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Understanding Immigration Law
Immigration law governs how individuals enter live and work in the United States.
Common Immigration Cases
- Family visas
- Employment visas
- Green cards
- Citizenship
- Deportation defense
When to Contact an Immigration Lawyer
Legal advice is helpful when applying for visas or facing removal proceedings.
Immigration Process
- Application preparation
- Government filing
- Interview or hearing
Costs
Costs vary depending on the immigration case type.
FAQs
What does an immigration lawyer do?
They help clients navigate immigration laws and applications.
How long do immigration cases take?
Processing times vary by visa type.
Can lawyers help with deportation?
Yes attorneys can defend clients in immigration court.
What is a green card?
Permanent resident status in the United States.
Do I need a lawyer?
Legal guidance helps avoid application mistakes.
5515 Immigration Lawyers Found
Raphael (Ray) Scheetz founded the Law Offices of Raphael M. Scheetz in 1994, which focuses on the practice of criminal defense and immigration cases.. He was one of the first lawyers in Iowa who specialized in the practice of immigration law. He has represented hundreds of American citizens and immigrants who have matters with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.. The cases included American citizens who marry or intend to marry a person living in a foreign country or who want to petition for their children, parents, or brothers or sisters that live outside of the United States.. Mr. Scheetz has successfully navigated his clients through the immigration process before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, Immigration Court, and Board of Immigration Appeals.. Mr. Scheetz has also successfully represented hundreds of persons accused of Federal and State criminal offenses. He has been lead defense counsel in approximately ninety jury trials in State and Federal court and reached “not guilty” verdict for clients accused of white collar felonies, such as bank fraud, infringement of copyrights, bankruptcy fraud, wire fraud, offenses involving internet pharmacy violations, to name a few.. Mr. Scheetz has also represented persons accused of crimes such as drug possession, manufacture and/or distribution, domestic assault, firearm offenses, arson, kidnapping, first degree murder, and theft, which you can read about on our success stories page.. Areas of Practice. Why the merging of criminal defense and immigration law is beneficial to the client?. Tens of thousands of people are deported every year from the US who have been convicted of crimes — people that are living legally in the United States, have US citizen spouses and children, and are deported for minor crimes such as marijuana possession or possession of a drug pipe.. Persons who have been arrested and are not US citizens need a lawyer who has knowledge of both criminal defense and immigration law. Mr. Scheetz can advise you the best ways to avoid deportation if you are charged with a crime, no matter how minor or serious. Mr. Scheetz can fight for you in criminal court to avoid a conviction, or structure a plea agreement that will give you the best opportunity to avoid deportation and remain in the United States with your loved ones.. Bar Admissions. Education. Professional Associations and Memberships. Mr. Scheetz is a member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, the Linn County Bar Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and he serves as the current Vice President of the Historical Society of the Federal Court for the Northern District of Iowa.. Call us for a consultation:. Toll Free:Office:Fax:
Jennifer Mazzei, is a graduate of Hofstra University School of Law and practices in the areas of criminal defense and immigration. Prior to co-founding The Law Offices of Mazzei & Polk, L.L.C., she was an Assistant District Attorney in the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office for over five years. During that time, she prosecuted felony and misdemeanor crimes, conducted wiretap investigations, worked closely with detectives and police officers and assisted in several federal investigations.. Jennifer began her career in District Court where she handled traffic violations, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) related offenses and many other misdemeanors including assault, aggravated harassment, reckless endangerment, sexually based offenses and drug related offenses, trying several of them to verdict and conducting many evidentiary hearings in the process.. Rising up the ranks quickly, Jennifer was then promoted from District Court after only one year and was assigned to the Special Victim’s Bureau, where she exclusively prosecuted domestic violence cases for approximately one year and tried several of them to verdict.. Jennifer was then promoted again to the Grand Jury warrant rotation where she presented numerous cases to the Grand Jury and secured indictments in nearly every case. In addition, during that time, Jennifer assisted police officers and detectives in determining what crimes to charge defendants with and advised them on how to handle certain legal situations. Jennifer also handled all requests by detectives and police officers for search warrants in matters including homicides and vehicular manslaughter.. Again rising quickly, after approximately one year, Jennifer was again promoted to the elite Organized Crime and Rackets Bureau where she worked closely with local law enforcement as well as federal agents while she investigated and prosecuted cases involving organized crime, sexual abuse of children, child pornography, drug manufacturing and distribution, violations of the New York State Tax Law, witness tampering, gambling related offenses and enterprise corruption. On more than one matter, Jennifer worked closely with the United States Attorney’s Office for both the Eastern District of New York as well as the Southern District of New York to prosecute numerous defendants. While assigned to the Rackets Bureau, Jennifer conducted investigations involving court authorized eavesdropping warrants (wiretaps) on approximately seventeen different phones, earning her multiple awards from the federal government's various agencies including the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.
