Immigration lawyers in Ohio

Firm: Herman Legal Group -- Cleveland

408 West Saint Clair Avenue , Cleveland , Ohio 44113

Practice Areas: Immigration

Thank you for visiting the Herman Legal Group, an innovative immigration law firm serving Ohio, Michigan, Pittsburgh, Buffalo,  Charlotte, Chicago, NYC, Dallas and Miami.  To talk to Richard Herman about your immigration case, call to schedule an appointnment by calling , or, or by booking online    .  Richard Herman is a nationally-known immigration lawyer with 28 yrs exp,, AV-rated, recognized in U.S. World News & Report's "Best Lawyers in America," co-authored acclaimed book, "Immigrant, Inc."  As highlighted in this feature article in "Super Lawyer" Magazine. Richard and his team blend experience with compassion to help you navigate complex immigration law.  We work hard and we work for YOU!. Richard’s poignant commentary has been sought out by many national media outlets, including New York Times, USA Today, BusinessWeek, Forbes, FOX News (The O’Reilly Factor), National Public Radio, Inc., National Lawyers Weekly, PC World, Computerworld, CIO, TechCrunch, Washington Times, San Francisco Chronicle and InformationWeek.. Richard's dedicated and caring team include Attorney Charmaine Rozarion, Attorney Vania Stefanova, Attorney Frank Krajenke (Of Counsel),  Attorney Luis Villarroel (Of Counsel), Chief Paralegal Connie Cook, Paralegal Jose Matheus, Paralegal Elaine Tai, Paralegal Olga Sonis.. The Herman Legal Gorup works in all immigration areas:. Marriage green cards, Fiancee Visas, H-1B visas, deportation defense, family immigration, business immigration, Hardship Waivers, I-601, I-212, I-130, I-485, I-129F fiancée visa, J-1 Physician Waivers, Physician Green Cards, EB-5 Investor Green Cards, EB-5 Regional Center licenses, E-2 investors, E-1, L-1, R-1, B-1 or B-2, tourist visa extension, O and P visas, F-1 Student Visas, I-9 Compliance and E-Verify, NAFTA visas, I-140 employment-based Green Cards ( EB-3, EB-2, EB-1), Labor Certification, National Interest Waiver, Outstanding Ability, Outstanding Researcher, Outstanding Professor Green Cards. In 2016, the Herman Legal Group was awarded the designation of “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report in the field of immigration law.  For 10 years in a row, Richard has been acknowledged as a “Super Lawyer” and “Leading Lawyer” by various business publications. In 2015 and 2016, based on his longstanding work in immigration law, Richard has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Partnered with U.S. News & World Report, the Best Lawyer lists are published in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, New York Times.. Richard is the co-author of the internationally-acclaimed book, Immigrant, Inc. ---Why Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are Driving the New Economy (John Wiley & Sons, 2009;  short video), a powerful interweaving of success stories and research which will forever change the way you look at immigrants ---- and America.. Richard is “AV-Rated,” the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review conducted by lawyers and judges.  Richard received the “Client’s Choice Award” and top rating of “10” by the law website AVVO.. Richard is admitted to the Ohio Bar; the U.S. Federal District Court, N. District of Ohio; and the U.S. 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals.. Richard is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, and is a former trustee of the Cuyahoga County Bar Association and Legal Aid Society of Cleveland.. Richard is one of the architects of a national movement to revitalize America’s economy through federal and local policies which attract job-creating, high-skilled, entrepreneurial and investorimmigrants to distressed regions of the country, particularly in the Midwest.. Richard speaks around the country on behalf of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s initiative, Partnership for a New American Economy, a national coalition of over 400 CEOs and mayors who make the case that smart immigration makes America stronger and economically more vibrant.. Richard has served as a speaker and contributing writer to Governing Magazine, the premier publication for local government leaders around the country.. A fierce advocate for his clients and for immigration law reform, Richard is a nationally-renowned commentator on immigration, global diversity and international business.. Richard has been invited to prestigious forums around the country, from Silicon Valley to our nation’s capital, to talk about immigration law and the many ways that immigrants help strengthen America’s economy.. Richard is the co-founder of TiE-Ohio, a chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs Association based in Silicon Valley.  He is also a co-founder of Global Detroit, and is the co-author of the high skill immigration policy of the Metropolitan Chambers of Commerce (30 Chambers in Great Lakes Region). Richard is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, speaks Russian, and is a former resident of Moscow, Russia where he practiced law for nearly two years.. On a personal note, Richard is married to Dr. Kimberly Chen, a physician born in Taiwan. They are raising their children, Nathan (14) and Isabella (12), to be citizens of the world.. Come visit your Ohio & Michigan Immigration Lawyers.  Richard is the President of the Herman Legal Group, an immigration law firm with offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Akron and Toledo, serving a global clientele in over 10 languages.. http://www.nolo.com/lawyers/profile/herman-legal-group. http://www.martindale.com/Richard-T-Herman/2003522-lawyer.htm. http://www.superlawyers.com/ohio/lawfirm/Richard-Herman-Cleveland-Immigration-Lawyer/034e984e-5b5c-412d-935f-6ef48a7c352f.html

