Peter J. Gonzales

Peter J. Gonzales

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 22 years

Immigration Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1524 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 22 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2003

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Location

Green and Spiegel, LLC

1524 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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Peter J. Gonzales's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sarah Lynn | May 15, 2013

Excellent immigration lawyer

Mr. Gonzales was the first immigration lawyer I worked with. He was extremely personable, helpful, friendly. He walked us through all of the steps it would take and came up with a plan for my husband to immigrant from the Philippines to the USA. The whole process only took one year, which was faster ...than expected. We would definitely work with Mr. Gonzales again for our immigration needs.

Posted by Hamzah | March 4, 2012

My go-to for any legal issue... highly recommended

I'm an MBA prospect, with a sensitive nationality, and I entered the country on a student visa. I decided later on to pursue a spouse-based application for permanent residency. I started looking around for a competent immigration lawyer to advise me of the more complicated aspics of immigration law. ...After few unsatisfying encounters with other lawyers, I was very fortunate to land upon the Gonzales & Tiagha team. Mr. Gonzales was fantastic. He advised, prepared and processed my green card application and prep'd me for the interview. It was a stress free process. I appreciate the fact that Gonzales & Tiagha were very welcoming, accessible, and responsive, but most importantly that they were flexible with my payment installments. They also advised me to take a different step witch secured me a US green card that's valid for a longer period of what I've initially was asking for! I'm extremely satisfied. Without any hesitation, they're my go-to for any legal issue, highly recommended.

Posted by Lady | May 4, 2010

AMAZING LAWYER!!!

I have worked with 3 different lawyers before. With all my experiences, I can strongly say that Peter is an amazing lawyer. He is very professional and very helpful. You will feel his sincerity and willingness to help. A lawyer with a heart that made me very comfortable working with him. My husband a...nd I are very lucky to have him, it was very easy to communicate with him all throughout our case. We felt very confident having him as our lawyer. We will always be thankful to Peter, he made things easy for us. My husband and I strongly recommend Peter Gonzales as an Immigration Lawyer. We had a great experience with him and to add on this, his staff is very nice and helpful as well (like Leah).

Posted by Matthew | September 10, 2009

Outstanding

My wife and I were really confused and overwhelm by the paperwork required by immigration. My wife thought the process would be easier if we had the help of lawyer. I am suspicious by nature. So I called all of them. I choose Peter Gonzales to represent us. After speaking to Peter Gonzales, I kn...ew I had the right person to handle the job. Peter made it easy, painless and comfortable for us. He was honest, loyal and professional. We would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an immigration lawyer. We obtained her green card quickly and painlessly.

Posted by anonymous | September 7, 2009

Review of Immigration Attorney - Peter Gonzales by client

I will recommend this lawyer. (Answer for the previous question) Peter is an outstanding immigration attorney. He helped me attain a naturalized US citizenship. He was diligent, knowledgeable, responsive, communicative all throughout the process.

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Peter J. Gonzales's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Herbert Ellis

Immigration lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Immigration lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer."

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Michael Sensor

Immigration lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several clients with complex immigration matters to Peter, who has handled them with aplomb and vigor. He and his staff have also always been there to answer questions specific to clients of mine in terms of how certain plea offers or sentences might affect their immigration status. I very strongly commend Peter to you as a person to whom any attorney may feel comfortable with referring clients with immigration issues."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Of Counsel, Green and Spiegel, LLC

2009 - Present

Member, Gonzales & Tiagha, LLC

2005 - 2009

Partner, Rapposelli & Gonzales

2003 - 2005

Assistant City Solicitor, City of Philadelphia Law Department

Associations

2012 - Present

Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians

President and CEO

2011 - 2012

Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians

Board of Directors

2008 - 2012

Zoning Board of Adjustments for City of Philadelphia

Board Member

2007 - 2012

ASPIRA of Delaware

Treasurer

2005 - 2006

American Immigration Lawyers Association

New Members Division Co-Chair, Philadelphia Chapter

Education

2003

Temple University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Scranton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Immigration Law Symposium

The DREAM ACT

2010

Developing a Plan Now for Success After Graduation

Employment, Investment & Entreprenuerial Options for Foreign Students

2010

AILA Philadelphia Chapter Annual Conference

Ethical Concerns and Conflicts in Marriage-Based Immigration

2008

University of Scranton - PNC Bank Breakfast Series

Immigration Reform

Publications

2002

Political and Civil Rights Law Journal - Temple University I Matter, I Vote: Overcoming the Disenfranchisement of Homeless and Formerly Homeless Voters

Languages

English

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