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Obadan Unuigbojie Iziokhai

also known as Obadan Immigration Law

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Worcester, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

390 Main Street, Suite 805, Worcester, MA

About Obadan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 75%

Family and employment immigration; Immigration court and Board of Immigration appeal practice.

21 years | 4,000 cases

75%
Asylum 25%

Asylum,, Withholding of Removal, and Withholding of Deferral of Removal under the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Forms or Inhuman and Degrading Treatment

21 years | 300 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Obadan Iziokhai

390 Main Street, Suite 805, Worcester, MA, 01608

Obadan Immigration Law

390 Main Street, Suite 805, Worcester, MA, 01608

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Obadan Unuigbojie Iziokhai's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andre | August 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent lawyer

He takes care of my immigration document. Do his job as promise. He a great personality, communicate well. 100% recommend.

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Replied last August 29, 2019

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Posted by Efosa | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Lawyer

I used him for immigration services and everything went smoothly. Even when I panic due to delays he is knowledgeable enough to calm me down. I recommend.

Posted by Donna | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent attorney services

My partner and I hired attorney Iziokhai for help with a previous Visa overstay violation. We found him to be very knowledgeable. The attorney was very thorough in explaining the immigration laws. Attorney Iziokhai made a full commitment in helping, even calling the Embassy involved to discuss the... case with them. He is very intelligent, genuine, and compassionate. We were very pleased with his sincerity, responses to phone calls and questions, and complete support of the case.

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2011 | Immigration

THE IMMIGRATION LAWYER'S LAWYER

This lawyer helped me with a very complicated immigration matter that I never thought would succeed and yet he succeeded. Since my matter, I have had no qualms to easily recommend him to friends with immigration problems.

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Obadan Unuigbojie Iziokhai's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Veronica Campos

Immigration lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Lacour

Unknown lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."

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Victor Okeke

Immigration lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Whitaker

Immigration lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer...an extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer strives to get the best results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer"

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Svetlana Kaff

Immigration lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His advice on Avvo is helpful and shows very good understanding of immigration law."

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Douglas Borthwick

Immigration lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brandon Roseman

Immigration lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Obaban takes time to answer questions for the general public and offers sage advice."

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Hovanes Margarian

Immigration lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gina Famularo

Immigration lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Solomon Morrow

Immigration lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Iziokhai is a true professional who is highly knowledgeable in immigration law. He truly cares about his clients and will always put in the extra effort necessary to achieve great results. I endorse this lawyer."

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Saam Ghiaasiaan

Unknown lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Responsible and respected member of the legal community."

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Peter Marek

Immigration lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent reputation, dedicated to his clients. If your in MA and need an immigration attorney than you have arrived."

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J. Shumaker

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top notch attorney, who provides excellent legal service and successful representation. I happily endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Ronald Cook

Immigration lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randal Moore

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."

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Veronica Campos

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Victor Okeke

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Nicole Whitaker

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Judd Nemiro

Family lawyer

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Svetlana Kaff

Immigration lawyer

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Solomon Morrow

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Brandon Roseman

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Gina Famularo

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Hovanes Margarian

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Saam Ghiaasiaan

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Sean Cleary

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Ronald Cook

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Founder, Law Office of Obadan Iziokhai

Associations

2019 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of O-T-

Successful outcome. The Borad agreed with us and reopened matter

Matter of E-A.

Successful I-360 petition based on wife's bi-polar disorder and other incidents of abuse suffered by client at the hands of the wife. Client in now a green card holder.

Matter of A-J

Successful appeal to the BIA. Proceedings terminated and client released from ICE custody after more than a year in detention.

Matter of J-S-G, BIA Per Curiam Decision

Successful appeal to the BIA. Case reopened and remanded. Client is now a permanent resident.

Matter of O-O

Successful outcome. A three-member Board panel agrred with us and reconsidered the decision. Clients are currently pursuing their asylum claims.

Matter of E-A-A

Successful outcome. A three-member Board panel agreed with us and the client's removal order was quashed.

Matter of M-S-A-

Successful outcome. Client received a green card without even another interview and has traveled a few times too her homelandsince then

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Education

1986

Bendel State University

LL.B - (Hons), B.L

Languages

English

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