that he was going to charged $250 for every HOUR Working on our case. He is charging us $250 for emails WE send asking about our case! EMAILS he decided to ignored. And unless he has a disability I can’t understand how long it took him to read my email.
We got over $3,250 for him LOOKING at our emails.
Please be careful because if that’s not stealing money idk what is.
In the refund the wants to give us is only for $375 back and asking us to sign a disclosure saying “we are happy with his service and all charges are accurate” IF THATS NOT STEALING PEOPLES MONEY, I DONT KNOW WHAT IS!
Funny you claimed we didn’t dispute the charges when we are asking you to send us the drafting work you claim you did. And NOTHING HAS BEEN PROVIDED. WE ARE DISPUTING ALL THOSE $3,250 that you did not work, you ignore emails.
I dispute those charges as soon as you sent them.
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24 Dec, 2024 by Saara raja
Andrew was 45 minutes late to our first court appearance. I was sent multiple reminders from his firm to appear at the correct time, and I was getting more and more stressed when he did not show up. I called his office and they had no idea where he was and assured me that they would contact him and find out. Finally he showed up 45 minutes late. I did not get an apology or explanation for why he was late.
Andrew was representing me in a tenant eviction where the tenant was living in my property without leaving for 6 months. This is the first time that I have ever gone through an eviction so I hired him. He was supposed to check the rent bonds each month so that we could remove the tenant any time they did not pay their bonds to the court. He failed to check the October rent bond because we were attempting to negotiate with the tenant. Instead he waited until November and then realized the tenant hadn't paid in October and we could have filed to remove her weeks earlier. This inaction lost me 1 month of income. He will probably reply here that he didn't check the bond because he was negotiating - but I fail to see why both tasks are mutually exclusive. I am literally paying for his time (retainer paid for his hourly rate so it's not like I asked him to do this for free), so why were the tasks I asked him to do not done?
When I asked Andrew to acknowledge this mistake or provide me with a discount on his rate for the income that he lost me, he sent me the following reply, direct quote: "I have 100 other cases going on besides yours. The rent bond information is publicly available. So, it is also something that you could have checked just as easily." If he has 100 other cases and can't give my case the attention it needs, maybe he should take on less cases. And obviously if I was a legal expert and could have gone through this process on my own, I wouldn't have needed a lawyer in the first place.
EDIT - He was absolutely 45 minutes late. To deny that would be an absolute lie. I sat in the court room by myself while the judge skipped over me and went to other cases, and she directly said that we can come back to mine when my council shows up. And I did bring this up to Andrew by asking him to state clearly (by email) exactly what time he would be at court for the next court appearance.
As for why I said "Thank you" in emails??? and didn't call out the issues immediately it's because I was afraid that if I call out ineffective work during my case, that I would be retaliated against and the work wouldn't be performed at all. There's a reason I had to follow up over 100 times.
You are also misrepresenting me here. I NEVER once asked why you didn't file the writ of possession while we were negotiating. I understand ethics very well. I only asked why you didn't VERIFY that the tenant paid her bond. Isn't the saying "knowledge is power"? When the tenant flaked from turning up to sign the negotiated paperwork, we should have been able to file the Writ of Possession Immediately. Or even immediately after our court date. Instead because you never checked this fact, we had to wait weeks!!
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21 Dec, 2024 by Brett matthew
Service - 0 stars
Quality of work - 0 stars
Any type of case resolution - 0 stars
A waste of my entire fee that was paid.
Mr. Gordon -
It seems all your time trying to prove to my cc company that you did the work I paid for was most of the work you did, because that's more work than I ever saw for myself.... Which is what I told them, and the reason it was in your favor was because one of the deadlines of my cc company to reply to your response expired and I was not aware. As I explained to them, all the paperwork you showed them were never provided to me, and the reason I asked for a refund in the first place was due to your lack of communication, professionalism, and any type of quality of work (or lack thereof). It's the only logical explanation in the first place, since I have paid money for services which I have never received, and I have no resolution of the case you were hired to perform. Presumably, if it took you “several hours” to refute my claim, you didn’t start out with enough evidence to disprove it in the first place. And my “audacity” comes from being the fact that I am the one that ended up wasting every penny I gave you, with nothing to show for it. I think that you are the audacious one, to think that I am not deserving of any refund, because you had to spend time to manufacture evidence of your work you did for me.
Edit to respond to your edit:
I'm responding so that we stick to the facts as opposed to manufacturing hyperbole and you misrepresenting what happened, and taking no responsibility for your actions as a professional.
To reiterate, I lost the chargeback because, as the bank told me multiple times, we went past the deadline required by the bank to respond. In addition you showed the bank "evidence" of work you had done for the case, which I had never seen before, and could have easily been manufactured after the fact.
And to keep facts straight again, I never disputed the fee charged for the consultation, only the fees for the case, which was never performed. Way back I asked for a refund from you when there wasn't even any work performed yet, and you offered me a very small fraction of my fee. It was then that I realized you were not going to be reasonable and I initiated the chargeback. Throughout the time of the case I had to continuously do my own legwork for the case and emails to you went unanswered for days at a time. I was also extremely dissatisfied with your attention to my case, and knowledge of procedure, which is another reason I asked for a refund. I had to hire different representation for my case due to your lack of attention and resolution. I find it interesting in all of your responses you never claim to have represented me or found any resolution in my case. I think if you had finished the case, and then I initiated a chargeback, that would be a scam, not me trying to get some money back before the case was started because I was dissatisfied with your service. You offered me approximately a 25% refund of my original fees, which was before anything was even started for the case. If I had been represented to my satisfaction, or you recovered any damages in my case, I would have not asked for anything back, obviously. In this case the scam seems to be accepting my total fee with no resolution or progress to my case, and I find it preposterous that you expect you should be compensated for time responding to my dispute, when I was dissatisfied with my service in the first place.
