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28 Aug, 2024 by Zahra dowlatabadi
Reached out to SmartLaw for a referral and was responded to in less 24 hrs.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Erik stroman
SD went above and beyond to help me over the course of 3 days to provide me the proper information I needed resulting in my ability to screen, communicate and ultimately engage with legal representation, which I was in a real hurry to secure. She is truly a person that anyone would want on their team. A++
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27 Aug, 2024 by J
MIGUEL AND HIS TEAM ARE TOP-NOTCH EXPERT PROFESSIONALS... MIGUEL QUICKLY GAVE MEE AN EXCELLENT LEAD TO AN ATTORNEY THAT DOES ELEVATOR INJURY CASES... THANKS TO SMARTLAW, I'VE BEEN ABLE TO GET THE BALL ROLLING! GRACIAS MIGUEL AND CREW...
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28 Aug, 2024 by Zahra dowlatabadi
Reached out to SmartLaw for a referral and was responded to in less 24 hrs.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Erik stroman
SD went above and beyond to help me over the course of 3 days to provide me the proper information I needed resulting in my ability to screen, communicate and ultimately engage with legal representation, which I was in a real hurry to secure. She is truly a person that anyone would want on their team. A++
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27 Aug, 2024 by J
MIGUEL AND HIS TEAM ARE TOP-NOTCH EXPERT PROFESSIONALS... MIGUEL QUICKLY GAVE MEE AN EXCELLENT LEAD TO AN ATTORNEY THAT DOES ELEVATOR INJURY CASES... THANKS TO SMARTLAW, I'VE BEEN ABLE TO GET THE BALL ROLLING! GRACIAS MIGUEL AND CREW...
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16 Apr, 2023 by Furat mumin
05 Jan, 2022 by Manal haroon
05 Jan, 2022 by Jack
16 Apr, 2023 by Furat mumin
05 Jan, 2022 by Manal haroon
05 Jan, 2022 by Jack
30 May, 2019 by Anonymous
We had a phone consultation with her. She talks really fast and doesn't really answer your questions. Free consultation is the waste of time with her. Pay and get proper consultation from another lawyer.
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22 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
I spoke to her over the phone. Before our consultation, her law firm send me a questionnaire to fill out with information and details about me and my case, I filled it out and got confirmation that it was received. I got on the call with her and the first things she asked me where the same questions as on the questionnaire. We spend 10 of the 30 minutes going over information she could have (and should have? Why else would they ask me to fill one out?) simply read about in the questionnaire I had filled out. She obviously didn't care to take a look or prepare before the call.
During the consultation she was incredibly rude and dismissive. I asked her questions, she answered, but with a very belittling and negative tone. She focused on and only explained why I didn't have a chance in applying and how the things I was missing would be impossible for me to get in time. I realize that maybe my case wasn't good but she instead should have helped me by telling me what I would need to do to have a better chance and how I could achieve it.
She made me feel like I was wasting her time with every question I asked and like I was an idiot for even trying to get my case settled. She completely destroyed my hopes about this case and left me feeling as if there was no point in me trying and no way for me to win, when I later found out that my chances are actually pretty good, judging by the connections I have and the future work that is about to be released (which she never even cared to ask about).
I was very unhappy with her consultation, please speak to any other lawyer than her and save yourself from spending 50$ on frustration and depression after you speak with her.
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20 Jun, 2016 by Ifafunke
I consulted with Kelly over family court issues and she was very helpful, thorough and quick with information and leading me to other resources. She was honest in telling what I could and could not do on my own. She has the ability to make law and legal processes seem less in timadating.
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29 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
Very knowledgeable in the field. He ll guide you to succeed. At times he may be rough but he does that with your best interests in his mind. He had helped me with my hopeless immigration situation and helped me all the way to Citizenship. I definitely recommend him. Staff could be overwhelmed at times but with patience and soft voice, you can get things done.
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14 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
We were truly satisfied with the professional way he handled our case one word to describe it is completely satisfied.
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29 Oct, 2016 by Lakhvinder
hello Mr. G-sarin happy to see in here :) I am deffently reccomend this immigration & personal injury attorney to my friends & families because he's good and good man as well relativaly said thank you sir for helping us. Happy Halloween & Happy Diwali........
STRONGER TOGETHER.........
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22 Feb, 2023 by Dee
The short: Vera Weisz is smart, experienced, knowledgeable, responsive and compassionate. I highly recommend her.
