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Posted by Efe | May 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Best Immigration Lawyer Ever

I was lucky to have the privilege of having Rachel represent me. I would like to review her abilities as an attorney across 3 areas - ability, attitude, and results. First, she knows the ins and outs of immigration law, and is capable of coming up with the necessary theory and practice for any argume...nts that your situation will need, no doubt thanks to her intelligence, hard work, and also great team including her brilliant paralegal Sarah. Second, she really cares about and values her clients, not simply on a professional level, but as humans. In Rachel, not only do I see a brilliant attorney, but also a great, compassionate and reliable friend for life. Third, she is capable of delivering miracles. I found myself in a very difficult situation, being hunted by ICE who wanted to detain me punitively, not because they had much of a legal basis for it, but because they wanted to punish me for my political beliefs. Rachel's abilities as a lawyer really showed throughout the process, as we strategized and made the necessary legal chess moves that ultimately saw us winning a federal court case that ordered ICE to let me free from detention mere hours after my arrest. If not for her strategical, legal, and argumentative capabilities, my time spent in detention would have indubitably been way longer - and there might have been a chance that I ended up being sent to prison labor camps in El Salvador or Libya, rather than safely returning to my home and family in Turkey. Unfortunately, we live in dark times when it comes to the American Legal System, particularly when it comes to matters of immigration, and I can't help but wonder how much worse my situation would be had it not been for Rachel. Not solely her work in the court room, or pages upon pages of legal arguments, but also her dedication and care for me as a human being. If you find yourself in immigration trouble, you can count on Rachel to work as hard as she can, use her cleverness, and her heart to put up a fight for you. I owe Rachel a lot and could not be more thankful about my experience with her representing me.

Posted by Doug | February 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Empathic Attorney

Rachel represented us in a criminal case that extended over 5 1/2 years. During this time the prosecution was disinterested in examining the facts or dropping the case that was rife with dubious and conflicting testimony. Rachel took the time to peel the layers back exposing the predisposed rush t...o judgement. Her skill as a lawyer and empathy as a person allowed us to dismantle the web of accusations and expose them as false. It was an especially trying case for ourselves and Rachel. We never gave up and Rachel provided logical and caring advice throughout the ordeal. There is no way we can thank her enough.

Posted by Natalia | February 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Divine Lawyer!

She is just the being, appearing as a brilliant lawyer, needed along your journey! Meticulous- in getting ALL the information needed around your case for triumph. Compassionate- listening to all your needs, desires and questions. If you need her; she will be there. Determined- to get the job done ...successfully! Rachel Self is highly appreciated and recommended!!!

Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Lawyer Immigration, criminal defense

She was able to deliver beyond expectation. Very organized, Good listener. She was very successful with my case.

Posted by Mikala | May 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney

The most knowledgeable and compassionate lawyer you will ever work with

Rachel is a fantastic lawyer. I have no doubt that whatever immigration need you have, she knows exactly what you need to do and how to do it. But that's not why you should work with her. We interviewed dozens of lawyers before we found Rachel. We did not have a straightforward case and we sat in off...ices of lawyer after lawyer who condescended us, showed a lack of confidence in our case or suggested "easy options" that would separate our family. Rachel was different. She's not just a great lawyer, she's a great person. She treated us with dignity, compassion and humanity. Most importantly, she fought for us. She didn't just file paperwork, she helped us through the process. She answered every email and returned every phone call, no matter how basic or crazy our question or concern was. Anyone can be a lawyer, but Rachel is so much more. She's an advocate, a confidant and an immigration warrior. She kept our family together, won our case and won our hearts.

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