Firm: Brown Immigration Law

1468 West Ninth Street , Cleveland , Ohio 44113

Practice Areas: Immigration

Mr. Robert Brown (Bob) is the founder and managing partner of the law firm ROBERT BROWN LLC. The law firm practices principally in the field of US Immigration Law. ROBERT BROWN LLC represents major US Corporations including fortune 500 companies as well as smaller companies and select individuals. ROBERT BROWN LLC has offices located in Cleveland, Oh; Durham, NC; and Orlando, Fl.. As a former District Director of the US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and combined with his experience as a practicing attorney Bob brings over 40 years of immigration experience with him. He began his career in 1972 with the INS as a Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) based in New York City. In 1978 Bob was promoted to deputy Chief of Investigations at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, DC. While working as deputy Chief of Investigations Bob headed up the planning efforts for the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and as part of the planning effort Bob designed the first I-9 form and wrote the implementing regulations for ‘Employer Sanctions’.. In 1982 Bob was named deputy District Director at Cleveland and in 1986 Bob was appointed District Director. In 1992 Bob was elected as the Chair of the Immigration Director’s association a position he held until his retirement from public service in 1999. In addition to managing one of the INS thirty three districts and acting Eastern Region Director, Bob had a key role in several INS activities including the resettlement of Vietnamese refugees, Immigration Reform and Control Act employer sanctions coordinator, Caribbean Interdiction and Asylum officer and special advisor to the Commissioner on Equal Employment.. A graduate of the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Bob is a member of the Immigration Committees of the Federal Bar Association and the Cuyahoga Bar Association, and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Ohio Bar Association and the DC Bar as well as several fraternal organizations of former INS officers. Bob is a regular guest speaker at seminars and conferences. With the experience of Bob Brown, ROBERT BROWN LLC is positioned to provide US Business and individuals with preeminent immigration assistance.. Practice Areas:Immigration and Nationality. Education:B.A. Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1970J.D. Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio1991. Admissions:Ohio State Bar, 1992, District of Columbia Bar, 2001. Associations:Federal Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Ohio Bar Association, Cuyahoga Bar Association, DC Bar Association, International Chief of Police, Metropolitan Crime Bureau, and Fraternal Order of Retired Border Patrol Officers. Experience:INS - Former District Director and acting Regional Director, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service; Chair, Immigration Directors’ Association 1991-1999; Immigration Reform and Control Act; Employer sanctions coordinator; Caribbean Interdiction and Asylum officer; Special advisor to the Commissioner on Equal Employment; Key role in several INS activities including the resettlement of Vietnamese refugees, Deputy Chief of Investigations, Investigations training coordinator. Bob has been called upon as an expert witness for individuals, corporations, other attorneys and law firms, and by the U.S. Congress for pending Immigration reforms.. Legal – Prior to heading his own firm Bob headed the Immigration Practice Groups for McLaughlin & McCaffrey LLP (of counsel), Thompson Hine & Flory LLP (now Thompson Hine LLP) (of counsel) and Frantz Ward LLP (partner).. Lectures:Guest lecturer at the law schools of Case Western Reserve, Cleveland-Marshall, Akron University, Capital University, and University of Cincinnati among others. He is guest lecturer for the Ohio State Bar Association, Cleveland Bar Association, Cuyahoga Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, American Corporate Counsel Association (ACCA), Various Law Enforcement, Religious and Community Groups.. Awards and Honors:The Immigration Commissioner’s Award for Distinguished Career Service, Outstanding Achievement Awards: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998. 1999; Dean’s List Cleveland-Marshall College of law; Special Achievements for Vietnamese Refugee Processing; Named a Leading Lawyer, Ohio by Inside Business Magazine every year since 2001; and has Matindale-Hubbel’s Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards based on opinion of the Bar and Judiciary through 2013; Top Attorneys Rising Stars Cleveland/Cincinnati Magazine and Columbus Monthly – Jan 2015

Firm: Porter Wright

41 South High Street , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Roxi A. Liming. Adams & Liming, LLC. Rivers's Edge Corporate Center.