Also I think we should leave anyone accepting credit card payments from me out of the equation, since you have zero knowledge of the subject. I hope my fee is worth it to you, since you seem to have a business practice of accepting funds for work not done, which seems like more of a scam to me.
Merry Christmas
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04 Feb, 2025 by Lg lists
30 Jan, 2025 by Marcus stanley
23 Jan, 2025 by Cincear weaver
04 Feb, 2025 by Lg lists
30 Jan, 2025 by Marcus stanley
23 Jan, 2025 by Cincear weaver
22 Jan, 2025 by Marta castro
muchas gracias abogado Pardo por toda su ayuda profesional en el proceso para obtener mi ciudadania. su trabajo es excelente y sus consejos antes de mi entrevista me ayudaron muchisimo. El tiempo de espera durante el proceso fue facil y rapido. Yo estoy mas que satisfecha con su servicio profesional, y por supuesto mis agracecimientos a su asistente la Señora Rosmery que me trato excelentemente y me ayudo a entender cada paso del proceso de ciudadania manteniendome informada en todo momento. Este logro no solo es mio sino de ustedes tambien!!!
Thank you very much, Attorney Pardo, for all your professional help in the process of obtaining my citizenship. His work is excellent and his advice before my interview helped me a lot. The waiting time during the process was easy and fast. I am more than satisfied with your professional service, and of course my thanks to your assistant, Mrs. Rosmery, who treated me excellently and helped me understand each step of the citizenship process, keeping me informed at all times. This achievement is not only mine but yours too!!!
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22 Jan, 2025 by Jackeline morales
I cannot thank Brooke Claiborne and her team enough for their incredible support throughout my immigration journey. From the very beginning, Brooke made me feel confident and helped me fully understand my case. Her ability to explain everything in a clear and reassuring way made all the difference.
The staff was also exceptional—always friendly and accommodating. They ensured I could attend my online appointments without any issues.
Brooke always made time to answer my questions and provided detailed guidance on how to handle my concerns. She went above and beyond to keep me informed every step of the way.
One of the most convenient aspects was being able to make payments easily online, as I don’t live near her office. This flexibility made working with her even more seamless.
Thanks to Brooke’s thorough preparation and dedication, my immigration process was successful. I am truly grateful to Brooke Claiborne for making this possible. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate lawyer who truly cares about her clients.
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15 Jan, 2025 by Mo el
They are the best , I highly recommend 😍
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15 Oct, 2024 by Shan
May Lynn is very professional, responsive, and knowledgeable! She answered my questions via email even after work hours! Her firm is very efficient and reliable to get my husband's case done in two weeks! Highly recommended to anyone that needs help with an immigration issue!
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20 Sep, 2024 by Ben schmidt
Laura and her team did a great job taking care of my estate planning needs.
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16 Sep, 2024 by Belkin
Agradecida infinitamente con la abogada Mary Lynn Tedesco y con su equipo de trabajo, Dios la puso en mi camino. Tuve el honor de hacer mi proceso de inmigración con ella, mi hermano me la recomendó ya que también hizo su proceso de Residencia Permanente. Y me dijo sin duda alguna la mejor abogada tiene mucha experiencia es profesional y rápida. así que nos contactamos con ella desde la primer llamada nos dio mucha confianza y nos aclaro todas nuestras dudas a mi esposo y a mi, hicimos mi tramite desde NJ, enviar los doct fue rápido y fácil.cada ves que tuve alguna inquietud llamaba a la oficina oh enviaba correos electrónicos y siempre fui bien atendida por la Abogada y su Paralegal, incluso llegué a enviarle correos a la abogada los fines de semana y ella siempre me contestaba servicialmente significa que ama su trabajo y nació para ser abogada Obtuve mi Residencia en tal solo 6 meses definitivamente la Recomiendo y le doy 5 estrellas Dios la Bendiga siempre y en gran manera a la abogada Mary Lynn Tedesco y a su equipo de trabajo
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31 Dec, 2024 by Jonatan lopez
The level of service, warmth and kindness is unbelievable. Thanks Mr Matthews.
Si usted esta buscando un abogado y llegò hasta aqui para decidirse ,no lo dude en contactar esta oficina. He encontrado en el abogado una persona amable, seria y con un gran corazón. Gracias abogado porque atravez de usted he encontrado la ayuda que tanto necesitamos.
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20 Oct, 2024 by Nadiezhda villalta
Excelente abogado,se los recomiendo.
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27 Sep, 2024 by Jenny henriquez
Matthew is very professional, we trusted his knowledge in my husband's immigration case and he did not disappoint us... thanks for your honest work and dedication my husband is a US citizen now!
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21 Aug, 2024 by Dylan lowery
Quick and wonderful service would recommend to anybody already have to friends and family
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21 Aug, 2024 by Mirla moncada perèz
Agradecido al equipo de estuvo conmigo en todo momento para asistir en momento difíciles que solo con las ayuda de ustedes fue todo un éxito
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09 May, 2024 by Renee goffigan
Brenda was awesome this was a very traumatic process for me but she made it smooth and comforting!
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20 Jan, 2025 by Carlton guy
Received a personal call from Mr Watson helping me with my case he was very helpful in the matter
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14 Dec, 2024 by Marianne cintineo
Even though they couldn't help me, the director lead me in the right direction. I appreciate everyone there that answered all of my questions with professionalism. Thank you.