The long: Someone referred Vera Weisz to me during the 14th year of my immigration journey. After spending tens of thousands of dollars on attorneys and 3 separate, unsuccessful applications for legal status, I found myself in immigration court. The referrer said that if Vera accepted my case, I could rest assured that I would not get deported. Well, they were right because this is year 18 of the journey and I finally see a light at the end of the dark tunnel (and it's not an oncoming train but an approval from USCIS).
Vera Weisz is extremely experienced. She proposed several paths that I was eligible for, that none of the previous attorneys suggested. It has not been smooth sailing but Vera has been patient - she gets right to work to put the case back on track. My case did not have much evidence to work with but Vera proposed very smart solutions that only an experienced and knowledgeable attorney could.
When we go to court, I feel protected. She has a calm and cool demeanor about her, but her presence is felt and she asserts herself when needed. The opposition attorney once suggested that I wait my case out of the US. She shut him up quickly (with facts) like his suggestion was crazy. Now, how do you not want an attorney like that!
She is very thorough and we have never missed a deadline. She clearly communicates what is expected of me and guides me through all the details.
I have found Vera to be compassionate and she has had empathy for my situation from day 1. I have made mistakes in the past that even I still judge myself for, but Vera listened to me and did not tell me what I shoulda, woulda, coulda. No judgement from her.
She is very professional but also has a sense of humor that doubles as words of wisdom. She has said a thing or two to me that seemed funny in the moment but turned out to be food for deep thought later on.
At the time that I retained Vera, she was more expensive than most and I struggled to make the payments. She was flexible and provided a payment plan. Her office is located right in the heart of downtown LA. Her front office staff is respectful, responsive and communicative. My point is...it costs money to run an efficient office so I respect her fees.
For the value that I have received and continue to receive from Vera, I am very fortunate that she accepted my case.
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12 Dec, 2015 by Rogerio
After spending tens of thousands of Dollars with a lot of cowboy lawyers (12 years in total), I luckily was introduced to Vera. For me, Vera is a real LIFE SAVER. In a matter of 8 months, Vera made all necessary requests to the INS in reference to our case and we were finally invited to an interview for our green card. Once again, we were shielded by her professional approach and the interview went ease and with positive outcome. Sooner after that we received all our papers and next year we will become American citizens.
Do not let headless commentaries about who was wearing what divert your attention to what really matters.
Vera is precise, professional, knowledgeable, with great experience – 3 decades of practice – and will not take your case if she feels that she won’t bring you benefit. Actually, if Vera cannot get a solution for your case, probably, no one else will.
Go ahead and make an appointment. This will help you understand your situation in this country.
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12 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
Mrs. Vera Weisz was representing a friend of mine. In support I accompanied him to the hearing. Upon meeting Mrs. Weisz for the first time outside of the courtroom she immediately commented on my choice of clothing. Her tone of voice was loud and patronizing! I was in shock and in disbelief by her bad manners. I was wearing a knee length black skirt and a white blouse with a scarf. There was absolutely nothing inappropriate about my attire. I am business woman and a nurse. I know very well what is professional and what is not.
Although she was representing my friend it was embarrassing to everyone. She FAILED to take in to account she was wearing an old shaggy sweater and she looked like she just got out of bed. To make matters worse she was 1 hour late. Even the judge inquired as to her whereabouts. I am submitting this merely to help someone else avoid misrepresentation.
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05 Jan, 2021 by Joseph
Mr. Avazian and his staff were very professional and explained the process of my immigration case and always answered my questions promptly. Would recommend!
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11 Sep, 2020 by Jerry
I had a very complicated case that involved an employment based visa which was approved. Eric assisted and advised my employer throughout the process and always had a positive attitude with me and my employer.
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05 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
We hired him as our attorney for immigration visa for spouses. It almost took 2 years to get my interview letter. It was a long wait and I was separated from my husband. Before interview appointment I asked several questions related to the interview such as what kind of questions the officers normally ask? they said it all depends on the officer, anyways they didn't inform me well about anything for interview time they just said everything is alright. During the interview I got so anxious because I was not ready and didn't expect all that questions and besides my sponsor also didn't meet the requirements they asked new sponsor and they put my case under admin processing now 8 month is passed and no body answers me about my case. The embassy says your case is still pending but they do not say why? Our attorney (Eric Avazian) is not following up my case and not responding to my emails properly. I am separated from my husband for such a long time (almost 3 years now) and this situation is just devastating both of us. I am so sad why we chose this lawyer and we put our trust in him and now we have to live in limbo and dont know what will happen to us . I think this lawyer is just concentrating on cases which has more money for him and dont care about people and their lives and how he play with them. I dont recommend this lawyer at all. Do not trust him.