Lisa A. Gomez is a partner at Nanos, Gomez & Associates. She joined the firm in 2017. She received her Associate's Degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, her Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Old Westbury and her Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law. While enrolled at Hofstra University School of Law, she participated in the Youth Advocacy Clinic, assisting clients in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and family law issues. In 2015, she was rewarded the Jonathan Roppolo Memorial Award due to her outstanding work the year she participated at the clinic. Lisa is a first-generation American from Colombian parents and is fluent in Spanish.. Lisa has always been devoted to helping her clients. Prior to joining the Firm, Lisa worked in Real Estate for several years, where she handled short sales and loan modifications to achieve her clients with a continuing home.. Lisa is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey. Lisa is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the Association of Deportation Defense Attorneys.
Steven garnered the most experience possible in his three years at Touro Law. In his first summer internship he worked for the Suffolk County Attorney's office in the general litigation bureau.
Antonia Reyes is the Founding Partner of Antonia Reyes Law. A client-centered U.S. immigration law firm. When clients know the specifics of their immigration situation, they are better positioned to assist in their representation and understand the possible outcomes. When clients are engaged, we can provide the best representation and achieve the best results. Antonia zealously represents her clients.. Antonia Reyes served as a 2020 Senate Judiciary Committee Legislative Aide for the State of Georgia.. Antonia graduated from Emory University School of Law with a Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Human Rights Law.. Antonia graduated from Whittier Law School with a Juris Doctor (JD) in Business Law. Antonia served as the 2018 President of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honors Board. In addition, she earned a CALI Award in European Union Law.. Antonia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with an emphasis in Law and Society from California State University Los Angeles.
I am a descendant of Russian, Greek & Lithuanian immigrants, & I have been practicing Immigration Law since 1997. I awarded a Juris Doctor Degree from Southwestern University in 1996 & was admitted to the California State Bar that same year. I am authorized to practice law before the Central & Southern District Federal Courts, a member of MENSA, & a LGBTQIA+ ally. My practice areas include: Employment-Based immigration (H-1B, PERM, E-1/2, L-1A/B), Family-Based immigration (K-1, AOS, I-751, LQBTQIA marriage), Battered Spouse petitions (VAWA & I-751 Joint Filing Waivers) & Naturalization. I offer reasonable flat-fee rates, providing excellent customer service & high quality legal representation.
The Lindain Law Firm, PC takes pleasure in announcing that Ed Allan Lindain has become a Certified Specialist in the area of Immigration and Nationality Law as certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.. Ed Allan Lindain has also been elected to the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, an honorary organization of lawyers, judges, law faculty and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and to the highest principles of the legal profession. Membership in the Fellows is limited to one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction.
In 1979, subsequent to the Islamic revolution of Iran, Nadia immigrated to the United States and continued her studies in Management at Purdue University. Upon graduating in 1982, Nadia earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management with a minor in Industrial Engineering. She then moved to California, settling in San Francisco.. In San Francisco, Nadia was employed by the Electrical Contractors Bid Depository. Although Nadia was hired to be an Administrative Assistant, she was quickly promoted to be the Office Manager. In 1987, Nadia decided to continue her education and pursue her passion of assisting other immigrants. Nadia enrolled in law school and maintained a full-time work schedule. In 1990, Nadia earned a Doctorate of Jurisprudence. In 1991, she was admitted to the State Bar of California.. With the intention of building an immigration practice at the firm, in 1992, Nadia joined the Law Offices of Kayhan S. Shakib. While there, Nadia’s caseload also included matters of personal injury and business litigation. In 1994, Nadia decided to pursue her own practice and formed The Law Office of Nadia Farah, P.C., working exclusively in the area of Immigration and Nationality Law.. Nadia is passionate about her practice and says “I am blessed to have been exposed to the best of both worlds of East and West; raised with the Middle Eastern culture, where family and tradition are highly valued, and the Western culture where liberty and freedom are emphasized. I want to see others experience the same.” In her 22+ years of practice, Nadia has dedicated her career to helping Immigrants of all nationalities and origins join their loved ones, which often times includes vigorously defending immigrants in removal proceedings. Believing it to be one of the principles of the United States, Nadia works diligently towards the goal of uniting diverse cultures.