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14 Dec, 2024 by Michele sutera
Kyle and Alicia were just wonderful to work with. They were extremely professional and helped immensely with getting the positive result that I hoped to obtain. They listened and negotiated to accommodate a perfect outcome! I cannot thank them enough! I highly recommend Kyle and his team to get the result you deserve!
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14 Oct, 2024 by Janci
I am very grateful first to God for having put attorney Ricky Malik in my path, and grateful to the attorney for having taken my case and also winning it, thanks to his efforts, knowledge, and experience I was able to obtain my U visa and now we are going for more... I recommend attorney Ricky Malik one hundred percent because he along with his law firm and staff have done an excellent job, just as they have helped me, they have also helped many other people. His paralegal Yisel Diaz is an excellent person, with a lot of knowledge and kindness, always attentive to informing clients of any situation... I am very happy to have made the best decision. If you want to win an immigration case and obtain legal status in this country, call attorney Ricky Malik, he always wins!
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10 Mar, 2019 by Amit
I had to work with multiple immigration attorneys at different times. I had a complex immigration case, and Mr. Ricky Malik and his staff members provided me with an excellent legal service. They were extremely helpful and professional. Mr. Malik discussed with me in detail all the possible scenarios. He explained to me the pros and cons in each scenario, and the best possible course of action we wanted to consider for each of them. I could clearly see his knowledge and expertise in immigration matters. He gave me an overall clear picture on the possible outcome. Also, he always seemed to me very approachable and friendly. Thanks to Mr. Malik, I got my case approved very quickly with no issues. I am extremely happy with the service I received and I would highly recommend Mr. Malik and his law office to anyone seeking immigration benefits.
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27 Feb, 2019 by Lenys
I was recommended to Ricky by my mother in law cuz he helped her with her green card and it was a total success. He helped me with my Daca and I’m still working with him for my green card because he is a excellent lawyer. What I most liked about him is how he tells you the true, I’ll recommend him to anyone who needs any immigration services. He is the best immigration lawyer around the DMV.
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09 Dec, 2024 by Agathe ferri
I had an excellent experience with Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm during my naturalization process. Catherine M. and Lauren B. were incredibly pleasant, knowledgeable, responsive, and reliable, making the process fast and smooth. Having worked with the firm for other immigration matters, I can confidently recommend them for their professionalism and expertise.
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10 Sep, 2024 by Maria garcia
Catherine, Keshia, and team were nice, attentive, and really helpful with my inmmigration case.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Farzad ehtemam
We were extremely satisfied with all the services we received for our immigration applications. We highly recommend the firm especially Catherine and her team.
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15 Jan, 2025 by Aura matarios
14 Jan, 2025 by Humberto pineda
08 Oct, 2024 by Carolina torres
09 Dec, 2024 by Agathe ferri
I had an excellent experience with Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm during my naturalization process. Catherine M. and Lauren B. were incredibly pleasant, knowledgeable, responsive, and reliable, making the process fast and smooth. Having worked with the firm for other immigration matters, I can confidently recommend them for their professionalism and expertise.
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10 Sep, 2024 by Maria garcia
Catherine, Keshia, and team were nice, attentive, and really helpful with my inmmigration case.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Farzad ehtemam
We were extremely satisfied with all the services we received for our immigration applications. We highly recommend the firm especially Catherine and her team.
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09 Dec, 2024 by Agathe ferri
I had an excellent experience with Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm during my naturalization process. Catherine M. and Lauren B. were incredibly pleasant, knowledgeable, responsive, and reliable, making the process fast and smooth. Having worked with the firm for other immigration matters, I can confidently recommend them for their professionalism and expertise.
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10 Sep, 2024 by Maria garcia
Catherine, Keshia, and team were nice, attentive, and really helpful with my inmmigration case.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Farzad ehtemam
We were extremely satisfied with all the services we received for our immigration applications. We highly recommend the firm especially Catherine and her team.
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07 Feb, 2025 by Berenice cruz
Got over $$3,500 stolen from my attorney. He promise to take our case to sue a company and every time we asked for updates he will have an excuse. It’s been a year (12 months) and no work was done, we have ask for our money back and he was failed to provide an explanation on where the money is. He said he has to deduct his hours which no work was ever presented to us. In the whole year NOTHING was ever done. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
Update:
Ms Andrew provided me with an invoice where he charged us $250 for just REVIEWING emails, this means he DID NOT REPLY, he did not do anything but received it.
Emails that he decided to ignored, he wants us to sign an invoice for a check when he is not even acknowledging the $200 that Mr River promise to add to our fund. He is also charging us more than what we had agreed on.
The agreement was that he was going to charged $250 for every HOUR Working on our case. He is charging us $250 for emails WE send asking about our case! EMAILS he decided to ignored. And unless he has a disability I can’t understand how long it took him to read my email.
We got over $3,250 for him LOOKING at our emails.
Please be careful because if that’s not stealing money idk what is.
In the refund the wants to give us is only for $375 back and asking us to sign a disclosure saying “we are happy with his service and all charges are accurate” IF THATS NOT STEALING PEOPLES MONEY, I DONT KNOW WHAT IS!
Funny you claimed we didn’t dispute the charges when we are asking you to send us the drafting work you claim you did. And NOTHING HAS BEEN PROVIDED. WE ARE DISPUTING ALL THOSE $3,250 that you did not work, you ignore emails.
I dispute those charges as soon as you sent them.
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24 Dec, 2024 by Saara raja
Andrew was 45 minutes late to our first court appearance. I was sent multiple reminders from his firm to appear at the correct time, and I was getting more and more stressed when he did not show up. I called his office and they had no idea where he was and assured me that they would contact him and find out. Finally he showed up 45 minutes late. I did not get an apology or explanation for why he was late.