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14 Jul, 2014 by Gary
Thoughtful and reflective. Spends time to understand the situation unlike other lawyers who rush you out the door, he tries to look at different legal angles of the situation
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26 May, 2011 by Erica
Good lawyer, he understood my case and help me to fight my case in court. He was not pushy like other lawyers he told me when I was ready to start the case he would be ready.
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10 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
I applied for permanent resident status through EB-5 invester visa. Mr. Stone knew what needed to be done and advised me of each step. He applied for immigrant visa just in time before my daughter's 21st birthday in November 2005 so that she can also get her permanent resident status. We are happy with his job.
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16 Jan, 2024 by Ari
This man is awful and his practice is unethical. He got a free 1000 from scamming my family. Didn’t even bother to look up my father’s case we literally paid him 1000 for him to see my father in person and demand more money. He did not look up his case or offer any type of consultation on how we can help my father. BEWARE of this awful unethical attorney that’s ok with scamming families out of their hard earned money.
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06 May, 2023 by Robert hill
31 Jul, 2022 by Max jones
I wish I was able to give this "lawyer" less than 1 star. He took my family's money and spent it on his mortgage or car note. I would not recommend this man for anything other than postponing your court dates and not showing up for them.
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17 Apr, 2022 by Ama
Please stay away from him. I hired him for my political asylum case. He took thousands of dollars from me but never prepared for my case. His assistant, a law student, did all of my paperwork. His assistant knew more about my case than Ally Bolour !! In fact the day before my immigration interview he told me, my case was so confusing even he didn't understand it. Imagine my shock and horror on his statement when apparently he spent weeks preparing for my case and now we were one day away from my USCIS asylum interview!! He did not prep me even a single time for my interview with the USCIS asylum officer despite my repeated requests. When I asked him about the format of interview and pattern of questions asked during interview (in his supposedly years of experience in such cases) he told me he had no idea and the immigration officer could ask me anything. Due to lack of prep I got confused during my interview, my case was denied and I was placed in removal proceedings. By grace of GOD I did not proceed with Ally Bolour and found an amazing attorney who did everything Ally didn't do. My second attorney helped me get political asylum from one of the most difficult immigration judge in my state.
Ally Bolour made me pay $2400 to a supposed expert of my home country conditions to get country situation report (despite knowing I was short on funds). My subsequent lawyer told me there was absolutely NO need for such a report in my case.
Please please please stay away from him for political asylum cases. He will take your money and not prepare for your case. Please don't jeopardize your chance of finding safety in this country!!
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25 Nov, 2018 by Sahar
Ally Bolour Law Offices was incredibly helpful to me. Scott Emerick advised and counseled me through many hurdles of my immigration.
I would highly recommend them to anyone dealing with immigration to the U.S.
Despite the immigration bans, and the increasing difficulties to gain residency here, Scott and the associates at Ally Bolour Law Offices were able to help approve my green card. I am very happy I chose them for this process. They treated me with much understanding and care, during a time that I felt hopeless they were the people who gave me peace of mind that everything would go well. Scott also came with me to my interview, which made it a lot less stressful.
I will certainly come back to Ally Bolour for any future immigration needs.
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09 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
I asked my complicated pending green card case and Mr. Bolour quoted me $20k (I'm not kidding)for his service and said "if you leave USA to visit my country while the case is pending, you will be banned for 10 years or probably never able to enter US".
I hired a reputable sincere lawyer instead, my lawyer said I would be able to re-enter US while waiting for my complicated pending GC case, i believed her and visited my country a few times, I had no problem coming back at the port. And I became a permanent resident because of her.
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21 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
I located Ivener and Fullmer at EB5info as one of the top rated attorneys. They’ve been a great help in my family’s EB5 case. They adapt to our needs, provide professional advice and service on helping us picking the right project, collecting document for application, keeping us updated on the case status, also giving valuable suggestions on questions about adjusting visa status. Deborah Ma was my first point of contact, then there was Sam Ngo. Deborah retired later after my filing of I526, but when the chance of filing I-485 without pending jumped up, she came to the office and helped me complete the process in time with Sam. When my wife’s needed to go back China and obtained her H1B while the 485 is still in process, Deborah gave great tips on the documentation we needed to prepare, which helped her went through everything smoothly. From the beginning of our EB5 case till now, things have been moving to the right direction. We are very happy with the legal service Ivener&Fullmer provide, and I will recommend them to my family and friends.