1335 Dublin Road, Suite 104D , Columbus , Ohio 43215

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Contracts, Discrimination, Employment & Labor , Family , Immigration & Naturalization , Sexual Harassment, Social Security Benefits & Disability, Wrongful Termination, Immigration

My practice is primarily focused in the areas of immigration law and labor and employment law and involves advising individuals and small to medium sized businesses on all aspects of the law in these areas. As a licensed attorney practicing US immigration law, I am able to represent clients anywhere in the world.. I am experienced in representing businesses in court proceedings and in administrative hearings before the U.S. Department of Labor, Department of Homeland Security, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Ohio Civil Rights Commission.. I also work with businesses and individuals to assist them with the paperwork for obtaining the proper work authorization documents for employees. I am experienced with E1/E2, H-1B, J-1, K-1, K-3, L-1A/1B, O, P, and R visas. I am also experienced with Investor green cards (EB-5), labor certifications (PERM), and all aspects of family-based immigration and naturalization/citizenship. I have successfully represented more than 20 Investors with obtaining their green cards through direct investments and removing the conditional status.. I earned my J.D. degree from The Capital University Law School, with a concentration in labor and employment law.  Prior to entering the private practice of law, I served as Human Resources Manager for an apartment-management company that managed 600+ apartment communities and as Director of Training for a hotel-management company that managed 200+ hotels in 14 states.  I also have worked as a consultant and a free-lance writer and have authored curriculum for the learning disabled. I was admitted to practice of law in Ohio, November 1998; was admitted to Federal Court, Southern District of Ohio, June 2001; and was admitted to Federal Court, Northern District of Ohio, March, 2003. I am also admitted to practice before the US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. I am a member  of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Firm: Sam Shihab & Associates

100 E Campus View Blvd , Columbus , Ohio 43235

Practice Areas: Immigration

Having served thousands of clients in my career as an attorney, I still come to work looking forward to helping my next client. I keep things simple:  honest, straightforward advice and experience navigating complex immigration laws for my client's best interest.. Outside work, I have always enjoyed many hoppies, flying in my early career and cycling now. As an instrument-rated pilot, being in the sky was the ultimate mental distraction from the challenge of practice or on the bike today in the mountains, where nature has not been changed by the human hand.. Above all, I am a true family man, and I love it.

Firm: Okuh & Ibara-Cech Law, LLC

600 Superior Avenue, Suite 1300 , Cleveland , Ohio 44114

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Martin, Jolic & Bratton LLC

6050 Oak Tree Blvd. , Independence , Ohio 44131

Practice Areas: Immigration & Naturalization , Immigration, Immigration, Immigration

Mr. Scott Bratton is a Partner at Martin, Jolic & Bratton LLC (formerly Sharon & Kalnoki LLC). Mr. Bratton is licensed to practice law in Ohio as well as numerous federal district and appellate courts. Mr. Bratton has practiced immigration law since 2001. His practice focus includes removal defense, asylum, appeals, federal litigation, Ohio and federal criminal defense, naturalization, and family-based immigration. Mr. Bratton is an experienced litigator who regularly practices in federal and immigration courts throughout the United States.Mr. Bratton has been the attorney of record on numerous precedent-setting cases, including Cece v. Holder, 733 F.3d 662 (7th Cir. 2013)(en banc), Mandebvu v. Holder, 755 F.3d 417 (6th Cir. 2014), Patel v. Holder, 868 F.3d 719 (8th Cir. 2017), and Madrigal v. Holder, 572 F.3d 239 (6th Cir. 2009). Mr. Bratton also represented President Obama’s aunt and uncle in their immigration court proceedings, which led to their applications being granted.. Mr. Bratton has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® in America since 2010 and as an Ohio Super Lawyer since 2012. Mr. Bratton was named the 2019 Cleveland Best Lawyers® Immigration “Lawyer of the Year.” He has also taught Asylum and Removal Proceedings at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law for six years. He also frequently speaks at immigration conferences throughout the United States. His article, Representing a Noncitizen in a Criminal Case, was cited by the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case of Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. 356 (2010). Additionally, Mr. Bratton serves as the Ohio AILA Chapter Vice Chair as well as serving on the AILA Asylum Committee. In 2019-20, Mr. Bratton is also serving on the AILA National Removal Defense Online Course Committee where he is working with a small group of immigration lawyers to prepare an on-line educational and training curriculum for removal defense practitioners. Mr. Bratton is also a frequent speaker on immigration topics.