Andrew was representing me in a tenant eviction where the tenant was living in my property without leaving for 6 months. This is the first time that I have ever gone through an eviction so I hired him. He was supposed to check the rent bonds each month so that we could remove the tenant any time they did not pay their bonds to the court. He failed to check the October rent bond because we were attempting to negotiate with the tenant. Instead he waited until November and then realized the tenant hadn't paid in October and we could have filed to remove her weeks earlier. This inaction lost me 1 month of income. He will probably reply here that he didn't check the bond because he was negotiating - but I fail to see why both tasks are mutually exclusive. I am literally paying for his time (retainer paid for his hourly rate so it's not like I asked him to do this for free), so why were the tasks I asked him to do not done?
When I asked Andrew to acknowledge this mistake or provide me with a discount on his rate for the income that he lost me, he sent me the following reply, direct quote: "I have 100 other cases going on besides yours. The rent bond information is publicly available. So, it is also something that you could have checked just as easily." If he has 100 other cases and can't give my case the attention it needs, maybe he should take on less cases. And obviously if I was a legal expert and could have gone through this process on my own, I wouldn't have needed a lawyer in the first place.
EDIT - He was absolutely 45 minutes late. To deny that would be an absolute lie. I sat in the court room by myself while the judge skipped over me and went to other cases, and she directly said that we can come back to mine when my council shows up. And I did bring this up to Andrew by asking him to state clearly (by email) exactly what time he would be at court for the next court appearance.
As for why I said "Thank you" in emails??? and didn't call out the issues immediately it's because I was afraid that if I call out ineffective work during my case, that I would be retaliated against and the work wouldn't be performed at all. There's a reason I had to follow up over 100 times.
You are also misrepresenting me here. I NEVER once asked why you didn't file the writ of possession while we were negotiating. I understand ethics very well. I only asked why you didn't VERIFY that the tenant paid her bond. Isn't the saying "knowledge is power"? When the tenant flaked from turning up to sign the negotiated paperwork, we should have been able to file the Writ of Possession Immediately. Or even immediately after our court date. Instead because you never checked this fact, we had to wait weeks!!
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21 Dec, 2024 by Brett matthew
Service - 0 stars
Quality of work - 0 stars
Any type of case resolution - 0 stars
A waste of my entire fee that was paid.
Mr. Gordon -
It seems all your time trying to prove to my cc company that you did the work I paid for was most of the work you did, because that's more work than I ever saw for myself.... Which is what I told them, and the reason it was in your favor was because one of the deadlines of my cc company to reply to your response expired and I was not aware. As I explained to them, all the paperwork you showed them were never provided to me, and the reason I asked for a refund in the first place was due to your lack of communication, professionalism, and any type of quality of work (or lack thereof). It's the only logical explanation in the first place, since I have paid money for services which I have never received, and I have no resolution of the case you were hired to perform. Presumably, if it took you “several hours” to refute my claim, you didn’t start out with enough evidence to disprove it in the first place. And my “audacity” comes from being the fact that I am the one that ended up wasting every penny I gave you, with nothing to show for it. I think that you are the audacious one, to think that I am not deserving of any refund, because you had to spend time to manufacture evidence of your work you did for me.
Edit to respond to your edit:
I'm responding so that we stick to the facts as opposed to manufacturing hyperbole and you misrepresenting what happened, and taking no responsibility for your actions as a professional.
To reiterate, I lost the chargeback because, as the bank told me multiple times, we went past the deadline required by the bank to respond. In addition you showed the bank "evidence" of work you had done for the case, which I had never seen before, and could have easily been manufactured after the fact.
And to keep facts straight again, I never disputed the fee charged for the consultation, only the fees for the case, which was never performed. Way back I asked for a refund from you when there wasn't even any work performed yet, and you offered me a very small fraction of my fee. It was then that I realized you were not going to be reasonable and I initiated the chargeback. Throughout the time of the case I had to continuously do my own legwork for the case and emails to you went unanswered for days at a time. I was also extremely dissatisfied with your attention to my case, and knowledge of procedure, which is another reason I asked for a refund. I had to hire different representation for my case due to your lack of attention and resolution. I find it interesting in all of your responses you never claim to have represented me or found any resolution in my case. I think if you had finished the case, and then I initiated a chargeback, that would be a scam, not me trying to get some money back before the case was started because I was dissatisfied with your service. You offered me approximately a 25% refund of my original fees, which was before anything was even started for the case. If I had been represented to my satisfaction, or you recovered any damages in my case, I would have not asked for anything back, obviously. In this case the scam seems to be accepting my total fee with no resolution or progress to my case, and I find it preposterous that you expect you should be compensated for time responding to my dispute, when I was dissatisfied with my service in the first place.
Also I think we should leave anyone accepting credit card payments from me out of the equation, since you have zero knowledge of the subject. I hope my fee is worth it to you, since you seem to have a business practice of accepting funds for work not done, which seems like more of a scam to me.
Merry Christmas
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10 Feb, 2025 by Amecca howell
If I could put 1000 stars I would! Mr. Eric is so understanding and communicates in the best way possible. During the consulting call he told me the laws and possibilities for my speeding ticket and what he might be able to get it reduced to THEN we talked about his fees. He didn’t rush my payments and reassured me of everything, every step of the way
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10 Feb, 2025 by Keshawyn williams
Big thanks to Eric and is team. Got my case handled properly and came out with a successful result. Service was great and looking forward to contacting them again if a situation arises.
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10 Feb, 2025 by Anthony rosasco
Called Inhaber law firm up talked to a team member right away told them what had happened sent over all the information payed that day and they took it from there never had to miss work for court I am very happy with the outcome of my case and would use them again and recommend them to anyone who needs a good honest lawyer
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21 Jan, 2025 by Serenity fogel
Roseman law firm was great they walked me through the process, kept me updated, and answered all my questions.They were also super patient and nice it was great working with them.
