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Kate Chaltain has dedicated her legal career to providing compassionate and comprehensive legal assistance to some of the most vulnerable members of the immigrant population in the United States: refugees fleeing persecution; battered women seeking to escape the cycle of abuse; immigrant victims of crime; and families facing separation due to the deportation of a parent or spouse. Ms. Chaltain has extensive experience representing clients before both the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the immigration courts and has developed a reputation as an honest and zealous advocate.
Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Chaltain worked for the Department of Homeland Security as an Asylum Officer where she adjudicated asylum applications on behalf of the United States government. As an Asylum Officer Ms. Chaltain was required to complete multiple training programs required for officers of the USCIS. This training provided her with a unique perspective on the immigration process as a whole and the asylum process in particular.
Ms. Chaltain is a 2008 graduate of the Fordham University School of Law, where she was a Stein Scholar in Ethics and Public Interest Law, a board member of the Immigration Advocacy Project, and a recipient of the Archibald Murray Magna Cum Laude Award for Public Interest Service. Ms. Chaltain is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and is admitted to practice law in New York State. Ms. Chaltain is authorized to practice immigration law in all fifty states. Ms. Chaltain is a 2001 graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University. She lives in New York City with her husband and two young children.
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17 years | 500 cases
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135 East 57th St, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10022
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Posted by Bishnu | March 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Absolutely an excellent I have no words to describe about her . She is amazing and so professional.
Posted by Hikmat | January 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney
After couple of the lawyers I found Kate very professional. She was able to explain all legal terms easily to understand all the process. Another advantage of her skills is Kate worked before in USCIS and knows very well the legislation. I advise Kate to all my friends and other people!
Posted by Shirl Chris | August 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I found Kate on Avvo and I remember precisely it was around midnight. I received a reply from her right away. My situation has been a little complicated but she knew the way. I have been working with her for almost a year now and legally she has always been there and guided me honestly. She not on...
Posted by Ali | January 29, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
I called Kate over my situation after Trumps executive order. from the very first conversation She has been trying to update me hour by hour , minute by minute 5 e-mail in a single afternoon and many more in less than 48 hour and many phone calls. plenty of her precious time without any expectation d...
Posted by Ehhs | August 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Before I met Kate, I had consulted more than 6 lawyers and I can tell you that Kate was absolutely the best. Before working with her, I thought that professionalism was the only necessary quality of a good attorney. But she made me realized that there is another quality that takes to make one a G...
"Kate is the best. She is such a wealth of information in the constantly changing and complex area of immigration. She takes incredible care of her clients and is clever, diligent, reliable and kind. Thankfully for me she is also hilarious and a great friend. I absolutely endorse this incredible attorney."
"Ms. Chaltain's number one priority is to protect her clients' best interests and to provide highly knowledgeable, experienced and aggressive representation on their behalf. A highly recommended immigration lawyer."
"Kate Chaltain is a tremendously experienced, extremely effective, and highly respected attorney. I can state without hesitancy that her dedication, knowledge of the law, and legal acumen allow her to consistently obtain the most successful results for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kate is a tremendously skilled and ethical immigration attorney. I have absolute confidence in referring complex immigration matters to her."
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2009
Award for Pro Bono Service, Legal Services of New York
2008
Archibald Murray Public Service Award, Fordham University School of Law
2015 - Present
Of Counsel, SMA Law Firm
2012 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Kate E. Chaltain
2011 - 2012
Associate, Mungoven & Associates
2010 - 2011
Asylum Officer, Department Of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
2008 - 2009
Volunteer Immigration Attorney, Legal Services of New York
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - 2008
Stein Scholars for Ethics and Public Interest LawStein Scholar
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA
English
Legal Answers
I have a pending asylum petition since 2015, if I marry now, would I be able to file for permanent residency?
17 Jan 2021
What are chances of coming back to the US and apply for asylum at the point of entry after green card holder denied entry border
12 Dec 2018
What if two non-us citizen same sex get married and apply for asylum benefits?
16 Jan 2017