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30 Aug, 2024 by Joseph gladski
Should be zero stars. A complete waste of time, at either office. The receptionist wouldn't let me answer her questions, then transferred me to someone who was incredibly rude and hung up on me. A call to their other office to try to get help showed they had already spread garbage and lies about me. I am a 100% disabled veteran with a service connected disability and suffer from emotional dysregulation, among other things. This business is complete and total garbage. Businesses like this make me regret my military service. Avoid, even if you have to pay. These people do not give a single crap about you.
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03 Jul, 2024 by Kenny miller
Renee Mochkatel wasted my time. Unfortunately I was referred to this firm at the time because the other lawyers don’t work Ventura County cases. I must say it has been a complete waste of time dealing with these people. It took her two months to get back to me for an incident report just to say that she couldn’t help me and she claims she has sent me many emails, which is not true because I have every receipt listed. I’m extremely disappointed in her lack of professionalism. I would not recommend her to work with anybody. She has no quality of care and it seems like everybody in this firm Have the same tendencies. Luckily, I found Attourney who has communicated with me and is willing to help me I thought I should go with him because I was referring huge mistake on my end!
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14 May, 2024 by Yvonne allen
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30 Aug, 2019 by Maria varela valle
El abogado Fernando Romo y su equipo no atendieron con mucha honestidad y atención a detalle. Nuestro caso fue bastante complicado pero el abogado Fernando no atendió muy bien y en menor tiempo de lo que esperábamos me dieron mi tarjeta de residencia. Estoy muy agradecida a el abogado Fernando Romo y su equipo.
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12 Jul, 2018 by Maria sanchez gonzalez
I consulted with Attorney Romo regarding my mother's case after I spend $1,000 with another attorney who did not help me. He immediately told me there was nothing he could do to help my mother, because she was ineligible for a waiver, and advised me to request a refund from the other attorney. I appreciated his honesty and only hope other attorneys where as honest as Mr. Romo.
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22 Jun, 2017 by Rafael
I hired Mr. Romo to get my green card through my wife. After only 3 months, I got my green card even before my work permit was approved. It took less time than I expected and Mr. Romo was very helpful throughout the entire process.
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22 Sep, 2024 by Jesus valle
23 Aug, 2024 by Edgar blanco
staff need better customer service and Rosana has to follow up all the reviews the concern is not her is the staff attitude
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03 Aug, 2024 by Nubia perez
22 Sep, 2024 by Jesus valle
23 Aug, 2024 by Edgar blanco
staff need better customer service and Rosana has to follow up all the reviews the concern is not her is the staff attitude
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03 Aug, 2024 by Nubia perez
22 Sep, 2024 by Jesus valle
23 Aug, 2024 by Edgar blanco
staff need better customer service and Rosana has to follow up all the reviews the concern is not her is the staff attitude
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03 Aug, 2024 by Nubia perez
22 Sep, 2024 by Jesus valle
23 Aug, 2024 by Edgar blanco
staff need better customer service and Rosana has to follow up all the reviews the concern is not her is the staff attitude
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03 Aug, 2024 by Nubia perez
13 Jul, 2023 by Nathalie
24 years ago I was referred to Karen Lane law office by my new doctor that informed me I was 6 months pregnant sending me home with prenatal vitamins and a refund for an abortion.
I never wanted children, never felt qualified to be a mother but there I was 6 months pregnant...
Adoption was my only option and the only right option for this baby to be able to thrive.
With Karen Lane representation, expertise and guidance, I was able in less than 3 months find the best parents I could ever have hoped for. Karen Lane worked her magic and delivered a miracle.
Now 24 years later, I am amazed to discover this beautiful amazing young woman I gave up for adoption professionally handled by Karen Lane to this wonderful loving and caring couple that gave her everything I never would have been able to provide.
None of this would have been possible without Karen Lane dedication and commitment. Thank you.
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25 Aug, 2015 by Sara
My husband and I were referred by our doctor to Karen Lane. I later learned that Karen has an excellent reputation in the field and now understand why. She made the process as fast and painless as possible. Only four months after hiring Karen, a birth mother responded to an ad she placed for us. Karen arranged for her to relocate to California for the birth. Karen eased all of our concerns about meeting the birth mother and working with her through the delivery of our baby and our adoption. The birth mother frequently told us how kind Karen was to her, and Karen was certainly patient with us. We wanted to maintain communication with the birth mother even after the adoption. We therefore appreciate the fact that Karen has been willing to keep in contact with us and the birth mother and has exchanged photos and medical updates for us. I work with many attorneys in my field, but none have the professionalism, expertise, and compassion that I have seen with Karen. Thank you, Karen, for helping us complete our family.
