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Elaine Carol Schneider

Elaine Carol Schneider

8.1

Excellent

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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5.0 star rating 7 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Immigration
    12 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

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

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    701 Fourth Ave South #500
    Minneapolis, MN 55415
    Office: 952-996-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • French

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About me: I am very selective accepting cases. Most of my cases are referrals, but some touch my heart and I take those cases too. I am always thrilled to help people to... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 7 reviews
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5 star rating

“Caring and cost effective lawyer”

Posted by: Lisa, 2009-10-09 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Elaine helped my son and I in a civil matter. She was VERY fast to respond to all of my questions and had all the answers. A caring person is not... more
5 star rating

“Great attorney”

Posted by: Alex, 2009-09-30 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Elaine helped me with family based adjustment of status. I can say, that she exceeded my expectations! When I was looking for an attorney, I read... more
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Endorsements

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Elaine Schneider and I are both members of American Immigration Lawyers Association and over the years we have corresponded by email on various... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Chapman , Fargo (ND), 11 months ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 12 years since Elaine Carol Schneider was first licensed to practice law in MN.
  • 11 years since Elaine Carol Schneider was first licensed to practice law in DC.
  • 26 years since Elaine Carol Schneider was first licensed to practice law in NM.

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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 Bar Association of D.C. 1998–2008
Member Hennepin County Bar Association 1998–2008
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 6
Question: Re-entry without permit for military spouse.
Elaine's answer: File a Returning Resident Visa. http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1333.html A... more
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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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Cases
Title:
In re: Eri Gemeda Dube
Practice Area:
Immigration
Outcome:
Per Curiam. Motion to Reopen Granted, Remanded.
Description:
Respondent in Removal Proceedings, timely filed (once), a motion to reopen was filed with the BIA (Board of Immigration Appeals) within 90 days of...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Time Differences in Adjustment of Status and Naturalization Somalis and the Law Conference 2000