Elaine Carol Schneider

Elaine Carol Schneider
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 100% Immigration
    16 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($80-$160/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian

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I have MOVED TO THE UNITED KINGDOM! Ergo, I have closed my law practice after over a decade. I have really enjoyed working with all of you, and helping you. I... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Great Attorney”

Posted by: paul, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I was referred to Elaine to obtain legal help after my young son was taken-- internationally and wrongully retained. She discussed the Hague... more
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5 star rating

“trial”

Posted by: Starfish :-), over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I had Elaine as a lawyer for a quite bit time now working on my Asylum case. The experience we had from our case wasn't usual . It was very... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Kyongbin Baek

I endorse this lawyer without any hesitation. We belong to Dakota-Minnesota Chapter of American Immigration Lawyers Association and I have been... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kyongbin Baek , Minot (ND), Almost 2 years ago
Richard L Breitman

Elaine is a conscientious, intelligent, hard working attorney.

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Breitman , Bloomington (MN), Almost 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

29 years since Elaine Carol Schneider was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia Active 1999 01/04/2012
Minnesota Authorized to practice 1998 05/07/2013
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Elaine C. Schneider Law Office, P.A. 1999–present
Volunteer (Pro Bono) Attorney at Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights 1997–1998
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
William Mitchell College of Law Law Juris Doctor 1982
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities English Bachelor of Arts - Phi Beta Kappa 1979

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Volunteer Attorney of the Year Park Avenue Walk-in Legal Clinic 2003
Pro Bono (Volunteer) Attorney of the Year (Individual Category) Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights 1999

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter) 1999–2008
member Bar Association of D.C. 1998–2008
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 13
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85 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Challenging an Incredibility Finding on Appeal: An Incredibility Paradigm William Mitchell Law Review 2001
Distinguishing Habeas Corpus and 42 USC 1983 Actions by Prisoners in New Mexico State of New Mexico (Judicial Grant) 1985
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Time Differences in Adjustment of Status and Naturalization Somalis and the Law Conference 2000