Kate Chaltain

Kate Chaltain

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

135 East 57th St, 6th Floor, New York, NY

About Kate

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

17 years | 500 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Kate E. Chaltain, Esq.

135 East 57th St, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10022

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Kate Chaltain's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
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Posted by Bishnu | March 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very professional lawyer!

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An attorney with a good heart

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...ly understands the situation but also empathize with it. She is not only knowledgeable but also a persona with a great heart. I have recommended her to my friends and if you are reading this, hire her right away.

Posted by Ali | January 29, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

She is the heart of compassionate America legal definition of human being

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...idn't let me talk about compensation I am so impressed humanity is so much alive I can't express my feeling . She is professional, knowledgeable and precious experience from DHS.

Posted by Ehhs | August 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An outstanding and compassionate lawyer. Absolutely the best.

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...REAT attorney: COMPASSION. Unlike other lawyers, she regularly checked up on my situation and provided useful information. She deeply cared about the case and provided consolation when I was going through a stressful time. Despite my numerous emails, she has always been very responsive. Her replies were prompt, well-researched, and knowledgeable. She organized and went through all my documents and preparations needed to get my visa and she took the time to explain how to deal with every possible outcome. I can't thank her enough for helping me to get through this. I absolutely recommend you work with Kate!

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Kate Chaltain's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Pepitone

Immigration lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Carmen Rodriguez

Immigration lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Andrew Carboy

Immigration lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2009

Award for Pro Bono Service, Legal Services of New York

2008

Archibald Murray Public Service Award, Fordham University School of Law

Work Experience

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

Associations

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - 2008

Stein Scholars for Ethics and Public Interest Law

Stein Scholar

Education

2008

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Barnard College

BA

Languages

English

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