Michael Ashoori, Esq. is a United States immigration lawyer. He is the founder of Ashoori Law, a Los Angeles based immigration law firm. Michael's practice focuses on helping families, professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs to get visas and green cards to the United States. Michael also assists his clients with setting up their businesses, preparing and reviewing contracts, and negotiations.
Edith A. Nazarian is a top-rated attorney in Los Angeles, California, who cares deeply about helping her clients. Ms. Nazarian focuses her practice on immigration and criminal law and serves clients in the Los Angeles area and throughout the state of California.. Ms. Nazarian is a graduate of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. She became a licensed attorney in 2012 and is admitted in all California superior courts and before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She began practicing at Berke Law Offices, Inc., in 2014, and began her own law practice, Law Offices of Edith Nazarian, APC, in 2019.. In addition to her practice, Ms. Nazarian authored an article titled “Crossing Over: Assessing Operation Streamline and the Rights of Immigrant Criminal Defendants at the Border.” The article was published in the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review and is frequently referenced by other legal sources. She also presents at various conferences and legal events.. Before becoming a licensed attorney, Ms. Nazarian clerked for Los Angeles County Child Support Services and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. She was a graduate fellow for Loyola Law School’s Project for the Innocent and also practiced as a contract attorney at a Pasadena-based law firm.. Ms. Nazarian has experience negotiating and litigating criminal and immigration matters as well as researching and writing motions before the Los Angeles Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She has successfully argued cases before both state and appellate courts, and has been selected as a Super Lawyer - Rising Star from 2018 to 2022.
Immigration and refugee justice for the Southeast region. Born in South Korea, Mr. Jung grew up in Southern California. He was commissioned directly into the JAG Corps. in 2016. He has earned Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at University of California, San Diego. He holds a law degree from the Thomas Jones School of Law, Faulkner University and a Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary. Mr. Jung has helped countless individuals and families in immigration in the Southeast region of the United States. He is caring and compassionate, and he will handle your case with the utmost care.. I am available by. FaceTimeGoogle MeetSkypeZoomMicrosoft TeamsWhatsApp
He passed the Washington State Bar Examination in 2002, was sworn in as an Attorney and licensed to practice Law by the Supreme Court of Washington in 2002. As an active Member of the Bar, he has served in various Bar Committees since 2004. The last was WSBA Law Clerk Board from 2012 through December 2018. Mr. Nwokike is a member of the Washington State Association of Justice (WSAJ) and a member of the listserve.. Mr. Nwokike briefly worked with the Law Offices of Charles Woode in Seattle between 2002 through 2003. He set up the law Practice in 2003. He has represented Diverse Clients in the areas of Laws identified on this website with proven results.. Mr. Nwokike has experience in Civil litigation and works both as Plaintiff's and Defendant's attorney depending on the nature of the civil matter. He continues to represent Clients before the Superior Courts across Washington Counties including filing Appeals to Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 1, and also, worked with Appellate Counsels during Appeals to Divisions 2 and 3 on their Clients cases.. Mr. Nwokike is licensed to practise before the U.S Federal District Court,Western District, Seattle, Washington.. Mr. Nwokike represents Clients on their Immigration cases including apperances before U.S Immigration Court in Seattle, Washington on Asylum cases and pending Removal Proceedings.. He continues to represent Clients on their Family Based Petitions and Applications before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) including appearing for Interviews with Clients at their Local USCIS's Service Centers across the Country with Proven results. Clients Petitions or Applications are approved, thereby, allowing them to Adjust their Status(receiving permanent Resident/Green Card), live and work in the United States.. Mr. Nwokike continues to represent Clients on Personal Injury(P.I) cases involving Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) with injuries and property damage. He works hard to settle the Clients claims by seeking appropriate damages from Insurance Companies with fair and reasonable compensations on their Claims.. As an experienced Family Attorney, Mr. Nwokike continues to represent Clients seeking dissolution of their marriages (divorce), Child support, Spousal Maintenance, Anti-harassment and Domestic Violence protection orders.. Mr. Nwokike is passionate, considerate, reasonable, diligent and thorough as an Attorney. He is the type of Attorney that's honest with Clients from the onset- starting with the first meeting and/or consultations-providing them with the best advice needed to evaluate their cases in order to make informed decisions on what next to do.. Mr. Nwokike has a Masters Degree in Public Administration from DeVry University, Washington State.
Avelar Immigration Law is a dedicated and hardworking legal team ready to help you make your American dream a reality. We take family petitions, waivers, DACA, Advanced Parole, and removal defense.. Somos un equipo dedicado a hacer su sueno una realidad. Tomamos casos de peticiones familiares, perdones, DACA, permisos para salir del pais, y defensa de deportacion.