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Posted by Michael | March 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney

If you come across attorney Self, you are very very lucky. She's intelligent, knowledgeable, creative and caring.

"A good lawyer knows the law. A great lawyer knows the judge" Attorney Self is a GREAT lawyer. I came across this quote while I was searching for an immigration lawyer, and it is safe to say that Ms. Self is one of the greatest lawyers. I had to get an immigration lawyer right after I came back ...from traveling abroad. I was falsely accused and had to accept my charge previously. Due to the nature of my criminal charge, I was eligible for a deportation process which is not an option for me. I was referred to Attorney Self but I wasn't too sure when I first looked her up. I've never seen any lawyer with such high reviews and she was on the news. I had many doubts such as "Is this one of those celebrity attorneys who got lucky to be exposed to the media and not a good lawyer in real life? Will she actually have time for her clients? Does she pay for fake social media reviews for high ratings?" However, I decided to go for her after watching all her interview videos because she sounded very eloquent and expressive. Because my previous lawyer wasn't so vocal at the court, I wanted someone who can at least say something back to the judge. And she seemed she could at least do that. As I went through my case with her, my doubts went away. I had a very lengthy conversation with her during the initial meeting. She was honest with everything. She told me about the best outcome along with the worst outcomes and what would be her strategy to go about all the different outcomes. Because she is VERY knowledgeable in both immigration and criminal laws, she wanted to reopen up my criminal case to for a new trial to prove my innocence so I don't have to deal with immigration consequences. Since I was stopped by a border control agent as I was entering the country, I was not eligible for a bond and would be in custody for anywhere from 6-12 months until my immigration court date. But reopening my case would bring me to square one and wouldn't However, she assured me with her careful plans and her strategy. There were many obstacles for me. Attorney Self explained to me that the reopening my case for a new trial has a slim chance because not only reopening a case doesn't happen very often, my judge is known as very strict and tough. I definitely felt this way when I first faced him with my previous lawyer. I was worried but felt relieved at the same time because at least she knew what she was walking into and was preparing herself to confront the judge. The day of my hearing, she was absolutely prepared and fought like hell. As expected, the judge was being very tough but attorney judge didn't flinch and argued back. After the hearing, one of the court clerks actually came up to me and said "Attorney Self did really well and she never saw anyone like this before." That's how impressive she was. Eventually, the judge decided to give me a new chance for a re-trial and I was able to fix my issue on immigration matter. Attorney Self had a short amount of time to prepare for my hearing because I had to report back to the border control. But the way she prepared for my hearing was absolutely phenomenal. Not only she understands the law very well, but also she understands the judge and plans her strategy accordingly. I still have a long journey, but I feel very confident with her. As you might have already read from different reviews, it is true that she promptly responds back. She has a kind heart and will always be available to your calls because she actually does care about her clients. The level of her communication is exceptional. And as I can say enough, she is very very knowledgeable. If you come across attorney Self, don't hesitate to reach out to her.

Posted by MohamedB | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

If you need a Smart, Caring, Empathetic, professional, more importantly dependable Lawyer; Attorney Self is the ONE.