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01 Aug, 2013 by Anonymous
WARNING: My experience with Santa Monica Adoption Attorney, Karen R. Lane, was absolutely horrendous. Let me preface by stating that I am writing this review to save other adoptive parents the pain and suffering that I went through with this lawyer. This is not a vengeful review; it is a factual review. Simply put, she collected approximately $6,000. from me then immediately disappeared on a vacation for two weeks. Karen Lane made promises that she did not keep, she showed no interest in answering my questions and, straight out, requested that I not call her. Her conduct was unprofessional, dishonest and condescending. I have since connected with others, adoption professionals as well as adoptive parents, who have had similar (and much worse) experiences with Karen R. Lane. After terminating the relationship a few weeks in, Karen R. Lane refused to refund any of my money. I suspect that more people are not speaking out because or this lawyer's intimidating persona, not to mention the length of time she has spent in this profession and her connections within the adoption community. Steer clear, is my advise.
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02 Jul, 2021 by Anonymous
I hired him for a case for immigration matter. His response is fast.
However, he makes too many mistakes: 1. doesn't understand the case in details although explained. 2. turn on his cellphone while talking to the immigration officer 3. lose the case.
What a waste of money and time. Avoid him to hire for your important case.
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29 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
He did not know how to do his work. He always takes a lot of claims. And he is busy and try to avoid complicated client's law process. he is very rude to clients. Also he is not professional for all legal problems.
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02 Jun, 2018 by Jennifer
After seeing his work and his writing skills, I had to fire him immediately. He did not know how to write a simple document and his grammar was poor. He seems inexperienced and unknowledgeable in some areas of law- could not answer most of my questions. He would not be upfront about certain costs. Further, he shoved me out of his office. I wish I can give him 0 star!
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30 May, 2024 by Anonymous
It appears that the individual lacks the requisite knowledge and expertise to effectively carry out his responsibilities. Unfortunately, his performance has resulted in numerous challenges and delays in the resolution of my case.
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29 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
Irresponsible lawyer.
We hired lawyer donald for my H1B.
My name was picked in lottery system and then we just had to submit the documentation to USCIS.
This lawyer was unaware about the deadline to submit the documents and he missed the deadline.
After deadline, he emailed informing he missed deadline so he won’t be able to submit my documents anymore.
Just due to him, i lost my H1B chance.
He didn’t even gave reimbursement for his bad service.
Really unprofessional work and cannot even recommend to anybody ne
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23 Jul, 2019 by Neil
Donald has helped me with both my green card and most recently my citizenship. He is very knowledgeable and works for the best interest of his clients. He understands the immigration journey not just from a client and business perspective but from a "human" element as well. He is one of the best immigration lawyers around!
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18 Dec, 2023 by Jessicca diazzqq
03 Feb, 2023 by Joaquin siles
I’ve had the best experience with Cynthia she is such an awesome person, very caring and very knowledgeable.
I would recommend this law firm to help anyone, Cynthia is a life saver and you can trust her, she’s honest and very professional.
I wish I can give more than 5 starts.
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19 Jul, 2022 by Elio vanegad
La abogada synthia Lucas es la mejor gracias a ella mi hermana ya tiene su estatus legal y va rumbo ala ciudadania👏👏
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30 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
A few years ago they helped me with my process of permanent residence and it was a great seemless experience. They kept up with all paperwork, submitted all forms and made sure everything needed was taken care of prior and during the interview process. It was all worth it.
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21 Jun, 2013 by Zeferino
I was working with this lawyer about getting my wife legal status. This lawyer sent my wife to Mexico and informed her that she had an appointment. Well guess what happened. There was never an appointment made for her. Now she has been in Mexico for 3 months with no word. We have tried multiple times to get a hold of Noemi and we have been pushed around for 3 months by her staff and given the run around. All she did was make sure that she got paid 3 thousand dollars up front and for the past 3 months "Our" lawyer has not been available to give us an update. I would heavily not recommend this type of service for any one. We keep calling her offices and they keep telling us that she is not available. They keep telling us to make an appointment with her and when we do try to make an appointment they tell us she is not available. Beware of giving this lady any money up front. She has made my life miserable for the last 3 months. She left me here as a single dad with 2 daughters. All she had to do was her due diligence and what she had promised. Why would she send my wife to her "appointment" without there ever being an appointment. Beware you have been warned. Now I need to get a lawyer to help me get answers from my original lawyer. I just called today and no answer. My emails go un answered as well.