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21 Jan, 2025 by Brian shell
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Attorney Connelly is outstanding. He’s incredibly communicative, transparent, and always provides thoughtful advice on the best course of action. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and made sure I understood every step, which gave me a lot of confidence. Thanks to his expertise, he achieved an outcome that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Attorney Connelly to anyone in need of a dedicated and skilled attorney.
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09 Jan, 2025 by Ahmed el-sayed
Easy to work with and great communication.
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09 Dec, 2024 by Agathe ferri
I had an excellent experience with Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm during my naturalization process. Catherine M. and Lauren B. were incredibly pleasant, knowledgeable, responsive, and reliable, making the process fast and smooth. Having worked with the firm for other immigration matters, I can confidently recommend them for their professionalism and expertise.
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10 Sep, 2024 by Maria garcia
Catherine, Keshia, and team were nice, attentive, and really helpful with my inmmigration case.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Farzad ehtemam
We were extremely satisfied with all the services we received for our immigration applications. We highly recommend the firm especially Catherine and her team.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Kt cat
Great Law firm!
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25 Nov, 2024 by Tara willis
The best law firm! Would highly recommend! Wish I could give more than 5 stars!
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25 Nov, 2024 by Mallory hall
Great law firm!! Everything I could’ve asked for and more. Truly grateful!!
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28 Feb, 2025 by Alexander marin suescun
Bueno mi experiencia con esta firma de abogados desde el punto de vista de ayuda a sus clientes y el estar pendientes de tu caso es realmente deficiente ya que decidí que me representarán en mi caso y al principio como todo te ofrecen los mejores abogados el mejor servicio y una gran representación ante tu caso. Pues resulta que no es así me cobraron más de $3000 dólares por llenar una forma y enviarla a USCIS, eso fue al rededor de 2 años atrás y pues ellos me enviaron una extensión a mi caso que está en revisión, y resulta que el día de hoy llamo a la oficina de abogados que supuestamente me representa para que me den una actualización sobre mi caso ya que dicha extensión ya expiró y por ende ellos debían estar pendiente de eso pero no, la respuesta de la persona que atendió mi llamada me dice que el caso con esta oficina ya estaba cerrado que iban averiguar que había pasado con eso y me devolverían la llamada, entonces queda uno con un sinsabor de que todo lo que dicen que van hacer pues a la final queda ahí plasmado de momento porque después de que te cobran para representarte y recibir un apoyo de una firma de abogados se convierte en que solo lo hacen por quitarte tu dinero que tanto cuesta obtenerlo en este país para que te digan después de 2 años su caso está cerrado sin Investigar primero antes de cerrar un caso de un cliente que pagó más de 3000 dólares por nada, se deberían tomar al menos el tiempo de eso de actualizarse en los casos que ellos toman, pero lamentablemente no es así solo buscan es el beneficio de ellos y no de los clientes. No deberían jugar con eso!!!
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28 Feb, 2025 by John cherry
28 Feb, 2025 by Gloria granados
Acabo de terminar el caso de custodia en verdad estoy muy agradecida muy buen trabajo por parte del equipo te brindan confianza amabilidad precios justos un placer
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28 Feb, 2025 by Alexander marin suescun
Bueno mi experiencia con esta firma de abogados desde el punto de vista de ayuda a sus clientes y el estar pendientes de tu caso es realmente deficiente ya que decidí que me representarán en mi caso y al principio como todo te ofrecen los mejores abogados el mejor servicio y una gran representación ante tu caso. Pues resulta que no es así me cobraron más de $3000 dólares por llenar una forma y enviarla a USCIS, eso fue al rededor de 2 años atrás y pues ellos me enviaron una extensión a mi caso que está en revisión, y resulta que el día de hoy llamo a la oficina de abogados que supuestamente me representa para que me den una actualización sobre mi caso ya que dicha extensión ya expiró y por ende ellos debían estar pendiente de eso pero no, la respuesta de la persona que atendió mi llamada me dice que el caso con esta oficina ya estaba cerrado que iban averiguar que había pasado con eso y me devolverían la llamada, entonces queda uno con un sinsabor de que todo lo que dicen que van hacer pues a la final queda ahí plasmado de momento porque después de que te cobran para representarte y recibir un apoyo de una firma de abogados se convierte en que solo lo hacen por quitarte tu dinero que tanto cuesta obtenerlo en este país para que te digan después de 2 años su caso está cerrado sin Investigar primero antes de cerrar un caso de un cliente que pagó más de 3000 dólares por nada, se deberían tomar al menos el tiempo de eso de actualizarse en los casos que ellos toman, pero lamentablemente no es así solo buscan es el beneficio de ellos y no de los clientes. No deberían jugar con eso!!!
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28 Feb, 2025 by John cherry
28 Feb, 2025 by Gloria granados
Acabo de terminar el caso de custodia en verdad estoy muy agradecida muy buen trabajo por parte del equipo te brindan confianza amabilidad precios justos un placer
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13 Sep, 2024 by Maria coleman
I want to recommend Catherine as an inmmigration lawyer, she was profesional, attentive and helpful with my case.
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16 Mar, 2024 by Sergio
Garfinkel Law Firm has been my guide and support since 2012. I have worked with them on our investor visa, green cards and citizenship. I recommend them to anyone I know that needs help in this field, they have had a 100% effectiveness on all our steps and are an outstanding warm team. Thank you Garfinkel team !!!
