Kira Gagarin

Kira Gagarin

4.9
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at Framingham, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

150 Speen Street Suite, Suite 201, Framingham, MA

About Kira

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 75%

Deportation Defense, Family Petition, 601 Waivers, VAWA, Visa Petitions, Asylum, Employment Petitions, etc.

15 years

75%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2010

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Gagarin Law

150 Speen Street Suite, Suite 201, Framingham, MA, 01701

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Kira Gagarin's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Elena | February 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Grateful for Kira’s Expertise and Support

Attorney Kira’s immediate action made a significant impact on our matter. She identified a clear sequence of actions, acted quickly, filed paperwork promptly, and managed every step with precision. Concise, focused, and diligent, Kira was consistently available, communicated effectively, and kept ...us informed throughout, answering all our questions. Her professionalism and follow-through contributed to achieving a favorable resolution. I am grateful to have worked with Kira and highly recommend Gagarin Law Office for immigration-related legal matter(s).

Posted by Nerlie | March 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Hard worker

The day I met Lawer Kira Gagarin, about my immigration case she meant business. She responded to my call, emailed and text back promptly. She is an excellent Lower. I will hire her again for any immigration services and also refer her to my family and friends. Thanks Nerlie

Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Need to improve communication

I hired Ms. Gagarin to help me with the J-1 waiver application. While I had worked with immigration lawyers before, I had certain expectations regarding client-lawyer communication, however, Ms. Gagarin made me quite uncomfortable by the unwillingness to hold open dialogue on the matters that were mo...st important to me. In response to my tougher and more delicate questions, Ms. Gagarin often said that she was either unwilling or unable to comment, which made me feel uncofmortable and marginalized. For a certain period of time I faulted myself for not asking the right questions. However, when lack of desired communication led me into a costly and painful mistake, I decided to speak with other attorneys to see if I could get the answers I really wanted to have. After speaking with three more attorneys, I realized that all of them were willing to hold a much needed discussion on the most delicate details of my case. I received ample information and thorough scenario analysis with possible outcomes. If I was able to have this kind of an open discussion with Ms. Gagarin, I would be able to avoid unfortunate mistakes and/or better prepare for various outcomes. I can't say that the experience of working with Ms. Gagarin was bad. I suppose that in a case of a straight-forward application process, Ms. Gagarin would do well. However, my needs were not fully met and I found that I could get much more nuanced approach that accounts for all my case complexities with another attorney.

Kira Gagarin

Replied last August 29, 2016

Hi Anonymous. We worked together on your J Fulbright waiver, as you stated, for well over a year, with dozens of communications. That case was won - which is no easy task in the Immigration World. I distinctly remember how happy and thankful you were for that result and how happy I was, myself, as that took a lot of work and outreach. After our contract was completed and what I was hired to do was done, there were questions posed to me that, due to my ethical obligations, I was not able to advise you on. And that is why I stated just that - that I am unwilling and unable to assist. I stand by those statements. It is unfortunate that that last bit, after over a year of work and an approved case, is what you seem to be taking away in this case. I took away an approved J Waiver after a lot of hard work so I am happy with that result. After all, that was what I was hired for and it was completed. In any event, I am glad that you found an attorney to assist you with the rest of your case and hope that the rest of your case goes smoothly.

Posted by Rebecca | February 13, 2014 | Immigration

Top Notch, Knowledgable and a great help.

My same sex partner and I hired Kira for a consultation about visas, marriage and how to go about it all. She was top notch, very responsive and knowledgable. She answered all our many, many questions, took good time with us and helped us set a course. We would highly recommend her.

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Kira Gagarin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Immigration lawyer | Feb 20

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"Kira is an extremely competent, reasonably-priced lawyer of high ability. You would do well to avail yourself of his services."

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 20

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"Attorney Gagarin is a smart, enthusiastic, and effective advocate for her clients and I would not hesitate to send those needing immigration advice her way."

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Adam Phipps

Immigration lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kira is a very knowledgeable, hard working, and compassionate attorney. She is committed to her clients and goes above and beyond. I whole-heartedly endorse her as an immigration lawyer."

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Peter Marek

Immigration lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kira debunks the myth that young attorneys don't get results. Client reviews are excellent. READ THEM! Knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in her pro bono contributions. Endorsements are numerous and outstanding. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Janaan Hashim

Immigration lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Atty. Gagarin is a highly respected attorney and asset to the legal industry; I endorse her."

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Hovanes Margarian

Immigration lawyer | Aug 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Robbins

Immigration lawyer | Aug 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Carrion

Immigration lawyer | Aug 04

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"Kira Gagarin is highly skilled and very professional. She is deeply committed to her clients and to her work."

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Nareg Kandilian

Immigration lawyer | Aug 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Cappetta

Immigration lawyer | Jul 31

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"Kira is an excellent immigration attorney. As a criminal defense lawyer I often have questions about immigration law, and clients who need the services of an immigration lawyer. I always count on Attorney Gagarin as trusted source of immigration law knowledge and expertise. I routinely refer her my clients who need immigration help knowing they will receive the best services available."

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Kevin Landry

Immigration lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have reviewed many of Attorney Gigarin's responses to complicated legal matters. Her thoughtful and insightful answers demonstrate that she has the utmost knowledge of Immigration law and is a passionate advocate for her clients. She is a great asset to the immigration bar and I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Alexander Melnikov

Immigration lawyer | Jun 30

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"I endorse this lawyer as a true multi-lingual immigration law specialits."

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Sarah Schendel

Immigration lawyer | Jun 24

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"Attorney Gagarin is a knowledgeable, hard working, and compassionate attorney, involved in the local immigration law community and committed to the rights of her clients. I endorse her for immigration law."

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Julio del Olmo

Immigration lawyer | Jun 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neville Bedford

Immigration lawyer | May 29

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"I end horse this layer."

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Julio Henriquez

Immigration lawyer | May 20

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hema Sarang-Sieminski

Immigration lawyer | Mar 11

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"Kira's service to the legal community and willingness to reach out to her legal community for advice/counsel is a huge strength."

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Ksenia Maiorova

Immigration lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Other

"Kira is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable advocate for immigrants. I would not hesitate to recommend her!"

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Paul Hannaford

Immigration lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Gagarin is an extremely knowledgeable Immigration attorney who is highly active in the community and always more then willing to help."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Artesia Pro Bono Project, AILA

2014

Pro Bono Detention Attorney of 2014, PAIR

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Gagarin Law

Associations

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

J USAID Waiver

Granted

Removal of Conditions

I-751 approved

LPR Cancellation of Removal

Cancellation Granted

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Education

N/A

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Brandeis University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economia

LLM in International Law

N/A

Universidad de Salamanca

Speaking Engagements

2018

AILA New England 2018 Annual Conference

Humanitarian Relief in the Trump Era

2015

AILA New England Conference

Ethics in Immigration Practice

2014

National Public Radio Detention in Artesia, NM

2012

Starting a Solo Practice

Starting a Solo Practice

2012

FAQ in Immigration

FAQ in Immigration

2011

Womens Lunch Place

Family Immigration, Naturalization, TPS

N/A

Discussion of Immigrant Rights

Know Your Rights

Publications

2012

Framingham Patch Blog on Immigrants and Taxes

2012

Original Living Anniversary Edition Secure Communities: Insecurity Ahead

Languages

Spanish

Russian

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