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03 Aug, 2024 by Troy g
06 Nov, 2023 by Charan andreas
I highly recommend Attorney Frank Kim. He represented me on a wage/hour issue and gave me a great result. Mr. Kim is compassionate and easy to work with. He is highly knowledgeable in this field.
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26 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
Didn't bring a single paper to court, didn't say a word during the trial, only made excuses to the judge for the lack of documents. The judge gave time to submit the documents, but he didn't even attempt to send them, on the last day, everything had to be done personally. He didn't attempt to contact the government lawyer, and on the day of the trial, it turned out that both he and the judge agreed not to close the case, but the lawyer didn't even try to suggest it. The case itself was merely translated into English using the cheapest translators who couldn't even properly punctuate. Didn't send the court's response until the time for appealing the decision had passed, and when the immigration service made a mistake by not returning the bond and a complaint had to be filed, he just ignored it. So incompetent and useless that I got WoR solely due to the strength of the case. Essentially, hiring him was a pointless waste of time, nerves, and money. I deeply regret deciding to save money by hiring him ; it turned out to be a much greater loss.
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08 Aug, 2013 by Anonymous
I was facing foreclosure and inquired about how to save my home from a TV commercial. I spoke with a few people at Legal Justice Law about solutions to help save my home. They walked me through several solutions and told me a lot of things I had never heard of before. Everything they said was backed up by News Articles and Videos. After thinking about it, I decided to retain them and it was the best decision I could have made! They were helpful through the 3 months we worked together and I always had someone to answer my questions.
Needless to say I am still in my home today.
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09 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
helped my sister and my parents to get their residency. it was a very long case almost 8 years. He never gave up on us and was occasionally late to meetings with us but always on time with the judge. very straightforward which can come off as rude but he's honest. I'd recommend him.
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25 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
Jeremy had the most aggressive, antagonistic disposition.
When asking how many cases he had active in a monthly basis, his response was: "As many as I can get."
This didn't seem to me a professional answer.
I only found him because of the internet and his website was vague and outdated (2007) , so I decided to call for further info.
If I had to choose between hiring him and living in the ocean, I would choose the ocean.
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20 Jul, 2016 by Anonymous
I wanted to write this review because I am no longer a 10 year old girl ; I am now 24 years old. I am an immigrant and came to the US when I was 1 year old with my parents and my brother. We came to Jeremy R. Frost for 5 years or more to become residents. . I remember telling my parents I didn’t like the lawyer, he gives you the worst vibe, he doesn’t care for his customers, he’s always late, hes almost never there, hes always cancelling appointments, & having us meet with his assistants, he was always upset mad, and was also rude to his workers, all he cares about is charging and collecting from his clients. I actually still remember his full name, & his face I am surprise no where in social media there is not one picture of him. Long story short in one of those mistakes, of him being irresponsible & not following up with the judge recommendations we all got denied, we went back to the office to talk to the lawyer Jeremy and he blew my parents off & he just walked away with his pockets full of money & last time we ever saw him. He wasn’t even sorry or felt bad for the fact that it was his fault why we all got denied. He didn’t try to help us. The only reason why my parents didn’t stop the process was because they had paid 20k to start the process. This still makes me upset till this day and I wanted to write this to warn everyone else before you try or even think of considering him, his not the lawyer you want to go with & if you really do trust your instinct you will know right away.
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01 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
Pervert and unprofessional attorney. Don’t waste your time and money…………..
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10 Sep, 2023 by Farzaneh
وکیلبی کفایتو بی مسئولیتی هستن ارزشی برای انسانها خصوصا هموطن خودشون قائل نیستن فقط به پول فکر می کنن در ضمن سواد و اطلاعات صحیحی در هیچ زمینه ای ندارن از کجا مدرک گرفتن معلوم نیست
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28 Apr, 2022 by Anonymous
I would give him less than one star. He is the worst lawyer without any responsibility. He is not capable person. He worked on my case and could not find any help. I will give 0 out of 1000 .
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08 Sep, 2023 by Braulio
Payed her $1,500 for one court date cause she promised me she would have immigration lawyer dismiss my case under deferred action, wrong!! 5 yrs later she wanted more money and wanted to file political asylum!!! Seriously! Ive been living in the u.s for over 33yrs!!
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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.