Firm: MJB Immigration- Martin Jolic and Associates, LLC (f/k/a Sharon & Kalnoki, LLC)

6050 Oak Tree Blvd. , Independence , Ohio 44131

Practice Areas: Immigration

I have practiced exclusively in Immigration Law for over twenty-one years and enjoy assisting clients in this area. I focus on business and family immigration throughout the US. Our clients consist of Fortune 500 companies as well as individual families. Our Firm's motto is to be reliable, efficient, and responsive. We understand that the immigration process can be a daunting and stressful time and therefore, take pride in responding to clients concerns quickly. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions/concerns. I look forward to working with you!

Firm: Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm

5005 Rockside Road , Cleveland , Ohio 44131

Practice Areas: Immigration

I am the partner attorney at Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm.. I represent clients in several areas of immigration including removal defense, family immigrantion, naturalization matters, and employment immigration with a focus on PERM Labor Certifications, NIW, Schedule A Immigration for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, I-140, H-1Bs, L-1, O-1 and TN visas. I obtained my JD from Case Western Reserve University.. Prior to working for Sarmiento Immigration, I worked for two immigration law firms and gained experience in the business immigration field, family based immigration areas, and deportation defense.  While I was in law school, I served as a judicial extern for Honorable Solomon Oliver, Jr. at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.. I always had a passion for immigration law and is wholeheartedly dedicated to serve people who are in need of help regarding their immigration matters.  I have resided in Korea, Canada and the U.S. throughout his life.  I am fluent in Korean both in speaking and writing.

Firm: The Costas Network Law Center, LLC

5755 Granger Rd , Independence , Ohio 44131

Practice Areas: Immigration

Susan Blumenthal is an Attorney at The Costas Network Law Center, LLC. She handles a wide variety of immigration issues including family-based immigration, nonimmigrant visas, waivers, asylum applications, and removal proceedings. She also handles traffic and minor criminal cases, including motions to withdraw guilty plea and vacate conviction.. Susan received her J.D., magna cum laude, from Cornell Law School where she served as associate editor and legal workshop editor of the Cornell Law Review. She is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio and in the Federal District Court of the Northern District of Ohio.. Prior to joining The Costas Network Law Center, LLC, Ms. Blumenthal interned with the United States Attorney’s Office in Columbus, Ohio, where she drafted briefs concerning a variety of immigration issues, including appellate briefs in a habeas case in federal court. Following her internship, Ms. Blumenthal worked at a large firm in business litigation and then as a solo practitioner. She represented clients in a panoply of matters, including defending a permanent resident in a criminal case. Ms. Blumenthal’s diverse experience in varied sectors of the legal field and her passion for immigration law provide her the legal prowess to provide excellent service to her clients.. Ms. Blumenthal graduated magna cum laude from The Ohio State University with a BA in English. During college, she was a member of The Ohio State University Persian Club and volunteered as a conversation partner with international students, helping them hone their English language skills. During law school, Ms. Blumenthal took a cross-national human rights course and travelled to India, where she and classmates collaborated with a local non-profit and Indian law students to present human rights concerns to government officials. Ms. Blumenthal has long had a passion for serving people. As the daughter of immigrants from Iran, Ms. Blumenthal has first-hand knowledge of the challenges of navigating United States immigration laws. She has cousins who are in the United States on student visas and others who are permanent residents. Her parents and siblings are naturalized citizens. She values her heritage and is currently studying to improve her working knowledge of Persian to become fluent.

5001 Mayfield Rd , Cleveland , Ohio 44124

Practice Areas: Immigration

With more than 15 years of experience in the areas of immigration law and hundreds of successful cases, the Law Office of Svetlana Kats will work with you, your employer, or your family members until successful completion of your case.. We look forward to assisting you and your company with any immigration legal

Firm: Law Offices of Svetlana Schreiber & Associates, L.P.A.