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28 Sep, 2023 by Parvita
Catherine helped me throughout my entire immigration process - right from obtaining my green card to obtaining my citizenship. She was extremely professional, and her team handled everything very promptly and diligently. I was able to sit back and have my peace of mind - knowing that my case was being handled by a very competent and excellent team. They went over everything with a fine tooth comb, and they were always on top of everything! Would highly Garfinkel Immigration! Really grateful for all their help!
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11 Dec, 2024 by Rosmery rioscerro
Pésima experiencia desde el trato de la señora que está de recepcionista en la entrada , es muy grosera y falta de profesionalidad, llevamos un caso de asilo político con ellos , hace poco tuvimos corte y resulta que cuando estamos en corte , la señora que nos representó ni mi solicitud de asilo tenía , me refiero que no la habían metido , hasta en ese momento volví a llenar la solicitud, con razón pasaron 3 años y nunca tuve permiso de trabajo, y bien mentirosos que son , la verdad mal sabor nos quedo , por eso buscamos a otros que nos representen , 8 mil dólares ala basura
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09 Oct, 2024 by Josue rojas
Very professional and effective,
the advices were excellent and they handle my case with excellent results!! Thanks you ..
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20 Aug, 2024 by William gonzalez
Thank you, Mr. Steven, for your fast and efficient work in helping me get my green card. Your expertise made the process so much easier!
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12 Jan, 2021 by Jose
I started working with Alex after I got my RFE for the K-1 Visa application I filed for my wife. We were able to get the visa approved, and then he and his team helped me with the I-485 process as well, which was approved. He is detailed, specific, and honest and I am going to contact him for the next steps when the time comes. He is a great person to work with, which will help you reduce all the stress that are related to the immigration journey. I highly recommend Alex Muntean
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26 Jun, 2016 by Lorenzo popescu
My name is Laurentiu and I am a Professional Tennis Coach.I would highly recommended Charlotte Immigration Law Firm, especially Ben Sneyder and Alex Muntean. They were always available and extremely helpful with all my questions. I am a professional tennis coach, I came to the United States with Visa O1 Extraordinary Ability Athletics and my first attempt to receive EB1 Extraordinary Ability Athletics was denied, because of poor quality of work of one of the lawyers in DC area. To transfer from O1 Extraordinary Abilithy to EB1 Extraordinary Ability is one of the hardest process towards Green Card Resident. After I found Charlotte Immigration Law Firm, both Ben and Alex from the first conversation showed their professionalism and dedication for their work. They helped me to fix and organize my paperwork, and follow me through each step of the process. No matter how difficult my case was and complicated problems were every time they showed confidence, professionalism and a great support. If you want confident and highly professional attorney Charlotte Immigration Law Firm is the place to go!
Amaizing Law Firm and Professional Services!!!
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22 Feb, 2016 by Georgina
My husband and I had an excellent experience with Charlotte Immigration Law Firm when we applied for my green card. The attorneys did a wonderful job during the entire process, I really felt confident with them from the beginning. I recommend them to anyone that needs help with their case.
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15 Nov, 2024 by Asha
I can't recommend Ben Frear enough! He's hands down the best E2 lawyer I've encountered. I talked to few before choosing him, and I'm so glad I did. Ben's deep understanding of E2 visa requirements was evident from the start. He broke down the complex process into manageable steps, easing my anxiety.Ben was instrumental in putting together and ensuring all my documents were flawless even though my case wasn't very strong. He was always available to answer my questions, no matter how trivial. His responsiveness and dedication were truly impressive.
Thanks to Ben's expertise and hard work, I got my E2 approved without any issues and am now ready to embark on my entrepreneurial journey in the US. If you're looking for an E2 visa attorney, look no further. Ben is the one!
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13 Aug, 2024 by Zach
Ben helped me get my E-2 Visa get approved from Canada for a business I started in FL. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and responsive throughout the entire process. He was also able to advise on some of the edge case situations regarding the investment amount, what to do about expiring passports, hiring plans, etc. 100% recommend to anyone pursuing an E-2 Visa!
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02 Feb, 2024 by David
I recently had the pleasure of working with Ben Frear, an immigration lawyer who demonstrated exceptional professionalism, attentiveness, and a personal touch throughout the process of obtaining my E2 visa. From start to finish, Ben's commitment to my case, coupled with his outstanding communication skills and the great chemistry we shared, made the complex visa application process a seamless and successful experience.
Ben's professionalism was evident in every aspect of his work. He displayed a deep understanding of immigration law and provided invaluable guidance specific to the complexities of my E2 visa application. His attention to detail and expertise were instrumental in navigating the intricacies of a visa involving two investors. Ben's ability to analyze and address the unique challenges of our case showcased his dedication to ensuring a positive outcome.
One of the standout features of working with Ben was his excellent communication. Throughout the entire process, he kept me informed at every stage, providing clear explanations and updates. This level of transparency and responsiveness not only eased any concerns I had but also demonstrated his commitment to client satisfaction. Ben's approachable demeanor and willingness to address any questions or concerns promptly contributed to a stress-free experience.
The chemistry between Ben and myself played a crucial role in the success of my E2 visa application. His ability to establish a rapport and foster a collaborative working relationship made the process enjoyable. This dynamic relationship created an environment where I felt comfortable discussing any aspects of my case, ultimately contributing to the positive outcome we achieved together.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Ben Frear for anyone seeking an immigration lawyer. His professionalism, attention to detail, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to build strong client relationships set him apart. If you're navigating the complexities of an E2 visa, Ben's expertise and personalized approach make him an excellent choice. My experience with Ben was not only successful but also enjoyable, and I am grateful for his guidance throughout the entire process.
