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Posted by Laurie | April 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Amazing job-Comprehensive knowlegde of immigration law

My husband and I hired Rachel for a complicated case, involving my husband's adjustment of status. Rachel made the process very clear from the first phone call. Rachel was always there (via text, email, phone call or in person meeting) whenever we reached out, ready with full explanation of any quest...ions or concerns we had. She was the most knowledgeable attorney we encountered in our long process with immigration and we reached out to over four lawyers. Rachel knows the law and process, and was very clear that there was a pathway for my husband's case despite what others had told us. She had originally explained that our case could take time, she was correct and we received our approval recently. These cases often take patience and perseverance, she worked tirelessly for us and was professional, positive and encouraging throughout the process.

Posted by Amy | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Rachel helped me get my life back

When I was arrested Rachel called me at the police station (per my father's request) and she was in court the very next morning with motions and documents for my case. For the past year and a half she has worked diligently on my case. She is knowledgeable, honest, and persistent. She has this way abo...ut her that demands respect, and she is assertive without coming off as being rude (which in my experience, is not an easy thing to do!). She didnt sugarcoat things and gave me real expectations about the possible outcomes of my case. She always returned my phone calls and emails. I think what really sets her apart is the way she is able to communicate with people; she worked her butt off to make the DA see me as a person, and not just another case. I'd have to imagine this is a very hard thing to do, but Rachel makes it look easy. Ultimately through her hard work and dedication she was able to negotiate a just and fair outcome to the very serious charges I was facing. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else by my side these past 18 months, thank you Rachel!

Posted by Don | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Rachel self

By far the best experience you could have with a lawyer. Always returned my calls and reminded me when court date were. I was looking at 2-3 yrs for drug trafficking. I was so tempted to take the deal the DA offered but Rachel said we have good arguments so I didn't take the deal and won my case. I h...ave my life back and I have Rachel Self to thank. She will go out of her way to accommodate you and will even call you back on a weekend which is unheard of these days.

Posted by Humberto | March 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Humberto

Before engaging Rachel Self as my immigration lawyer, I met with 3 other lawyers who were pessimistic about my case which left me with a very negative feeling walking out of their offices. I met with Rachel after being referred by a friend and she carefully reviewed the facts of my case and was able... to identify a path that could lead to a resolution of my circumstance. She is very clear and realistic but at the same time positive and has the knowledge and people skills that make things happen for her clients. I can attest to that, having already been successful in passing the first large hurdle in may case. Lucky me that I decided to make one last attempt with a lawyer. If someone will be able to resolve my complicated case, I'm confident it is Rachel. There is only ONE Rachel Self.

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Absolutely amazing

Rachel Self is the absolute best immigration lawyer in the Boston area without a doubt. I came to her with the most impossible predicament and she did everything possible to gain justice for me and eventually won my immigration case. She literally gave me my life in the US back. She will do whateve...r it takes to gain justice for you by looking for every possible legal avenue to take to make your case work. It is an understatement to say that she truly cares for her clients. She will take personal time out of her day if it means she can improve on your case. Extremely skilled, diligent, efficient and compassionate, look no further if you are deciding on a lawyer.

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