2510 ST. Clair Ave. , Cleveland , Ohio 44114

Practice Areas: Immigration

Ms. Svetlana Schreiber was born in Romania. She came to the US when she was 12 years old and spent the next decade in New Jersey where she obtained her BA in comparative literature from Douglas College, New Brunswick, NJ in 1973 (where she was president of her class for two years).. She was admitted to a PhD program at Rutgers University which she commenced in 1973, but then marriage caused her to move to Ohio where she completed a MA degree in the same subject at Kent State University, where among other things, she taught a course in Romanian.. She attended John Marshall Law School at Cleveland State University and received a JDL in 1981. She has been in private practice since that time, specializing in domestic relations, personal injury, worker compensation and social security cases. The firm also handles Constitutional work, specifically First Amendament litigation, discrimination, police and government misconduct and major criminal cases.. Since 1990, Ms. Schreiber has become the primary attorney for the extensive Romanian community, being one of the few lawyers in the country to speak Romanian fluently. As a result of her involvement with the Romanian community she expanded her practice to include immigration law.. She is a member of AILA (Association of Immigration Lawyers), of its Ohio Chapter, of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Cuyahoga County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association where she is also admitted to practice.. An article in the New York Times describing the plight of Romanian stowaways who were incarcerated in Elizabeth New Jersey, drew her attention and caused her to organize a multi state effort to bring legal help to these asylum seekers. She was fortunate to elicit the help of Bishop Nathaniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church and of Armand Scala of the Romanian American organization known as CORA and throughout 1985 -1986, she devoted much of her time, pro bono, to successfully litigate on behalf of these young men and women. She subsequently became a member of CORA (Congress of Romanian Americans). She is currently the acting Chairperson of the Cleveland Chapter of the Romanian American Chamber of Commerce.. She is married and resides in Cleveland Hts., Ohio and has two grown sons both living in New York City. Since 1986 Ms. Schreiber was heavily involved with the ClevelandPublic Theatre where she sat on the Board of Directors for fourteen years. The recent addition of grandson Tobias has enriched her life immeasurably.

Firm: Herman Legal Group, LLC.

815 East Superior Avenue Suite1225 , Cleveland , Ohio 44114

Practice Areas: Immigration

Vania Stefanova is the head of the Immigration Litigation Division at Herman Legal Group, providing services in removal/deportation defense and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals. An immigrant from Bulgaria, Vania has over 20 years of experience in immigration law. Throughout her successful career, she has handled matters in all areas of immigration law. From family-based immigration such as relative and fiancé petitions – to business/employment and investment immigration (e.g. E, L, R visas, EB1/2 immigrant petitions) – to naturalization, Vania works tirelessly to give our clients the best advice and outcomes possible.

Andover Ln , North Royalton , Ohio 44133

Practice Areas: Immigration

Attorney Viktoriya Dyrda is a talented lawyer with an intense passion for justice, which serves her clients well. Her dedication and willingness to step into the courtroom sets her apart from other lawyers. Viktoriya’s thorough and carefully crafted approach to every case provides clients with the guidance to make well-informed and strategic decisions in their cases. Ms. Dyrda is a vigorous advocate, and offers clients unfiltered and forthright advice on the best course of action. She is compassionate in defending her client’s rights.. Attorney Dyrda earned her Juris Doctorate from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies & Management from the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University.. Before becoming a lawyer, Viktoriya served as a legal intern with the Law Office of Attorney Nate N. Malek, LLC in Cleveland; as a Senior Law Clerk with the law firm of Ciano & Goldwasser, LLP in Cleveland; and as a clerk for the Honorable Judge Robert C. McClelland in Cuyahoga County. Ms. Dyrda was also recognized for her excellence during law school for her service with the Community Advocacy Law Clinic of Cleveland.. Aside from her law practice, Viktoriya enjoys ballroom dancing, travelling and yoga. Originally from Ukraine, Attorney Dyrda speaks fluent Ukrainian and Russian. With her experience as a translator, she can readily assist clients from Eastern Europe in understanding the legal nuances of the American criminal justice system.