Maybe you are reading this review because you are wondering if Attorney Self is the right choice for your case. YES without a doubt she is. Believe me, if there is a path for you, no matter how arduous or difficult to navigate the stumbling blocks, she will find a way and carefully guide you toward t...he best outcome possible. When I went to see Rachel in March 2014, I was in despair and hopeless as I almost had given up fighting for my immigration status. My asylum case was denied and referred to an immigration judge who also denied me. My appeals to the BIA and fifth circuit were denied as well. Then I was placed in deportation proceedings. After spending thousands of dollars with 3 other lawyers, the only thing I got was a voluntary departure. One day while watching CNN, a panelist briefly mentioned Rachel’s name as very smart and knowledgeable Boston lawyer about complicated immigration cases. I rewinded the TV, took her name, googled it, but I didn't do anything about two weeks. Then I decided to call and try my luck for one last time. Best Decision Ever. The same day she called me back and I asked to meet with her as my case could not be explained over the phone. When I went to meet with Rachel, I was surprised how personable and down to earth she was despite being a very reputable and obviously a great lawyer. Right way my gut told me she might be the one and here I am today with a green card. Rachel was very honest yet empathetic. She told me there was still a chance, but a small one and it would take time and it would be difficult. However, Rachel said to me, "if I you are willing to try, I will be on your side, fighting for you till the end". God Knows she did as my GREEN CARD Just got approved. Rachel treated me with respect and care. Whenever I sent her a text/email or call her, she promptly got back to me which is very important when you are desperate or anxious about immigration issues. Honestly words cannot express my gratitude toward Attorney Self and her team as I just admire them all. Do you still need convincing? Read below, this is me she was talking about on Facebook. Please check the whole posting on FB. I hired Rachel to be my immigration lawyer, in the end she became my lawyer and therapist at the same time and I can say, I also found a friend for ever. Rachel M. Self, P.C. Page Liked · February 8 · Last night I got this text from one of the sweetest clients I have ever had. The battle has been long. Many, many years. There has been heartbreak and tears and stress and anxiety. But through it all he never lost hope. I first met him in 2014. He came to my office and he had already been in the immigration process for a long time. We talked about his case and I came up with a game plan. It would be long. It would be hard. There could be no guarantees. But if he wanted to try to fight his case, I would help him. We would do it together. He was always patient, humble and kind. Whenever he came to the office his smile lit up his face and the entire room. I straight up adore him and his amazing family. Last night he finally learned his Lawful Permanent Resident card is on the way. We won! I am so thrilled for them.#immigration #nobannowall #istandwithmigrants

Posted by Humberto | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

I just got my green card!!!

Rachel is a very experienced and excellent lawyer. Because of this, she gives reliable advice that never failed me. Given her years of experience, she knows very well how this process works and advises the right balance of patience and action. She is obviously well known, well liked and respected... in her field and knows how to best use these assets to help her client. She is down to earth, friendly and made herself available to me via phone, text or visit, as much as I required. My situation was a challenging one and other lawyers that I had visited before Rachel, had turned me down after hearing the difficulties of my case. She took on the challenge, explaining to me the process and hurdles and was very realistic in setting expectations. I am thrilled to say that I just received my 10 year green card. After my experience with this process, my advice to you is: Don't hire an immigration lawyer without consulting Rachel Self first! PS: her Spanish is awesome! :) Thank you Rachel!

Posted by Matthew | January 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Exellent immigration attorney

My wife and I hired Attorney Rachel Self after struggling to get anywhere with my wife’s immigration case due to several incompetent careless attorneys. The previous attorneys were not helpful in the least bit, were very hard to get a hold of and just didn’t seem to care about their clients. Rachel ...was the complete opposite. She gave us simple step by step instructions on how to procede with my wife’s case. She was always available all hours of the day whether it be via email text or phone. She always was honest with what was going on with our case, gave no false hopes. She was always on top of things often emailing us documents before we received them in mail. It took only about 1 year after hiring Rachel for my wife’s visa to be approved. She was thorough efficient and quick. I would highly recommend her services to anyone in need of help with their immigration issues. The best attorney around hands down.

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

The Best Immigration & Criminal Lawyer I know

I am young man with good education, working with a good company and have green card. In my college life I made a mistake that involved me in a criminal offense that could have caused me to be deported. I got reference of Attorney Rachel Self from one of my family friends and contacted her, she listen...ed to my case very carefully and guided me properly and I was very satisfied in the first meeting and hired her. Attorney Rachel Self was able to overturn a prior judgment and I am now looking forward with her to get my citizenship. I am confident that she will successfully do it. Attorney Rachel Self is confident and very knowledgeable in her work and whenever we tried to contact her or had any concerns or questions during the case, she was available and very helpful.

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