Ogor W. Okoye

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Ogor W. Okoye

also known as Ogor Winnie Okoye

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 21 years

Immigration Lawyer at Lynn, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation

41 Ocean Steeet, Unit 1, Lynn, MA

About Ogor

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Immigration 40%

40%
Criminal Defense 30%

21 years

30%
Estate Planning 20%

20%
Divorce and Separation 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 7 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2019

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 21 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

BOS Legal Group, LLC

41 Ocean Steeet, Unit 1, Lynn, MA, 01902

boslegals.com/

Online Presence

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Ogor W. Okoye's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

94 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 94 reviews

Posted by Dorette | January 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Immigration case

Attorney Okoye has applied thoroughness and professionalism to her work on my case. She goes out of her way to answers any questions or concerns within brief delay, and with clarity. For a service as delicate as legal representation, it has been relieving to be certain that my lawyer was serious, ...cared, and advised me properly. If you hire her, you will be in good hands!

Posted by Faridah | December 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

What doesn't kill you makes your stronger

Indeed, The Above says it all. It all started In June or July 2014, I was referred to Attorney Olga, by a friend. I had a couple of lawyers, before. To cut the long story short, I hired Olga to assist me with my VAWA case which I was told it was never going to be possible. I never lost my sense of wo...nder. We met and went thru my case,and with no hesitation she told me that It was "Possible". I promised my self that I will.give faith a fighting chance, After meeting with Olga. She promised and made all the impossible seem easy. And, I promised my self that I will follow her advise, one at a time to acquire what I wanted. I felt the sense of TRUST and TRIUMPH and yes I believed that all her 'lines' would get me to the fruits of my struggles. We worked hand in hand, It was not Ann easy road, But with her persistence and professionalism, I never had any doubt in her work. Days went by,before I knew it, my "well organized" VAWA case was Approved with no bumps. Step 1 down!, One thing I realized is that she was not going to settle for the path of least resistance. As months went by, She pushed for an interview, which I got in 2015. It went very smooth, However we never heard from the USCIS office for another 2-3 years, but during all this time we teamed up really good and we were not selling out!! we inquired every single way possible to have my file brought up to review. Finally My Success doors opened up when my Green card was approved in 2018. After three years, early this year I did apply for my citizenship. And as Always I went in with Olga, to have my back protected. It literally took 3-5 minutes and I am a proud Citizen of America. If you had any doubt in Olga's Work, Just tighten up those loose nuts!. My wish is that one day she could team up with Our State representative, Massachusetts ( Elizabeth Warren) to run the state. Lol Good luck to all that are still struggling with your immigration struggles, I wish the best for you all. Trust in God!

Posted by Andrea | November 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Provides honest feedback about your immigration case and will fight for you

I first consulted Ogor Okoye in 2014, when I was working on my VAWA case. I've always found her to be frank in her assessment and, although I did not retain her to file my application, her feedback was helpful in guiding me through the process. I trust her assessment thus, I've recommended h...er to individuals dealing with there own challenging immigration case. When it came time for me to file for citizenship, having returned to live in Massachusetts, I gladly retained her services. She thoroughly prepared me for the interview process and it was a breeze. To anyone dealing with the immigration system, I highly recommend this skilled immigration attorney and she's quite personable too.

Posted by Ijeoma | September 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Ogor and Team are awesome

Had major issues with my green card application. Finally got denied and had to reapply. Met up with Ogor and went on with her cos of her fighting spirit. If you are looking for an immigration Lawyer, look no further. She has a wonderful team.

Posted by Patriz M | September 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Attorney Ogor W.

Thank you so much Attorney winnie!!! I cannot thank you enough for your help throughout my immigration journey ,Attorney winnie ,was able to help me get my green card and after 5 years i was able to get my citizenship...i'm forever grateful for your passion, dedication and professionalism .May God ...continue to bless you as continue to help make people's dreams come true in this country. ..I will definitely recommend your firm to anyone I know who have immigration need.

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Ogor W. Okoye's Lawyer Endorsements

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Melissa McNamee

Immigration lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ogor is an excellent attorney. She truly cares about her clients and fights until she prevails. I have interacted with her on several matters and I am impressed by her knowledge, professionalism and big heart."

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Kevin Leeper

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Okoye is well respected among her peers and I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Immigration lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edward Amaral

Family lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Okoye is respectful to opposing counsel... and the court in general, and by doing do, she has gained a tremendous advantage for the client's that she represents."

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Giacomo Behar

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top notch lawyer. Highly respected in the community. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Venessa Masterson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Keith Durden

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Corine Claxton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Okoye is a well-respected lawyer in her community. Her clients appreciate her because she is very experienced, extremely professional and compassionate. I highly recommend her services."

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Melissa McNamee

Immigration lawyer

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Personal injury lawyer

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Carlos Estrada

Immigration lawyer

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Daniel Cashman

Immigration lawyer

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Sarah Rama

Immigration lawyer

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Jacob Geller

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Kevin Leeper

Unknown lawyer

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Edward Amaral

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Keith Durden

Criminal defense lawyer

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Venessa Masterson

Personal injury lawyer

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Corine Claxton

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Chairperson Essex County Commissioner on the Status of Women, Comonwealth of Massachusetts

2002

Jurisprudence Award in Tort Law, Suffolk University Law School

N/A

Top 100, The National Black Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2009 - 2012

Founder, BOS Legal, LLC.

2004 - 2009

Owner, Law Office of Ogor Winnie Okoye

Associations

2018 - Present

Justice for our Neighbors

Board Member

2017 - Present

Nigeria American Multi Service Association (NAMSA)

Advisory Board Member

2008 - Present

Suffolk Lawyers for Justice

Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Essex County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - 2009

Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2008 - 2009

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Board member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. EM

Not Guilty

Comm v. Kw

Jury Verdict of NOT GUILTY

Comm v. CO

Jury Verdict of NOT GUILTY

Comm v. Jw

Jury Verdict of NOT GUILTY

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Education

2003

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Nigeria

LL.B - Bachelor of Law

Speaking Engagements

2015

Immigration workshop

Intersection of criminal and immigration law

2015

Immigration Workshop

Executive Order Demystified

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Igbo

Activity

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