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24 Nov, 2023 by Michael
I approached the Law Office of Kelli Allen in about February of this year ( 2023) to help me submit my Green Card Application. I was assigned to Berna Chacon- a bilingual specialist in data accumulation for Green Card submissions. Thank G-d I was. She was absolutely outstanding. I mean truly- it took me a while to accumulate the necessary data ( necessary being whatever Berna told me to put together) and we submitted my application in June of this year. Today is November 24, 2023, and guess what- I have my Green Card Truly great work by Berna -what a help she was! I couldnt have done it so seamlessly without her!. Prices at this office are reasonable to. And nice, and accomodating people! I would go out of my way to recommend this law office and Berna to handle anybody's immigration matters. What a great job they did and I am one happy camper!
Michael F
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02 Oct, 2023 by Pat
The Law Office of Kelli Y. Allen played a pivotal role in my complex case, which spanned over two years. Their expertise helped me avoid jail time, and I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Ben, my dedicated lawyer. I wholeheartedly endorse their services and deeply appreciate their unwavering support.
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20 Sep, 2023 by Hunter
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Ben, my criminal lawyer, for his unwavering commitment to keeping me informed about my case and addressing all matters. His professionalism, kindness, and deep knowledge in his field have been truly exceptional. I am deeply appreciative of his assistance, always promptly returning my calls and patiently answering all my questions. Furthermore, I am thoroughly impressed by the overall professionalism of this law firm and their entire team. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone facing any legal issues, as their expertise is unparalleled.
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15 Sep, 2023 by John
Michael handled our Son’s Estate after he was seriously injured in a workplace accident and died. The case involved a Workmen's Comp claim, Estate processing and an estranged wife negotiation issue. Michael handled all of these issues expertly and with compassion, legal knowledge and our grief always in mind. Both my wife and I highly recommend Mr.Umberger for your legal issues. He did a great job and we are very grateful that all went very well.
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16 Jan, 2023 by Toni
I was so pleased with Mr. Well's professionalism when trying to create a trust. I had tried several law firms with no results and the pleasantness of dealing with Mr. Wells was the best. Thank you for your attention to my needs and helping resolve all my issues that I was not aware existed.
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22 Feb, 2022 by Anthony
Michael Umberger Is The Best Is In The Business. I Call The Office Spoke With His Paralegal Jennifer Told Her What Happen And She Ask Me When Is A Good Time To Come In. Went In Met With Michael We Set Down Went Over Everything And Within 2 Month Everything Was Handle And I Was Very Happy. Also I Can’t Forget Jennifer She Was So Awesome. When She Couldn’t Receive My E-mail’s She Made Sure We Found A Way To Get Everything Done. Great Job Jennifer. I Had A Great Experience With Michael And His Firm.
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03 Jun, 2017 by Jagadeeswara
Colleen was my attorney for H1B visa process who got allocated through my employer. She is very professional and provided right information in timely manner during the H1B visa process and helped me to keep all the documents ready for visa. Also she was prompt in following up on the items to be done from my end and nexr step. I highly recommend her for any activities. Also she helped me to get visas for my family as well. I would simply say relaible, attentive and professional lawyer.
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27 Mar, 2017 by Simon
My family and I had to go through two E2 process in the last years. We had positive results in all of them. Colleen was very important in these processes keeping the focus on all the details of the procedure.
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03 Feb, 2017 by Adam
Colleen was very professional in her work and always replied in a timely manner to any of my querys/questions.
I couldn't recommend her highly enough
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01 Apr, 2021 by Rebecca
We came to Cynthia at the recommendation of Attorney Jack Pinnix after finding that my husband’s immigration status was threatened. We had a very complicated case that had next to no precedence upon which she could rely to argue our case. She reached out to colleagues and found a few cases that could possibly help us. The bottom line is that her tenacity and legal expertise has allowed us to remain an intact family permanently. We will forever be grateful!
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11 Jan, 2018 by Fabiola jean-gilles
She’s a fantastic lawyer , she alway there for you. She never give up on you until your case is done. She bleed and sweat throughout your case.
I’m very greatful to have her as a lawyer.
She’s amazing
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23 Oct, 2014 by Alice glover
I have known Cynthia for over 20 years and in every dealing I have had with her, she has been exceedingly professional, knowledgeable and her compassion for her clients is amazing. She is my "go to" attorney when I have a complex case and I am thankful for her assistance and counsel.
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What an Immigration Lawyer Can Do for You
An immigration lawyer specializes in helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complex immigration process. These lawyers provide legal guidance on various immigration matters, such as obtaining visas, gaining permanent residency (green cards), applying for citizenship, and defending clients in deportation or removal proceedings. Immigration lawyers also assist with employment-based immigration, asylum applications, and resolving issues related to visas or immigration status.
Whether you're trying to immigrate to the U.S., facing deportation, or sponsoring an employee or family member for a visa, an immigration lawyer can help you understand your legal options and navigate the often complicated legal system.
When Should I Hire an Immigration Lawyer?
Hiring an immigration lawyer is beneficial in many situations where you are dealing with U.S. immigration laws, whether for personal or business reasons. Common reasons to hire an immigration lawyer include:
- Visa applications: If you need assistance applying for a visa, whether it's a work visa (H-1B), student visa (F-1), or tourist visa (B-1/B-2), a lawyer can help ensure the application is properly completed and submitted.
- Green card applications: If you're seeking permanent residency, an immigration lawyer can guide you through the process, whether through family sponsorship, employment, or the Diversity Visa (lottery) program.
- Deportation or removal defense: If you’re facing deportation or removal from the U.S., a lawyer can defend your case in immigration court and seek to prevent removal.
- Asylum applications: If you’re seeking asylum due to persecution or fear of persecution in your home country, a lawyer can help you prepare a strong case and file for asylum.