Firm: The Benos Law Firm, LLC

6675 Oakwood Dr. , Independence , Ohio 44131

Practice Areas: Immigration

Wayne Benos, of Benos & Larson, LLC, is engaged in a diverse practice of law which includes the representation of individuals in removal (deportation) proceedings and related immigration matters.  Wayne has been engaged in the practice of law since 1980 and has extensive experience in many areas of law, especially litigation.   From 1986 through 2001 he was a managing partner in the law firm of Benos, Cummings, Mann & Valenti, Co. LPA where he litigated for individuals and major corporations in a variety of legal matters that included multimillion-dollar toxic tort and construction defect cases.  His trial court experience has given Wayne a well rounded and in depth perspective on the intricacies of the litigation process.. Prior to setting up his own practice in 2006, Wayne served as Assistant Chief Counsel for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  As an ICE trial attorney he represented the United States Government in all manner of proceedings, including Deportation, Removal, Bond, Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, and Adjustment of Status, in Immigration Court and before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).   Wayne received several achievement awards while in government service and his ICE trial attorney experience afforded him the opportunity to become familiar with the government’s point of view on immigration matters.. Benos & Larson, LLC, which includes Attorneys Jessica Larson, former Legal Advisor to the Cleveland Immigration Court, Cerena Ibara-Cech, and Sarah Okuh (of Counsel), has developed collaborative relationships with other outstanding immigration law firms throughout the State of Ohio and nationally in order to utilize both the expertise and the geographical advantages of each participating firm.  These relationships allow the firm to provide its clients with exceptional representation at a more affordable cost.  They also enable it to represent clients in all immigration matters, including employment-based immigration cases.  Additionally, Benos & Larson, LLC consults with immigrants and their criminal defense attorneys regarding pending criminal proceedings, providing expert advice about the immigration consequences of criminal convictions.  Many years of working in the field of immigration law has allowed the attorneys at The Benos Law Firm to develop a depth and breadth of knowledge that is put to work for its clients, helping them to achieve the best possible legal results.. In addition to his law practice, Wayne is also active in civic and public service organizations.  He is a past president of the Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce and has been a board member and officer of the Cleveland Rape Crises Center and the Toscana Mutual Benefit Association. He also is the advisor and coach of the Mock Trial Programs for the Independence Local Schools.

Firm: The Costas Network Law Center, LLC

5755 Granger Road , Independence , Ohio 44131

Practice Areas: Immigration

Weronika K. Costas, Esq. is the founder and principal attorney of The Costas Network Law Center, LLC. She holds a J.D. from Cleveland Marshall College of Law. Ms. Costas’ ideals of honesty, conviction and compassion drive her in her practice. Her professionalism and integrity allow her to be diligent in her work as well as respectful and compassionate with her clients. While her firm is based in the greater Cleveland, Ohio, area, she represents clients before immigration courts, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and asylum offices across the United States. She has extensive removal defense and family-based immigration experience and has filed many successful motions and appeals with the Board of Immigration Appeals.. Ms. Costas’ drive and compassion stem from her personal background as an immigrant herself. Born in Poland, Ms. Costas came to the United States in 1991 on a J-2 visa. She later obtained lawful permanent residence and ultimately became a naturalized U.S. citizen. While she quickly assimilated to living in the U.S., she never forgot the initial feelings of culture shock and insecurity that come with moving to a new country. As her European accent disappeared over the years, she made a conscious effort to stay in touch with her roots. As a result, she is still fluent in Polish and has maintained a very strong Polish identity while at the same time embracing the American culture in which she matured.. Ms. Costas’ dual cultural awareness made International Studies a natural choice for her major at Kenyon College. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, she studied abroad in Mexico where she became fluent in Spanish. Back in the U.S., an externship at Lutheran Immigration and Resettlement Service in Baltimore, MD introduced her to the complexities of a non-profit refugee resettlement organization. Her newfound awareness of refugee issues, coupled with her empathy towards people from different countries, sparked an interest in serving immigrants. This was the major driving force in her pursuit of a law degree.. While at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Ms. Costas interned at the Cleveland Immigration Court. In this capacity, she gained invaluable experience by performing legal research and drafting court decisions in complex removal and asylum cases. She then further honed her legal immigration experience by working for three years at Margaret W. Wong & Associates, LPA. Following this, Ms. Costas founded The Costas Network Law Center, LLC to expand her services to the local and nationwide immigrant community.