- Family reunification: If you're a U.S. citizen or permanent resident looking to bring family members to the U.S., a lawyer can assist with the family sponsorship process.
- Citizenship and naturalization: If you're ready to apply for U.S. citizenship, a lawyer can help you navigate the naturalization process and ensure you meet all the requirements.
- Business immigration: If you're an employer seeking to hire foreign workers, a lawyer can assist with employment-based visas, labor certification, and compliance with immigration regulations.
- Special immigration categories: Immigration lawyers also handle complex cases, such as visas for victims of human trafficking (T visa), crime victims (U visa), or those seeking Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Hiring an immigration lawyer early in the process can help you avoid delays, errors, and possible denials due to incomplete or incorrect applications.
What Does an Immigration Lawyer Do?
An immigration lawyer provides a wide range of services to help clients with their immigration needs, whether personal or business-related. Their tasks often include:
- Assisting with visa applications: Helping clients fill out and submit visa applications, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
- Filing for green cards and permanent residency: Guiding clients through the process of applying for a green card, including family-based, employment-based, or other forms of residency.
- Defending against deportation or removal: Representing clients in immigration court who are facing deportation and working to prevent removal from the U.S.
- Preparing asylum cases: Assisting clients in applying for asylum based on fear of persecution in their home country due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
- Handling citizenship applications: Helping lawful permanent residents apply for naturalization and ensuring they meet all the legal requirements for U.S. citizenship.
- Employment-based immigration: Assisting employers with the process of sponsoring foreign workers for temporary or permanent visas, including H-1B, L-1, and EB-1 through EB-5 visas.
- Representation in immigration interviews: Preparing clients for immigration interviews and attending interviews at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices.
- Appealing denied applications: If a visa, green card, or citizenship application is denied, a lawyer can file appeals or motions to reopen or reconsider the case.
How Are Immigration Lawyers Paid?
Immigration lawyers generally charge for their services based on the type of immigration case and the complexity of the legal work involved. Common payment structures include:
- Flat fee: Many immigration lawyers charge a flat fee for specific services, such as preparing a visa application, green card petition, or citizenship application. Flat fees help clients know upfront what the legal costs will be for a particular service.
- Hourly rate: For more complex cases, such as deportation defense or appeals, some lawyers charge by the hour. Hourly rates vary depending on the lawyer's experience and the complexity of the case.
- Retainer: For ongoing immigration matters, some clients may need to pay a retainer, which is an upfront payment billed against as the lawyer works on the case.
- Pro bono or sliding scale: Some immigration lawyers or nonprofit organizations may offer free or low-cost services for clients with limited financial means, particularly in asylum or humanitarian cases.
It’s essential to discuss the fee structure with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand the costs and payment arrangements.
How Much Does an Immigration Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring an immigration lawyer varies based on the type of legal service required, the lawyer's experience, and the complexity of the case. General cost estimates include:
- Visa applications: For help with visa applications (e.g., H-1B, L-1, F-1), legal fees may range from $2,000 to $7,500, depending on the complexity and the type of visa.
- Green card applications: Fees for family-based or employment-based green card applications typically range from $3,000 to $10,000, depending on the case.
- Deportation defense: For defending clients in removal proceedings, costs can range from $5,000 to $15,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the case and how long the case takes.
- Asylum cases: Asylum applications may range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on whether the case is defensive (in removal proceedings) or affirmative (not in removal proceedings).
- Citizenship applications: Legal fees for filing a naturalization application usually range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the complexity of the client’s immigration history.
- Business immigration services: Fees for assisting businesses with employment-based visas (such as H-1B or EB-5 visas) often range from $3,000 to $10,000 or more.
Always ask for a clear breakdown of costs and fee arrangements before proceeding with legal services.
Top Questions to Ask an Immigration Lawyer
Before hiring an immigration lawyer, it's essential to ask questions to ensure they have the experience and expertise to handle your case effectively. Important questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with immigration cases like mine?
Ensure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it’s family-based immigration, employment visas, or asylum. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges a flat fee, hourly rate, or retainer, and ask for a detailed estimate of the total cost. -
What is the likelihood of success in my case?
Ask for an honest assessment of your case and the potential outcomes, including any challenges you might face. -
How long will the process take?
Immigration cases can take time, so ask how long it may take to process your application or resolve your legal issue. -
Will you handle my case personally?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle parts of your case. Make sure you know who will be working on your case directly. -
What documents do I need to provide?
Ask the lawyer about the documentation required to support your case, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, or employment contracts.
How to Check the Credibility of an Immigration Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable immigration lawyer, take the following steps to verify their credentials and track record:
- Check their state bar status: Confirm with your state bar association that the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no disciplinary actions against them.
- Look for specific immigration law experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in immigration law and have experience handling cases like yours.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about the lawyer’s professionalism and success rate.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be willing to provide references from past clients who can speak to their ability to handle immigration cases.
- Check for industry affiliations: Membership in organizations like the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) can indicate the lawyer’s expertise and commitment to immigration law.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with an immigration lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- Passport and immigration documents: Bring your passport, visa, and any documents related to your current immigration status.
- Family documents: If you're applying for a family-based visa or green card, bring marriage certificates, birth certificates, and proof of family relationships.
- Employment information: For employment-based visas, provide your employment contract, offer letter, or other documentation of your job.
- Criminal records (if applicable): If you have any criminal history, bring copies of court records and other relevant documents.
- Timeline of events: Provide a clear timeline of any prior immigration applications, visas, or issues with immigration authorities.
- List of questions: Prepare any questions you have about your immigration case, the process, costs, and the likelihood of success.
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer understand your case more effectively and get the best possible legal advice on how to proceed.
